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• Basic hand tools used in electronics servicing include driving tools, soldering tools, splicing tools, boring tools, cutting tools, and auxiliary tools
• Driving tools:

  • Screwdriver: insert, tighten/loosen, and remove screws
  • Slotted screwdriver: for negative slotted screws
  • Phillips screwdriver: for positive slotted screws
• Soldering tools:

  • Soldering iron: applying heat to melt solder in attaching metal parts
  • Desoldering tool: removing soldered wires
  • Soldering tool stand: where you place the soldering iron during usage
• Splicing tools:

  • Long nose pliers: holding, bending, stretching wires
  • Side cutter pliers: cut wires
  • Wire stripper pliers: pair of opposing blades for stripping wires
• Boring tools:

  • 12V mini drill: used to bore/drill holes in printed circuit boards
  • Portable electric drill: used to bore/drill holes in plastic/metal chassis
  • Metal files: used for polishing
  • Flat file: parallel in width and tapered in thickness
  • Half round file: used for filing inside of rings
  • Round file/Rat file: used for tasks that need a round tool
• Cutting tools:

  • Utility knife: common tool used in cutting
  • Hacksaw: used for cutting metals
• Auxiliary tools:

  • Paint brush: for cleaning dirty parts
  • Magnifying glass: for enlarging objects
• The 5's process is a structured program to achieve total organization, cleanliness, and standardization in the workplace

  • Sort (Seiri)
  • Set (Seiton)
  • Shine (Seiso)
  • Standardize (Seiketsu)
  • Sustain (Shitsuke)
  • Invented in Japan
• Conductor, semiconductor, and insulator are classifications of materials based on their electrical properties

  • Conductor: readily allows the flow of charge/electric current with low resistance and high conductivity
  • Semiconductor: exhibit intermediate conductivity with unique properties
  • Insulator: opposes the flow of electric current for protection against shock
• Standard toolbar/quick access toolbar:

  • Contains common functions and shortcut icons for quick access
• Ribbon:

  • Contains tabs with various groups of commands for designing
  • Provides access to tools and features for designing
• Page publication pane:

  • Helps easily navigate and manage pages in the publication
• Publication page:

  • Main area where the design of the publication takes place
• Templates:

  • Pre-made designs that can be used for publications
• Text box:

  • Used to insert and manipulate text within the publication
• Picture placeholder:

  • Area where images can be inserted to help maintain the layout of the publication
• Shapes and design elements:

  • Used to enhance the visual appeal of the publication
• Font and paragraph formatting:

  • Allows users to adjust font sizes, colors, and other formatting options
• Tables and charts:

  • Used to organize data and information within the publication
• Mail merge:

  • Allows for merging data from external sources to create personalized publications
• Save and export options:

  • Provides options to save and export the publication in different formats