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Hand Tools in Computer

Hand tools in computer hardware servicing are grouped into four categories: ESD tools to prevent electrostatic discharge, hand tools like screwdrivers and wire cutters, cleaning tools such as compressed air and lint-free cloths, and diagnostic tools including multimeters and loopback adapters. ESD tools include antistatic wrist straps, mats, and bags. Common hand tools are flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, wire cutters, tweezers, and parts retrievers. Cleaning tools help remove dust without scratching components. Diagnostic tools test circuits, components, and computer ports.

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Hand Tools in Computer

Hand tools in computer hardware servicing are grouped into four categories: ESD tools to prevent electrostatic discharge, hand tools like screwdrivers and wire cutters, cleaning tools such as compressed air and lint-free cloths, and diagnostic tools including multimeters and loopback adapters. ESD tools include antistatic wrist straps, mats, and bags. Common hand tools are flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, wire cutters, tweezers, and parts retrievers. Cleaning tools help remove dust without scratching components. Diagnostic tools test circuits, components, and computer ports.

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HAND TOOLS IN COMPUTER 

HARDWARE SERVICING
TOOLS
A tool is a handheld device that aids in
accomplishing a task
HARDWARE TOOLS ARE GROUPED INTO
FOUR CATEGORIES:

 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) tools


 Hand tools
 Cleaning tools
 Diagnostic tool
ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
TOOLS
 Anti Static Wrist Strap
Used to equalize the electrical charge that flow from your body
to the equipment.
o Anti Static Mat
Used to stand on or place hardware on to prevent static
electricity from building up.
 Anti Static Bag
An antistatic bag is a packaging material that is specially
designed to help prevent static electricity interacting with
sensitive electrical components.
  Hand Tools 
 Flat head screwdriver
It is a type of screwdriver used to loosen and tighten slotted
screws.

 Phillips head screwdriver


It is a type of screwdriver used to loosen and tighten
cross head or Phillips screw.
 Wire cutter​
It is a tool used to cut and strip wires

o Tweezer
This is a tool used to pick up and hold small components or
objects in the computer.
 Three-Pronged Parts Retriever.
This is also known as pearl-catcher. It is used to retrieve small
pieces components such as screws.

o
 Flashlight
Used to light up areas that you cannot see well.
Cleaning Tools
 Lint-free cloth
This is a special type of cloth that is used to clean components
of computers without scratching it.

 Compressed air
It is used to blow away dust and
debris in the computer without
touching any hardware.
 Cable ties
​ It is used to tie and organize cables in the computer.

o Part Organizer
Used to hold screw, jumpers, fasteners and other small parts and
prevents them from getting mixed together.
  DIAGNOSTIC
TOOLS
 Multimeter
​This is also known as VOM or volt-ohm-milliammeter. It is a tool
used to test the integrity of circuits and components.

 Loopback adapter
This is used to test the
functionality of computer
ports such as audio and
video ports.

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