Which screwdriver to choose to open and repair a MacBook?
Every Apple screw has its own format. Rather than buying a whole set, choose here exactly the screwdriver you need — or the full set of the 5 formats most used on Macs.
- XZZ precision screwdriver – S2 steel, magnetic
Designed for daily work on Apple products
Tip made of hardened S2 alloy steel, high hardness, wear-resistant: it does not slip or round off after a few screws, unlike entry-level screwdrivers. The magnetic tip holds the screw as it leaves the thread: no more screws lost in the chassis or on the bench.
Available formats :
Torx T3 : fans, internal shields, flex cable brackets
Torx T5 : battery, trackpad, SSD card, MacBook speakers
Torx T8 : motherboard mounts, iMac, Mac mini, hard drives
Pentalobe 0.8 : iPhone external screws and internal connectors
Pentalobe 1.2 : MacBook Air / Pro bottom case screws (the No. 1 format in the workshop)
Full 5-piece set : all 5 formats above together
Features:
High-hardness S2 alloy steel tip
Built-in magnetic tip
Non-slip free-spinning handle (swivel head)
Compact body, suited to precision work
Who is it for?
For the technician replacing a worn screwdriver, for the user who simply wants to open their MacBook (cleaning, fans, SSD or battery replacement), or to complete an existing set.
Format / use guide
| Format | Main use |
|---|---|
| Pentalobe 1.2 | MacBook Air / Pro bottom case |
| Torx T5 | Battery, SSD, trackpad, speakers |
| Torx T8 | Motherboard, iMac, Mac mini |
| Torx T3 | Fans, shields, flex cable brackets |
| Pentalobe 0.8 | iPhone, internal connectors |
Compatible : MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods.





