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11-14-2001, 03:43 PM
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Stuff every Tech should have?
I know someone who is wanting to start thier own computer repair/maintance/upgrade business and was going to get them some stuff for christmas to get them started the beginning of the year...so what is some of the items every good tech should have laying around?
ie. Software, hardware, tools, books, ect ect ect? Thanks Eric Last edited by Ewest53; 11-14-2001 at 07:15 PM. |
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11-14-2001, 04:14 PM
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one of those arm lamps with a big magnifying glass on it. every time I squint at the inside of my computer I wish I had one of those.
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11-14-2001, 07:16 PM
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One of those toolkits that comes in a black zippered case and is available at Radio Shack ... it has an assortment of screwdrivers [including the one to tighten the screws on the ports], tweezers, three-prong parts retriever, etc. An assortment of spare cables [printer, IDE, floppy, cd audio, network] is useful. Also, bandages ... some of the cases have razor sharp edges.
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11-14-2001, 07:40 PM
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11-14-2001, 08:20 PM
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Very looong pair of needlenose
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11-14-2001, 08:26 PM
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Thanks for some suggestions..keep them coming if you still got em
Later Eric |
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11-14-2001, 09:57 PM
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11-14-2001, 10:03 PM
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I have a suggestion for a book but I can't remember the exact title. It's "something something Guide to Upgrading and Repairing Pc's" *I think*. It's a very big book, and when I last saw it retailed around $50. I'm also not sure what the latest edition of it is. Does anyone know what book I'm talking about? TIA.
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11-14-2001, 10:21 PM
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11-14-2001, 10:25 PM
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Also, to answer the original question:
Last edited by DrZaius; 11-14-2001 at 10:43 PM. |
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11-14-2001, 10:38 PM
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Also plastic zip ties to keep the wires nice and neat. I also found that a small swivel head mirror comes in handy for checking the jumpers on hdd's and cd-roms.
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11-15-2001, 11:01 PM
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I always carry with me my trusty Victorinox CyberTool pocket knife. It helps me a lot when I'm on the road and my tools ain't with me.
(Like those times when I'm visitin' a friend and his computer fails just in that very moment)
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11-16-2001, 05:00 AM
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Spare cables are useful as well, like IDE cables, an old HD for holding backups if you can.
Essentials are bootdisks, changable heard screwdriver, needle nose pliers, torch. Oh yeah, I perfer Leatherman over Swiss Army knives, since Leatherman offers more practical and useful tools. They have stronger tools, and I still don't see why any of those swiss army knives would want a tooth pick in it. Last edited by robo555; 11-16-2001 at 05:05 AM. |
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11-16-2001, 06:25 AM
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A good assortment of screws for those that are dropped and never found.
A crimper and connectors for network connections.
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11-16-2001, 08:32 AM
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I always carry a BFH for those times when nothing goes right.
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11-16-2001, 08:40 AM
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I also have a leatherman wave, very useful.
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11-16-2001, 09:26 AM
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We used to make a lot of our own cables, so maybe some crimpers or wire stippers and some cable making supplies.
And of course, Dark rimmed glasses, hair grease, and a button-up pin striped shirt. He will also need a pocket protector and pen set. Ok, just kidding there. One thing we used to do for our users was have a "user of the month" award. We would give them a pocket protector with their name written on it in gold ink. We were all "geeks" there anyway. Just an idea as something to make him smile! You could even frame it!  Mel! |
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11-16-2001, 10:30 AM
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Justed wanted to say thanks for all the ideas!
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11-16-2001, 10:43 AM
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11-16-2001, 10:47 AM
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11-16-2001, 10:51 AM
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Box of bandaids (for those cases without the rounded edges) and aspirin.
I've always used magnetic screwdrivers and have never had an issue with them. Cant fathom trying to work with those miniscule screws vertically etc without being able to reach them with pinpoint accuracy. |
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11-16-2001, 11:44 PM
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Phillips Head Screwdriver #1 & #2
NutDrivers 3/8" and below Long Nosed Fishing Pliers, like needle nose but spring loaded Set of industrial tweezers (Cheap set) Set of cheap dental picks Anti-static mat and wrist band set Flashlight Magnifying glass and a cheap magnifying hood Canned Air for removing dust A list of good parts suppliers, with fast service that use FedX for shipping Remember nothing Magnetic Most of the tools can be bought at Harbor Freight cheap. |
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11-17-2001, 12:27 AM
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I know magnets are bad forcomputers, but the magnets in screwdrivers are really small, and its quite handy so you dont drop screws into small spaces, such as between the mobo and backplate. Ive had to turn a computer upside down to get a screw out.
Leathermen are great, ive got a plain Leatherman PST, and i use it all the time, for everything.
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11-17-2001, 12:29 AM
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A bottle of aspirin and an antistatic wrist strap,software utilities like
Norton Ghost and Partition Magic. |
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11-17-2001, 06:46 AM
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Add a soldering iron (small one with a fine point) to the list.
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... the three-prong parts retriever that c/w the toolkit which I mentioned earlier not only takes care of that, but it also handles the screws on the right side of the floppy drive at an horizontal angle ... the screws that are about 3 " away from the small hole. It truly is an indispensable tool. Quote:
 Adding a spare floppy drive to the list. |
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BFH = Big Freekin Hammer (or something close to that.....)
 I use a magnetic screwdriver all the time. Just use common sense and don't set it on a floppy disk. |
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11-17-2001, 08:33 AM
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If the magnetic screwdriver can pick up a power supply, common sense is not being applied.
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