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Spudger FAQ's

How often do you replace nylon spudgers?

The frequency you replace a nylon spudger at really depends on how you are using them. In some cases, it could be good for one use, no matter the quality of the manufacturing. If you find yourself beating up the nylon spudger to pry two pieces which are secured with adhesive apart consider using a metal spudger and consider warming the adhesive with a heat gun or a blow dryer to loosen it's grip. The more spudgers you have and the larger the variety, the less frequently you will find yourself throwing them away as you will have the perfect spudger for any scenario.

What are spudgers used for?

A spudger is used for cell phone repairs and the repair of other electronics. Each spudger has it's own purpose but in general they are for prying apart pieces that are secured with adhesive or glue as well as working with electro-static sensitive devices which could include a logic board, motherboard or any other type of circuit board. These tools allow you to push, pull, connect and disconnect components from a PCB. These can also be used around the house and can come in handy during DIY home repairs and other projects.

What are spudgers?

A spudger is a tool that is frequently used in electronics repair but could also be used around the house and for any situation where a prying tool might be useful. The spudger itself is usually manufactured with plastic, metal or nylon and each type should be used for the right situation. A plastic spudger should not be used for heavy prying, instead it should be used for lifting and gently moving small components. A nylon spudger is tougher than a plastic spudger and manufactured with fiber glass. Lastly is the metal spudger, which is likely the most versatile of them all and least likely to need to be replaced.

What can I use instead of a spudger?

If you don't have a spudger sitting around we can recommend to use a flat head screwdriver, a credit card or even a tooth pick depending on what you need the spudger for.

What does a spudger do?

A spudger has many uses and once you have a few sitting around you will find that they are an indispensable tool. They can be used for prying components apart, disassembling laptop computers, tables and cell phones or even scraping silicone off of a surface to make it clean again. There are many different types of spudgers so you will find that each one has it's own set of uses, one even has a notch in the side for holding wires for soldering.

What does spudger mean?

The word spudger is a term for a tool that is used for pushing, prying and poking which is mainly used in the electronics industry. These tools are used widely in China for manufacturing, by the United States government and consumer electronics (or cell phone) repair shops throughout the world. Spudgers are manufactured with stainless steel metals, plastic or fiber glass nylon materials, giving each tool in the family specific areas where they are most useful.

What is a good replacement for a spudger?

If you find yourself without a spudger and are in need of one, there are a few things sitting around your house that could stand in while you wait for your new set of spudgers to show up. To replace a metal spudger you could use a kitchen butter knife or a flat head screwdriver. To replace a thin spudger you can use an old credit card. If you need to replace a wood spudger we can suggest a tooth pick or a small twig that you might have laying around in your back yard.

What is a good spudger set?

A good spudger set will include some of each tool. You will want to look for a set that has metal spudgers, nylon spudgers and plastic spudgers. The larger set you get the better off you will be as having each of these tools available at your disposal will help you determine which tools you will use the most. In some cases you will have to replace spudgers if they get worn down or damaged in a repair. When this starts happening, rather than buying a brand new set of spudgers you can buy the tools you use the most in bulk.

What is a metal spudger?

A metal spudger is a tool that is usually flat and may be single or double sided. These are mostly comprised of stainless steel alloy and have flat ends that can be used for prying and pushing components or to scrape excess adhesive or silicone away. A metal spudger usually measures between 5 and 7 inches and is most commonly used in cell phone repair shops to disassemble smartphones, tablets and other devices.

What is a nylon spudger?

A nylon spudger is a tool that is manufactured with a fiber glass material which varies in density from manufacturer to manufacturer. There are many variations of this tool, most are used for prying components apart but they can also be used to scrape excess adhesive or silicone away. As well, they can be used in soldering applications where a wire hook is conveniently cut away from the side of the spudger. Most nylon spudgers measure 5 to 7 inches long and are black in color. These are sometimes referred to as a Blackstick or Black Spudger Stick.

What is a plastic spudger?

A plastic spudger is a tool that can be used to lift or remove components out ESD (electro static sensitive devices). These non-conductive tools are generally not as durable as nylon or metal spudgers but when used for the right purposes can be a part of your arsenal of repair tools for a long time. In some cases, these tools may break down and need to be replaced, possibly only after a single use.

What is a spudger for?

A spudger is mainly used for prying, pushing, or poking components within a device. These devices may be consumer end products, commercial grade products or even devices used by the Government. A spudger is mainly used in manufacturing, refurbishing or repair settings.

What is a spudger tool for iPhone screen?

A spudger tool that is used for iPhone screen replacements is usually metal, nylon or plastic and will help you remove the digitizer screen from the bezel of the phone without causing any damage. In most cases you will need to heat the front glass digitizer with a heat gun or blow dryer to soften the glue or adhesive that binds the parts together. Diving further into the body of the iPhone you will find many components that are secured to a logic board with flex cables. A plastic spudger can be used to disconnect some of the components along with the battery and the logic board itself.

