IDENTIFY
ME!
Obtaining Tools,
Equipment and Testing
Devices in Computer
Hardware Assembly
TOOL
• is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task.
• Tools range from a traditional metal cutting part of a
machine to an element of a computer program that activates
and controls functions.
• use the tool for the purpose for which it was designed.
• Not all tools come with detailed instructions, but there are
those that do spell out the safety “Do’s” and “Don’ts” for
your safety.
• If there are set-up/use options, operator judgment must
always be based on what is the safest way to use the tool.
List of Tools
and their
Purpose
Safety Goggles – A large spectacles,
with shields around the rims, for protecting
the eyes from dust, excessive light, wind, etc.
• Multimeter - A measuring instrument used
by technician for measuring: current,
voltage, resistance.
Flat Screwdriver – a tool used to drive or
fasten negative slotted screws
• Philips Screwdriver- a tool used to drive
or fasten positive slotted screws
• Side Cutter Pliers – a tool used for
cutting or trimming of connecting wires or
terminal leads in the circuit board
• Long nose Pliers – Used for holding,
bending and stretching the lead of
electronics component or connecting wire.
• Tweezers- a tool use to hold small
sensitive part of a computer.
• Cutter- a tool used in cutting wires.
• Flashlight - a small electric light, a flash of
electric light used to give light in dark
conditions.
• Paint Brush- a device made of bristles set
in handle, use for cleaning sensitive parts of
a computer.
• Magnifier- a device made in glass with
handle, to exaggerate or to increase the
apparent size of an object.
Anti-static wrist strap, mat and
spray- are used to eliminate electrostatic
discharge in your work area.
• Soldering Pencil – a tool used to join
two or more metal conductors with the
support of soldering lead melted around it.
• Desoldering Tool – a tool used to
unsolder unwanted parts or component in
the circuit with the support of soldering
pencil
• Lens cleaner-is used for cleaning optical
media, such as DVD- ROMS and CD-writers.
• Thermal paste-is a paste used for heat
dissipation for your processor.
Activity 1
Direction. Read the statement carefully, choose the right
answer and write the correct letter on the space provided.
1. John is measuring a voltage of a power supply, what tool should he
used to measure the voltage?
2. Anton is cleaning a motherboard, what appropriate tool he needs to
use?
3. What tool is used to unsolder unwanted parts or component in the
circuit with the support of soldering pencil.
4. Jim is cutting wires to use for network cabling, what proper tool used for
cutting or trimming of connecting wires or terminal leads in the circuit
board
5. Which tool you need to used when you fasten a
negative slotted screw?
6. What Protective tool will you use when you are
cleaning dust?
7. When you are removing component of a computer,
what tool should you use to hold the small parts?
8. Nico has problem seeing small objects, what
appropriate tool should he used?
9. When seating back the processor, what material you
used to
dissipate the heat of processor.
10. What is the appropriate tool used to eliminate the
static charge when holding computer parts?
Activity 2
Direction. Identify and give the usage of appropriate
tool used for troubleshooting a computer
components. Write your answer on the space
provided in the table.
Activity 3
Direction. Answer the following
questions.
1. What would happen if you put thermal paste in
a processor?
2. Explain why you need to use anti-static tool
when holding electronic parts of a computer
system?