To repair a phone at home you need three things: a precision screwdriver set with pentalobe, tri-point and small Phillips bits, a suction cup to lift the screen, and thin plastic picks or spudgers to cut through the adhesive. The ₱235 JAKEMY JM-8159 plus a ₱99 JM-SK04 suction cup covers most first repairs.
A cracked screen, a tired battery or a loose charging port is often a small job for a phone repair stall in a mall, but plenty of Filipinos fix their own phones, tablets and controllers at home. The hardest part is not the repair. It is having the right driver for a tiny screw and a way to open a glued phone without cracking it. This guide explains what goes in a phone repair tool kit and which JAKEMY sets we stock, with live prices.
What screwdriver bits does a phone need?
Most phones use a few screw types: pentalobe 0.8 for the two bottom screws on iPhones, tri-point and Phillips 1.5 inside, and small Torx bits in many Android phones and controllers. A set with all of these covers most models.
Exact sizes vary by model, so look up a teardown guide for your phone before you start, and match each bit to the screw before turning. A bit that is one size off rounds the screw head, and a stripped screw is the most common way a simple repair goes wrong.
Can I open a phone with just a screwdriver?
No. Most modern phones have a glued screen or back glass, so the screws sit underneath. You need gentle heat to soften the adhesive, a suction cup to pull a small gap, and a plastic pick to slide around the edge.
Use a hair dryer or heat gun on low around the edges for a minute or two, then pull steadily with the suction cup. The ₱165 JAKEMY JM-OP05 plier uses two suction cups and a squeeze grip for even pulling on stubborn screens; our JM-OP05 guide covers the technique.
JAKEMY repair tools at VMI Direct
| Tool | What it is | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAKEMY JM-8147 | Single phone screwdriver, by bit type | One missing driver, such as pentalobe 0.8 | ₱69 each |
| JAKEMY JM-SK04 | 3 suction cups | Lifting phone screens | ₱99 |
| JAKEMY JM-SK05 | Heavy-duty 60 mm suction cup | iPad and tablet screens | ₱125 |
| JAKEMY JM-OP05 | Suction-cup opening plier | Stubborn glued screens | ₱165 |
| JAKEMY JM-8159 | 34-in-1, 30 CR-V bits | First kit for phones and controllers | ₱235 |
| JAKEMY JM-8175 | 48 S2 bits, aluminum handle | Durable home kit | ₱480 |
| JAKEMY JM-8176 | 106-in-1 bits and sockets | Laptops, consoles and drones too | ₱489 |
| JAKEMY JM-8172 | 64 S2 bits plus opening tools | One kit with everything for phones | ₱759 |
| JAKEMY JM-8146 | 47-in-1 with ratchet and pliers | Household fixes plus gadgets | ₱789 |
Prices as of November 2026. The product page always shows the current price and stock.
Which JAKEMY kit should I buy for phone repair?
For a single repair, the ₱235 JM-8159 has the pentalobe, tri-point and Phillips bits most phones need. For opening tools in the same case, the ₱759 JM-8172 adds spudgers, picks, a suction cup and tweezers to 64 S2 bits.
If you already own a screwdriver set and only lack one driver, buy the matching ₱69 JM-8147 instead of a whole new kit.
What about laptops and game controllers?
Laptops use small Phillips and Torx screws, and many game controllers use Torx T6 or T8. The ₱489 JM-8176 covers these plus security Torx and larger sockets, so one set handles phones, laptops, consoles and drones.
Keep screws from each step in a separate cup or on a magnetic mat, and take a phone photo before removing each part. That makes reassembly much easier.
S2 or CR-V steel bits: does it matter?
Both are hardened tool steels, far better than the soft metal in cheap kits. S2 is harder and holds its tip better on tight screws, which suits frequent repair work. CR-V is tougher and resists rust, useful in humid weather.
Whatever the steel, a magnetic tip matters as much: it holds tiny screws on the driver so they do not drop inside the phone.
Is it safe to repair my own phone?
Simple jobs are, with care. Opening a phone can void its warranty and break its water resistance, and a damaged lithium battery can catch fire. Never puncture, bend or pry hard on a battery, and never open a swollen one.
- Turn the phone off and let the battery drain below about 25% before battery work.
- Disconnect the battery connector first, before touching other parts.
- If the phone is still under warranty, check with the brand's service center first.
- Bring a swollen battery to a repair shop instead of opening the phone yourself.
Which one should you buy?
- First phone repair on a budget: JAKEMY JM-8159 at ₱235 plus JM-SK04 suction cups at ₱99.
- Everything for phones in one case: JAKEMY JM-8172 at ₱759.
- Phones, laptops and consoles: JAKEMY JM-8176 at ₱489.
- Tablet screens: JAKEMY JM-SK05 heavy-duty suction cup at ₱125.
- House repairs plus gadgets: JAKEMY JM-8146 at ₱789.
See every set in our hand tools collection and the JAKEMY collection. Keeping the phone clean afterwards? See our 20-in-1 electronics cleaning kit.
Mga madalas itanong (Tagalog FAQ)
Anong screwdriver ang kailangan para sa iPhone?
Pentalobe 0.8 para sa dalawang turnilyo sa ibaba, at tri-point at Phillips 1.5 sa loob. Lahat ito ay nasa ₱235 na JAKEMY JM-8159.
Paano buksan ang screen ng cellphone?
Painitin muna ang gilid gamit ang hair dryer, saka hilahin nang dahan-dahan gamit ang suction cup at isingit ang plastic pick.
Ligtas bang ayusin ang sariling cellphone?
Oo para sa simpleng trabaho, basta maingat. Huwag butasin o pilitin ang battery, at dalhin sa repair shop kapag namamaga ito.
Where can you buy a phone repair tool kit in the Philippines?
JAKEMY precision screwdriver sets from ₱235, single drivers from ₱69 and screen opening tools from ₱99 are in stock at VMI Direct with nationwide shipping. Check a teardown guide for your phone model before you start.
