Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
DIVISION OF SORSOGON
Sorsogon Province
MAGALLANES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Magallanes, Sorsogon
School ID: 302222

7
TECHONOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING
Exploratory

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Quarter 1 – Week 1

NAME OF LEARNER: ___________________________________ DATE: _____________

SECTION: __________________________

I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK:

Skilled use of tools makes the job less difficult and ensures that tasks
are performed properly and safely. To complete hardware repairs, it is
important to have a toolkit that should contain all of the necessary tools. As
you gain experience, you will learn which tools to have available for different
types of jobs. Hardware tools are grouped into these four categories:

Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) tools

Hand tools “For every
job there is
Cleaning tools the right
Diagnostic tool tool.”

II. LEARNING COMPETENCY

Prepare hand tools.

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III. ACTIVITIES
1. LET US STUDY!

PROPER TOOL SELECTION

A 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 a particular function.

Preparing for the task to be undertaken includes proper tool selection.

1. Know and understand in detail the scope of work to be accomplished,

second, plan for the scope taking into account the sequence of tasks.
2. Selecting the best tool for each task requires training in the proper use of the
tools, field experience in their safe use, and following the manufacturer’s
guidance and instructions for that specific tool.
3. When obtaining the tool all the associated tooling and consumable parts, as
recommended by the manufacturer, must be included. In addition, related
consumable parts must also be selected and used according to their
manufacturer’s instructions.

SAFE USE OF TOOLS

Once selected, 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.

Environmental Safety and Health Program requires the following:

1. All tools be kept in good condition with regular

maintenance.
2. The right tool be used for the job.
3. Each tool be examined before use AND damaged or
defective tools NOT to be used.
4. Tools be operated according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. The right protective equipment for the tool and activity be
used.

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 HARDWARE TOOLS

ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) TOOLS

Static electricity is easily generated by friction on
carpets, tile flooring, clothing, hair, fabric, and etc. The friction
of moving air alone will charge suspended particles and cause
the build up of static electrical charges on people and objects
in the environment. Grounded antistatic work mats used with
antistatic wrist straps provide the most basic means for the
controlled discharge of electrostatic electricity.

EXAMPLES:
It is used to prevent ESD
damage to computer
Anti-static wrist strap
equipment. It is made up of
conductive threads and a metal
piece to continuously even out
or ground any static build-up
between the user and electrical
equipment.

Anti- static mat

It is used to stand on or place
hardware on to prevent static
electricity from building up.

HAND TOOLS
A hand tool is a device for performing work on a material or a
physical system using only hands. Hand tools can be used
manually or electrically powered, Using electrical current.
Examples of Hand Tools are as follows:

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TOOL DESCRIPTION

Flat Head Screwdriver – Used to

loosen or tighten slotted screws.

Philips Head Screwdriver – Used to

loosen or tighten cross-head 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 Pliers – Used to hold

small parts.

Wire Cutter – Used to strip and cut

wires.

Tweezers – Used to manipulate small

parts.

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 Part Retriever – Used to retrieve parts
from location that is too small for your
hand to fit.

Flashlight – Used to light up areas that

you cannot see well.

Crimper - Used to attach connectors to

wires.

Punch-down tool - Used to terminate

wire into termination blocks.

CLEANING TOOLS
Having the appropriate cleaning tools is
essential when maintaining or repairing computers.
Using these tools ensures that computer
components are not damaged during cleaning.
Examples:

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.

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 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.

DIAGNOSTICS TOOLS
Having the appropriate cleaning tools is essential
when maintaining or repairing computers. Using
these tools ensures that computer components are
not damaged during cleaning. Examples:

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.

2. LET US PRACTICE!

TASK 1: NAME A TOOL

Directions: Name the tools presented below. Write
your answers on the space provided before each tool.

1. 2.

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5. 6.

8.
7.

9. 10.

11. 12.

TASK 2: SELF CHECK

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if it is wrong. Write your answer in the space
provided.

________________1. Selecting the best tool for each task requires training in the
proper use of the tools, field experience in their safe use, and following the
manufacturer’s guidance and instructions for that specific tool.
________________2. When obtaining the tool, all the associated tooling and
consumable parts, as recommended by the manufacturer, must be included.
________________3. The safe use of a tool depends on using the tool for the
purpose for which it was designed and also for other purposes where it can be
used as substitute where tool is not available.
________________4. All tools should be kept in good condition with regular
maintenance.
________________5. Preparing for a task includes only knowing the task to be
done.

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 TASK 3: LET’S DO IT!
Direction: Identify the appropriate tools to do each of
the following tasks. Write your answer in the space provided.

________________1. Loosen computer casing screws.

________________2. Blow away dust from keyboard.
________________3. Tighten screws of a PC.
________________4. Bundle cables inside the computer.
________________5. Test functionality of the printer port.
________________6. Test the integrity of circuits and the quality of
electricity in computer components.
________________7. Recover dropped too small parts.
________________8. Connect cable connectors to cables.

3. GENERALIZATION

A tool is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task. tools can

be used manually or electrically powered, using electrical current. Make sure
that you are familiar with the correct use of each tool and the correct tool to be
used for a specific task.

4. EVALUATION

Direction: Select and encircle the letter of the correct

answer.

1. Which tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from
building up?
a. Anti-static mat c. Hex driver
b. Philips head screwdriver d. Wire cutter
2. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten cross-head screws?
a. Anti-static mat c. Hex driver
b. Philips head screwdriver 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 c. Hex driver
b. Philips head screwdriver d. Wire cutter

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4. Which tool is used to strip and cut wires?
a. Anti-static mat c. Hex driver
b. Philips head screwdriver 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 c. Lint-free cloth
b. Cable ties d. Flat head screwdriver
6. Which tool is used to clean different computer components without
scratching or leaving debris?
a. Part Retriever c. Lint-free Cloth
b. Cable ties d. Flat head screwdriver
7. Which tool is used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside of a computer?
a. Part Retriever c. Lint-free Cloth
b. Cable ties d. Flat head screwdriver
8. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten slotted screws?
a. Part Retriever c. Lint-free Cloth
b. Cable ties 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 c. Torx screwdriver

b. Philips head screwdriver d. Wire cutter

10. Which tool is used to blow away dust and debris from different computer
parts without touching the components?
a. Anti-static mat c. Hex driver
b. Compressed air d. Wire cutter

IV. REFERENCES

Ramilo, Ronaldo V.,et al., K to 12 Basic Education Program Learning Module

Grade 7 or 8: Technology and Livelihood Education, Computer Hardware
Servicing, Department of Education, pp.3-15

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