The Different tools

used in Computer
System Servicing.
(CSS)

By: Fernandez, Zybril Ian

Section: 7-Independence
There are a Four Categories of Computer
System Servicing Tools

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.
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.
The Categories of Computer System
Servicing Tools

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. There is
a wide array of devices used to test and diagnose
the integrity of circuits and functionality of ports
of electronic equipment like computers.
Hand tools
Flat head screwdriver
Meaning: A screwdriver featuring a
single flat blade that is designed to be
used with a screw that has a straight
slot across its top.
Usage: Used for tightening or
loosening slotted screw.
Maintenance: Keep the tip clean and
sharp to permit a solid grip on the tip
of the screw. Avoid using it as punch,
wedge, pinch bar or pry. Keep the
handle of the screwdriver clean and
Hand tools
Phillips head screwdriver
Meaning: A screwdriver with a tip that
is designed to fit into the two
intersecting slots of a Phillips screw.
Usage: Used for tightening or
loosening cross head screw.
Maintenance: If the screwdriver is
damaged or dull, it should always be
sharpened. Do not use this kind of
screwdriver to puncture anything. This
can damage the head of the
screwdriver.
Hand tools
Torx screwdriver
Meaning: A hand tool used for
tightening and untightening torx
screws on a range of applications.
Usage: Used for tightening or
loosening screws that have a star-like
head mostly found in laptops.
Maintenance: Keep the tip clean and
sharp to permit a solid grip on the tip
of the screw. Keep the handle of the
screwdriver clean and intact to allow
for a solid grip.
 Hand tools
Hex driver/Allen key
Meaning: A screwdriver that have a
handle and a shaft end with an
hexagonal (six-sided) tip.
Usage: Used for tightening nuts.(same
functions of a screwdriver)
Maintenance: Store your hex keys in a
safe place when not in use - avoid
leaving them out to prevent rust and
damage. Get the correct size hex key
for the job - make sure you have the
right size for the screws or bolts you
 Hand tools
Needle nose plier
Meaning: Also known as long-nose
pliers are both cutting and holding
pliers used by artisans, jewellery
designers, electricians, network
engineers and other tradesmen to
bend, re-position and snip wire.
Usage: It is used for holding, bending
and
stretching the lead of electronics
component or connecting wire.
Maintenance: Rinse with freshwater
 Hand tools
Wire cutter
Meaning: A tool that is used for
cutting wires like copper, brass, iron,
aluminum and steel wires.
Usage: It is used for cutting copper,
brass, iron, aluminum and steel wires.
Maintenance: Clean the tool,
particularly the blades, with soap and
water to remove splinters of metal or
plastic. Ensure the pliers are
completely dry before storage.
Hand tools
Tweezers
Meaning: Are small hand tools used
for grasping objects too small to be
easily handled with the human fingers.
Usage: Is a tool to manipulate small
objects.
Maintenance: For overall cleaning,
wash the entire implement with hand
soap and warm water. Then, dip the
tips in rubbing alcohol or hydrogen
peroxide, or rub with a cotton swab
dipped in rubbing alcohol. Allow to air
Hand tools
Part retriever
Meaning: Is a tool used to retrieve
parts from locations that are too small
for your hand to fit.
Usage: Used for retrieve small parts
from a location that are too small for
your hand to fit.
Maintenance: Do not scratch or hit
any components when using these
tools.
Hand tools
Wire stripper
Meaning: Is a small hand-held tool
that is used to remove the insulation
from electric wires.
Usage: Used to remove the insulation
from the wire.
Maintenance: Regular cleaning after
use can prevent the build-up of debris.
Lubrication is also important,
especially for automatic wire strippers,
to maintain their moving parts.
 Hand tools
Crimper
Meaning: Is a device used to conjoin
two pieces of metal by deforming one
or both of them in a way that causes
them to hold each other.
Usage: Used to attach connectors to
wires.
Maintenance: Upon completion of
works, wipe the tool to remove stains
and foreign materials with a piece of
soft cloth and close the handle to avoid
any foreign material from entering the
 Hand tools
Punch-down tool
Meaning: Is a hand tool widely used to
terminate the Ethernet cables by
inserting the cable wires into the
insulation-displacement connectors
Usage: Used for terminating wire into
termination blocks.
Maintenance: It is recommended that
sharpening of the centre punch is done
at normal forging temperatures and
allowed to air cool.
Cleaning tools
Lint-free cloth
Meaning: It is designed to minimize
the shedding of fibres or particles
during use.
Usage: Used to clean different
computer components without
scratching or leaving debris.
Maintenance: If dirty, wash it with
mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly
and let it air dry. Store the lint-free
 Cleaning tools
Compressed air
Meaning: Creating a high-velocity air
flow that can dislodge and remove dust
and dirt from the surface of your
computer hardware.
Usage: Used to blow away dust and
debris from different computer
parts.
Maintenance: Inspect and clean
Cleaning tools
Cable ties
Meaning: Are fasteners that bundle
your cables and wires together to keep
them organized and prevent damage.
Usage: Used to bundle cables neatly
inside and outside of a computer.
Maintenance: Proper handling is
essential to avoid damage, and
responsible disposal or recycling is
recommended.
 Cleaning tools
Parts organizer
Meaning: Organizes various computer
parts according to size and quantities
of the computer parts.
Usage: Used to hold screws, jumpers,
fasteners and other small parts and
prevents them from getting mixed
together.
Maintenance: Clean each boxes and
let it dry to avoid rusting and avoids
Cleaning tools
Paint brush
Meaning: A device that sweeps away
the dust and crumbs from your
keyboard.
Usage: Is used to dust off the surface
of circuit boards and it's hard-to-reach
areas.
Maintenance: The best way to keep
brushes clean longer is by thoroughly
 Diagnostic tools
Multimeter
Meaning: Is a test tool used to
measure two or more electrical values
Usage: Used to test the integrity of
circuits and the quality of electricity in
computer components.
Maintenance: Calibrate the
multimeter at frequent intervals.
Protect the instrument from dust,
Diagnostic tools
Loopback adapter
Meaning: Is a dummy network card
that is used as a testing tool for virtual
network environments where network
access is not available .
Usage: Used to test the functionality of
computer ports.
Maintenance: Keep the loopback
adapter clean from dust, dirt, and
debris that could affect its
performance. Use compressed air to
 Diagnostic tools
LAN Tester
Meaning: A device used for testing
ethernet cables for faults or missing
pair connections.
Usage: is a tool designed to check
most
network cable wiring.
Maintenance: Examine the cable for
visible damage. If a cable breaks or
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