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Use of Tools in PC Hardware Servicing

1. The document discusses the proper use of various tools used in PC hardware servicing, including electrostatic discharge (ESD) tools, hand tools, cleaning tools, and diagnostic tools. 2. Examples of ESD tools discussed are anti-static wrist straps and anti-static mats. Examples of hand tools include various types of screwdrivers, tweezers, pliers, and part retrievers. 3. The document emphasizes the importance of using tools properly to avoid damaging computer components and provides cautions and guidelines for using different tool types safely and effectively.

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Use of Tools in PC Hardware Servicing

1. The document discusses the proper use of various tools used in PC hardware servicing, including electrostatic discharge (ESD) tools, hand tools, cleaning tools, and diagnostic tools. 2. Examples of ESD tools discussed are anti-static wrist straps and anti-static mats. Examples of hand tools include various types of screwdrivers, tweezers, pliers, and part retrievers. 3. The document emphasizes the importance of using tools properly to avoid damaging computer components and provides cautions and guidelines for using different tool types safely and effectively.

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Use of Tools in

PC Hardware
Servicing
Group 7 Presentation
Meet the members

Titong, Sasmine
Semana, Keefe

Salivio, Maynellee Olaño, Symon


Electro-Static
Discharge (ESD)
Tools
Static electricity is easily generated by friction on
carpets, tile flooring, clothing,

hair, fabric, and etc.


Exam-
ples of
ESD
tools
Anti- static wrist Anti- static mat
strap Used to stand on or place
Used to prevent ESD
hardware on

damage to computer to prevent static electricity


equipment.
from building up.
Hand Tools
a device for performing work on a material or a
physical system using only hands.
Exam-
ples of
Hand
Tools
Flat Head Philips Head Torx Screwdriver
Screwdriver Screwdriver Used to loosen or tighten
Used to loosen or tighten Used to loosen or tighten screws that have a

slotted screws. cross-head


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

laptop.
Tweezers Hex Driver Needle-Nose Pliers Wire Cutter
Used to manipulate small Sometimes called a nut Used to hold small parts. Used to strip and cut
parts. driver, is used to tighten
wires.
nuts in the same way that
a screwdriver tightens
screws.
Part Retriever Flashlight
Used to retrieve parts Used to light up areas that
from location that is too
you cannot see well.
small for your hand to fit.
Cleaning Tools
Having the appropriate cleaning tools is essential
when maintaining or repairing

computers. Using these tools ensures that computer


components are not damaged

during cleaning.
Exam-
ples of
Clean-
ing
Tools Lint Free Cloth
Used to clean different
Compressed Air
Used to blow away dust
Cable ties
Used to bundle cables
computer components
and debris from
neatly inside and outside
without scratching or different computer parts of a computer.
leaving debris. without touching the

components.
Parts Organizer
Used to hold screw,
jumpers, fasteners and

other small parts and


prevents them from

getting mixed together.


Diagnostic Tools
Computers are easier to use and more dependable
with each new generation of

hardware and operating system updated


Exam-
ples of
Diag-
nostic
Tools Multimeter
Used to test the integrity
of circuits and the quality

Loopback Adaptor
Used to test the
functionality of computer

of electricity in computer ports.


components.
Proper Use of
Tools
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Proper use of ESD
Tools
Proper use of Anti Wrist Strap
1. Connect the cable to the metal chassis of the

computer.

2. Wrap the strap around your wrist.

3. The connection will keep your body at the same

voltage (potential) as the computer.

4. 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.
Proper use of ESD
Tools
Proper use of Antistatic Mqt
1. Lay the computer on the mat.

2. Connect the computer to the mat

with the cable.

3. Connect the mat to a reliable

electrical ground with its cable.

4. Now, you and the computer are at

ground potential.
Proper use of Hand
Tools
1. Use the proper type and size of screwdriver by matching it to the screw.

2. Do not over tighten screws because the threads may become stripped.

CAUTION: If excessive force is needed to remove or add a component,


something

may 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 computer components.


Proper use of
Cleaning Tools
1. Use mild cleaning solution and lint-free cloth to clean computer cases,
outside of

monitor, LCD screen, CRT screen and mouse.

2. Use compressed air to clean heat sinks.

3. Use Isopropyl alcohol and lint-free swabs to clean RAM.

4. Use hand-held vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to clean a


keyboard.
CAUTION: Before cleaning any deviceu trn it off and unplug the device from
the power source.
Thank you for
listening ^_^
Go Back to Agenda Page

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