OBTAIN TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND TESTING DEVICES

A tool is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a tasks. 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.

1. OBTAIN TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND TESTING DEVICES INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-3 DR. ROSEMARIE S. GUIRRE TRAINER INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING COMPUTER SYSTEMS LO 1: ASSEMBLE COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING NCII

2. A tool is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a tasks. 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. PROPER TOOLS SELECTION

3. PREPARING FOR THE TASK 1. Know and understand in detail the scope of work to be accomplished. 2. Plan for the scope taking into account the sequence of tasks. 3. Selecting the best tool for each task requires 4. When obtaining the tool all the associated tooling and consumable parts, as recommended by the manufacturer, must be included. 5. Related consumable parts must also be selected and used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 6. Use the tool for the purpose for which it was designed.

4. 1. All tools be kept in good condition with regular maintenance. 2. The right tool be used for the job task. 3. Each tool be examined before use and damaged or defective tools not to be used. 4. Tools to be operated according to manufacturer’s instructions. 5. The right protective equipment for the tool and activity to be used. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM

5. HARDWARE TOOLS Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tools Hand Tools Cleaning Tools Diagnostic Tools

6. ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) TOOLS Used to equalize the electrical charge that flow from your body to the equipment. Used to stand on or place hardware on to prevent static electricity from building up. Anti Static Wrist Strap Anti Static Mat

7. HAND - TOOLS Used to loosen and tighten slotted or negative sign screws. Flat Head Screwdriver Use to loosen and tighten crosshead screws. Philip Head Screwdriver

8. HAND - TOOLS Used to loosen and tighten screws that have a star - like depression on the top, a feature that is mainly found on laptop. Sometimes called a nut driver, is used to tighten nuts in the same way that a screwdriver tightens screws. Torx Screwdriver Hex Driver

9. HAND - TOOLS Used to hold manipulate and retrieve parts of a computer on location that are to small for your hand to fit Needle Nose Tweezers Part Retriever

10. HAND - TOOLS Flashlight (or torch in British English ) is a hand-held portable electric-powered light source. Usually the light source is a small incandescent light bulb or light-emitting diode (LED). Use to strip and cut wires Wire Cutter

11. CLEANING TOOLS Used to clean different computer components without scratching or leaving debris Lint-free Cloth Used to blow away dust and debris from the different computer parts without touching the components. Compressed Air

12. CLEANING TOOLS Used to bundles cables neatly inside and outside of a computer Cable Ties Used to hold screw jumpers, fasteners and other small parts and prevents them from getting mixed together. Parts Organizer

13. DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS Used to test the integrity of circuits and the quality of electricity in computer components Multimeter Used to test the functionality of computer ports Loopback Adapter

14. Proper Use of ESD Tools Used to test the functionality of computer ports 1. Connect the cable to the metal chassis of the computer. 2. Wrap the strap around your wrist. 3. The connection will keep your body at the same voltage (potential) as the computer. 4. Attach the wire on the same side of the equipment as the arm wearing the antistatic wrist strap to keep the wire out of the way while you are working.

15. Proper Use of ESD Tools Used to test the functionality of computer ports 1. Connect the cable to the metal chassis of the computer. 2. Wrap the strap around your wrist. 3. The connection will keep your body at the same voltage (potential) as the computer. 4. Attach the wire on the same side of the equipment as the arm wearing the antistatic wrist strap to keep the wire out of the way while you are working. CAUTION: Never wear an antistatic wrist strap if you are repairing a monitor or CRT.

16. Proper Use of Anti-static Mat Used to test the functionality of computer ports 1. Lay the computer on the mat. 2. Connect the computer to the mat with the cable. 3. Connect the mat to a reliable electrical ground with its cable. Now, you and the computer are at ground potential.

17. Proper Use of Cleaning Materials Used to test the functionality of computer ports To clean computers and accessories: 1. Use mild cleaning solution and lint-free cloth to clean computer cases, outside of monitor, LCD screen, CRT screen and mouse. 2. Use compressed air to clean heat sinks. 3. Use Isopropyl alcohol and lint-free swabs to clean RAM. 4. Use hand-held vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to clean a keyboard.   CAUTION: Before cleaning any device, turn it off and unplug the device from the power source.

18. Used to test the functionality of computer ports for your SELF CHECK 1.1-3