What is a spudger tool?

A spudger tool is a tool that can be used for pushing, poking or prying and usually used in electronics manufacturing and repair. The spudger tool mainly consists of metal, nylon or plastic materials and comes in a variety of different styles, each of which has it's own specific use. Spudgers are commonly used for prying and opening devices that need to be repaired such as smartphones, cell phones, tablets or laptop computers.

What is a spudger used for?

A spudger is used for refurbishing electronic devices, mainly cell phones and tablets however are also used by the United States government and manufacturing companies in China. A spudger can also be a tool that is used at home in DIY projects where you may need to pry things apart with precision or scrape excess silicone or adhesive away. In cell phone repair, spudgers are used to separate the digitzer from the bezel of a cell phone as well as to remove components from the phone such as the battery, camera and logic board.

What is a spudger?

A spudger is a tool that is used for prying, scraping or pushing. The tools vary in size and material depending on the type of tool and the manufacturer who distributes it. Once you own a spudger set, it generally becomes an indispensable item in your existing tool kit. A spudger can be manufactured with a fiber glass nylon material, plastic or metal.

What is a substitute for a spudger?

A few good substitutes for a spudger could include a flat head screwdriver, a credit card, chop sticks, a pen, pencil or even a butter knife. You could even find a nice stick or twig and fashion a DIY homemade spudger by scraping off the bark and bringing the end of the stick to the shape you need whether it be for prying or poking at sensitive components.

What is the different between a spudger and a pry tool?

A spudger is generally a multi-purpose tool that can be not only used for prying but can also be used in applications such as soldering and working with various components on a circuit board, motherboard or logic board. A pry tool is specifically made for prying two objects apart and will likely have a beveled edge in order to help you to fit the pry tool between two parts and to carefully work them apart. Most spudgers work as pry tools however there is a wide variety of these tools and some may work better than others depending on the circumstances.

What store sells a spudger kit?

Spudgers.com sells spudger kits. We are the original company to begin assembling spudger kits and many counterfeits of our products are unfortunately sold in marketplaces like Amazon. Please be aware of this when making your purchase and purchase from us as we back the quality of our products.

What to do if you don't have a spudger?

Firstly, jump online and buy a good set of spudgers. We have some great options and recommend to buy a tool kit that has atleast one of every spudger. With such a variety of tools, you never know which will be best for the application and choosing the right spudger will help you from damaging a spudger that is not up to the task. Some great temporary replacements if you do not have a spudger is a flat head screw driver, tooth picks or even a credit card.

What to use as a spudger?

The best thing to use as a spudger, if you need a spudger, is a spudger! Moving past that, if you are asking yourself this question and you don't have a spudger, you probably need one now. So we're going to give you a few ideas and hope they help. Some common items to use as a spudger include an old credit card, a gift card, butter knife, flat-head screwdriver, a pen or even a pencil.

What to use instead of a spudger?

If a spudger is not worth buying to you or you need one right away there are some common items around your house that will make a perfectly fine spudger. These items can include an old credit card, gift card, pen, pencil, flat-head screw-driver, a butter knife or even a common painters putty knife.

What type of spudger is best to buy?

The type of spudger you will need largely depends on what you need it for. Nylon spudgers are great for prying when you do not want to damage plastics or scratch up the bezel of a cell phone. Metal spudgers are also an excellent tool for prying open objects however should be used with care as to not damage whatever it is you are attempting to pry open. Lastly, plastic spudgers are the easiest to damage and sometimes will be a one use item; if used right however (in light prying situations) a plastic spudger can last you a long time! What it all boils down to is that there is no single one best spudger however, you could purchase a spudger kit that includes every type of spudger you might ever need. This is really you best option and the best to buy.

What's a spudger tool?

A spudger tool is most commonly used for prying open consumer electronics that are secured with adhesive and also used while working with a logic board, circuit board or motherboard. These tools (both nylon and plastic) are anti-conductive and will not damage sensitive circuitry especially in an environment with low humidity and prone to shocks.

What's a spudger?

A spudger is a tool that is most commonly used for prying, poking, lifting and opening small electronics like cell phones, tablets and laptop computers. These tools are manufactured with stainless steel alloy, plastics and a fiber glass nylon material and each has it's upsides and downsides.

Where can I buy a spudger?

Spudgers are most commonly sold online in major marketplaces including eBay, Amazon, Walmart, NewEgg and Sears. If you are looking for a recommendation, we can suggest to purchase the tools you need direct from us!

Where to buy a metal spudger?

Metal spudgers are commonly sold in major online marketplaces including eBay and Amazon. If you are looking for a recommendation we could suggest that you buy your spudgers direct from us! We stand behind the quality of the tools we sell!

Why use a spudger?

Using the right spudger for the right job can make the difference between a quick and easy repair and one that goes wrong and may result in additional damage to whatever you are trying to refurbish. A nylon spudger is great for most repairs where it will resist damaging or marring any electronic devices that are broken and need to be fixed.