ICT Q2 - HARDWARE TOOLS

Tool

A something that a person uses in order to perform a job or achieve a goal

Hardware tools

Handed devices that allows someone to install, remove, or do other actions on their personal computer or other forms of computer

Computer toolkit

Is a set of hardware tools that are necessary in repairing a computer

ESD tools, hand tools, cleaning tools, and diagnostic tools

Four groups of hardware tools

Anti-static bag, Anti-static wrist strap, and Anti-static mat

Examples of ESD tools

Flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, torx screwdriver, hex/nut driver, needle-nose pliers, wire cutter, tweezers, part retriever, and flashlight

Examples of hand tools

Lint-free cloth, compressed air, cable ties, and parts organizer

Example of cleaning tools

Multimeter/tester and loopback adapter

Examples of diagnostic tools

Electrostatic discharge

Meaning of ESD

ESD tools

Static electricity can easily generated by friction on carpets, tiles, flooring, clotting, hair, fabric, etc

Anti-static mat

Protects a person or device specially when their pc from an electrostatic discharge or ESD. Used to stand on or place hardware on to prevent static electricity from building up

Anti-static wrist strap

Helps prevent esd damage to a pc. Like bracelet tattoo arms around an individual's wrist and has cord that attaches to a computer.

Anti-static bag

Used to store or transfer electronic sensitive equipment and prevent static electricity inside the bag

Hand tools

A device for performing work on a material or a physical system using only hands

Flat head screwdriver

Loosen/tighten slotted screws. In other words “slotted screwdriver”

Slotted screwdriver

What is the other words for Flat Head Screwdriver?

Thread

Spiral thing on the concreted nail

Phillips head screwdriver

Loosen or tighten cross-head screws

Torx screwdriver

Loosen or tighten screws that have a start like depression on the top. A feature that is mainly found on laptop

Hex driver

Allen Key/Allen Wrench/Nut Driver. Hexagonal tip used to easily loosen or tighten certain nuts, bolts, and screwdriver

Needle-nose pliers

Used to hold small parts. Long and narrow pliers with angled, curved, or pointed tips that have strong grip

Wire cutter

Used to strip and cut wires. Uses levels and specialized blades that allows for greater force to be applied to a precise area of the eire to cut.

Part Retriever

Used to retrieve parts from location that is too small for your hand

Tweezers

Used to manipulate small parts

Cleaning tools

Essential when maintaining or repairing computers

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

Zap-strap zip tie/tie wrap. Used to organize electric cable or wires into a bunch

Parts organizer

Used to hold screws, jumpers, dasteners, and other small parts and prevents them from getting mixed together

Diagnostic tools

Computer are easier to use and more dependable with each new generation of hardware and operating system updated, but that does not mean they are problem free

Multimeter

Used to test the integrity of circuits and the quality of electricity in computer components

Loopback adapter

The device test the functionality of a port. It identifies serial ports of a computer and verifies its operation.

Stand

Stand, sitting on a chair can produce more static energy. What tip for preventing ESD is this?

Clothing and accessories

Avoid wool clothing, wool sweater, and remove all jewelries to reduce ESD. What tip for preventing ESD is this?

Work Surface

Place the computer on a table not on the floor. What tip for preventing ESD is this?

Zero potential

Unpainted metal surface of the corner or the power supply case while working on a computer. What tip for preventing ESD is this?

Cords

Remove all peripheral device connections/cords. What tip for preventing ESD is this?

Weather

Avoid working during an electrical storms. What tip for preventing ESD is this?