Common Tools and Equipment for

Computer System Servicing

1. Long nose pliers – used for holding,

2. Side cutter pliers- used for
bending and stretching the lead of
cutting copper, brass, iron, 
electronics component or
aluminum and steel wires.
connecting wire.

3. Flat Screw Driver - used to drive or

fasten
negative slotted screws.

4. Philips Screw Driver- is used to drive

or fasten positive slotted screws

5. Soldering Iron - is used to join two

or more metal conductors with the
support of soldering lead melted
around it.

6. Soldering stand - This is a

simple
 soldering iron stand composed of a
heavy-duty metal base and a
reinforced spring holder.
.

7. Soldering Lead - is
a fusible metal alloy used to join
together metal work pieces.
10. Wire Stripper - is a small, hand-held
device used to strip the electrical
insulation from electric wires.

8. Soldering Flux- allows you to

provide a clean soldered.
11. Tweezers - are tools used to
manipulate small parts.

12. Brush - a tool with bristles, wire or

other filaments, used for cleaning.

9. Crimping Tools - Used in telephone

and network cables. Occasionally
they are used for serial network
connections.
 13. Precision Tools - Is a multi-function
tool kit used to loose and tight
different kind of screws.

14. Anti-static wrist strap- used to

safely ground a person working on
very sensitive electronic equipment,
to prevent the buildup of static
electricity on their body, which can
result in electrostatic
discharge (ESD)

Equipment

1. Multi-tester - Used to test the

integrity of circuits and the quality
of electricity in computer
components.

2. LAN Tester –designed to test most

network cable wiring.