HAND

TOOLS
USED IN
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job?

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know and
understand in detail
the scope of work to
be accomplished

plan for the scope

Secon taking into account
the sequence of
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tasks.

PREPARING FOR THE TASK

SAFE USE OF TOOLS

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SAFE USE OF TOOLS

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HARDWARE TOOLS

ElectroStatic
Dischar
ge
(ESD)
Tools

Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tools

Static electricity is easily generated
by friction on carpets, tile flooring,
clothing, hair, fabric, and etc. The
friction of moving air alone will charge
suspended particles and cause the
buildup of static electrical charges on
people and objects in the environment.
Grounded anti-static work mats
used with anti-static wrist straps
provide the most basic means for the

ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAP

Function: A device used to eliminate

electrostatic discharge in your work area

ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAP

Function: A device used to eliminate

electrostatic discharge in your work area

Proper Use of Antistatic

Can prevent ESD damage
to computerStrap
components.
Wrist
Connect the cable to the metal chassis of the
computer
Wrap the strap around your wrist
The connection will keep your body at the same
voltage (potential) as the computer
Attach the wire on the same side
of the equipment as the arm
wearing the antistatic wrist strap
to keep the wire out of the way
while you are working.
CAUTION: Never wear an antistatic
wrist strap if you are repairing a
monitor or CRT.

ANTI-STATIC MAT

Function: used to stand on or place

hardware on to prevent static electricity
from building up.

ANTI-STATIC MAT

Function:
used to stand
on or place
hardware on
to prevent
static
electricity
from building

ANTI-STATIC MAT
Function: used
to stand on or
place
hardware on to
prevent static
electricity from
building up.

ESD Workstation Mat Kit

2' x 4' ESD Mat Installed with Two Snaps

Common Point ESD Ground Monitor with Hooded
Plug Ins
ESD Wrist Strap

HAND
TOOL
S

PROPER USE OF HAND

TOOLS

Use the proper type and size of screwdriver

by matching it to the screw.
Phillips, Flat Head and Hex are the most
common types.
Do not over tighten screws because the
threads may become stripped.
Caution: If excessive force is needed to
remove or add a component, something is
likely to be wrong.
Caution: Magnetized tools should not be
used around electronic devices.
Caution: Pencils should not be used inside
the computer because the pencil lead can act
as a conductor and may damage the

What is PC Tool kit?

It is actually provides you with all of the tools you
will need to repair and maintain your computer.
Basically, the features of the tools are depending
on the prices itself. However, the most popular
tool kits being used contain 20 pieces of kits.

CHIP INSERTER with PIN

STRAIGHTENER

Function: This tool is designed to

insert a DIP chip into a circuit board.

CHIP EXTRACTOR

Function: This tool is used to remove

chips from regular (non-ZIF) sockets, but
modern PCs do not generally use these
sockets any more. It is useful for
upgrading much older systems in some

THREE PRONG PARTS RETRIEVER

Function: This tool is used to remove

chips from regular (non-ZIF) sockets, but
modern PCs do not generally use these
sockets any more. It is useful for
upgrading much older systems in some

ASSEMBLY TWEEZERS

Function: It is a tools used for picking

up and manipulating objects too small
to be easily handled with human hand.
A tool used to hold small sensitive

NEEDDLE NOSE TWEEZERS

Function: These are useful for grasping

small items and for removing and
replacing jumpers on circuit boards.

7 PIECES TWEEZERS SET

FLAT SCREWDRIVER

Function: It is a tool used to drive or

fasten negative slotted screws

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

Function: It tool used to drive or fasten

positive slotted screws

TORX SCREWDRIVER

Function: It is used to loosen or tighten

screws that have a star-like depression
on the top, a feature that is mainly
found on laptop.

SCREWDRIVERS

Function: It is used to loosen or tighten

SCREWDRIVERS & SCREWS

Function: It is used to loosen or tighten

SCREW
HEADS

SLOTTED SCREWDRIVER
1/8, 3/16, 1/4, #1,#2 & #0

Function: It is a good screwdriver with

magnetic,interchangeablebits and a
comfortable handle. The magnetic tip
will prevent screws falling into the PC,
and will let you get access to drives

NUT DRIVER 3/16

Function: It is the really important one

because this is the size of nut most
commonly used on PCs. These
hexagonal nuts are used as mounting
hardware for motherboards and serial

NUT DRIVER 1/4

Function:It allows one to use a single

handle with a number of sizes instead of
having a separate nut driver for each
size.

TORX SCREWDRIVER OR BITS

Function:These are the star-shaped

screwdriver heads that are used to make
equipment tamper-proof.

LONG NOSE PLIERS

Function: Used for holding, bending and

stretching the lead of electronics
component or connecting wire. It also can
help to cut wires and they can get in and

5-3/4 NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS

Function: Used for holding, bending and

stretching the lead of electronics
component or connecting wire. It also
can help to cut wires and they can get in

SIDE CUTTER PLIERS

a tool used for
cutting or trimming
of connecting
wires or terminal
leads in the circuit
board

CRIMPING TOOLS

Function: a tool made of metal with

plastic-rubber handle, to press into small
folds, to frill, to corrugate.

