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Technology
and
Livelihood Education
COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING
Quarter 1-Module 1
USING AND MAINTAINING
HAND TOOLS

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter1-Module 1
First Edition, 2020
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 Technology
and
Livelihood Education
COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING
Quarter 1-Module 1
USING AND MAINTAINING
HAND TOOLS

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Introductory Message

For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 7 Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module on Using and Maintaining Hand Tools.

The hand is one of the most symbolic part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands, we may learn, create, and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner is
capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and skills at
your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity, or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentences/paragraphs to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.
 What I Can Do This section provides an activity that will help
you transfer your new knowledge or skill into
real-life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends to the
retention of learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

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module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
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included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
a deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
Using and Maintaining Hand Tools
What I Need to Know ………......................................... 1
What I Know ………......................................... 2
What’s In …................................................ 4
What’s New …................................................ 4
Using and Maintaining Hand Tools ............................ 4
What is it …................................................ 5
Four Categories of Hardware Tools............................. 5
What’s More …................................................ 10
What I Have Learned …................................................ 12
What I Can Do …................................................ 13
Assessment …................................................ 14
Additional Activities …................................................ 15
Answer Key …................................................ 16
Reference …................................................ 17
 What I Need to Know

This module is intended to give you some understanding and will help
you familiarize the different tools and equipment used in Computer System
Servicing. This is also a guide for you on how to use the different tools and
equipment according to its function.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify appropriate hand tools for proper operation and safety.

(TLE_IACSS9-12UHT-IIIa-17)
2. Classify hand tools and equipment according to their uses.
(TLE_IACSS9-12UHT-IIIb-18)
3. Use hand tools and equipment in Computer System Servicing.
(TLE_IACSS9-12UHT-IIIc-19)
4. Maintain hand tools. (TLE_IACSS9-12UHT-IIId-20)
 What I Know

Before starting with this module, let us measure what you already know
about Using and Maintaining Hand Tools (UHT). Follow and answer the
activity below.
True or False
Instruction: Read the statements carefully then write TRUE if the statement
is correct and write FALSE if it is wrong. Write your answer in
your TLE CSS Activity notebook.
_______1. Choosing the best tool for each task requires training
in the proper use of the tools.
_______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.
_______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.
_______6. Place parts or tools wherever you like.
_______7. Preparing for a task includes also the sequence of
tasks to be done.
_______8. Everyone is allowed to eat or drink while working on
a computer.
_______9. Always disconnect a computer from the AC power
and any powered peripherals while you are working
on it.
_______10. Know and understand in detail the scope of your
work to be accomplished.
_______11. Choosing the best tool for each task DOES NOT
require training in the proper use of the tools.

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 _______12. A tool is a handheld device that aids in
accomplishing a task.
_______13. Following the manufacturer’s guidance and
instruction for that specific tool is NOT necessary.
_______14. All tools are kept in good condition with regular
maintenance.
_______15. Damaged or defective equipment/tools should be
tagged and removed from service.

If your score is

11-15 Very Good! You may still read the module but you are
already knowledgeable with the topics that we are to
discuss.
6-10 Good! Go over the items that you find difficult and then
you may proceed to the lessons in this module that you
don’t understand.
0-5 Don’t worry about your score. This module is designed
for you to understand all about Performing Computer
Operation. So, what are you waiting for? Start your
journey. Turn to the next page.

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Lesson
Using and Maintaining Hand
1 Tools (UHT)

What’s In
How are you familiar with computer maintenance job? Do you have any
experiences repairing a computer or at least a cellphone before? Have you
seen some of the tools used by a technician to maintain the longevity of the
computer’s use? This would be the lesson that we are going to have now.

What’s New

One of the Personal Computer in your Computer Laboratory is not

working properly, and you decided to open the computer case. What are the
necessary tools that you are going to use for you to open and fix it? Is there
any procedure that you are going to follow?

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 What is It

I. Using and Maintaining Hand Tools (UHT)

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.

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 some 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 should be kept in good condition with regular maintenance.
2. The right tool should be used for the job.
3. Each tool should be examined before use and damaged or defective
tools should NOT to be used.
4. Tools should be operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. The right protective equipment for the tool and activity should be used.

FOUR CATEGORIES OF COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING TOOLS

1. Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tools
 Static electricity is easily generated by friction on carpets, tile flooring,
clothing, hair, fabric, 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.

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Examples of ESD Tools:

Antistatic wrist strap – used to prevent ESD

damage to computer equipment.

Antistatic mat – used to stand on or place hardware

on to prevent static electricity from building up.

2. Hand Tools
 is a device for performing work on a material or a physical system
using hands only. The hand tools can be manually used by employing
force, or electrically powered, using an electrical current. Examples 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 a laptop.

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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 a

location that are too small for your hand to fit.

Flashlight – used to light up areas that you cannot

see well.

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3. 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. Example:

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 mixing together.

4. 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. Here are the most popular tools for
diagnosing your computer problems:

Multimeter – used to test the integrity of circuits

and the quality of electricity in computer
components.

