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COMPUTER SYSTEM
SERVICING
QUARTER 1 - MODULE 1
Using and Maintaining Hand Tools
TLE_IACSS9-12UHT-IIIa-17, TLE_IACSS9-12UHT-IIIb-18
TLE_IACSS9-12UHT-IIIc-19, TLE_IACSS9-12UHT-IIId-20

Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines

TLE – Grade 7
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: Using and Maintaining Hand Tools.

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Introductory Message

For the facilitator

This module was created to assist you in engaging and teaching the learners
about Using and Maintaining Hand Tools.
Kindly direct the learners while accomplishing the learning activities.
Instructions were furnished to guide them during the whole course of the module.
Answers of the activities are found at the back of this module. Encourage learners to
accomplish the entire activities with honesty and integrity.

For the learner

You acquire knowledge in school. You also learn with the aid of various learning
materials which are provided to you by your teacher.

By using this module, you will engage in various learning activities that will
equip you about Using and Maintaining Hand Tools.
Your teacher will guide you in answering all the activities provided in this
module. Should you have any question, do not hesitate to ask your teacher.
Good luck in answering the activities provided for you. Enjoy learning.

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 What I Need to Know

This module provides you with activities that will help you understand how to
Us and Maintaining Hand Tools. Various activities were crafted to give you knowledge
about the topic.

At the end of this module you are expected to:

1. Identify tasks to be undertaken properly TLE_IACSS912UHT-IIIa-17

2. Identify and select appropriate hand tools according to the task requirements
3. Check appropriate hand tools for proper operation and safety
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4. Identify and mark unsafe or faulty tools for repair according to standard
company procedure.
5. Observe all safety procedures in using tools at all times and use appropriate
PPE TLE_IACSS912UHT-IIIc-19
6. Report malfunctions, unplanned or unusual events to the supervisor
7. Do not drop tools to avoid damage; carry out routine maintenance of tools
according to standard operational procedures, principles, and techniques
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 What I Know

A. Direction. Select the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Which tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from building
up?
a. Anti-static mat c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Hex drive d. Wire cutter
2 Which tool is used to loosen or tighten cross-head screws?
a. Anti-static mat c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Hex driver d. Wire cutter
3. Which tool is sometimes called a nut driver? It is used to tighten nuts in the same way
that a screwdriver tightens screws?
a. Anti-static mat c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Hex driver d. Wire cutter
4. Which tool is used to strip and cut wires?
a. Anti-static mat c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Hex driver d. Wire cutter
5. Which tool is used to retrieve parts from location that are too small for your hand to
fit?
a. Part Retriever c. Cable ties
b. Lint-free Cloth d. Flat head screwdriver
6. Which tool is used to clean different computer components without scratching or
leaving debris?
a. Part Retriever c. Cable ties
b. Lint-free Cloth d. Flat head screwdriver
7. Which tool is used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside of a computer?
a. Part Retriever c. Cable ties
b. Lint-free Cloth d. Flat head screwdriver
8. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten slotted screws?
a. Part Retriever c. Cable ties
b. Lint-free Cloth d. Flat head screwdriver
9. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten screws that have a star-like depression on the
top, a feature that is mainly found on laptop?
a. Anti-static mat c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Torx screwdriver d. Wire cutter
10. Which tool is used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts without
touching the components?
a. Anti-static mat c. Compressed air
b. Hex driver d. Wire cutter

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 Lesson
Using and Maintaining Hand Tools
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Using and maintaining hand tools help you acquire the knowledge, skills and
attitudes you needed in identifying, preparing, using and maintaining tools and
equipment in Computer System Servicing as your basic step in becoming a proficient
computer technician.

What’s In

Do you have hand tools at home? Can you identify them? Some
of these tools are used in repairing and maintaining electrical and
electronic components (or appliances) at home. Write your answer in a
separate sheet.

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 What’s New

Activity 1: Vincent, a grade 11 student help his uncle Marlon, a technician and
owner of a computer shop, during weekend for his additional school allowance. So,
he needs to identify the tools properly. Let us help identify these tools!