CRIMPING TOOLS

CRIMPING TOOLS

CRIMPING TOOLS

FLASHLIGHTS

Function: A small electric light, a flash of

electric light used to give light in dark
conditions

MAGNIFYING GLASSES

Function: A device made in glass with

handle, to exaggerate or to increase the
apparent size of an object

MAGNIFYING GLASSES

MAGNIFYING GLASSES

MAGNIFYING GLASSES

SOLDERING IRON/TOOL

Function: A tool used to join two or more metal

conductors with the support of soldering lead
melted around it. It is essential for repairing
circuit boards but seldom being used and it is
quite dangerous for improper use.

SOLDERING IRON/TOOL

Function: A tool used to join two or more metal

conductors with the support of soldering lead
melted around it. It is essential for repairing
circuit boards but seldom being used and it is
quite dangerous for improper use.

DESOLDERING TOOLS

Function: A tool used to unsolder

unwanted parts or component in the
circuit with the support of soldering iron

WIRE STRIPPER TOOLS

Function: A tool
used to strip off
the insulator of
a connecting
wire

WIRE STRIPPER TOOLS

Function: It is also used for wire cutting

and stripping insulation on single,
multiple and fine stranded wire cables
with plastic or rubber insulation.

WIRE STRIPPER TOOLS

Function: It is also used for wire cutting

and stripping insulation on single,
multiple and fine stranded wire cables
with plastic or rubber insulation.

6 ADJUSTABLE WRENCH

Function: It is a spanner with a jaw of

adjustable width which allows it to be
used with different sizes of fastener head
(nut, bolt etc.) rather than just one
fastener, as with a conventional fixed

PORTABLE MINI ELECTRIC HAND DRILL

Function: A rotating power drill powered

by an electric motor

PORTABLE MINI ELECTRIC HAND DRILL

Function: A rotating power drill powered

by an electric motor

SPARE PART TUBE

Function: These handy parts tubes is use

to hold extra computer screws, nuts and
washers.

CLEANI
NG
TOOLS

CLEANING
TOOLS

Having the
appropriate
cleaning tools is
essential when
maintaining or
repairing
computers.
Using these tools
ensures that
computer
components are

PROPER USE OF CLEANING

MATERIALS
To clean computers and
accessories:
Use mild cleaning
solution and lint-free
cloth to clean
computer cases,
outside of monitor,
LCD screen, CRT
screen, and mouse.
Use compressed air to
clean heat sinks.
Use Isopropyl alcohol

LINT-FREE CLOTH

Function: It is used to clean different

computer components without scratching
or leaving debris

COMPRESSED AIR

Function: It is used to blow away dust and

debris from different computer parts
without touching the components

CABLE TIES

Function: It is used to bundle cables neatly

inside and outside of the computer.

PARTS ORGANIZER

Function: It is used to hold screw, jumpers,

fasteners and other small parts and
prevents them from getting mixed
together

CLEANING BRUSHES

Function: A tool made of bristles set in

handle, used for cleaning sensitive parts
of a computer

CLEANING BRUSHES

Function: A tool made of bristles set in

handle, used for cleaning sensitive parts
of a computer

CLEANING BRUSHES

Function: A tool made of bristles set in

handle, used for cleaning sensitive parts
of a computer

PROPER USE OF CLEANING

MATERIALS
To clean computers and accessories:
Use hand-held vacuum cleaner with a brush
attachment to clean a keyboard.
CAUTION: Before cleaning any device, turn
it off and unplug the device from the power
source.

DIAGNOST
IC TOOLS
Computers are
easier to use and
more dependable with
each new generation
of hardware and
operating system
update, but that
doesn't mean they're
problem-free.

VOLT-OHMS-MILLIAMMETER (VOM)

Function: A measuring instrument

used by technician for measuring:
current, voltage, resistance

Examples of Diagnostic
Tools
Multimeter - used to test the
integrity of circuits and the quality of
electricity in computer components.

Examples of Diagnostic
Tools
Loopback Adapter - used to test
the functionality of computer ports.

What is PC Preventive Maintenance?

PC Preventive Maintenance can be classified into three
categories and they are:Mechanical Maintenance is refers to general cleaning of
the PC.
Electrical Maintenance is refers to surges protection for
your PC.
Software and Hard Disk Maintenance is refers to Antivirus
Software where it searches for viruses in the PC and also
defragmenting your PC.

What is PC Preventive Maintenance?

When it comes to PC Preventive Maintenance, it is
referred to carrying out measures to prevent
problems from occurring, in contrast to corrective
maintenance, which seeks to solve an already
existing problem. In the long run, preventive
maintenance saves time and money, protects your
data, improves computer performance, and
prolongs computer life. These are accomplished by
considering and planning for the risks involved in
working with computers (e.g. data loss, hardware
failure).

Tools for the Job

Skilled use of tools and software
makes the job less difficult and
ensures that tasks are performed
properly and safely.
ESD Tools
antistatic wrist strap, mat

Hand Tools
screwdrivers, needle-nose pliers

Cleaning Tools
soft cloth, compressed air can

Diagnostic Tools
digital multimeter, loopback