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Information Sheet 5.3.1 Use Tools According To Tasks Undertaken

The document provides guidance on safely using various tools for computer repair and maintenance tasks. It describes personal protective equipment that should be worn, such as antistatic wrist straps and mats to prevent electrostatic discharge damage. Proper use of hand tools like screwdrivers is covered, with cautions about tool selection, overtightening screws, and magnetized or pencil tools. Cleaning tools like compressed air and swabs with isopropyl alcohol are also discussed for safely cleaning computer components.

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Information Sheet 5.3.1 Use Tools According To Tasks Undertaken

The document provides guidance on safely using various tools for computer repair and maintenance tasks. It describes personal protective equipment that should be worn, such as antistatic wrist straps and mats to prevent electrostatic discharge damage. Proper use of hand tools like screwdrivers is covered, with cautions about tool selection, overtightening screws, and magnetized or pencil tools. Cleaning tools like compressed air and swabs with isopropyl alcohol are also discussed for safely cleaning computer components.

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Information Sheet 5.3.

1
Use tools according to tasks undertaken
Whenever you perform a task in the workshop, you must use personal
protective clothing and equipment (PPE) that is appropriate for the task and
which conforms to your local safety
regulations and policies. Among other items,
this may include:
Skilled use of tools and software makes
the job less difficult and ensures that tasks
are performed properly and safely.

ESD Tools
antistatic wrist strap, mat
Hand Tools
screwdrivers, needle-nose pliers
Cleaning Tools
soft cloth, compressed air can
Diagnostic Tools
digital multimeter, loopback
adapter

Safety check
-

Do not use flammable cleaners or water on electrical equipment.


Make sure designated walkways are kept clear of any obstructions.
Always wear protective clothing and the appropriate safety
equipment.
Make sure that you understand and observe all legislative and
personal safety procedures when carrying out the following tasks.

Proper Use of Antistatic Wrist


Strap can prevent ESD damage
computer components
Connect the cable to the metal
chassis of the computer
Wrap the strap around your
wrist
The connection will keep your
the same voltage (potential) as
Attach the wire on the same side
of the equipment as the arm
wearing the antistatic wrist
to keep the wire out of the
while you are working

to

body
at
the computer
strap
way

CAUTION: Never wear an antistatic wrist strap if you are repairing a


power supply or CRT.

Proper Use of Antistatic Mat

Lay the computer on the mat.


Connect the computer to the mat with
the cable.
Connect the mat to a reliable
electrical ground with its cable.
Now, you and the computer are at
ground potential

Proper Use of Hand Tools

Use the proper type and size of screwdriver by matching it to the


screw.
Phillips, Flat Head and Hex are the most common types.
Do not over tighten screws because the threads may become stripped.
Caution: If excessive force is needed to remove or add a component,
something is likely to be wrong.
Caution: Magnetized tools should not be used around electronic
devices.
Caution: Pencils should not be used inside the computer because the
pencil lead can act as a conductor and may damage the computer
components.

Proper Use of Cleaning Materials

To
clean
computers
and
accessories:
Use mild cleaning solution and lintfree cloth to clean computer cases,
outside of monitor, LCD screen, CRT
screen, and mouse.
Use compressed air to clean heat
sinks.
Use isopropyl alcohol and lint-free
swabs to clean RAM.
Use hand-held vacuum cleaner
with a brush attachment to clean
a keyboard.
CAUTION: Before cleaning any
device, turn it off and unplug the
device from the power source.

Activity Sheet 3.2.1


Direction:
The teacher will display the hand tools in the table. Every student will choose
the proper tools be used to do the following task and demonstrate it also.

Tools and
Materials
Needed

Task to be
undertake

Able to use
the correct
tools
Yes
No

Able to use
the tools
properly
Yes
No

Maintaining a

Computer Unit
free from dirt and
dust
Removing Screws
of the system
unit.

Installing the
hard disk

Cleaning the
memory

Installing an
optical drive

For total score = no. of yes for correct tools used


= no. of yes for tools used properly

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