PC Hardware Tools
Transcript of PC Hardware Tools
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Foundation ICT 2 Elective
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Maintenance safety What tools are required for PC
maintenance Use of the tools Maintenance procedures
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Electrical current kills humans• The Electric Chair?
Electric current burns humans• It hurts
Never work on a PC while it is plugged into an outlet
Always unplug the PC before working inside the case
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Low current high voltage• E.g. spark as you get out of car
Damages microcircuits Ways to prevent:
• anti-static strap worn while working on PC• anti-static mat placed on work bench• anti-static bags for packaging parts
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Screwdrivers:• Philips head or cross head – most popular• Blade or flat - some uses• Torx – mainly laptop repair
Different sizes• Philips – medium and small• Flat – small• Torx – 10, 15, 20, 25
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Multimeter – troubleshooting power supply
Network Cable Tester – troubleshooting cables
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Use the right tool for the job Never over-tighten screws Look after the tools Replace damaged tools Buy quality tools
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Every case is different Some cases are tool-less Manuals online Use forums Take your time the first time Take a break if you’re getting
frustrated
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Unplug the PC Place on anti-static mat Look over the case, work out how to
open Decide what tools are required Open the case Put on anti-static strap and attach it
to a metal part of the case
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NOTE: Only work on PC’s that are out of warranty.
Look at a computer case and work out how it is opened.
Attempt to open a computer case. List the tools required to open the
case. List the procedures you followed.