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ESD Tools for Computer Maintenance

The document lists and describes various tools used for working on computer hardware. It separates the tools into categories of electro-static discharge tools, hand tools, cleaning tools, and diagnostic tools. The electro-static discharge section describes anti-static wrist straps and mats used to prevent static electricity damage. The hand tools section lists various types of screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, tweezers, and part retrievers. The cleaning tools section mentions lint-free cloths, compressed air, and cable ties. The diagnostic tools briefly explains uses for multimeters and loopback adapters.

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ESD Tools for Computer Maintenance

The document lists and describes various tools used for working on computer hardware. It separates the tools into categories of electro-static discharge tools, hand tools, cleaning tools, and diagnostic tools. The electro-static discharge section describes anti-static wrist straps and mats used to prevent static electricity damage. The hand tools section lists various types of screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, tweezers, and part retrievers. The cleaning tools section mentions lint-free cloths, compressed air, and cable ties. The diagnostic tools briefly explains uses for multimeters and loopback adapters.

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  • Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tools
  • Hand Tools
  • Cleaning Tools
  • Diagnostic Tools

Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tools

Anti-static wrist strap


used to prevent ESD
damage to computer
equipment.
Anti-static mat
used to stand on or place
hardware on to prevent
static electricity from
building up.

Hand Tools
Flat head screwdriver
used to loosen or tighten
slotted screws.
Philips head screwdriver
used to loosen or tighten
crosshead screws.

Torx screwdriver
- used to loosen or tighten
screws that have a starlike depression on the top,
a feature that is mainly
found on laptop.
Hex driver
Sometimes called a nut
driver, is used to tighten
nuts in the same way that
a screwdriver tightens
screws.

Needle-nose plier
used to hold small parts.

Wire cutter
used to strip and cut
wires.

Tweezers
used to manipulate
small parts.

Part retriever
used to retrieve parts
from location that are too
small for your hand to fit

Flashlight
used to light up areas
that you cannot see well.

Cleaning Tools
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
used to bundle cables
neatly inside and outside
of a computer.

Parts organizer
used to hold screw,
jumpers, fasteners and
other small parts and
prevents them from
getting mixed together.

Diagnostic Tools

Multimeter
used to test the
integrity of circuits and
the quality of electricity in
computer components.

Loopback Adapter
used to test the
functionality of computer
ports.

Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tools Anti-static wrist strap – used to prevent ESD damage to computer equipment. Anti-stat
Hand Tools Flat head screwdriver – used to loosen or tighten slotted screws. Philips head screwdriver – used to loosen or t
Torx screwdriver - used to loosen or tighten screws that have a star- like depression on the top, a feature that is mainly
Needle-nose plier – used to hold small parts. Wire cutter – used to strip and cut wires.
Tweezers – used to manipulate small parts. Part retriever – used to retrieve parts from location that are too small for
Flashlight – used to light up areas that you cannot see well. Cleaning Tools Lint-free cloth – used to clean different co
Compressed air – used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts without touching the components. Cable t
Parts organizer – used to hold screw, jumpers, fasteners and other small parts and prevents them from getting mixed toge
Diagnostic Tools Multimeter – used to test the integrity of circuits and the quality of electricity in computer components
Loopback Adapter – used to test the functionality of computer ports.

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