Using and

Maintaining Hand
Tools (UHT)
TLE: ICT-CSS 7
 Learning Objective:

01 02
Identify appropriate hand Classify hand tools and
tools for proper operation equipment according to
and safety. their uses.
Using and
Maintaining
Hand Tools
(UHT)
 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:
1. All tools should be kept in good
condition with regular maintenance.

2. The right tool should be used for the

job.
Environmental Safety and
Health Program requires
the following:
3. Each tool should be examined before
use and damaged or defective tools should
NOT to be used.

4. Tools should be operated according to

the manufacturer’s instructions.
Environmental Safety and
Health Program requires
the following:

5. The right protective equipment for the

tool and activity should be used.
FOUR CATEGORIES OF COMPUTER HARDWARE
SERVICING TOOLS

01 03
Electro-Static Discharge Cleaning Tools
(ESD) Tools

02 04
Hand Tools Diagnostic Tools
 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.
 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tools

Antistatic wrist strap Antistatic mat

used to prevent ESD damage to used to stand on or place hardware
computer equipment. on to prevent static electricity from
building up.
 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.
 Hand Tools

Flat-head screwdriver Philips-head screwdriver

used to loosen or tighten slotted used to loosen or tighten crosshead
screws. screws.
 Hand Tools

Torx screwdriver Hex driver

used to loosen or tighten screws sometimes called a nut driver, is
that have a star-like depression on used to tighten nuts in the same way
the top, a feature that is mainly that a screwdriver tightens screws.
found on a laptop.
 Hand Tools

Needle-nose plier Wire cutter

used to hold small parts. used to strip and cut wires.
 Hand Tools

Tweezers Part retriever Flashlight

used to manipulate small parts. used to retrieve parts from a used to light up areas that
location that are too small for you cannot see well.
your hand to fit.
 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.
 Cleaning Tools

Lint-free cloth Compressed air

used to clean different computer used to blow away dust and debris from
components without scratching or different computer parts without touching
leaving debris. the components.
 Cleaning Tools

Cable ties Parts organizer

used to bundle cables neatly inside used to hold screw, jumpers, fasteners and
and outside of a computer. other small parts and prevents them from
mixing 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.
 Cleaning Tools

Multimeter Loopback Adapter

used to test the integrity of circuits and used to test the functionality of computer
the quality of electricity in computer ports.
components.
Thanks You!
 Multiple Choice
Direction: Read and understand each question carefully and choose
the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of your answer in a ¼
sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following tools is used for
tightening and loosening slotted screws?
A. anti - static mat
B. flat head screwdriver
C. hex driver
D. wire cutter
2. When getting parts that are too small for your
hand to fit in what tool should be used?
A. cable ties
B. lint free cloth
C. part retriever
D. wire cutter
3. What tool is used in removing cross-head
screws in the system unit?
A. anti-static wrist strap
B. cable ties
C. philips head screwdriver
D. wire cutter
4. Which of the following tools is used for
stripping and cutting wires?
A. cable ties
B. hex driver
C. parts organizer
D. wire cutter
5. Before using hand tools in performing pc
assembly and disassembly, which of the
following should be considered?
A. Check defective hand tools to be used
B. Examine and clean the hand tools
C. Never use Personal Protective Equipment
D. Select faulty hand tools
6. Which of the following computer hardware is
used to prevent ESD?
A. anti-static strap
B. compressed air
C. lookback adaptor
D. multimeter
7. There are different tools needed in repairing
computer, which of the following categories does
parts retriever, screw driver, wire cutter and long
nose plier belongs?
A. Cleaning tools
B. Diagnostic tools
C. Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) tools
D. Hand tools
8. Which of the following hand tools also known
as nut driver?
A. flat screw driver
B. hex driver
C. parts retriever
D. philip screw driver
9. Which of the following tools does NOT belong
to cleaning tools?
A. anti-static wrist strap
B. cable ties
C. lint free cloth
D. parts organizer
10. When cleaning computer system unit, which
of the following tools is best used to blow away
dust in electronic components?
A. compressed air
B. lint free cloth
C. hex driver
D. wire cutter
ASSIGNMENT
Directions: Read and understand the statement. You will be graded through
the following rubric. Write your answer in a 1/2 sheet of paper.

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

Computer System Servicing?

RUBRIC FOR ESSAY

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