Computer Hand Tools
Computer Hand Tools
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to;
1. identify hardware tools and equipment according to its function;
2. classify the tools based on their uses and,
3. appreciate the value of computer hardware tools through recitation.
Hand Tools
A hand tool is a device for performing work on a material or a physical system is using only
hands.
1. Flat head screw- Used to loosen or tighten slotted screws.
2. Phillips head screwdriver- used to loosen or tighten crosshead screws.
3. Torx screwdriver- used to loosen or tighten screws that have a start like depression on
top.
4. Hex driver- Is used to tighten nuts in the same way that screwdriver tighten screws.
5. Needle-nose plier- used to hold small parts.
6. Wire cutter- Used to strip and cut wires.
7 Tweezers – Used to manipulate small parts.
8. Flashlight- used to light up areas that you cannot see well
9.Soldering pencil- A tool is used to join to or more metal conductors
10.Desoldering Tool- a tool used to unsolder unwanted parts of component in the circuit
with the support of soldering pencil.
11. Precision Screwdriver- Comes from different interchangeable heads which can be
switched, used for tiny screws.
12. Crimping Tool- Use to connect wires into the metal components of the computer.
Cleaning Tools
Having the appropriate cleaning tools is essential when maintaining or repairing computers.
1. Lint-free clothes- used to clean different computer components without the stretching or
leaving debris
2. Compressed air- used to blow away dust and debris from the different computer parts
without touching the components
3. Cable ties- used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside of computer.
4. Parts organizer- used to hold screws, jumpers, fasteners and other small parts and
prevents them from getting mixed together
5. Paint brush- its long and soft natural bristles can be used to dust off the surface of circuit
boards and it’s hard to reach areas
6. Rubbing Alcohol- used to wipe away sticky substances on the surfaces of component
Diagnostic Tools
Diagnostic tools are used to test integrity of circuits and functionality tools.
1. Digital Multimeter- A handy and battery operated tool used to measure voltage, current
and resistance and effective tool to check or diagnose if the circuits in a component is working or not
G. Application
The teacher will instruct the students to classify tools according to their categories.
1. Which tool is sometimes called a nut driver? It is used to tighten nuts in the same way that a
screwdriver tightens screws?
a. Flat Head Screw c. Philipps Head Screw
b. Hex Driver d. Loopback Adapter
2 Which tool is used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts without
touching the components?
a. Wall fan c. Mini Fan
b. Compressed air d. Blower
3 The ICT students perform activities in making internet cable, they needed to cut and strip the
wire, what tools should they use to perform the task easily?
a. Cable Ties c. Scissors
b. Digital Multimeter d. Wire Cutter
4 You needed this tool for easily seeing and to light up dark areas. What tool is being
described?
a. Candle c. Lampshade
b. Flashlight d. MDL
5 A field refers to doing repairs and maintenance on the physical components of a computer and
its peripherals?
a. Computer Hardware Servicing c. Multimeter
b. Computer Hardening Software d. Philipps head screw