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What are the types of equipment used in computer hardware maintenance?

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there will be many types of equipment that will be used in computer hardware maintenance. those are:

1. wire cutters,

2. screwdrivers,

3. needle-nosed pliers,

4. wrench set,

5. tweezers,

6. chip extractor.
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PC Maintenance Tools:

Simple hand tools for basic disassembly and reassembly procedures. Diagnostics software. A multimeter. Chemicals (such as contact cleaners), component freeze sprays, and compressed air for cleaning the system. Foam swabs, or lint-free cotton swabs if foam isn't available.
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Equipment used in computer hardware maintenance include screw drivers, pliers, compressed air canisters, diagnostic software and grounding straps to prevent electrostatic discharge.
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Hardware Maintenance Equipment.





There are several types of equipment used in computer hardware maintenance. Some of the most commonly used types of equipment are:


Screwdrivers: Screwdrivers are used to remove and install screws from computer hardware components such as hard drives, optical drives, and power supplies.


Pliers: Pliers are used to grip and bend wires and cables during computer hardware maintenance.


Anti-static wrist strap: An anti-static wrist strap is worn by the technician to prevent the buildup and discharge of static electricity, which can damage sensitive computer components.


Compressed air canister: Compressed air canisters are used to blow dust and debris out of computer hardware components, such as keyboards and cooling fans.


Multimeter: A multimeter is used to measure voltage, resistance, and current in computer hardware components to diagnose and troubleshoot problems.


Cable tester: A cable tester is used to test the continuity and integrity of network cables and connections.


Thermal paste: Thermal paste is used to improve the transfer of heat from computer hardware components, such as the CPU, to the heat sink.


Diagnostic software: Diagnostic software is used to detect and diagnose problems in computer hardware components, such as hard drives and memory modules.


Soldering iron: A soldering iron is used to join wires and repair or replace electronic components.


Oscilloscope: An oscilloscope is used to measure and analyze electronic signals and waveforms in computer hardware components.

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Philip head screwdriver , large and small

Straight head screwdriver small and large

Tweezers or part retriever

Chip extractor

Hex wrench set
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There are various types of equipment used in computer hardware maintenance, including screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, compressed air dusters, thermal paste, and testing equipment such as multimeters and power supply testers.
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Hardware maintenance is the process of ensuring that the computer's hardware is working correctly and that there is no hardware issue that could cause problems. This includes cleaning the computer, maintaining the computer's data and memory banks, and maintaining the computer's software.
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Diagnostics software. A multimeter. Chemicals (such as contact cleaners), component freeze sprays, and compressed air for cleaning the system. Foam swabs, or lint-free cotton swabs if foam isn't available.
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The tools required for maintaining computer hardware vary, it depend on the maintenance to be carried out.

Some include compressed air can which is used for blowing dust, it reduces overheating also.

Multimeter is employed to measure the current and resistance of various computer components.

To check for breaks and test the continuity of cables,  use Cable testers.

Another method for enhancing connections between the components is Thermal paste, it makes the Central Processing Unit cool.
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I think you don't need much things just a duster, a neat rag to clean it, if you are consistent in cleaning the computer it would not Malfunction
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