Quarter 03 Presentation

Computer System Servicing

Presented by: John Enriquez
LO3: Use appropriate hand
tools and test equipment
1) Use tools according to tasks undertaken.
2) Observe all safety procedures in using tools at all times and use
appropriate PPE.
3) Report malfunctions, unplanned, or unusual events to the supervisor.
This also includes:

• Operating hand tools

• Safety procedures using hand tools
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Documentation process
Proper Use of ESD Tools
The purpose of an antistatic wrist strap
is to equalize the electrical charge
between you and the equipment. The
antistatic wrist strap is a conductor that
connects your body to the equipment
that you are working on. When static
electricity builds up in your body, the
connection made by the wrist strap to
the equipment, or ground, channels the
electricity through the wire that
connects the strap.
You may ask:

What does ESD stands for? But what’s the use?

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) ESD equipment is intended to:
Prevent the buildup of static
- is the release of static electricity
electricity. Safely discharge any
when two objects come into
static electricity that gets
contact.
generated. Protect people and
products from the effects from an
accidental discharge.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.

CAUTION:
If excessive force is needed to remove or add a
component, something is probably wrong. Take a second
look to make sure that you have not missed a screw or a
locking clip that is holding the component in place. Refer
to the device manual or diagram for additional
information.
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.
CAUTION: Some tools are magnetized. When
working around electronic devices, be sure that the
tools you are using have not been magnetized.
Magnetic fields can be harmful to data stored on
magnetic media. Test your tool by touching the tool
with a screw. If the screw is attracted to the tool, do
not use the tool.
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.
CAUTION: Pencils should not be used
inside the computer to change the setting of
switches or to pry off jumpers. The pencil lead
can act as a conductor and may damage the
computer components.
Proper Use Of Cleaning Materials
Keeping computers clean inside and out is a vital part of a
maintenance program. Dirt can cause problems with the
physical operation of fans, buttons, and other mechanical
components. 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.

Before cleaning any device, turn it off and

unplug the device from the power source.
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
Do not use ammoniated glass
cleaners or any other solution on an
LCD screen, unless the cleaner is
specifically designed for the purpose.
Harsh chemicals will damage the
coating on the screen. There is no
glass protecting these screens, SO be
gentle when cleaning them and do not
press firmly on the screen.
CRT Screens
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.
Compressed air does not cause electrostatic buildup on components. Make
sure that you are in a well-ventilated area before blowing the dust out of
the computer. A best practice is to wear a dust mask to make sure that you
do not breathe in the dust particles. Blow out the dust using short bursts
from the can. Never tip the can or use the compressed air can upside down.
Do not allow the fan blades to spin from the force of the compressed air.
Hold the fan in place. Fan motors can be ruined from spinning when the
motor is not turned on.
Component Contacts
Clean the contacts on components
with isopropyl alcohol. Do not use
rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol
contains impurities that can damage
contacts. Make sure that the contacts
do not collect any lint from the cloth
or cotton swab. Blow any lint off the
contacts with compressed air before
reinstallation.
Keyboard
Clean a desktop keyboard with
compressed air or a small, hand-held
vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment.
CAUTION: Never use a standard
vacuum cleaner inside a computer case.
The plastic parts of the vacuum cleaner
can build up static electricity and
discharge to the components. Use only a
vacuum approved for electronic
components.
Mouse
Use glass cleaner and a soft cloth to
clean the outside of the mouse. Do not
spray glass cleaner directly on the
mouse. If cleaning a ball mouse, you
can remove the ball and clean it with
glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Wipe the
rollers clean inside the mouse with the
same cloth. Do not spray any liquids
inside the mouse
 That’s all!
Reference Video (Link) :
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