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Loopback Adapter – used to test the functionality of
computer ports.

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 What’s More

Activity 1: Classify Me
Directions: Classify the following tools below according to the four categories
of computer hardware servicing tools. Write the letter of your
answer in your TLE CSS Activity Notebook.

a. Electro-Static Discharge c. Cleaning Tools

Tools (ESD)
b. Hand Tools d. Diagnostic Tools

______1. Hex Driver _______6. Flashlight

______2. Lint-Free Cloth _______7. Multimeter
______3. Loopback Adapter _______8. Cable ties
______4. Anti-Static Mat _______9. Anti-static wrist strap
______5. Torx Screwdriver _______10. Parts Organizer

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 What’s More

Activity 2: Name Me
Directions: Identify the tools on the boxes. Write your answer in your TLE
CSS Activity notebook.

1.
6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Fill in the missing word/s to complete the sentence.

Write your answer on your TLE CSS Activity notebook.

1. Static __________________ is easily generated by friction on

carpets, tile flooring, clothing, hair, fabric, and etc.
2. A ___________ tool is a device for performing work on a material
or a physical system using only hands.
3. Hex driver is sometimes called ________ driver.
4. Having the appropriate _______________ tools is essential when
maintaining or repairing computers.
5. A __________ is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a
task.
6. ___________________ is used to light up areas that you cannot
see well.
7. Hardware tools are grouped into these four categories,
______________, ________________, _________________ and
________________.
8. Loopback Adapter is used to test the functionality of
________________ ports.
9. All ____________ be kept in good condition with regular
maintenance.
10. Multimeter is used to test the ______________ of circuits and the
quality of __________________in computer components.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 3: Testing your knowledge

Directions: Let us see how far you know about maintenance acivity. What do
you think would be the maintenance activity of the following tools?
Choose your answer from the choices in the box below. The first
item is already done for you. Copy and answer the table on your
TLE CSS Activity notebook.

Change Battery Clean and Magnetize Clean and wipe

Tools Maintenance Activity

1.Flat-Head Screwdriver Clean and Magnetize

2.Tweezers

3. Needle-Nose Plier

4. Wire Cutter

5. Flashlight

6. Multimeter

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 Assessment

True or False
Instruction: Read the statements carefully then write TRUE if the statement
is correct and write FALSE if it is wrong. Write your answer on
your TLE CSS Activity notebook.
1. All tools and equipment must be properly maintained so that
workers are not endangered.
2. Preventive maintenance keeps the tools and equipment in a
safe, usable condition, and extended productivity.
3. The level of maintenance will depend on the kinds of tools
and equipment used.
4. Wire cutter is used to strip and cut wires.
5. Damaged or defective equipment/tools should be tagged and
removed from service.
6. Most manufacturers can provide maintenance schedules for
their equipment.
7. Properly stored tools and equipment will be easy to find when
needed and are less likely to be lost.
8. Using bins for storing small parts is a good practice on proper
storage.
9. Tools be operated according to manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Compressed air is a tool used to blow away dust and debris
from different computer parts without touching the
components.
11. Anti-static mat is a tool used to prevent ESD damage to
computer equipment.
12. Loopback adapter is a tool used to test the integrity of circuits
and the quality of electricity in computer components.
13. A tool is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task.
14. Static electricity is NOT easily generated by friction on carpets,
tile flooring, clothing, hair, fabric, etc…
15. Tweezers is a tool used to manipulate small parts.

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 Additional Activities

Activity 4: Essay
Directions: Read and understand the statement. You will be graded through
the following rubric. Write your answer on your TLE CSS Activity
notebook.

1. What is the importance of knowing the appropriate hand tools

for Computer System Servicing?
RUBRIC FOR ESSAY
Content The content was well-thought, guide 4
questions were thoroughly answered
Organization The paper was well-written with ideas 3
easily conveyed to readers
Development Points are thoroughly developed 3
Total 10

Activity 5: What Am I
Directions: Classify each tool using the table below. Write your answer on
your TLE CSS Activity notebook.

Needle-nose plier Hex driver

Anti-static wrist strap Cable ties
Lint-free cloth Loopback Adapter
Tweezers Parts Organizer
Multimeter Compressed Air
ESD Tools Hand Tools Cleaning Tools Diagnostic Tools

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Answer Key

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 References

I. Books

Ramillo, Ronaldo, and Deover Pasco. 2020. K to 12 Basic Education

Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education. 1st ed. Pasig City:
Department of Education

II. Photos

All photos are taken from Computer Hardware Servicing Exploratory

Course Learner’s Module of Grade 7 and 8.

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 SAJARAH MAE T. SUMALPONG
TEACHER – I
BS COMPUTER SCIENCE
SECONDARY EDUCATION
MAJOR IN MATH

TESDA National Certificate Training Qualifications

Computer Systems Servicing NC II

Trainer’s Qualification
Licensed Teacher (LPT)

Teaching Experiences:
1. Dep-Ed Bonifacio National High School – Teacher I SY 2017-Present
2. San Isidro High School (Private) SY 2014-2017
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