Prying and opening tools, the core upgrade range for safe console disassembly at ZedLabz.
Browse opening tools by job
- Screwdrivers and security bits, tri-wing, Phillips, Gamebit
- Cutting tools, flush cutters, wire strippers, drill bits
- Tweezers and grip tools. ESD-safe pointed, curved and blunt
- Full tool kits, bundled screwdriver, spudger and ESD sets
- All repair tools, every tool, every console
Plastic spudgers, metal opening blades and screen-lens suction tools for prying open Game Boy, GBA, GBA SP, DS Lite, Switch Joy-Con, Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers, PSP and most retro consoles. The ZedLabz range covers the routine separations, plastic for shells, thin metal for stuck adhesive joints, suction for delicate screen lens removal. The right pry tool typically means cleaner shell separation and fewer cosmetic scuffs around the seam.
Quick picks by skill level
- Best for first-time modders: a 3-pack of plastic spudgers, the safer first move on any console you don't want to scratch.
- Most popular full build: plastic spudger pack plus a thin metal pry blade with silicone grip handle, covers shell joints and adhesive seams on screen lenses.
- Premium Ultimate-spec: plastic spudgers, metal pry blade, suction cup screen lens tool and an ESD tweezer set, the full kit for repeat modders working multiple consoles.
The opening tool ladder, what to reach for first
- Plastic spudgers: start here on shell seams. Soft enough to be gentle on plastic, firm enough to walk a clip free.
- Thin metal pry blade: for stubborn adhesive joints (Switch Joy-Con back covers, Xbox controller seam). Use at a low angle to reduce the risk of stress-cracking.
- Suction cup tool: Game Boy screen lens removal and similar press-fit lens jobs. Clean, controlled lift with no blade contact.
- Controller opening set: combined T6/T8 security driver and pry tool for Xbox One and Xbox 360 pads. See screwdrivers.
- ESD tweezers: finishing the disassembly without zapping the board. See gripping tools.
Worldwide delivery with tracking on every order.
Related collections
- Screwdrivers, tri-wing, Phillips, JIS, security bits
- Cutting tools, flush cutters and drill bits for mod work
- Gripping tools. ESD tweezers and helping-hand fixtures
- Tool kits, bundled mod and repair sets
- Consumables, flux, solder wick, thermal paste
Prying and opening tools. FAQs
Why use plastic spudgers instead of a flathead screwdriver?
A metal screwdriver concentrates force on a small contact point and tends to gouge plastic shells, leaving cosmetic scuffs around the seam. Plastic spudgers spread the load and flex slightly, so they typically separate clipped shells with less cosmetic damage. They also reduce the risk of shorting any board the tool slips onto.
What's the safest tool for opening a Switch Joy-Con?
Joy-Cons use a thin adhesive seam plus tri-wing screws. A thin metal pry blade with a silicone grip handle is the usual choice, slide along the seam at a low angle once the screws are out. Plastic spudgers can struggle on the adhesive but help finish off the corners. A Y00 tri-wing driver is also required.
How do I remove a Game Boy screen lens without scratching it?
Use a suction cup screen lens tool. Press it onto the lens, pull straight up, the original lens is glued in but typically lifts cleanly with steady pull. Avoid sliding any blade under the lens edge; that's how lenses get cracked or shells get gouged. If reusing the lens, peel any remaining adhesive off the back with a plastic spudger.
Are these tools ESD-safe?
Plastic spudgers are inherently non-conductive. Our metal pry blades and ESD tweezer ranges are designed to be safe around static-sensitive components in normal use, but for serious board-level work pair them with a grounded ESD wrist strap from consumables.
Do I need a separate tool kit per console?
Not usually. A plastic spudger pack and a thin metal pry blade cover most Game Boy, GBA, GBA SP, DS Lite, Switch and controller jobs. Console-specific tools like a suction cup screen lens tool or an Xbox controller T6/T8 set are worth adding once you start modding the relevant hardware. Browse tool kits for bundled sets.
