Lunes, Enero 9, 2017

Tools in Computer Hardware Servicing




Computers, nowadays, are one of the needs of every individual who has their own task in their everyday lives. Most are found on schools, jobs or even in their homes for important and trivial purposes. But sometimes, due to overuse, we aren’t aware of our computers’ condition that might lead later on to its damage and malfunction, that’s why Computer Hardware Servicing is there for the support and maintenance in computer hardware. It involves diagnosing computer hardware issues, upgrading hardware on a computer and repairing computer hardware. As a kickstart here are some tools that can help you in Computer Hardware Servicing:

Hand Tools

-          Hand held tools for performing work on a physical material.



1.       Flat – head Screwdriver

-          Used for tightening or loosing slotted screws.



2.       Philips- head Screwdriver

-          Used to tighten or loosen cross- head screws.


3.       Torx Screwdriver

-          Used tighten or loosen screw that have star- like depression on top.


4.       Hex Driver

-          A.k.a “nut driver”, it is used to tighten nuts in the same way that a screw driver tightens screw.

5.       Needle – nose Pliers

-          A.k.a “pointy-nose pliers, long-nose pliers, pinch-nose pliers or snipe-nose pliers” This tool is used to hold small parts.


6. Wire Cutter

- A tool with sharp cutting edge, used for cutting wires.

7.       Tweezers

-          Used to manipulate small objects that are too small for our hands.


8.       Part Retriever

-          Used to retrieve small parts from location that is too small for your hands to fit.



9.       Flashlight

-          A portable tool that is used to light up areas that are dim or you cannot see well.


Cleaning Tools

-          These tools ensure that computer components are not damaged during cleaning.



1.       Lint- free cloth

-          Used to clean different computer components without scratching or living debris.


2.       Compressed Air

-          Used to blow away dust and debris from different parts of the computer without touching its surface or components.

3.       Cable Ties

-          Used to bundle neatly inside or outside of the computer.


4.       Parts Organizer

-          Used to store tools and small objects to avoid getting them mixed together.


Diagnostic Tools

-          These tools are used to find the cause of erratic behavior, slow operations and other problems of the computer.

1.       Multimeter

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


2.       Loopback Adapter

-          Used to test the functionality of computer ports.








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