This document discusses different types of hand tools used for working on computers. It describes common hand tools like screwdrivers, pliers, and wire cutters. It also covers cleaning tools such as compressed air and lint-free cloths that help maintain computer components without damaging them. Finally, it mentions diagnostic tools like multimeters and loopback adapters that are used to test circuits and computer ports.
This document discusses different types of hand tools used for working on computers. It describes common hand tools like screwdrivers, pliers, and wire cutters. It also covers cleaning tools such as compressed air and lint-free cloths that help maintain computer components without damaging them. Finally, it mentions diagnostic tools like multimeters and loopback adapters that are used to test circuits and computer ports.
This document discusses different types of hand tools used for working on computers. It describes common hand tools like screwdrivers, pliers, and wire cutters. It also covers cleaning tools such as compressed air and lint-free cloths that help maintain computer components without damaging them. Finally, it mentions diagnostic tools like multimeters and loopback adapters that are used to test circuits and computer ports.
This document discusses different types of hand tools used for working on computers. It describes common hand tools like screwdrivers, pliers, and wire cutters. It also covers cleaning tools such as compressed air and lint-free cloths that help maintain computer components without damaging them. Finally, it mentions diagnostic tools like multimeters and loopback adapters that are used to test circuits and computer ports.
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Hand tools
a device for performing work on a material or a
physical system using only hands. The hand tools can be manually used employing force, or electrically powered, using electrical current EXAMPLE OF 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 star-like 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 to small for your hand to fit. Flashlight used to light up areas that you cannot see well. CLEANING TOOLS is essential when maintaining or repairing computers. Using these tools ensures that computer components are not damaged during cleaning. EXAMPLE OF 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 Computers are easier to use and more dependable with each new generation of hardware and operating system update, but that doesn't mean they're problem- free. EXAMPLE OF 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.