LESSON 5:

USING HAND
TOOLS
L O 1 . P L A N A N D P R E PA R E F O R T A S K S T O B E U N D E R T A K E N
L O 2 . P R E PA R E H A N D T O O L S
L O 3 . U S E A P P R O P R I AT E H A N D T O O L S A N D T E S T E Q U I P M E N T
L O 4 . M A I N TA I N H A N D T O O L S
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S Y S T E M S S E RV I C I N G .

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
T H E L E A R N E R S S H A L L B E A B L E T O U S E H A N D T O O L S A N D E Q U I P M E N T F O R C O M P U T E R S Y S T E M S S E RV I C I N G .
Definition of Terms:
Bin - a container or enclosed space for storage.
Computer chassis - the enclosure that contains most of the
components of a computer.
Diagnostic tools - used to test the integrity of circuits and
the quality of electricity in computer components and to test
the functionality of computer ports.
Hazards - risks; dangers.
Insulation - a material that reduces or prevents the
transmission of heat or sound or electricity.
Nozzle - a projecting part with an opening, as at the end
of a hose, for regulating and directing a flow of fluid.
Preventive - intended or used to prevent or hinder.
Static electricity - an accumulation of electric charge on
an insulated body.
Tool - a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a
task.
Toolkit - a set of tools designed to be used together or for
a particular purpose.
ESD - Electrostatic discharge.
USB - Universal serial bus
LCD - Liquid crystal display
 LET’S PLAY A GAME

Read and analyze each statement.

Identify each pictures and
choose the best tool needed to
accomplish the task.
This tool is used for crimping the RJ45
and UTP Cable to create a LAN Cable
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This tool is used to test electronic and
electrical parts/devices.
CORRECT
This tool is used to loosen and fasten
screws, bolts or pins.
CORRECT
 This is used to organize al kinds of
cables, like those used with computer, an
entertainment system, or in a network.
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This is used to remove dust and dirt on
the lens of your CD/DVD ROM.
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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.
LO 1. Plan and prepare for tasks to be undertaken
 Preparing for the
task to be
undertaken includes
proper tool selection.
1.Know and understand in 2. Plan for the scope
detail the scope of work to taking into account the
be accomplished. sequence of tasks.

3. Selecting the best tool for each 4. All the associated

task requires training in the tooling and consumable
proper use of the tools, field parts, as recommended by
experience in their safe use, and the manufacturer, must be
following the manufacturer’s included as well related
guidance and instructions for consumable parts.
that specific tool.
Environmental Safety and Health Program
requires the following:
• All tools be kept in good condition with regular
maintenance
• The right tool be used for the job
• Each tool be examined before use AND damaged or
defective tools NOT to be used
• Tools be operated according to manufacturer’s
instructions
• The right protective equipment for the tool and
activity be used
HARDWARE TOOLS
• Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) tools
• Hand tools
• Cleaning tools
• Diagnostic tools

LO 2. Prepare hand 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 buildup 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.
Hand Tools
A hand tool is 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.
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.
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.
ANSWER ACTIVITY 40.
1.TRUE 1.TRUE
2.TRUE 2.TRUE
3.TRUE 3.TRUE
4.TRUE 4.TRUE
5.FALSE 5.TRUE
ANSWER ACTIVITY 41.
PROPER USE OF TOOLS
The purpose of an antistatic wrist
strap is to equalize the electrical
charge between you and the
equipment. The antistatic wrist strap
is a conductor that connects your
body to the equipment that you are
working on. When static
electricity builds up in your body, the connection made by the wrist
strap to the equipment, or ground, channels the electricity through
the wire that connects the strap.
LO 3. Use appropriate hand tools and test equipment
The wrist strap has two parts and is easy to wear:

1.Wrap the strap around your wrist and secure it using the snap
or Velcro. The metal on the back of the wrist strap must
remain in contact with your skin at all times.

