HAND TOOLS IN COMPUTER 

HARDWARE SERVICING
 TOOLS
A tool is a handheld device that aids in
accomplishing a task
HARDWARE TOOLS ARE GROUPED INTO
FOUR CATEGORIES:

 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) tools

 Hand tools
 Cleaning tools
 Diagnostic tool
ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
TOOLS
 Anti Static Wrist Strap
Used to equalize the electrical charge that flow from your body
to the equipment.
o Anti Static Mat
Used to stand on or place hardware on to prevent static
electricity from building up.
 Anti Static Bag
An antistatic bag is a packaging material that is specially
designed to help prevent static electricity interacting with
sensitive electrical components.
  Hand Tools 
 Flat head screwdriver
It is a type of screwdriver used to loosen and tighten slotted
screws.

 Phillips head screwdriver

It is a type of screwdriver used to loosen and tighten
cross head or Phillips screw.
 Wire cutter​
It is a tool used to cut and strip wires

o Tweezer
This is a tool used to pick up and hold small components or
objects in the computer.
 Three-Pronged Parts Retriever.
This is also known as pearl-catcher. It is used to retrieve small
pieces components such as screws.

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 Flashlight
Used to light up areas that you cannot see well.
Cleaning Tools
 Lint-free cloth
This is a special type of cloth that is used to clean components
of computers without scratching it.

 Compressed air
It is used to blow away dust and
debris in the computer without
touching any hardware.
 Cable ties
​ It is used to tie and organize cables in the computer.

o Part Organizer
Used to hold screw, jumpers, fasteners and other small parts and
prevents them from getting mixed together.
   DIAGNOSTIC
TOOLS
 Multimeter
​This is also known as VOM or volt-ohm-milliammeter. It is a tool
used to test the integrity of circuits and components.

 Loopback adapter
This is used to test the
functionality of computer
ports such as audio and
video ports.
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