Reddit reviews XOOL Precision Screwdriver Set, 80 in 1 Magnetic Repair Tool Kit, Screwdriver Kit with Portable Bag for iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Gaming Console, Controller
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【Wide Application】XOOL 80 in 1 Multi-functional bag tool kit is designed to service all popular iPad, iPhone, MacBook, PC, Watches, Glasses, Laptops, Phones, Game Consoles,PS4/Xbox Controller, Tablet and other most of electronics.【Most Economical】This Precision Screwdriver Set have more tools, which includes utility knife, Anti-Static tweezers, Anti-Static Wrist Strap, SIM card ejector pin and LCD Suction Cup, Triangle plectrum, plastic spudgers, metal spudgers, SIM card shells, Magnetizing and demagnetizing tool, etc. Add Special Phillips and Y-tip Screwdriver are for removing the iPhone Middle Plate 's screws. Both of screwdriver are also suitable for repairing iPhone SE / 7 / 7 Plus /6s / 6s Plus / 6 / 6 Plus / iPod.【High Quality】56 different bits are made of CR-V steel, which is high hardness, good toughness, strength and durable. The unique driver is skid proof as well as anti static, which makes it be held more easily and safer for a long time. Stainless steel ESD precision tweezers resistant to most acids and other corrosive agents.【Anti-static and Magnetic】Multi-magnetic driver makes it easy to fix bit and pull screws out, a flexible shaft included is perfect for electronics where the shaft is hard to get. Every tweezers is plated resistive ESD coating, which prevents static damage to electronic components. The kit add anti-static wrist strap that helps to protect electronics from static.【Portable】 This precision screwdriver set pack with a storage bag that is made from Oxford, offering a whole protection and easier storage and carrying.
Sure. I used this this guide as a base: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/PlayStation+Vita+Right+Joystick+Replacement/8028
When I needed to visually see something to confirm I was doing it right, I used this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIEGW_jlC9E
iFixit links to all the parts on their store, but I think when I was doing mine some time in May, some of the items were out of stock and I wanted to get the repair over with, so I just bought this electronics repair toolkit off Amazon with Prime and it had everything I needed and more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RDF633L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_0kLlDbNCYCSSP
I also bought my right stick off Amazon too. Make sure any one you buy is for PSV 2000.
It was an easy fix. The hardest part is being comfortable opening it up and taking pieces out. Disassembly took about ten minutes. The actual replacement process to being able to play again took like three.
As suggested before, this kind of thing for a "career" isn't very sustainable. Coming from an actual phone/tablet repair job, even my boss understood and pointed out this career path is hard to make a career out of when I put in my two weeks. Great skill to pick up and if possible I'd pick it up as a hobbie though you're likely to run into issues and potentially break phones if you don't have a guide/mentor as I did.
For guides I'd use:
Ifixit.com
The website is pretty self explanatory to use and the guides provided are relatively vague but get the job done. My time of employment gave me a more in depth guide on all repairs however that is exclusive to the job. My biggest point of advice if you want to use this is, KEEP TRACK OF YOUR SCREWS AND WHERE THEY GO.
For a tool kit I'd recommend:
XOOL 80 in 1 Precision Screwdriver Set with Magnetic Driver Kit, Professional Electronics Repair Tool Kit with Portable Oxford Bag for Repair Cell Phone, iPhone, iPad, Watch, Tablet, PC, MacBook https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RDF633L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GnwhDbMAAX3KJ
It's relatively cheap and comes with all the essentials except for a heat gun (which you'll need to do various android device repairs such as Samsungs and pixels as well as any kind of tablet)
But I agree it is a really awesome and badass feeling to fix phones/tablets since everyone is incredibly dependent on their devices in our era. If you do make it as a hobby, you wouldn't make as much profit so much as to gaining a reputation to fix phones instead. However, parts can get expensive and mistakes can be made especially if you lack a guide/mentor.
In the end, if you can find a job doing this type of stuff, I'd pick up all the skills there and get out asap. These skills can be very useful in the normal everyday life with how many drops and spills friends/family can make with their phones. In California where I was making $14 after mastering all types of repairs, I still felt underpaid for my experience and knowledge of tablets/devices since minimum wage was already $12.
Edit: I just read the title for "side job". By all means if it doesn't get in the way of your priorities then go for it!
Cheers mate!