➢ Compressed air > Lan Tester > Tweezer

➢ Hex driver > Anti-static wrist strap

1. --------------- 2. _________ 3. ---------------------

4. __________________ 5. ___________________

What is It

Proper Tools and Selection

A handheld device that aids in accomplishing task. It is important to have a
toolkit that contains all the necessary tools in different types of jobs when we repair
and maintain hardware equipment. Now, you will learn which tools to be use in
preparing a task. Tools are group into four categories: Hand tool, EDS tools,
Cleaning tools, Diagnostic tools.

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 Table 1. Tools and its uses
A. HAND TOOLS - A device for performing work on a material or a physical system
using only hand. It can be manually used employing force or electrically powered.
ILLUSTRATION NAME FUNCTION

Needle Nose For connecting wire, holding, bending, and

Plier stretching the lead of electronics
component.
Wire Cutter For cutting copper, brass, iron, aluminum
and steel wires.
Flat Head To loosen or tighten or fasten slotted
Screwdriver screws.

Hex driver Used to tighten nuts in the same way that a

screwdriver tightens screws.

Torx screwdriver Used to loosen or tighten screws that have a

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

Philips head To loosen or tighten or fasten crosshead

Screwdriver screws.

Soldering iron To join two or more metal conductor with

the support of soldering lead melted
around it.
Soldering stand For spring holder, it is composed of a
heavy-duty metal base.

Crimping Tool To conjoin two pieces of metal by

deforming one or both that causes it to
hold together.
Wire Stripper A small hand-held device used to strip the
electrical insulation from electric wires.

Tweezer A tool used to manipulate small parts.

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B. DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS- Used to test the integrity of circuits and the quality of electricity in
computer components and to test the functionality of computer.

Multi-tester Tool used to test the integrity of circuits

and therefore the quality of electricity in
computer components.

Lan Tester Tool designed to check most network

cable wiring.

Loopback Used to test the functionality of computer

ports.
Adapter

C. ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) TOOLS- An accumulation of electric charge on an

insulated body.

Used to safely ground a person working on

Anti-static wrist very sensitive electronic equipment, to
strap prevent the buildup of electricity on their
body, which might lead to electrostatic
discharge (ESD) Equipment

Used to stand on or place hardware on to

Anti-static mat prevent static electricity from building up.

D. CLEANING TOOLS- Used to help keep everything in good working condition, helps prevent
germs from spreading, and helps allow proper air flow.

Used to clean different computer components

Lint-free cloth without scratching or leaving debris.

Used to blow away dust and debris from

Compressed air different computer parts without touching the
components.

Used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside

Cable ties of a computer.

Used to hold screw, jumpers, fasteners and

Parts organizer other small parts and prevents them from
getting mixed together.

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Preparing for the task to be undertaken includes proper tool selection.

1. Know and understand in detail the scope of work to be accomplished,

2. Plan for the scope taking into account the sequence of tasks.
3. Selecting the best tool for each task requires training in the proper use of the tools,
field experience in their safe use, and following the manufacturer’s guidance and
instructions for that specific tool.
4. When obtaining the tool all the associated tooling and consumable parts, as
recommended by the manufacturer, must be included.

Proper use of tools

A computer technician is required to use appropriate tools within the

toolkit when repairing computers. Here is the correct use of tools in working
areas.
A. Proper Use of hand Tools
Several tools are magnetized. When working around electronic devices, take
care that tools you’re using haven’t been magnetized. Magnetic fields may
be harmful to data stored on magnetic media.

1.Screwdriver and screw. Use the proper type and size of screwdriver by
matching it to the screw. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the
screw. Turn the screwdriver counter clockwise to loosen the screw. Do not
over tighten screw because the threads may become stripped.

