Toolkit for beginner tech

[vallumlj]

I am just studying to pass my A+ at the moment and afterwards I would like to do computer repairs.

I have just bought a old pc to practice on but now I need to buy the tools.

Can someone please just items i should buy links would be good.

I was thinking

tool kit
anti static wrist strap
anti static map
Spray cleaner
wirelss dongle
usb thumb drive.

Thanks for the help.

 

[sugarsniffer]

check these out:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=31719&CatId=47

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=171941&CatId=47

 

[badge]

CPU Hammer. CPU socket saw. AGP to PCIE drill. Liquid Nail/Super Glue or other suitable instant CPU install gel. And this.

 

[Reynod]

Its under control people ... <gets straightjacket and can of cat food>

Cmon badge ...

 

[badge]

Well, I gave him the magnetizer idea. The rest of I can provide links. Forgot to mention floor jack.

 

[warscout2]

I would say you need a good multi tool (Leatherman) and a few usb drives 1 needs to be read only (used in virus removals).

Everything else is nice to have but not used most of the time. Also most of the kits i have seen pre made are full of cheaply made tools that break.
I have been doing repairs for 6 years mostly onsite and I do not carry all that other carp. I do keep the rest at the shop but I buy the tools mostly from sears (craftsmen) so when I break it I can go get a new one.

 

[wolverin0]

16GB pendrive (x64 x86 / Win XP / 2003 / 7 antivirus, everest, cpuz, adobe, java, IE8, ccleaner, win xp manager, portable radmin, portable recuva, portable mozilla, malwarebytes, nero, power DVD, winrar, winamp, fixntldr, teamviewer, putty, quick fix 7, xp quick fix plus, driver backuper)

crimper: http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aes-ES%3Aofficial&biw=1920&bih=826&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=rj45+crimper&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=

screwdrivers: http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aes-ES%3Aofficial&biw=1920&bih=826&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=screwdriver+set&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=

rj45/11/usb cable tester: http://www.google.com/images?q=rj45+tester+rj11+usb&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:es-ESfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1920&bih=826

Motherboard POST tester (PC and NB): http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aes-ES%3Aofficial&biw=1920&bih=826&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=mb+post+tester&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=

clip for dvd drive: http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aes-ES%3Aofficial&biw=1920&bih=826&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=clip+for+dvd+drive&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=

wire cutter: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/network-and-connection-wire-cutter-tools-2687

spare USB/RJ45/POWER/IDE/SATA cables for testing.

i think that's a start.

 

[Reynod]

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