COMPUTER

HARDWARE
TOOLS
LEARNING
COMPETENCIES:
1. identify tasks to be undertaken properly and select
appropriate hand tools according to the task
requirements.
2. check appropriate hand tools for proper operation and
safety
3. use tools according to tasks undertaken
 What you
know?

Determine what you

know about hand tools
and its uses.
Categories of Computer Hardware
Tools:
 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)
tools
 Hand tools
 Cleaning tools
 Diagnostic tools
 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) tools
1. ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAP–
Used to prevent ESD damage to
computer equipment.
 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) tools

2. ANTI-STATIC MAT– Used to stand

on or place hardware on to prevent static
electricity from building up.
 Hand tools

1. FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER–

Used to loosen or tighten slotted screws.
 Hand tools
2. PHILI HEAD SCREWDRIVER-
Used to loosen or tighten cross-head
screws.
 Hand tools
3. 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.
 Hand tools
4. HEX DRIVER – Sometimes
called a nut driver, is used to
tighten nuts in the same way that a
screwdriver tightens screws.
 Hand tools
5. Needle-Nose Pliers – Used to
hold small parts.
 Hand tools
6. WIRE CUTTER– Used to strip
and cut wires.
 Hand tools
7. TWEEZERS – Used to
manipulate small parts.
 Hand tools
8. PART RETRIEVER – Used to
retrieve parts from location that is too
small for your hand to fit.
 Hand tools
9. FLASHLIGHT– Used to light
up areas that you cannot see well.
 Cleaning Tools
1. Lint-free Cloth – Used to clean
different computer components
without scratching or leaving debris.
 Cleaning Tools
2. COMPRESSED AIR – Used to blow
away dust and debris from different
computer parts without touching the
components.
 Cleaning Tools
3. CABLE TIES – Used to bundle
cables neatly inside and outside of
a computer.
 Cleaning Tools
4. PARTS ORGANIZER – Used to
hold screw, jumpers, fasteners and
other small parts and prevents them
from getting mixed together.
 Diagnostic Tools
1. MULTIMETER – Used to test the
integrity of circuits and the quality of
electricity in computer components.
 Diagnostic Tools
2. Loopback Adapter – Used to test
the functionality of computer ports.
 What have you learned?

 Andrew loves to help his father,

Manong Tony, a technician, in their
computer shop. To assist his
father, he needs to identify
properly the tools in the shop. Let
us help identify these tools!
LEARNING ASSESSMENT:

____1. Which tool is used for hardware

to stand on to prevent static electricity
from building up?
A. Anti-static mat
B. Philips head screwdriver
C. Hex driver
D. Wire cutter
____2. Which tool is used to loosen
or tighten cross-head screws?
A. Anti-static mat
B. Philips head screwdriver
C. Hex driver
D. Wire cutter
____3. Which tool is sometimes called
a nut driver? It is used to tighten nuts
in the same way that a screwdriver
tightens screws?
A. Anti-static mat
B. Philips head screwdriver
C. Hex driver
D. Wire cutter
____4. Which tool is used to strip
and cut wires?
A. Anti-static mat
B. Philips head screwdriver
C. Hex driver
D. Wire cutter
____5. Which tool is used to retrieve
parts from location that are too small
for your hand to fit?
A. Part Retriever
B. Cable ties
C. Lint-free Cloth
D. Flat head screwdriver
____5. Which tool is used to retrieve
parts from location that are too
small for your hand to fit?
A. Part Retriever
B. Cable ties
C. Lint-free Cloth
D. Flat head screwdriver
____6. Which tool is used to clean
different computer components
without scratching or
leaving debris?
A. Part Retriever
B. Cable ties
C. Lint-free Cloth
D. Flat head screwdriver
____7. Which tool is used to bundle
cables neatly inside and outside of a
computer?
A. Part Retrieve
B. Cable ties
C. Lint-free Cloth
D. Flat head screwdriver
____8. Which tool is used to loosen
or tighten slotted screws?
A. Part Retriever
B. Cable ties
C. Lint-free Cloth
D. D. Flat head screwdriver
____9. Which tool is used to loosen or
tighten screws that have a star-like
depression on the top, a feature that
is mainly found on laptop?
A. Anti-static mat
B. Philips head screwdriver
C. Torx screwdriver
D. Wire cutter
____10. Which tool is used to prevent
ESD damage to computer
equipment?
A. Anti-static mat
B. Anti-static wrist strap
C. Hex driver
D. Wire cutter