Senior High School

COMPUTER SYSTEMS
SERVICING
Quarter 1 - Module 3
INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER
SYSTEMS
(Tools and Equipment)

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Computer System Servicing – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 3: INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEMS
First Edition, 2020

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 Senior High School

COMPUTER SYSTEMS
SERVICING
Quarter 1 - Module 3
INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER
SYSTEMS
(Tools and Equipment)

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Introductory Message

For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEMS.

The hand is one of the most symbolic part of the human body. It is often used to depict skill,
action, and purpose. Through our hands, we may learn, create, and accomplish. Hence, the
hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner is capable and empowered to
successfully achieve the relevant competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your
academic success lies in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and
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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check

what you already know about the lesson to take.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced

to you in various ways such as a story, a song, a
poem, a problem opener, an activity, or a
situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice

to solidify your understanding and skills of the
topic

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentences/paragraphs to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity that will help you
transfer your new knowledge or skill into real-life
 situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of

mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends to the retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

module.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What I Need to Know ………......................................... 1
What I Know ………......................................... 2
What’s In …................................................ 3
What’s New …................................................ 3
What is it …................................................ 4
Tools and Equipment ......................................... 4
Four Categories of Hardware Tools........................................ 4-7
What’s More …................................................ 8-9
What I Have Learned …................................................ 10
What I Can Do …................................................ 11
Assessment …................................................ 12
Additional Activities …................................................ 13
Answer Key …................................................ 14
Reference …................................................ 15
 What I Need to
Know
This module is intended to give you some understanding and will help
you familiarize the different tools and equipment used in Computer System
Servicing. This is also a guide for you on how to use the different tools and
equipment according to its function.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify appropriate hand tools for proper operation and safety.

2. Classify hand tools and equipment according to their uses.
3. Use hand tools and equipment in Computer System Servicing.

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 Before starting with this module, let
us see what you already know about
Tools and Equipment. Follow and
answer the activity below.
What I Know

Instructions: Read the statements carefully. Write True if the statement is

correct and write False if it is wrong. Write your answer in the paper.
_______1. Choosing the best tool for each task requires training in the proper
use of the tools.
_______2. When obtaining the tool, all the associated tooling and
consumable parts, as recommended by the manufacturer, must be
included.
_______3. The safe use of a tool depends on using the tool for the purpose
for which it was designed.
_______4. All tools should be kept in good condition with regular
maintenance.
_______5. Preparing for a task includes only knowing the task to be done.
_______6. Place parts or tools wherever you like.
_______7. Preparing for a task includes also the sequence of tasks to be
done.
_______8. Everyone is allowed to eat or drink while working on a computer.
_______9. Always disconnect a computer from the AC power and any
powered peripherals while you are working on it.
_______10. Know and understand in detail the scope of your work to be
accomplished.
_______11. Choosing the best tool for each task DO NOT require training in
the proper use of the tools.
_______12. A tool is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task.
_______13. Following the manufacturer’s guidance and instruction for that
specific tool is NOT necessary.
_______14. All tools are kept in good condition with regular maintenance.

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_______15. Damaged or defective equipment/tools should be tagged and
removed from service.

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 Lesson
Tools and Equipment
1

What’s In

How do you select the best tool for the job? How do you properly use
the tools? What is the proper tool selection procedure? Keep on reading
because this module will help you perform your tasks in a safer and faster
manner.

What’s New

One of the Personal Computer in your Computer Laboratory is not

working properly, and you decided to open the computer case. What are the
necessary tools that you are going to use for you to open and fix it? Is there
any procedure that you are going to follow?

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 What is It

Proper Tool Selection

A tool is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task. Tools
range from a traditional metal cutting part of a machine to an element of a
computer program that activates and controls a particular function.

Safe Use of Tools

Once selected, use the tool for the purpose for which it was designed.
Not all tools come with detailed instructions, but some do spell out the safety
“Do’s and Don’ts” for your safety. If there are set-up/use options, operator
judgment must always be based on what is the safest way to use the tool.

Environmental Safety and Health Program requires the following:

 All tools should be kept in good condition with regular maintenance.
 The right tool should be used for the job.
 Each tool should be examined before use and damaged or defective
tools should NOT to be used.
 Tools should be operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
 The right protective equipment for the tool and activity should be used.

FOUR CATEGORIES OF COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING TOOLS

1. Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tools
- Static electricity is easily generated by friction on carpets, tile flooring,
clothing, hair, fabric, etc… The friction of moving air alone will charge
suspended particles and cause the buildup of static electrical charges
on people and objects in the environment. Grounded antistatic work
mats used with antistatic wrist straps provide the most basic means for
the controlled discharge of electrostatic electricity. Examples of ESD
Tools:

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 Antistatic wrist strap – used to prevent ESD
damage to computer equipment.

Antistatic mat – used to stand on or place hardware

on to prevent static electricity from building up.

2. Hand Tools
- is a device for performing work on a material or a physical system using
hands only. The hand tools can be manually used by employing force,
or electrically powered, using an electrical current. Examples of Hand
Tools:

Flat-head screwdriver – used to loosen or tighten

slotted screws.

Philips-head screwdriver – used to loosen or

tighten crosshead 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 a laptop.

Hex driver – sometimes called a nut driver, is used

to tighten nuts in the same way that a screwdriver
tightens screws.

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 Needle-nose plier – used to hold small parts.

Wire cutter – used to strip and cut wires.

Tweezers – used to manipulate small parts.

Part retriever – used to retrieve parts from a

location that are too small for your hand to fit.

Flashlight – used to light up areas that you cannot

see well.

