SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject: TLE CSS Grade: 7 Quarter: 2 Week: 1

Name: ________________________________________________ Section: _________ Date: ___________

School: ______________________________________________ District: __________________________
I. MELC:
Identify appropriate hand tools for proper operation and safety. (TLE_IACSS9-12UHT-IIIa-17)
Classify hand tools and equipment according to their uses. (TLE_IACSS9-12UHT-IIIb-18)
Use hand tools and equipment in Computer System Servicing. (TLE_IACSS9-12UHT-IIIc-19)
Maintain hand tools. (TLE_IACSS9-12UHT-IIId-20)
READINGS
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.
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.
5. The right protective equipment for the tool and activity should be used.

FOUR CATEGORIES OF COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING TOOLS

1. 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.
Examples of ESD Tools:

Antistatic wrist strap – used to prevent ESD damage to computer

equipment.

Antistatic mat – used to stand on or place hardware on to prevent static

electricity from building up.
2. 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.
Examples of Hand Tools:

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, a feature that is mainly found on a laptop.

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.

Tweezers – used to manipulate small parts.

Part retriever – used to retrieve parts from a location that are too small for
your hand to fit.

Flashlight – used to light up areas that you cannot see well.

3. 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. Example:

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.

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 mixing together.

4. 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. Here are the most popular tools
for diagnosing your computer problems:

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.

Activity 1: Classify Me
Directions: Classify the following tools below according to the four categories of computer hardware servicing
tools. Write the letter of your answer in your TLE CSS Activity Notebook.

a. Electro-Static Discharge Tools b. Hand Tools

c. Cleaning Tools d. Diagnostic Tools

______1. Hex Driver _______6. Flashlight

______2. Lint-Free Cloth _______7. Multimeter
______3. Loopback Adapter _______8. Cable ties
______4. Anti-Static Mat _______9. Anti-static wrist strap
______5. Torx Screwdriver _______10. Parts Organizer
Activity 2: Name Me
Directions: Identify the tools on the boxes. Write your answer in your TLE CSS Activity notebook.

1.
1. 6.
6.

2. 7.
2. 7.

3. 8.
3. 8.

4. 9.
4. 9.

5. 10.
5. 10.

Directions: Fill in the missing word/s to complete the sentence.

1. Static __________________ is easily generated by friction on carpets, tile flooring, clothing, hair, fabric,
and etc.
2. A ___________ tool is a device for performing work on a material or a physical system using only
hands.
3. Hex driver is sometimes called ________ driver.
4. Having the appropriate _______________ tools is essential when maintaining or repairing computers.
5. A __________ is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task.
6. ___________________ is used to light up areas that you cannot see well.
7. Hardware tools are grouped into these four categories, ______________, ________________,
_________________ and ________________.
8. Loopback Adapter is used to test the functionality of ________________ ports.
9. All ____________ be kept in good condition with regular maintenance.
 10. Multimeter is used to test the ______________ of circuits and the quality of __________________in
computer components.
Activity 3: Make Me Serviceable
Directions: Conduct a maintenance activity on the given hand tools. Some items are already given to you.
Complete the Table below. Copy and answer the table in your TLE CSS Activity notebook.

Tools Maintenance Activity

1.Flat-Head Screwdriver Clean and Magnetize

2.Philips-Head Screwdriver

3.Torx Screwdriver

4.Hex Driver

5.Tweezers

6.Needle-Nose Plier

7.Wire Cutter

8.Part Retriever

9. Flashlight

10.Multimeter

Assessment/Application
True or False
Directions: Read the statements carefully then write TRUE if the statement is correct and write FALSE if it is
wrong. Write your answer in your TLE CSS Activity notebook.

1. All tools and equipment must be properly maintained so that workers are not endangered.
2. Preventive maintenance keeps the tools and equipment in a safe, usable condition, and
extended productivity.
3. The level of maintenance will depend on the kinds of tools and equipment used.
4. Wire cutter is a tool is used to strip and cut wires.
5. Damaged or defective equipment/tools should be tagged and removed from service.
6. Most manufacturers can provide maintenance schedules for their equipment.
7. Properly stored tools and equipment will be easy to find when needed and are less likely to
be lost.
8. Using bins for storing small parts is a good practice on proper storage.
9. Tools be operated according to manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Compressed air is a tool used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts
without touching the components.
 11. Anti-static mat is a tool used to prevent ESD damage to computer equipment.
12. Loopback adapter is a tool used to test the integrity of circuits and the quality of electricity in
computer components.
13. A tool is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task.
14. Static electricity is NOT easily generated by friction on carpets, tile flooring, clothing, hair,
fabric, etc…
15. Tweezers is a tool used to manipulate small parts.
Activity 4: Essay
Directions: Read and understand the statement. You will be graded through the following rubrics. Write your
answer in your TLE CSS Activity notebook or you may answer it in a separate paper.

1. What is the importance of knowing the appropriate hand tools for Computer System Servicing?
RUBRIC FOR ESSAY
Content The content was well-thought, guide questions were 4
thoroughly answered
Organization The paper was well-written with ideas easily conveyed to 3
readers
Development Points are thoroughly developed 3

Total 10
Activity 5: What Am I
Directions: Using the given tools, segregate the following according to its classification. Write your answer in
your TLE CSS Activity notebook.
Needle-nose plier Hex driver
Anti-static wrist strap Cable ties
Lint-free cloth Loopback Adapter
Tweezers Parts Organizer
Multimeter Compressed Air
ESD Tools Hand Tools Cleaning Tools Diagnostic Tools

I. References:
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https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1shilyflnsXW6Thz-P0b4otJuferPkQDV?
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Prepared by: Reviewed by:

JOEL P. RODRIGUEZ ROBERTO D. MORAN
TLE Coordinator Head Teacher IV
CASAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL