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Tools in Computer Hardware Servicing

The document lists and describes various tools used for hardware maintenance and repair of computers. It separates the tools into four categories: hand tools for installation and removal of screws and nuts; cleaning tools such as compressed air and lint-free cloths; diagnostic tools including loopback adapters and multimeters; and electrostatic discharge (ESD) tools like anti-static mats and wrist straps to prevent damage from static electricity. Common hand tools are screwdrivers of various types, needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, and part retrievers.

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Tools in Computer Hardware Servicing

The document lists and describes various tools used for hardware maintenance and repair of computers. It separates the tools into four categories: hand tools for installation and removal of screws and nuts; cleaning tools such as compressed air and lint-free cloths; diagnostic tools including loopback adapters and multimeters; and electrostatic discharge (ESD) tools like anti-static mats and wrist straps to prevent damage from static electricity. Common hand tools are screwdrivers of various types, needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, and part retrievers.

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Tools used in

Hardware
Computer Hand Tools

Flat Head Screwdriver Torx Screwdriver


Philips Head Screwdriver
Used to loosen or tighten Used to loosen or Used to loosen or tighten screws
cross-head screws. tighten slotted screws. that have a star-like depression
on the top, a feature that is
mainly found on laptop.

Hex Driver
Needle-Nose Pliers Wire Cutter
Sometimes called a nut driver, is Used to hold small Used to strip and cut
used to tighten nuts in the same parts. wires.
way that a screwdriver tightens

Flashlight Part Retriever Tweezers


Used to light up areas Used to retrieve parts from Used to manipulate
that you cannot see location that is too small for small parts.
your hand to fit.
well.
CLEANING TOOLS

Lint Free Cloth Compressed Air Cable Ties


Used to clean different Used to blow away dust and debris Used to bundle cables
computer components without from different computer parts neatly inside and outside of
scratching or leaving debris. without touching the components. a computer.

DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS

Loopback Adapter Multimeter


Used to test the functionality of computer Used to test the integrity of circuits and the
ports. quality of electricity in computer
components.

ESD TOOLS

Anti-Static Mat
Used to stand on or place hardware Anti-Static Wrist Strap
on to prevent static electricity from Used to prevent ESD damage to
building up. computer equipment.

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