Grade

7/8

TLE-ICT
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING
EXPLORATORY COURSE – MODULE 1

Using and Maintaining Hand Tools

(UHT)
Introduction
This module is intended to give you some understanding and will help you
familiarize the different tools and equipment used in Computer System Servicing.
This is also a guide for you on how to use the different tools and equipment
according to its function.

Lesson
Using and Maintaining Hand Tools (UHT)
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One of the Personal Computer in your Computer Laboratory is not working

properly, and you decided to open the computer case. What are the necessary tools
that you are going to use for you to open and fix it? Is there any procedure that you
are going to follow?

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:

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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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

c. Cleaning Tools
(ESD)
b. Hand 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 It:

Directions: Identify the tools on the boxes.

1.
6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

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 4. 9.

5. 10.

Activity 3: Fill in the blanks

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.

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Activity 4: 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

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ANSWER KEY

Activity I - Classify Me Activity 2 – Name Me

1. Hand tools 1. Loopback adapter
2. Cleaning tools 2. Part retriever
3. Diagnostic tools 3. Lint-free cloth
4. Electro-static discharge tools 4. Antistatic mat
5. Hand tools 5. Torx Screwdriver
6. Hand tools 6. Cable ties
7. Diagnostic tools 7. Wire cutter
8. Cleaning tools 8. Compressed air
9. Electro – static discharge tools 9. Tweezers
10. Cleaning tools 10. Parts organizer

Activity 3 – Fill in the blanks Activity 4 – Make me

1. Electricity Serviceable
2. Hand 1. Clean and magnetize
3. Nut 2. Clean and magnetize
4. Cleaning 3. Clean and magnetize
5. Tool 4. Clean and magnetize
6. Flashlight 5. Clean and magnetize
7. Electro-static discharge, hand 6. Clean and lubricate
tools, cleaning tools, diagnostic 7. Clean, sharpen and lubricate
tools 8. Clean and lubricate
8. Computer 9. Clean and check/replace
9. Tools should batteries
10. Integrity, electricity 10. Clean, calibrate and
check/replace batteries

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Name: _____________________________ Date: __________
Grade/Section: ______________________ Score: _________

SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
Part I:
A. True or False
Directions: Read the statements carefully then write TRUE if the statement is
correct and write FALSE if it is wrong.
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.
B: 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

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C: Essay: Directions: Read and understand the statement. You will be graded
through rubrics. (Attached to Key to Corrections)

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

Computer System Servicing? (10 POINTS)

REFERENCES:

I. Books

Ramillo, Ronaldo, and Deover Pasco. 2020. K to 12 Basic Education

Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education. 1st ed. Pasig City:
Department of Education

II. Photos

All photos are taken from Computer Hardware Servicing Exploratory Course
Learner’s Module of Grade 7 and 8.

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