Use Hand Tools: L S N O S E
Use Hand Tools: L S N O S E
LE S S O N 1
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this Lesson, you are expected to
do the following:
used to
strip and
cut wires.
Hard Tools
Tweezers
used to
manipulate
small parts.
Hard Tools
Part retriever
used to retrieve
parts from
location that
are to small for
your hand to fit.
Hard Tools
Flashlight
used to light
up areas
that you
cannot see
well.
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.
Example of Cleaning Tools
• Lint-free cloth
• Compressed air
• Cable ties
• Parts organizer
Cleaning Tools
Lint-free cloth
used to clean
different
computer
components
without
scratching or
Cleaning Tools
Compressed air
used to blow away
dust and debris
from different
computer parts
without touching
Cleaning Tools
Cable ties
used to bundle
cables neatly
inside and
outside of a
computer.
Cleaning Tools
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 update, but that
doesn't mean they're problem-free.
Example of Diagnostic Tools
• Multimeter
• Loopback Adapter
Diagnostic Tools
Multimeter
used to test the
integrity of
circuits and the
quality of
electricity in
computer
Diagnostic Tools
Loopback Adapter
used to test the
functionality of
computer
ports.
PROPER USE
OF TOOLS
L E S S O N
1
Proper Use of ESD Tools
The purpose of an antistatic wrist strap
is to equalize
When static electricity
the electrical
buildscharge
up in your
between
body, theyou
connection
and the equipment.
made by the wrist
strap to the equipment,
The antistatic wrist straporisground,
a conductor
channels the electricity
that connects your bodythrough
to the the wire
that connects the strap.
equipment that you are working on.
Proper Use of ESD Tools
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. The metal skeleton of the case is a good place
to connect the wire. When connecting the wire to equipment
that you are working on, choose an unpainted metal surface.
A painted surface does not conduct the electricity as well as
unpainted metal.
Proper Use of ESD Tools
The wrist strap has two parts and is easy to wear:
Proper Use of ESD Tools
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 ESD Tools
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:
Proper Use of Hand Tools
A technician
needs to be able
to properly use
each tool in the
toolkit.
Proper Use of Hand Tools
SCREWS
1. Match each screw with the proper screwdriver.
2. Place the tip of the screwdriver on the head of the screw.
3. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the screw and
counterclockwise to loosen the screw.
NOTE: Screws can become stripped if you over-tighten them
with a screwdriver. A stripped screw, may get stuck in the
screw hole, or it may not tighten firmly. Discard stripped
screws.
Proper Use of Hand Tools
Flat Head Screwdriver
1. Use a flat head screwdriver when you are working with a
slotted screw.
CAUTION: If excessive
2. Do not use a flat headforce is needed
screwdriver to to remove
remove or add a
a Phillips
component,
head screw something is probably wrong. Take a second
look to make sure that you have not missed a screw or a
3. Never use a screwdriver as a pry bar. If you cannot
locking clip that is holding the component in place. Refer to
remove a component,
the device check tofor
manual or diagram see if there isinformation.
additional a clip or latch
that is securing the component in place.
Proper Use of Hand Tools
Phillips head screwdriver
1. Use a Phillips head screwdriver with crosshead screws.
2. Do not use this type of screwdriver to puncture anything.
Proper Use of Hand Tools
Hex driver
1. Use a hex driver to loosen and tighten bolts that have a
hexagonal (six-sided)
CAUTION: Some toolshead.
are magnetized. When working around
electronic devices, be sure that the tools you are using have
2. Hex bolts should not be over-tightened because the
not been magnetized. Magnetic fields can be harmful to data
threads of the bolts can be stripped. Do not use a hex driver
stored on magnetic media. Test your tool by touching the tool
that is too large for the bolt that you are using.
with a screw. If the screw is attracted to the tool, do not use
the tool.
Proper Use of Hand Tools
Part retriever, Needle-nose pliers, or
tweezers
1. The part retriever, needle-nose pliers, and tweezers can
CAUTION:
be used to Pencils should
place and not parts
retrieve be used inside
that thehard
may be computer to
to reach
change
with yourthe setting of switches or to pry off jumpers. The
fingers.
pencil lead can act as a conductor and may damage the
2. Do not scratch or hit any components when using these
computer components.
tools.
Proper Use of Cleaning Materials
On electrical
Keeping components,
computers an excessive
clean inside and out
buildup
is a vitalof dust
part of will act like an insulator
a maintenance program.
and trap cause
Dirt can the heat. This insulation
problems with the will
impair
physicalthe ability ofof
operation heat sinks
fans, and and
buttons,
cooling fans to keep
other mechanical components cool,
components.
causing chips and circuits to overheat
and fail.
Proper Use of Cleaning Materials