3. 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:

Lint-free cloth – used to clean different computer

components without scratching or leaving debris.

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 Compressed air – used to blow away dust and
debris from different computer parts without
touching the components.

Cable ties – used to bundle cables neatly inside

and outside of a computer.

Parts organizer – used to hold screw, jumpers,

fasteners and other small parts and prevents them
from mixing together.

4. 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. Here are the most popular tools for
diagnosing your computer problems:

Multimeter – used to test the integrity of circuits

and the quality of electricity in computer
components.

Loopback Adapter – used to test the functionality of

computer ports.

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 What’s More

Activity 1: Classify Me

Directions: Classify the following tools below according to the four categories
of computer hardware servicing tools. Write the letter of your answer in the
paper.

a. Electro-Static Discharge c. Cleaning Tools

Tools (ESD)
b. Hand Tools d. Diagnostic Tools

______1. Hex Driver _______6. Flashlight

______2. Lint-Free Cloth _______7. Multimeter
______3. Loopback Adapter _______8. Cable ties
______4. Anti-Static Mat _______9. Anti-static wrist strap
______5. Torx Screwdriver _______10. Parts Organizer

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 What’s More

Activity 2: Name Me
Directions: Identify the tools on the boxes. Write your answer in your TLE
CSS Activity notebook.

1.
6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

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 What I Have
Learned

Directions: Fill in the missing word/s to complete the sentence. Write your
answer in the paper.
 Static __________________ is easily generated by friction on carpets,
tile flooring, clothing, hair, fabric, etc.
 A ___________ tool is a device for performing work on a material or a
physical system using only hands.
 Hex driver is sometimes called ________ driver.
 Having the appropriate _______________ tools is essential when
maintaining or repairing computers.
 A __________ is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task.
 ___________________ is used to light up areas that you cannot see
well.
 Hardware tools are grouped into these four categories,
______________, ________________, _________________ and
________________.
 Loopback Adapter is used to test the functionality of
________________ ports.
 All ____________ be kept in good condition with regular maintenance.
 Multimeter is used to test the ______________ of circuits and the
quality of __________________in computer components.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 3: Make Me Serviceable

Directions: Conduct a maintenance activity on the given hand tools. Some

items are already given to you. Complete the Table below. Copy and write
your answer in the paper.

Tools Maintenance Activity

1.Flat-Head Screwdriver

2.Philips-Head Screwdriver

3.Torx Screwdriver

4.Hex Driver

5.Tweezers

6.Needle-Nose Plier

7.Wire Cutter

8.Part Retriever

9. Flashlight

10.Multimeter

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 Assessment

Instructions: Read the statements carefully then write True if the statement
is correct and write False if it is wrong. Write your answer in your TLE CSS
Activity notebook.

1. All tools and equipment must be properly maintained so that workers

are not endangered.
2. Preventive maintenance keeps the tools and equipment in a safe,
usable condition, and extended productivity.
3. The level of maintenance will depend on the kinds of tools and
equipment used.
4. Wire cutter is a tool is used to strip and cut wires.
5. Damaged or defective equipment/tools should be tagged and removed
from service.
6. Most manufacturers can provide maintenance schedules for their
equipment.
7. Properly stored tools and equipment will be easy to find when needed
and are less likely to be lost.
8. Using bins for storing small parts is a good practice on proper storage.
9. Tools be operated according to manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Compressed air is a tool used to blow away dust and debris from
different computer parts without touching the components.
11. Anti-static mat is a tool used to prevent ESD damage to computer
equipment.
12. Loopback adapter is a tool used to test the integrity of circuits and the
quality of electricity in computer components.
13. A tool is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task.
14. Static electricity is NOT easily generated by friction on carpets, tile
flooring, clothing, hair, fabric, etc…
15. Tweezer is a tool used to manipulate small parts.

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 Additional
Activities

Activity 4: Essay
Directions: Read and understand the statement. You will be graded through
the following rubrics. Write your answer in the paper.

1. What is the importance of knowing the appropriate hand tools for

Computer System Servicing?
RUBRIC FOR ESSAY
Content The content was well-thought, guide 4
questions were thoroughly answered
Organization The paper was well-written with ideas 3
easily conveyed to readers
Development Points are thoroughly developed 3
Total 10

Activity 5: What Am I
Directions: Using the given tools, segregate the following according to its
classification. Write your answer in your TLE CSS Activity notebook.
Needle-nose plier Hex driver
Anti-static wrist strap Cable ties
Lint-free cloth Loopback Adapter
Tweezers Parts Organizer
Multimeter Compressed Air
ESD Tools Hand Tools Cleaning Tools Diagnostic Tools

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 Answer Key

Assessment What’s More What I Know

1. True 1. Loopback 1. True
2. True Adapter 2. True
3. True 2. Part Retriever 3. False
4. True 3. Lint-free cloth 4. True
5. True 4. Anti-static mat 5. False
6. True 5. Torx Screwdriver 6. False
7. True 6. Cable Ties 7. True
8. True 7. Wire Cutter 8. False
9. True 8. Compressed Air 9. True
10. True 9. Tweezers 10. True
11. False 10. Parts Organizer 11. False
12. False 12. True
13. True 13. False
14. False 14. True
15. True 15. True

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 References

BOOKS
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Ramillo, Ronaldo, and Deover Pasco. 2020. K to 12 Basic Education

Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education. 1 st ed. Pasig City:
Department of Education.

Clifford P. Esteban, The Amazing World of Computers 3 Second Edition,

Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. 927 Quezon Ave., Quezon City

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum-Technology and Livelihood Education

Learning Module-Computer Hardware Servicing-RONALDO V. ROMULO and
DEOVER M. PASCO

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