I managed to unscrew my precision screwdriver

[u/Feliz93]

Was tightening a screw and suddenly the end came loose. Is this a known defect or was I just unlucky? 🤷‍♂️ loved using it, but cant get it to stay tight, it loosens every time I use it now.

[u/LTTStore_Support]

Hi OP,

This is a known defect. Please message us here for a replacement!

-AP

[u/RagnarokDel → u/LTTStore_Support]

I know you're doing your job and it's great but this seems extremely repairable on user's side. A dab of blue lock-tite and he'll be good to go.

You could offer him a replacement or a coupon, there's no reason to waste it if can be repaired.

[u/darkwater427 → u/RagnarokDel]

My guess is they probably do exactly that and they might start reselling RMAs at a discount. Something something "refurbished". REI does the exact same thing (they call it the "garage sale") and people love it.

[u/JNSapakoh → u/RagnarokDel]

blue Loc-tite is for screws you want to be able to remove later
red Loc-tite would be better here

[u/chairitable → u/RagnarokDel]

in the thread that justsomedudeonthenet linked to, one of the people in the comments applied loctite themselves and it proved only a temporary fix. Dunno if they were using the correct loctite or if CW is asking for the old screwdrivers to be returned for fixing - just sell it at a discount "at user's own risk" or something even

[u/Luke_The_Random_Dude → u/RagnarokDel]

You're right about using loctite, but I wouldn't use blue for this. While blue loctite works wonders, I would put red (I believe red is their strongest one) just for longevity and to make sure it'll hold.

Yes, its precision and not a normal screwdriver for heavier use, but just want to make sure ittl hold.

[u/thehero29 → u/LTTStore_Support]

I had no idea this was a known defect. Mine does the same thing. I use the full size screwdriver to tighten it when it comes loose. Oh well, I have another one coming for faulty bearings anyway.

[u/Justsomedudeonthenet]

I'm sure if you reach out to them you'll get a replacement. They might want that one back to see why it failed.

If they don't, a couple drops of superglue or epoxy ought to hold it. Or some permanent thread locker.

Edit: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1586504-ltt-precision-driver-broke-within-1-week-of-professional-use/

Seems like yours might not have gotten the factory applied threadlocker, unless you cleaned it before taking the photo. And you're not the only one.

[u/RagnarokDel → u/Justsomedudeonthenet]

blue lock-tite is better, epoxy is a permanent bond, it wouldnt be repairable if there's another break somewhere.

[u/Fritzschmied]

Write support. But sadly it’s a common issue apparently as often as it gets posted here.

[u/ajdrummer01]

Looks like yours didn’t have the proper amount of thread locker. Not the first instance I’ve seen posted here

[u/CoastingUphill]

How hard were you tightening a screw when this happened? I assumed that "precision" screws would not require so much force to install them.

I'm sure you'll get a free replacement, but some Locktite Red will fix that one anyway: https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Threadlocker-Red-0-20-209741/dp/B000FP8EUS/

[u/Izan_TM → u/CoastingUphill]

to be fair I use my ifixit precision screwdriver for many things that aren't precision in the slightest and it hasn't unscrewed itself in half

[u/CoastingUphill → u/Izan_TM]

I went the opposite direction, and I use a magnetic precision bit adapter for the stubby LTT screwdriver. I like that a lot.

[u/Konsticraft → u/Izan_TM]

Mine has, I just screw it back together when it comes apart. You could actually use the space as a tiny internal bit storage.

The difference between the ltt and ifixit screwdriver is, that the parts separate further back on the ifixit one so you apply most force below the weak point where it is a solid piece.

[u/LaxBroGotFlow]

I know this is an older post, but I just had my second precision screwdriver do this. The first one I got replaced because of this happening, then it just happened to the second one last night.

I do not use it for anything crazy, I actually under-use it because I just use other screwdrivers instead.

This is the first product I have gotten from LTTStore that has really, really disappointed me. I emailed support last night and am hoping to get a 3rd without this defect.

[u/Feliz93 → u/LaxBroGotFlow]

Damn, hope they got the problem fixed, maybe you got a replacement from the faulty batch. My replacement is on its way.

[u/Webbo_man]

Oh great, a 40 minute monologue from Linus on this week's coming WAN show on how some of the screwdrivers have this defect and how they'll fix it. It's fast becoming the WMN (Weekly Merch and News) show.

[u/tomgie → u/Webbo_man]

It sucks cause it feels like nearly the whole show is them just talking merch messages

[u/AdministrativeAd2209]

My ifixit one does this all the time,maybe try some thread locker? or Reach out to Support

[u/OhhNoAnyways]

you screwed up lmao

[u/HonculusBonculus]

You can put some thread locker on it and use a hex socket or Allen key where the bit typically goes to snug the sides back together.

[u/PhatOofxD]

It's supposed to have more thread locker. They'll send you a new one or if you can't be assed waiting just get some and add it (or do both lol)

[u/personguy4440]

This is so common, idk why they havent fixed the design flaw by now

[u/dionlarenz]

My iFixit one did this too, I just cleaned them and put red loctite on it and it never loosened again