2. Soldering iron and stand. Always use a soldering iron and stand to
avoid burns or damage after soldering.

3. Crimping tool and wire stripper. Always verify the types of wire or cable
of a crimper if it is capable of crimping. And make sure that the stripper has
a comfortable grip, cleanly removes insulation from wires, and keeps the
actual wire intact.
4. Long Nose Pliers and Tweezer. When holding wires, grip the long nose
pliers carefully and firmly. Do not use it as a hammer. For hard to reach
objects or small ones, use the tweezer.

5. Multi-tester and Lan tester. Always maintain the functionality and

accuracy of multi tester and LAN tester to ensure the accurateness of
measurement of any things that you measure.

Caution: If excessive force is needed to remove or add a component, something may

be wrong.
Magnetized tools should not be used around electronic devices.
Pencil should not be used inside the computer because the pencil lead can
act as a conductor and may damage the computer components.

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 B. Proper use of ESD Tools
Anti-static wrist strap. Check properly the overall use, wrap the
the strap around your wrist. Always ground yourself while working
with electronic components. The connection will keep your body at
the same voltage (potential) as the computer.
Caution: Never wear an AWS if you are repairing a monitor or CRT.

C. Proper use of Antistatic Mat

Lay computer on the mat.
Connect the mat to a reliable electrical ground with its cable.
Now, you and the computer are at ground potential.

D. Proper use of Cleaning Materials

➢ Use mild cleaning solution and lint-free cloth to clean computer
cases, outside of monitor, LCD screen, CRT screen and mouse.
➢ Use compressed air to clean heat sinks.
➢ Use isopropyl alcohol and lint-free swabs to clean RAM.
➢ Use hand-held vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to clean a keyboard.
Caution: Before cleaning any device, turn it off and unplug the device from the
power source.

Proper Maintenance of Tools

All tools and equipment’s must be properly maintained to keep them safe and
in usable condition. It requires inspection of tools, and equipment before use.
Here are the subsequent requirements for tools and equipment maintenance:
1. Obtaining a duplicate of the upkeep schedule recommended by the
manufacturer.
2. Ensuring that maintenance is performed as needed.
3. Ensuring that the person(s) performing the upkeep is competent.
4. Retaining records of maintenance/service conducted
5. Specifying who is to blame for overseeing equipment maintenance and
where the records are kept
6. Putting in a system for removal and tagging of damaged or defective tools
and equipment.

To ensure that tools and equipment remain in condition and last for a
protracted time, store them properly so it’ll be easy to search out when needed, and
are less likely to be lost.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
This is to shield you from hazards that may happen during the working time
at your workplace. Always wear PPE equipment like gloves, safety glasses,
protective masks, and rubber sole shoes.

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 What’s More

Uncle Marlon understand that Vincent needs to recognize fully

the importance of tools and maintenance so he teaches him in his free time. Let us
read and analyze the statements below and provide the appropriate answer. Put
your answer in a separate sheet.

Put smiley face if the statement is correct and sad face if the statement is
incorrect.

_________1. All tools and equipment must be properly maintained so that workers are not
endangered.
_______2. Properly stored tools and equipment will be easy to find when needed and
are less likely to be lost.
______ 3. Damaged or defective equipment/tools should be tagged and removed from service.
_______4. Use the tool for the purpose for which it as designed.
_______5. Preventive maintenance is the systematic care and protection of tools, equipment
and machines in order to keep them in a safe, usable condition, limit downtime and extend
productivity.

What I Have Learned

Direction: Determine whether the devices in the box belongs to Hand tools,
EDS tools, Cleaning tools, Diagnostic tools. Put the tools on the correct group
Write your answer in a separate sheet.
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Parts organizer loopback Adapter wire cutter

Lint free cloth Needle nose plier cable ties
Multi meter anti-static mat compressed air
Flat head screwdriver Tweezer Anti-static wrist strap

HAND TOOLS ESD TOOLS CLEANING TOOLS DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS

What I Can Do

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 Uncle Marlon instructed Vincent to disassemble the unit system unit, he
needs to learn also the basics in computer system servicing, such as knowing ho to
identify the different hand tools and its uses in repairing equipment. Let us help again
Vincent to answer the jumble word/s. Put your answer in a separate sheet.

