[SOLVED] Is it safe or not to use an eletric cordless screwdriver on pc build?

[danielm175]

Hi,

So someone has told me who doesnt know anything about a pc build that you can not use an eletric cordless screwdriver inside a pc build. There reason to this is because it has a battery inside which can damage the PC. Is this true or not?

My point of view is that you can use an eletric cordless screwdriver only if you know what your doing like not overtighting the screws etc. But there shouldnt be any other danger right?

And yes we should use manual screwdrivers as it can be safer in terms of damanging the screws inside the build. But for the sake of this argument, can you or not use a cordless battery screwdriver to build the whole PC?

Thanks

 

[CountMike]

Hi,

So someone has told me who doesnt know anything about a pc build that you can not use an eletric cordless screwdriver inside a pc build. There reason to this is because it has a battery inside which can damage the PC. Is this true or not?

My point of view is that you can use an eletric cordless screwdriver only if you know what your doing like not overtighting the screws etc. But there shouldnt be any other danger right?

And yes we should use manual screwdrivers as it can be safer in terms of damanging the screws inside the build. But for the sake of this argument, can you or not use a cordless battery screwdriver to build the whole PC?

Thanks

It's safe with few caveats, Need a slow or adjustable speed screwdriver with torque adjustments.
Reasons are that you have less feeling than ordinary ones and PC screws are not best of quality (soft) frequently screwing into brass so easy to strip. Much thicker handle makes it more difficult to control torque.
Otherwise, just because they are electrical makes no difference.

 

[lvt]

The battery doesn't kills the PC, but a wrong movement does.

Given the small number of screws and theirs sizes / locations... I'd say use your hands.

 

[kousik1987]

if u know how to use, then nothing to worry. just stay calm...

 

[Deleted member 14196]

I wouldn’t I use a magnetic tipped precision screw driver

 

[CountMike]

I wouldn’t I use a magnetic tipped precision screw driver

Why ? Actually those are best because the can hold screw so you don't miss and scratch anything. Those magnets are not strong enough to damage anything.

 

[USAFRet]

But for the sake of this argument, can you or not use a cordless battery screwdriver to build the whole PC?

I've never had an issue using one.
Then again, I know what I'm doing...

 

[Deleted member 14196]

Why ? Actually those are best because the can hold screw so you don't miss and scratch anything. Those magnets are not strong enough to damage anything.

Oops I meant would and do use magnetic and the stupid phone put in wouldn’t

I love my Stanley precision screwdrivers and my magnetizer

 

[danielm175]

Thanks guys this has helped!

 

[CountMike]

Oops I meant would and do use magnetic and the stupid phone put in wouldn’t

I love my Stanley precision screwdrivers and my magnetizer

Lol Autocorrect, should be called Autowrong.

 

[King Dranzer]

Have both on hand. Use electric screw driver for screwing in Fans, PSU other case accessories. And even Motherboard usually motherboards are tough, but if you are not sure use regular one. But use regular one to screw in SSD, CPU Cooler etc.

 

[King Dranzer]

And if screwing Fans onto radiator I recommend using Regular screwdriver. Good brands like Corsair have screws made to spec. But still it is better to be safe than being sorry.