PREPARING HAND TOOLS
Proper tool Selection
Successful computer repair depends on having right tools.
A tool is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing task
Preparing for the Task to be
undertaken includes proper tool
selection
1. How do you select the best tool for job?
Know and understand in detail the scope of
Work to be accomplished.
Plan for the scope taking into account the
Sequence of task.
2. Selecting the best tool each task requires training in
The proper use of the tools, field experience in their
Safe use, and following the manufacturer’s guidance &
Instructions for specific tool.
3. When obtaining the tool all the associated tooling
And consumable parts, as recommended by the
Manufacturers, must be included. In addition, related
Consumable parts must also be selected and used
According to their manufacturer’s instructions.
SAFE USE OF TOOLS
Environmental Safety and Health Program
requires the following:
All tools be kept in good condition with regular
maintenance
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Environmental Safety and Health Program
requires the following:
The right tool is to use for the job
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Environmental Safety and Health Program
requires the following:
Each tool should be examined before using and
Damaged or defective tools are NOT to be used
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Environmental Safety and Health Program
requires the following:
Tools to be operated according to manufacturer’s
instruction
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Environmental Safety and Health Program
requires the following:
The right protective equipment for the tool and
activity is used.
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HARDWARE TOOLS
HARDWARE TOOLS
Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Tools
Hand Tools Cleaning Tools
Diagnostic Tools
HARDWARE TOOLS
Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Tools
ESD TOOLS : ANTI STATIC SPRAY
A liquid spray that can be used to eliminate static electricity
And prevent static cling
ESD TOOLS : ANTI STATIC WRIST WRAP
The wrist straps keeps the user grounded, which helps prevent
Electrostatic damage to the device being worked on
ESD TOOLS : ANTI STATIC MAT
Used to stand on or place hardware on to prevent static
Electricity form building up
HARDWARE TOOLS
Hand Tools
HAND TOOLS: SIDE CUTTER PLIERS
A tool used for cutting or
trimming of connecting wires
or terminal leads in circuit
board
HAND TOOLS: LONG NOSE PLIERS
Used for holding, bending and
stretching the lead of
electronics component or
connecting wire
HAND TOOLS: CRIMPING TOOLS
A device used to crimp the RJ45
connector to the UTP cable
HAND TOOLS: TWEEZERS
A Tool use to hold small
sensitive part of computer
HAND TOOLS:WIRE CUTTER
A tool used in cutting wires.
HAND TOOLS:FLAT SCREW DRIVER
A tool used to drive or fasten
negative slotted screws
HAND TOOLS:PHILIPS SCREW DRIVER
Used to loosen or tighten
screws that have a star-liked
depression on the top, a
feature that is mainly found on
laptop
HAND TOOLS:HEX DRIVER
Sometimes called a nut driver
is used to tightens nuts in the
same way that a screw drivers
tightens screw.
HAND TOOLS:PART RETRIEVER
Used to retrieve parts from
location that is too small for
your hand to fit.
HARDWARE TOOLS
Cleaning Tools
CLEANING TOOLS:LINT-FREE CLOTH
a special type of cleaning cloth that
does not give up any fluff when
used. Being free of lint means the
cloth is less likely to build up a
charge, which can cause ESD
(electrostatic discharge), damaging
electronic equipment, like HD
televisions, computer monitors and
digital cameras.
CLEANING TOOLS: COMPRESSED-AIR
Used to blow away dust and debris
from different computer parts
without touching the components
CLEANING TOOLS: LENS CLEANER
Used for cleaning optical media,
such as DVD-ROMS and CD-writers.
CLEANING TOOLS: CABLE TIES
Used to bundle cables neatly inside
and outside of a computer
CLEANING TOOLS: PARTS ORGANIZERS
Used to hold screw, jumpers,
fasteners and other small parts and
prevents them from getting
Mixed together
HARDWARE TOOLS
Diagnostic Tools
DIAGNOSING TOOLS : VOM (volt-Ohms-Milimeter)
Used to test the integrity of circuit
and quality of electricity in
computer components
DIAGNOSING TOOLS :LAN TESTER
A device to test the network
connection
DIAGNOSING TOOLS :LOOP BACK
ADAPTER
A device used to test functionality
of computer parts.
DIAGNOSING TOOLS :DIGITAL POWER
SUPPLY
It can quickly and easy diagnose a
power supply unit’s condition
before damage or installation
occurs.