1. Use a ________ head screwdriver with crosshead screw. LIPSPHI

2. Turn the screwdriver _________ to tighten the screw. SEWILOCKC
3. To test the integrity of circuits and the quality of electricity in computer
components. I will use ___________. TILUM TERTES
4. I need to open the computer case. To easily remove the screw, I should use
__________ which is depends on the kind of screw. VERDRIWSCRE
5. I need to test the network cable wiring, I should use _______for internet
connection. ALN ESTERT

Assessment
Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. What tool is used for cutting copper, brass, iron, aluminums and steel wires?
a. Wire Stripper c. Crimping tool
b. Wire Cutter d. Needle nose pliers
2. Which tool is used for holding, bending, and stretching the lead of electronics
component or connecting wire?
a. Anti-static mat c. Needle nose pliers
b. Hex driver d. Wire cutter
3. What tool is composed of a heavy-duty metal base and a reinforced spring
holder?
a. Soldering Iron c. Soldering Flux
b. Soldering Lead d. Soldering Stand
4. Which tool is to test most network cable wiring?
a. Part Retriever c. Lan tester
b. Multi-tester d. Flat head screwdriver
5. Which tool is used to conjoin two pieces of metal by deforming one or both in a
way that causes them to hold each other?
a. Wire stripper c. Lan tester
b. Crimping tool d. Flat head screwdriver
6. What tool is used to test the integrity of circuits and the quality of electricity in
computer components?
a. Crimping tool c. Lan tester
b. Anti-static wrist strap d. Multi-tester

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7. What tool is used to manipulate small parts?
a. Flat-head screwdriver c. Tweezer
b. Philips head screwdriver d. Wire Stripper
8. Which tool is used to cut wires?
a. Anti-static mat c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Hex driver d. Wire cutter
9. Which of following statement shows a good practice of storing tools?
a. Parts should be correctly stored and labeled.
b. Use bins for storing small parts.
c. Putting the blame on the person (or individuals) in-charge for storing
tools and parts.
d. Tools should be correctly placed anywhere on board and without
labels.

10. Which of the following statement shows a successful maintenance program for
tools and equipment?
a. Well organized and scheduled.
b. Retaining records of maintenance/service conducted.
c. Ensuring that maintenance is performed as necessary.
d. Use bins for storing small parts

Additional Activities
Let us do one more activity to refresh our minds. Answer it in a separate sheet.

A (1)______________ is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task.

(2)_____________ __ the best tool for each task requires (3)__________________
In the proper use of the tools, field (4)_______________ in their safe use, and
following the manufacturer’s (5)______________ and (6)_______________ for that
Specific tool. To ensure that tools and equipment remain in good (7)_____________
and last for a long time, store them (8)_____________ . Properly (9)____________
tools and (10)_____________will be easy to find hen needed and are less likely to
be lost.

Condition guidance selecting tool

Experience instruction stored training
Equipment properly

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What I can Do
Additional Activities 1. Philips
1. Tool 2. clockwise
2. Selection 3. Multimeter
3. Training 4. screwdriver
4. Experience 5. Lan tester
5. Guidance Assessment
6. Instruction 1. A 6. D
7. Condition 2. C 7. C
8. Properly 3. C 8. D
9. Stored 4. C 9. A
10. equipment 5. B 10. A
What I have Learned
Hand Tools
What’s New
Flat head screwdriver ESD tools
1.Hex driver
Tweezer Anti-static wrist strap What to Know
2.Tweezer
Ire cutter Anti -static mat 1. A
3.Lan tester 2. C
Needle nose plier
4.anti-static wrist strap 3. B
Cleaning Tools Diagnostic Tools 4. D
5.Compressed air
Lint free cloth Loopback adaptor 5. A
What’s more 6. B
Compressed air multi meter 7. C
1. 😊 4. 😊
Part organizer 8. D
2. 😊 5. 😊 9. B
Cable ties 10. C
3. 😊
Answer Keys
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