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Hardware problems can be a huge pain in the neck. They tend to occur most often when you’re using an older version of the operating system. Computers improve and are more dependable with each new generation of hardware and system update, but that does not make them problem free. Sometimes you would consider hiring someone to fix the problem, but think again, you could actually do this on your own at home and for FREE. So here is a list of the three most popular tools used to test your computer hardware.

1. CPU-Z

CPU-Z is a nifty little program that scans your system for its internal hardware configuration. It’s indispensable if you ever want to upgrade your PC parts and want to avoid incompatibility issues. This program allows you to check how your computer parts are doing and gives you information on what part to change for a specific error or problem.

2. Performance Monitor

Performance Monitor monitors your computer’s usage, battery, memory and more. Compared to the previous versions, this one now exists as an app. Once launched, look at the sidebar. Install this and launch, by default, the Monitor only shows “% Processor Time” which displays how much of your CPU is used at any given time, but you can add more Counters such as disk usage, energy used, paging file size,search index size, etc.

3. Reliability Monitor

The Reliability Monitor is a hidden tool that’s been around since forever, yet so many people have never even heard of it. It’s hidden in the Control Panel under System & Security > Security & Maintenance > Maintenance > View reliability history.Here you’ll see a history of your system and a timeline of events and errors that occurred during a given time period. The blue line is an estimate from 1 to 10 of how stable your system is over time.If something is crashing a lot, this is a good place to look because you can select the error and Check for a solution.

Ref.

www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-test-your-pc-for-failing-hardware/

https://lifehacker.com/5551188/best-computer-diagnostic-tools

https://www.techsupportall.com › Computer Errors & Fix

https://www.guidingtech.com/41727/test-hardware-new-used-pc/

An overview by Lavadia, J.

What are the types of tools?

This section describes and covers organizational of tools specific to working with computers. First is Hand Tools, tools in this category are handheld and are not usually powered. Second is Cleaning Tools, these tools are used to prevent the computer hardware from getting too dusty. And third is Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Tools, which are gears that protects the hardware and the technician from ESD.

Common hand tools are wire Cutter, screw drivers (assorted), pliers (assorted), flash light, protective eyewear, digital multi-meter, wire stripper with bolt cutter, soldering iron, desoldering pump and allen wrench (0.05-0.25 inch ) which are either available separately or placed together in a computer repair toolkit. Microfiber cloth, compressed air, cable ties and brush is placed in the cleaning tools category, which is essential when maintaining and repairing computers. Anti-static wrist strap and anti static map makes up the ESD tools category.

These are tools that are most commonly used for computer hardware repair, maintenance and testing devices and to easily identify their use they are divided into three categories. For every job there is the right tool. Using tools properly helps prevent accidents and damage to equipment and people.

Hand tools are the most used tools in the computer assembly process. Some common hand tools are seen below. They are either available separately or placed together in a computer repair toolkit.

           Wire Cutter: Used to strip and cut wires.

           Screw Drivers (assorted): Used to tighten or loosen screws.

           Pliers (assorted):  Used to bend or twist wires.

           Flash light: Used to light up unclearly seen areas.

           Protective eyewear: Protects the eyes.

           Digital multi-meter: A test tool used to measure two or more electrical values.

           Wire stripper with bolt cutter: Used to extract the insulation from the wire.

           Soldering iron: Transfer heat to things like wires, transistor leads, and pads on (Printed circuit board) PCBs.

           Desoldering pump: Removes soldered components from a circuit made on PCB.

           Allen wrench (0.05-0.25 inch): To loosen and tighten Allen head screws.

           Tweezers: Used to manage miniature parts.

           Part retriever: Used to retrieve parts from areas that are too narrow for the hand to fit.

Simple cleaning tools may just be the solution to contact issues like the RAM and other connectors especially computers operated in humid and dusty environment. Using the appropriate cleaning tools helps ensure that computer components are not damaged during cleaning. The cleaning tools are essential when maintaining and repairing computers.

           Compressed air: Used to blow away dust and debris.

           Cable ties: Used to tie cables neatly in a roll.

           Soft cloth: Used to clean different the parts of the computer without scratching it.

           Parts organizer: Used to organize screws and other small parts to prevent them from mixing up with each other.

           Brush: Used to brush away dust on the computer components. Mostly used in keyboards.

Electrostatic Discharge Tools protects components that can be easily damaged by E.S.D. Anti-static wrist strap and anti-static map makes up the ESD tools category.  

The anti-static wrist strap protects computer equipment when grounded to a computer chassis while the anti-static mat’s purpose is to protect the computer equipment by preventing static electricity from accumulating on the hardware or on the technician.

These are tools that are most commonly used for computer hardware repair, maintenance and testing devices and to easily identify their use they are divided into three categories. For every job there is the right tool. Using tools properly helps prevent accidents and damage to equipment and people.

Ref.

http://www.ciscopress.com/articles/article.asp?p=2086239&seqNum=7

https://www.techwalla.com/articles/tools-for-cleaning-a-computer

https://www.howtogeek.com/63630/how-to-use-a-soldering-iron-a-beginners-guide/

http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_function_of_an_Allen_wrench?#slide=2

https://www.engineersgarage.com/insight/how-desoldering-pump-works

https://ph.images.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search;_ylt=AwrxhSl1jDNazmMAYfXfSQx.?p=computer+hand+tools&fr=yhs-visicom-shield&fr2=piv-web&hspart=visicom&hsimp=yhs-shield&

http://en-us.fluke.com/training/training-library/measurements/electricity/what-is-a-digital-multimeter.html

An overview by Bingco, K.