Originally Posted by
ggariepy
It's not clear if what you've already tried was a battery powered cordless drill or a plug-in tool. I've been taking computers apart for decades -- literally -- and I've used cordless drills to do it. Those cordless screwdrivers don't have enough battery to last for long. If the weight of the battery is getting you down, a $30 Dewalt corded drill with a screwdriver bit will be a little lighter and a lot more powerful, and should last for a long, long time with reasonable care. In the end, though, you're going to have to use a regular screwdriver for some of the fasteners because they're hard to reach. Make sure you get a long Philips bit -- they have some that are about 6-8 inches long at Lowes for under $10.
I've tried both. In order to reach better what I think I need -- ideally -- is some type of bit "extender" (not sure what the exact term is), i.e. a long adapter that I can use to plug all the different bits I have. Just a Philips would be good but not enough: right now for example I am going through a bunch of HP desktops that all have hex screws.
Also, I think, corded or cordless, if a drill has a typical pistol shape, it will be tiring to use for long periods of time. What I think I am looking for is a pencil-/screwdriver-shaped ones (like
this) but which would be corded.
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