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BuildOrBuy PC Computer Build Toolkit Recommendations
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A Computer Toolkit comes in handy whenever we're working on a PC. We only require 4 essential items while building a PC. A full compliment toolkit may be purchased if desired. Make sure you have these 3 items 1st!

For those working on Compaq's, you'll need more than this! We're focusing on building a PC with generic & compatible name brand off the shelf parts.

1.) Anti-Static Wrist Straps - Stay Grounded! (Image1 | Image2 | Image3)

Static Electricity, a.k.a. (ESD) Electrostatic Discharge, will have a residual buildup causing component failure over time. An additional good measure: add an anti-static table mat.

Proper grounding: Make sure power is off, leave power cord plugged in! PC Case will be grounded through P/S cord.

  1. www.staticcontrol.com: Personnel Grounding & Mats (3/3/2003).
  2. PC ComputerNotes - ESD
  3. www.intel.com - Manufacturing Advantage Tips - ESD-EOS Considerations: "All electronic components can be damaged ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) & EOS (Electrical Overstress) throughout their life cycle."
    1. Manufacturing Advantage Tips - ESD Considerations
    2. Manufacturing Advantage Tips - ESD-EOS Considerations
    3. Manufacturing Advantage Tips - Working with Intel Motherboards - BIOS Corruption Prevention
  4. Alltechbox.com Protect your components from electrostatic electricity
  5. Static-Tech.com: Wrist Straps - technicalbulletins
  6. ESD Workstation Pouch - STATSHIELD® ESD WORKSTATION POUCH
  7. ESD Wrist Straps - JEWEL™ ELASTIC ADJUSTABLE WRIST STRAPS
  8. See NetworkMagazine.com - Electrostatic Discharge (09-01-95)
  9. Q236934 - Electrostatic Discharge Disables Devices Plugged In To USB Hub

  10. TI - App Note Abstract: Electrostatic Discharge Application Note
  11. D/L http://www-s.ti.com/sc/psheets/ssya008/ssya008.pdf
  12. ESD Journal - The ESD & Electrostatics Magazine


2.) #2 Phillips Screwdriver - Removable Tips preferred.

3.) Parts Tray or Parts Tube Container - For screws, jumpers and small parts items.

4.) Bent Needle Nose Pliers - Great for changing M/B, HD CD-ROM jumpers!

 

Complete PC Toolkits
  1. www.WareHouse.com - Toolkit Search:

  2. Belkin - Tool Kits:
  3. Belkin Professional Computer Tool Kit (36-Piece) - JPEG image 500x500 pixels (Local Image)
  4. Cabling:

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