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1. Screwdrivers - The screwdriver is a device that is used to insert and tighten screws. It comes in different shapes and sizes, so it's better to have screwdriver tool sets instead of buying them individually. They may come expensive in sets, but these can also be used as motorcycle or auto tools. Here are commonly used screwdrivers for computer repairs.

    * Allen Wrench Key Ring - The Allen key, or the hex key, comes in different sizes, and have six contact surfaces. It can be used with a headless screw. Both of its ends can be used. These come very cheap, so they often come free with equipment that require Allen keys for assembly.
    * Phillips - The Phillips screwdriver was named after its designer, Henry Phillips. You can differentiate it from other screwdrivers by the shape of the marking on its head, which is a cross. It also comes in different sizes.
    * Slotted - The slotted screwdriver can be differentiated from other types of screwdriver by the shape of the marking on its head, which is flat or straight. It also comes in different sizes.

2. Resin-Core Solder - The solder is an alloy that is melted to join surfaces. Resin-core solder comes pre-mixed with rosin flux. This type of solder is usually used in electronics, wherein the corrosive vapor from the heated acid-core solder can damage electronic components.

3. Precision Clamp - The clamp is a device that fastens, holds, or secures objects together. The precision clamp, also called the toolmaker's clamp is a smaller, steel version of the hand screw.

4. Chip Extractor - The chip extractor is a tool that neatly removes the computer chip from its chip housing. This is used in order not to damage the computer's chip housing.

5. Soldering Iron - A soldering iron is a device that heats the two metal parts to be adjoined so that the alloy will melt and help join the two metal surfaces. Soldering iron tips can either be unplated or plated. You will usually see unplated tips on older and cheap soldering irons. Its tips are composed of bare copper. New models of soldering irons now come with plated tips. Its tips are composed of plated copper.

6. Pliers - The pliers are cable tools that are used to hold, cut, or bend materials such as wires. Here are some types of pliers that are usually used in repairing computers. These look somewhat like scissors, but instead of shearing, they cut by wedging and indenting the wire apart. These tools are standards in tool cases. Here are commonly used pliers for computer repairs.

    * Wire Cutter - The wire cutters, also known as diagonal pliers, are devices that are used for cutting of wires.
    * Needle Nose Pliers - The needle nose pliers also known as long nose, pinch-nose, or snipe-nose pliers, are devices that are used to cut, grip, bend, or reposition wires. It's long tip makes it easier to use in small areas, or areas crowded with wires.

7. Flashlight - The flashlight is a hand tool that emits light. It can either us a small incandescent light bulb, or one or more LEDs or light emitting diodes. There are even flashlights now that emit different colors like red, blue, or pink. These come in very handy when working in dark areas.

8. Desoldering Pumps - The desoldering pump is a device that is used to remove alloys that adjoin two metal surfaces.

9. Wire Strippers - The wire stripper is a device that is used to remove the insulator covering the wire. It looks somewhat like scissors or wire cutters. There are manual and automatic wire strippers. For the manual wire stripper, you have to move it around the wire while applying pressure to make the cut. For the automatic wire stripper, you simply need to use it to grip the wire then pull it to one side to remove the insulator.

10. Pen Knives - The pen knife is a device that can be folded and is used to cut or sharpen objects. Most pen knives that people use nowadays come with scissors, nail files, tweezers, or LED flashlights.

Fixing a computer can be a very daunting task so make sure that you have your tool kit ready and complete. If you are in doubt of what you're doing, have a technician look at it instead. It might even save you the money from replacing broken computer parts.
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