Essential Tools for Laptop Upgrades

You do not need many tools to upgrade a laptop. A precision screwdriver set, anti-static wrist strap, and a plastic spudger cover 99% of laptop upgrades.
Recommended Tool Kits
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit: The gold standard for electronics repair — includes 64 precision bits, spudgers, tweezers, and opening tools in a quality case. Budget alternative: Any precision screwdriver set with PH0 and PH1 Phillips bits plus a T5 Torx bit covers most laptops.
| Tool | Use | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit | Complete repair kit | Check Price |
| Anti-Static Wrist Strap | ESD protection | Check Price |
| USB-SATA Adapter | Drive cloning | Check Price |
USB-SATA Adapters for Cloning
If cloning a laptop hard drive to an SSD, you need a USB-SATA adapter or enclosure to connect the new drive externally during the cloning process. Any USB 3.0 to 2.5-inch SATA adapter works.
Recommended SATA SSDs

Western Digital
Western Digital Blue WD ™ SA510 SATA SSD M.2 2280 POWERED BY SANDISK 2
£424.25
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