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jefftk 7y ago
Prying with a flathead screwdriver is totally standard. Examples from manufacturer instructions: * "Use a small flathead screwdriver to pry wire connectors off." http://www.crystalcoolers.com/CMIL/ServiceManual/EverestElite/110V_POU/HotTankReplacement%20.aspx http://www.crystalcoolers.com/CMIL/ServiceManual/EverestElit... * "Use a flathead screwdriver to GENTLY push the wire harness from the board." https://www.carlisleft.com/library/SI06031si.pdf https://www.carlisleft.com/library/SI06031si.pdf * "Carefully remove the airbag plastic logo. This plastic piece is set deep into the door so be sure to pry it with some force by inserting a small flathead screw driver just under the plastic piece and pushing it out." https://bimmian.com/content/pdfs/CMC46.pdf https://bimmian.com/content/pdfs/CMC46.pdf * "Use your flathead screwdriver to release the two clips on each side." https://lib.americanmuscle.com/files/contentgenerator/deatschwerks-340lph-fuel-pump-9904-cust-install-393283.html/393283-cust.pdf https://lib.americanmuscle.com/files/contentgenerator/deatsc... A prybar is for when you need a lot more force.
sl1ck731 7y ago
This is just SnapOn's attempt to get you to buy a 50$ 12" prybar. Also to stop you from sending your screwdrivers back on the truck every week. But who cares, they're replaced for free and delivered :)
- thrower123 7y ago
  Or buy four or five Pittsburgh ones from Harbor Freight. Those have a lifetime warranty now too. I would love to have SnapOn stuff, if I were made of money or found it second-hand, but it's just stupid expensive new, especially for stuff that tends to get abused.
  - sl1ck731 7y ago
    Some of the Harbor Freight stuff is great. For wrenches and ratchets that get pushed to the limit though I'll exclusively use one of the more pricey brands just out of fear of slamming my knuckles after a tool snaps. Its one of my biggest fears working on anything even after having it happen with minimal damage enough times. For everything else I'll use whatever is closest.
- Lammy 7y ago
  You're thinking bigger rather than smaller. I learned my lesson about prying with screwdrivers after gouging a couple of PCBs I was trying to repair when my sharp metal "pry tool" slipped, so now I exclusively use nylon pry tools around my electronics. They are cheap and disposable in a good way. Get a 50 pack for $10 on Amazon :)
  - sl1ck731 7y ago
    Fortunately I don't work with any electronics. I never had the patience for dealing with PCBs or even breadboards.

Prying with a flathead screwdriver is totally standard. Examples from manufacturer instructions: * "Use a small flathead screwdriver to pry wire connectors off." http://www.crystalcoolers.com/CMIL/ServiceManual/EverestElite/110V_POU/HotTankReplacement%20.aspx http://www.crystalcoolers.com/CMIL/ServiceManual/EverestElit... * "Use a flathead screwdriver to GENTLY push the wire harness from the board." https://www.carlisleft.com/library/SI06031si.pdf https://www.carlisleft.com/library/SI06031si.pdf * "Carefully remove the airbag plastic logo. This plastic piece is set deep into the door so be sure to pry it with some force by inserting a small flathead screw driver just under the plastic piece and pushing it out." https://bimmian.com/content/pdfs/CMC46.pdf https://bimmian.com/content/pdfs/CMC46.pdf * "Use your flathead screwdriver to release the two clips on each side." https://lib.americanmuscle.com/files/contentgenerator/deatschwerks-340lph-fuel-pump-9904-cust-install-393283.html/393283-cust.pdf https://lib.americanmuscle.com/files/contentgenerator/deatsc... A prybar is for when you need a lot more force.

sl1ck731 7y ago

This is just SnapOn's attempt to get you to buy a 50$ 12" prybar. Also to stop you from sending your screwdrivers back on the truck every week. But who cares, they're replaced for free and delivered :)

thrower123 7y ago
Or buy four or five Pittsburgh ones from Harbor Freight. Those have a lifetime warranty now too. I would love to have SnapOn stuff, if I were made of money or found it second-hand, but it's just stupid expensive new, especially for stuff that tends to get abused.
- sl1ck731 7y ago
  Some of the Harbor Freight stuff is great. For wrenches and ratchets that get pushed to the limit though I'll exclusively use one of the more pricey brands just out of fear of slamming my knuckles after a tool snaps. Its one of my biggest fears working on anything even after having it happen with minimal damage enough times. For everything else I'll use whatever is closest.
Lammy 7y ago
You're thinking bigger rather than smaller. I learned my lesson about prying with screwdrivers after gouging a couple of PCBs I was trying to repair when my sharp metal "pry tool" slipped, so now I exclusively use nylon pry tools around my electronics. They are cheap and disposable in a good way. Get a 50 pack for $10 on Amazon :)
- sl1ck731 7y ago
  Fortunately I don't work with any electronics. I never had the patience for dealing with PCBs or even breadboards.