First Setup for Phone Technicians — Must-Have Tools
All the basic tools a phone technician needs to get started. Tools I use daily — listed in order of appearance.
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Required Gear for This Guide

PE Dispensing Bottles with Needle Tips — 5 to 120ml
Refillable PE dispensing bottles with precision needle tip for dispensing adhesive, flux and liquids. Available in sizes 5ml to 120ml.

Guitar Picks for Phone Screen Opening — 50/100 pcs
Flexible ABS plastic picks for gently prying open phone and iPhone screens. Optimal flexibility prevents scratches on the casing. Multiple colors included.

65ml Anti-Static Alcohol Bottle with Needle Tip
Anti-static leak-proof 65ml bottle with precision needle tip for isopropyl alcohol and flux. For PCB board cleaning and washing.

MECHANIC Precision Screwdriver Set — Phillips / Pentalobe / Torx
MECHANIC precision screwdriver set with convex-tip bits for optimal grip. Includes Phillips, Pentalobe, Torx T2 and Y0.6 for iPhone and tablet repair.

SUNSHINE LS3 Mini Flexible Heating Pad with Temperature Control
SUNSHINE flexible heating pad with digital display for precise temperature control. Softens adhesive for safe screen opening on phones and tablets.

T7000 / B7000 Flexible Screen Repair Adhesive
Multi-purpose flexible black adhesive for repairing screens and phone components. Available in 15ml, 50ml and 110ml with a precision dispensing tip.

RELIFE RL-060B Carbon Fiber Crowbar
Carbon fiber crowbar for opening mobile devices without scratches

iPhone Back Glass Removal Tool
Back Cover Disassembly Tool Repair for iPhone 16 Pro Max 15 11 12 13 14 Pro Max Rear Housing Camera Glass Remove Opening Tools

Heavy-Duty Suction Cup for Screen Lifting
Strong universal suction cup for lifting LCD screens on phones and tablets. Compatible with iPhone, Android and tablets.

MECHANIC MAX8 Non-slip Screwdriver
Professional non-slip coated screwdriver for precise work on small screws

MECHANIC Electric OCA Glue Remover — Variable Speed
MECHANIC electric tool for removing OCA adhesive residue from phone screens. Variable speed motor for precise control, speeds up screen separation work.

Ultra-Thin 0.2mm Double-Sided Tape — 50 Meters
Ultra-thin (0.2mm) acrylic double-sided tape for bonding LCD screens in phones and tablets. Available in widths from 1 to 10mm.

Heat-Resistant Silicone Work Mat — Anti-Static
Silicone work mat resistant up to 500°C with anti-static and magnetic surface. Built-in screw cups and tool holders keep your workspace organized.

Professional ESD Anti-Static Tweezers
ESD-Safe Precision Tweezers, Anti-Static Tips with Heavy-Duty Metal for Electronics & Jewelry Repair.

10-Piece Plastic Opening Tool Set (Spudgers)
Set of 10 plastic spudger tools for opening and disassembling phones and tablets. Soft plastic construction prevents scratching the device casing.

RELIFE RL-101B 8-Blade Set for Motherboard Adhesive Removal
Set of 8 precision RELIFE blades for cleaning and removing adhesive from motherboards and delicate phone maintenance work.

SIM Ejector Pins — 100 pcs
Metal SIM tray ejector pins for iPhone, Samsung, Xiaomi and more. Available in packs of 10 or 100 units.

Anti-Static Ceramic Tweezers — Acid Resistant
Tweezers with anti-static ceramic tips, acid resistant and non-conductive. Protect components from heat damage and ESD discharge.

RELIFE RL-730A Steel Cannon King Screwdriver
Professional screwdriver from RELIFE's Steel Cannon King series with extra hard S2 steel bit and powerful magnetic tip. Perfect for mobile phone and electronics repair.

SUNSHINE SS-040 Anti-Static ESD Opening Card
Anti-static ESD-safe opening card for separating LCD screens and prying batteries. Protects sensitive components from electrostatic discharge.