Weighted toward what actually walks in the door: broken cords, cold joints, blown fuses, dead switches, gummed mechanisms, snapped plastic, and loose connections. Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
CORE
Covers Most Repairs
// load this first
Diagnostics DX
- Multimeter (continuity, V, Ω)
- Headlamp
- Magnifier / clip-on loupe
Opening & Driving OP
- Precision bit set w/ security bits (Torx, tri-wing, pentalobe, spanner)
- Standard screwdriver set
- Spudgers, pry tools, opening picks
Grip & Cut GC
- Needle-nose pliers
- Slip-joint pliers
- Flush / diagonal cutters
- Small locking pliers
- ESD tweezers
- Wire strippers + crimp tool
- Utility knife + small scissors
Soldering SO
- Portable iron (USB-C or butane)
- Solder + flux
- Desolder braid / sucker
- Helping hands / mini vise
Consumables & Spares CN
- Assorted fuses (rescues many appliances)
- Hookup wire + crimp connectors
- Assorted screws, nuts, washers
- Heat-shrink assortment
- Zip ties
- Coin cells + common batteries
Clean & Lubricate CL
- Contact cleaner
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Light machine oil
- Dry / silicone lube
- Dielectric grease
Bond & Fasten BF
- Super glue + accelerator
- Two-part epoxy
- Hot glue gun
- Electrical tape + Kapton tape
- Threadlocker
Bench & Logistics BL
- Power strip + extension cord
- Magnetic tray / egg carton (stage screws)
- Masking tape + Sharpie (label parts)
- Phone / tablet for iFixit guides
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Nice To Have
// extends reach, not essential
Extra Tools XT
- Mini torch / lighter
- Heat gun
- Small bench vise
- Needle file set
- Digital calipers
- Compressed air / blower
- Anti-static mat + wrist strap
Extra Spares XS
- Spare IEC / power cords
- Common switches & pots
- Spare hobby-knife blades
- Double-sided tape
Soft Goods SG
- Sewing kit: needles, thread, pins
- Seam ripper + buttons
- Confirm clinic accepts textiles first