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Proper Use of Tools

1. Proper use of ESD tools like wrist straps and antistatic mats is important to equalize electrical charges and safely draw away static from components. 2. Using the correct screwdriver or driver for each type of screw or bolt is essential to avoid damage when installing or removing parts. 3. Cleaning electrical components, computer cases, keyboards and other peripherals requires using the proper cleaning materials and techniques to avoid damaging equipment.

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Proper Use of Tools

1. Proper use of ESD tools like wrist straps and antistatic mats is important to equalize electrical charges and safely draw away static from components. 2. Using the correct screwdriver or driver for each type of screw or bolt is essential to avoid damage when installing or removing parts. 3. Cleaning electrical components, computer cases, keyboards and other peripherals requires using the proper cleaning materials and techniques to avoid damaging equipment.

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PROPER USE OF TOOL

Proper Use of ESD Tool


The purpose of an antistatic wrist strap is to
equalize the electrical charge between you and
the equipment.
The wrist strap has two parts and is easy to wear:
1. Wrap the strap around your wrist and secure
it using the snap or Velcro. The metal on the
back of the wrist strap must remain in contact
with your skin at all times.
2. Snap the connector at the end of the wire to
the wrist strap, and connect the other end
either to the equipment or to the same
grounding point that the antistatic mat is
connected to.
An antistatic mat is slightly conductive.
It works by drawing static electricity away
from a component and transferring it safely
from equipment to a grounding point:
1. Lay the mat on the workspace next to or
under the computer case.
2. Clip the mat to the case to provide a
grounded surface on which you can
place parts as you remove them from the
system.
Proper Use of Hand Tools

Screws
Match each screw with the proper
screwdriver.
Place the tip of the screwdriver on the
head of the screw.
Turn the screwdriver clockwise to
tighten the screw and
counterclockwise to loosen the screw.
Flat head screwdriver
Use a flat head screwdriver when you are
working with a slotted screw.
Do not use a flat head screwdriver to
remove a Phillips head screw.
Never use a screwdriver as a pry bar.

If you cannot remove a component,


check to see if there is a clip or latch that
is securing the component in place.
Phillips head screwdriver

Use a Phillips head screwdriver with


crosshead screws.
Do not use this type of screwdriver to
puncture anything.
This will damage the head of the
screwdriver.
Hex Driver

Use a hex driver to loosen and tighten


bolts that have a hexagonal (six-sided)
head.
Hex bolts should not be over-
tightened because the threads of the
bolts can be stripped.

Do not use a hex driver that is too


large for the bolt that you are using.
Part Retriever, Needle-nose
pliers, or tweezers
The part retriever, needle-nose
pliers, and tweezers can be used to
place and retrieve parts that may be
hard to reach with your fingers.
Do not scratch or hit any
components when using these tools.
Proper Use of Cleaning Materials

On electrical components, an excessive


buildup of dust will act like an insulator
and trap the heat.
This insulation will impair the ability of
heat sinks and cooling fans to keep
components cool, causing chips and
circuits to overheat and fail.
CAUTION:
When compressed air is used to clean
inside the computer, the air should be
blown around the components with a
minimum distance of four inches from
the nozzle.
The power supply and the fan should be
cleaned from the back of the case.
Computer Cases and Monitors

Clean computer cases and the outside of


monitors with a mild cleaning solution on
a damp, lint-free cloth.
Mix one drop of dishwashing liquid with
four ounces of water to create the cleaning
solution.
If any water drips inside the case,
allow enough time for the liquid to dry
before powering on the computer.
LCD Screens
(Liquid Crystal
Display)

Do not use ammoniated glass cleaners or any


other solution on an LCD screen, unless the
cleaner is specifically designed for the purpose.
CRT Screens
(Cathode Ray
Tube)

To clean the screens of CRT monitors,


dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with
distilled water and wipe the screen from top
to bottom.
Then use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the
screen and remove any streaking after
you have cleaned the monitor.

Clean dusty components with a can of


compressed air.

Blow out the dust using short bursts


from the can.
Component Contacts

1. Clean the contacts on


components with
isopropyl alcohol.
Component Contacts

2. Make sure that the


contacts do not collect any

lint from the cloth or


Component Contacts

3. Blow any lint off the


contacts with compressed
air before reinstallation.
Keyboard

1. Clean a desktop keyboard with


compressed air or a small, hand-
held vacuum cleaner with a brush
attachment.
Mouse

Use glass cleaner and a soft cloth to


clean the outside of the mouse.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on
the mouse.
Mouse

If cleaning a ball mouse, you can


remove the ball and clean it with glass
cleaner and a soft cloth.
Mouse

Wipe the rollers clean inside the mouse


with the same cloth.

Do not spray any liquids inside the mouse.

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