2. Snap the connector at the end of the wire to the wrist strap,
and connect the other end either to the equipment or to the
same grounding point that the antistatic mat is connected to.
When connecting the wire to equipment that you are working
on, choose an unpainted metal surface. A painted surface does
not conduct the electricity as well as unpainted metal.
An antistatic mat is slightly 1.Lay the mat on the
conductive. It works by drawing workspace next to or
static electricity away from a under the computer
component and transferring it case.
safely from equipment to a 2. Clip the mat to the
grounding point: case to provide a
grounded surface on
which you can place
parts as you remove
them from the system.
Reducing the potential for ESD reduces the likelihood of damage to
delicate circuits or components.
PROPER USE OF HAND TOOLS
Screws
Match each screw with the proper
screwdriver. Place the tip of the
screwdriver on the head of the screw. Turn
the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the
screw and counterclockwise to loosen the
screw. Screws can become stripped if you
over-tighten them with a screwdriver. A
stripped screw, may get stuck in the screw
hole, or it may not tighten firmly. Discard
stripped screws.
Part retriever, Needle-
nose pliers, or
tweezers
The part retriever, needle-
nose pliers, and tweezers
can be used to place and
retrieve parts that may be
hard to reach with your
fingers. Do not scratch or
hit any components when
using these tools.
Phillips head screwdriver Hex driver
Use a Phillips head screwdriver with Use a hex driver to loosen and tighten
crosshead screws. Do not use this bolts that have a hexagonal (six-sided)
type of screwdriver to puncture head. Hex bolts should not be over-
anything. This will damage the head tightened because the threads of the
of the screwdriver. bolts can be stripped. Do not use a hex
driver that is too large for the bolt that
Flat head screwdriver you are using.
Use a flat head screwdriver when you
are working with a slotted screw. Do
not use a flat head screwdriver to
remove a Phillips head screw. Never
use a screwdriver as a pry bar. If you
cannot remove a component, check to
see if there is a clip or latch that is
securing the component in place.
PROPER USE OF CLEANING MATERIALS
Computer Cases and Monitors
Clean computer cases and the
outside of monitors with a mild
cleaning solution on a damp, lint-
free cloth. Mix one drop of
dishwashing liquid with four
ounces of water to create the
cleaning solution. If any water drips
inside the case, allow enough time
for the liquid to dry before
powering on the computer.
LCD Screens Component Contacts
Do not use ammoniated glass cleaners or Clean the contacts on components
any other solution on an LCD screen, unless with isopropyl alcohol. Do not use
the cleaner is specifically designed for the rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol
purpose. Harsh chemicals will damage the contains impurities that can
coating on the screen. There is no glass damage contacts. Make sure that
protecting these screens, so be gentle when the contacts do not collect any lint
cleaning them and do not press firmly on the from the cloth or cotton swab.
screen. Blow any lint off the contacts with
Mouse compressed air before
Use glass cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the reinstallation.
outside of the mouse. Do not spray glass
cleaner directly on the mouse. If cleaning a Keyboard
ball mouse, you can remove the ball and Clean a desktop keyboard with
clean it with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. compressed air or a small, hand-
Wipe the rollers clean inside the mouse with held vacuum cleaner with a brush
the same cloth. Do not spray any liquids attachment.
inside the mouse.
1.A.Equalize the
Direction. electrical
Identify charge
the appropriate tool
to use foryou
between each of the
and the following:
equipment.
2. Tighten / loosen screw.
3. Tighten / looses bold with
READY FOR QUIZ NO. 9? a hexagonal
head.
4. Retrieve parts that may be hard to
reach by your fingers.
5. Tighten / loosen a slotted screw.
KEY ANSWER
A.
1. Antistatic wrist strap
2. Phillips head screwdriver
3. Hex driver
4. Part retriever, Needle-nose pliers, or tweezers
5. Flat head screwdriver

B.
1. Clean a desktop keyboard with compressed air or a small, hand-held vacuum
cleaner with a brush attachment.
2. Use glass cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the outside of the mouse.
3. Use a glass cleaners or any other solution on an LCD screen that is specifically
designed for the purpose.
4.-5 Clean the contacts on components with isopropyl alcohol. Blow any lint off
the contacts with compressed air before reinstallation.
PERFORM ACTIVITY NO.44
TOOL AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Preventive maintenance is the systematic care
and protection of tools, equipment and machines
in order to keep them in a safe, usable condition,
limit downtime and extend productivity.
The successful maintenance program is:
• well organized and scheduled,
• controls hazards,
• defines operational procedures, and
• trains key personnel. LO 4. Maintain hand tools
General requirements for tools and equipment
maintenance include:

• Obtaining a copy of the maintenance schedule

recommended by the manufacturer
• Ensuring that maintenance is performed as
required
• Ensuring that the person(s) performing the
maintenance are competent (e.g. licensed
mechanic)
General requirements for tools and equipment
maintenance include:

• Retaining records of maintenance/service

conducted
• Specifying who is responsible for overseeing
equipment maintenance and where the records are
kept
• Set up a system for removal and tagging of
damaged or defective tools and equipment
 FIGURE
PROPER STORAGE OF TOOLS, 1
PARTS,
AND EQUIPMENT
FIGURE 3
Good practices include:
FIGURE 2
1.Parts should be properly stored and labeled (Figure 1).
2.Tools should be properly placed on the board, and
labeled (Figure 2). Consider drawing the shapes of the
tools on the board so that they always get put back in the
same position.
3.Use bins for storing small parts (Figure 3).
4.Consider making an individual (or individuals)
responsible for the good maintenance of tools and parts.
Benefits:
1. Tools and parts are kept in good condition
and are easy to find
2. Costs are reduced.
3. Productivity is increased because time is
not wasted looking for tools, parts and
equipment.
4. Workshop staff develop a sense of
responsibility and pride in their work.
READY FOR A QUIZ NO 10?
Directions: Enumerate the following.
1-3. Good practices in the proper
storage of tools.
4-6. Benefits of proper storage of
tools.
7-8. What is a Preventive
Maintenance?
TRUE OR FALSE?

9. Properly stored tools and equipment will be

easy to find when needed and are less likely to
be lost.

10. All tools and equipment must be properly

maintained so that workers are not endangered.
1-3 Good practices include:
1. Parts should be properly stored and labeled.
2. Tools should be properly placed on the board, and labeled
3. Use bins for storing small parts
4. Consider making an individual (or individuals) responsible for the good
maintenance of tools and parts.
4-6 Benefits:
1. Tools and parts are kept in good condition and are easy to find
2. Costs are reduced.
3. Productivity is increased because time is not wasted looking for tools, parts and
equipment.
4. Workshop staff develop a sense of responsibility and pride in their work.
7-8 Preventive maintenance is the systematic care and protection of tools,
equipment and machines in order to keep them in a safe, usable condition, limit
downtime and extend productivity.
9-10. TRUE
PERFORM ACTIVITY 45.
Direction: Conduct a maintenance activity on the assign hand
tools.
THANK YOU.