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Chapter 1
Basic tools used by a Laptop Technician
“discussion of both hand and power tools used”
Here I will list the tools common name, then, I will give a brief description of that tool’s
usages relating to Laptop repairing. Please note: Being that this is a DIY book, I will omit the
tools that the
average person can not obtain or tools that would be out of price range for most individuals.
Phillips Head Screwdriver
This is not the
average sized screwdriver, as that would be too large for the tiny screws used on laptops today.
This is the micro-sized screwdriver, which can be bought at your local Home Improvement store. I
myself use an all-in-one screwdriver that houses the extra tips inside the screwdriver itself. Then, I
also use the screwdriver set from an Eyeglass Repair Kit, or better yet, go on Ebay.com and search
out: IPod Repair tool kit… this will include 3 or so screwdrivers and a couple plastic pictures for
prying parts apart.
Star Tipped Screwdriver
This is also a commonly
used tool, mainly used on the Macintosh brand, though also common on Dell, Alienware, and
Sony Vaio. If you do not have access to one of these, you can purchase one from your local Auto Parts
Store (ask the clerk for assistance in locating one) and you will definitely need the multiple tip pack
to allow different sizes for different laptop models.
Mini Pliers -
I suggest that you buy mini needle nosed
pliers because they are easier to use on the micro sized components that make up the laptop. The
pliers I use are 3 inches long, I find that the normal sized pliers are way too big and do not reach into
certain areas that the mini can.
Toothbrush
This, believe it or not, is the second
most used tool in Laptop Repair. Yes. A toothbrush… You will use this on each and every laptop
you repair. Why you ask? The toothbrush is used to clean any and all parts and components in and on