COMPUTER

SYSTEM
SERVICING 7/8
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Using and Maintaining Hand

Tools
 HELLO! I’M...
Teacher Laiza
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 Learning Objectives

⬤ Identify and select appropriate hand tools according to the

task requirements

⬤ Check appropriate hand tools for proper operation and safety

⬤ Store tools safely in appropriate locations in accordance with

manufacturer’s specifications or standard operating

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procedures
 Did you
know?
Good tools can be quite an investment, but if you take good
care of them, they'll return the favor. Keeping your tools properly
stored, cleaned, and maintained will save you time and money and
make your DIY endeavors that much more rewarding. Maintenance
is an excellent means of improving the performance and condition
of equipment and facilities. An effective maintenance program
identified problems long before any equipment or facility breaks
down or deteriorate. A good maintenance system presents the early
discovery of problems, thus providing plenty of lead time for
effective maintenance planning.
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 Proper Tool
Selection
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 We will talk
about “Tools”
●tool is a handheld device that aids in
accomplishing a task
●a range from a traditional metal cutting part
of a machine to an element of a computer
program that activates and controls a
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particular function
 How do you select the best
tool for the job?

know and
understand in
detail the scope
of work to be
accomplished
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 How do you select the best
tool for the job?

plan for the

scope taking into
account the
sequence of
tasks
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 How do you select the best
tool for the job?

requires training
in the proper use
of the tools
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 Safe Use of
Use the tool forTools
the purpose for which it was
designed
Not all tools come with detailed instruction
but there those that do spell out safety “Do’s
and Don’ts”
If there is use options, operator must always
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be based on the safest way

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

 HARDWA
RE
TOOLS
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 4 Categories of Hardware Tools

Electro-static Discharge (ESD)

Tools

Hand Tools Cleaning Tools

Diagnostic Tools
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 Electro-Sta
ticDischarge T
ools
(ESD)

Anti-static
wrist strap –
used to prevent
ESD damage to
computer
equipment.
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 Electro-Sta
ticDischarge T
ools
(ESD)

Anti-static mat
– used to stand on
or place hardware
on to prevent
static electricity
from building up.
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 Hand Tools

Flat head screw Philips head Torx scredriver

driver screwdriver
used to loosen or
used to loosen or used to loosen or tighten screws that
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tighten slotted tighten crosshead have a star-like

screws screws depression on the
top
 Hand Tools

Hex driver Needle-nose Wire cutter

plier
used to loosen or sometimes called used to hold small
tighten slotted a nut driver, is parts
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screws used to tighten

nuts
 Hand Tools

Tweezers Part retriever Flashlight

used to retrieve used to light up
used to parts from location areas that you
manipulate small
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that are too small cannot see well

parts for your hand to fit
 Cable ties

Cleaning Tools
Lint-free cloth Compressed air

Used to bundle cables

neatly inside and outside
of a computer

Parts organizer
used to clean different
computer components
without scratching or used to blow away dust and All the small parts
leaving debris debris from different
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prevents them
computer parts without from getting
touching the components mixed together
 Diagnostic Tools

Loopback Adapter
Multimeter
 used to test the
 used to test the
functionality of
integrity of circuits
computer ports
 quality of electricity
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in computer
components
 CAUTION – USING
SCREWS
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 THANK
Do you have any questions?

YOU!
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