Module 1

USING AND MAINTAINING

HAND TOOLS

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippine

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Technology and
Livelihood Education
COMPUTER SYSTEM
SERVICING
Module 1
USING AND MAINTAINING
HAND TOOLS
 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 DO NOT
require training in the proper use of the tools.
 _______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

Lesson
Using and Maintaining Hand
1 What’s In
Tools (UHT)

How do you select the best tool for the job? How do you properly use
the tools? What is the proper tool selection procedure? Keep on reading
because this module will help you perform your tasks in a safer and faster

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?

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. 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.

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.

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.

Loopback Adapter – used to test the functionality of

computer ports.
 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
 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.
 What I Have Learned

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

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.
 What I Can Do

Activity 3: Make Me Serviceable

Directions: Conduct a maintenance activity on the given hand tools. Some

items are already given to you. Complete the Table below. Copy
and answer the table in your TLE CSS Activity notebook.

Tools Maintenance Activity

1.Flat-Head Screwdriver Clean and Magnetize

2.Philips-Head Screwdriver

3.Torx Screwdriver

4.Hex Driver

5.Tweezers

6.Needle-Nose Plier

7.Wire Cutter

8.Part Retriever

9. Flashlight

10.Multimeter
 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 in
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 a tool 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.
 Additional Activities

Activity 4: Essay
Directions: Read and understand the statement. You will be graded through
the following rubrics. Write your answer in 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: Using the given tools, segregate the following according to its
classification. Write your answer in 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