ComputerSystemServicing-hardware-tools.pdf
- 1. COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING Use of Hand Tools in Computer System Servicing
- 2. COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING It develops students’ skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting of computer systems, as well in the performance of computer operations Is the maintaining and repairing of computers
- 3. - a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task. Tool Acronyms ESD - Electrostatic Discharge USB - Universal Serial Bus LCD - Liquid Crystal Display
- 4. Prepare Hand Tools Preparing for the task to be undertaken includes proper tool selection. 1. How do you select the best tool for the job? First, know and understand in detail the scope of work to be accomplished, second, plan for the scope taking into account the sequence of tasks.
- 5. 2. 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.
- 6. 3. When obtaining the tool all the associated tooling and parts, as recommended by the manufacturer, must be included. In addition, related consumable parts must also be selected and used according to their manufacturer’s instructions.
- 8. HARDWARE TOOLS Hardware tools are grouped into four categories: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) tools Hand tools Cleaning tools Diagnostic tools
- 9. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Tools Grounded antistatic work mats used with antistatic wrist straps provide the most basic means for the controlled discharge of electrostatic electricity.
- 10. Anti-static wrist strap – used to prevent ESD damage to computer equipment Anti-static mat – used to stand on or place hardware on to prevent static electricity from building up
- 11. Hand Tools A hand tool is a device for performing work on a material or a physical system using only hands.
- 12. 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
- 13. Hex driver – sometimes called a nut driver, is used to tighten nuts in the same way that a screwdriver tightens screws. Needle-nose plier – used to hold small parts Wire cutter – used to strip and cut wires.
- 14. Tweezers – used to manipulate small parts. Part retriever – used to retrieve parts from location that are to small for your hand to fit. Flashlight – used to light up areas that you cannot see well. Pliers are used for holding, turning and cutting tasks
- 15. Cleaning Tools Using these tools ensures that computer components are not damaged during cleaning. Lint-free cloth – used to clean different computer components without scratching or leaving debris Compressed air – used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts without touching the components
- 16. 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 getting mixed together.
- 17. Diagnostic Tools . 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.