Computer Kit/toolbox Size?

[Wolfmight]

What is the size of your Computer Tool Kit?
I'm talking about tools that are only for/can be used on a computer.
Tools used for other electronic devices that run off computer chips and such count also.

[Wolfmight]

The hot naked cheerleader says
Gimme a B.. Gimme a U.. Gimme a M.. Gimme a P!
























and i reply.. wow now u the one wantin some :lol:

[Virtualbody1234]

A basement full. :lol:

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@21 October 2003 - 17:14
A basement full. :lol:
Do you have a workshop? btw i'm talkin Computer only tools.. Not a Chainsaw or Sledge hammer. (though those can be used for other matters... anger with a machine :rolleyes: )

[clocker]

Gee, I dunno.

I have a fairly good set of tools because I was a mechanic for years.
Computers really don't require much in the way of tools, I've found.

I don't have any specialized diagnostic stuff. If there is such a thing...

That's sorta what I like about 'em- you don't get dirty and you rarely bleed.

[3rd gen noob]

i just use what's lying around (i only usually use screwdrivers, really)

[Keikan]

Computers only need two things:

1 small box of mini screw drivers + and -

One medium sized + screw driver

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by Keikan@21 October 2003 - 17:29
Computers only need two things:

1 small box of mini screw drivers + and -

One medium sized + screw driver
that's for basic building

some people are advanced modders.. maybe even Chip makers. (start with a breadboard.. then get it produced into a silicon chip)

An Antistatic Rist strap isnt needed, but it saves you $100s of dollars in damage.
Wire Snippers/Strippers, Sodering, etc

Anyone here heard of Yoshi from The Screen Savers? did you see his room on that one episode about his living area? Man, that's an example of Godlike. he had probably over a 1,000 tools all use for his computer mods.

[Lamsey]

Originally posted by Wolfmight@21 October 2003 - 23:33
An Antistatic Rist strap isnt needed, but it saves you $100s of dollars in damage.
Wire Snippers/Strippers, Sodering, etc
Take the fuse out of a power cable
plug it into the PSU of your computer
grip your PSU with both hands periodically as you work inside the case
Works for me - you're grounded each time you touch the case and without the fuse, no power can get through to the case.


The only equipment I use is a screwdriver, a pair of fine pliers (for twisting parts off cases or getting at slippery jumpers), and my fuseless power cable (I keep one around - it saves time).

Then again, I'm not a modder - I'm happy with my components just the way they are.

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by Lamsey+21 October 2003 - 17:46--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Lamsey @ 21 October 2003 - 17:46)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Wolfmight@21 October 2003 - 23:33
An Antistatic Rist strap isnt needed, but it saves you &#036;100s of dollars in damage.
Wire Snippers/Strippers, Sodering, etc Take the fuse out of a power cable
plug it into the PSU of your computer
grip your PSU with both hands periodically as you work inside the case
Works for me - you&#39;re grounded each time you touch the case and without the fuse, no power can get through to the case.


The only equipment I use is a screwdriver, a pair of fine pliers (for twisting parts off cases or getting at slippery jumpers), and my fuseless power cable (I keep one around - it saves time).

Then again, I&#39;m not a modder - I&#39;m happy with my components just the way they are. [/b][/quote]
but what about other power sources.. such as the Powered Cable TV cables from outside. With this rist strap+Copper pipe connection outside.. They dont even shock me even if i touch the pin and input at the same time. ;)

[Keikan]

Originally posted by Lamsey+21 October 2003 - 16:46--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Lamsey @ 21 October 2003 - 16:46)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Wolfmight@21 October 2003 - 23:33
An Antistatic Rist strap isnt needed, but it saves you &#036;100s of dollars in damage.
Wire Snippers/Strippers, Sodering, etc Take the fuse out of a power cable
plug it into the PSU of your computer
grip your PSU with both hands periodically as you work inside the case
Works for me - you&#39;re grounded each time you touch the case and without the fuse, no power can get through to the case.


The only equipment I use is a screwdriver, a pair of fine pliers (for twisting parts off cases or getting at slippery jumpers), and my fuseless power cable (I keep one around - it saves time).

Then again, I&#39;m not a modder - I&#39;m happy with my components just the way they are. [/b][/quote]
If you don&#39;t wanna shock wear rubber gloves

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by Keikan+21 October 2003 - 20:00--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Keikan @ 21 October 2003 - 20:00)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by Lamsey@21 October 2003 - 16:46
<!--QuoteBegin-Wolfmight@21 October 2003 - 23:33
An Antistatic Rist strap isnt needed, but it saves you &#036;100s of dollars in damage.
Wire Snippers/Strippers, Sodering, etc
Take the fuse out of a power cable

plug it into the PSU of your computer

grip your PSU with both hands periodically as you work inside the case

Works for me - you&#39;re grounded each time you touch the case and without the fuse, no power can get through to the case.


The only equipment I use is a screwdriver, a pair of fine pliers (for twisting parts off cases or getting at slippery jumpers), and my fuseless power cable (I keep one around - it saves time).

Then again, I&#39;m not a modder - I&#39;m happy with my components just the way they are.
If you don&#39;t wanna shock wear rubber gloves [/b][/quote]
what if they melt.

[clocker]

Originally posted by Wolfmight@21 October 2003 - 16:33


some people are advanced modders.. maybe even Chip makers. (start with a breadboard.. then get it produced into a silicon chip)


I don&#39;t know about making chips, but most of the modding sites I&#39;ve seen are really dealing with techniques and tools that are not really computer specific.

Stuff like sheetmetal work or even plumbing ( for watercooling) that may be applied to your computer, but aren&#39;t especially electronic.

[ZaZu]

I&#39;ve never needed more than a screwdriver :huh:

[sparsely]

when I go somewhere, I carry all kinds of shit with me...
big book o&#39; software, IDE, cat5, usb, power, and other cables..cable ties, toners, cable testers, mulimeter, outlet tester...
also known good parts, like; NIC, video card, CD/Floppy/Hard Drive, etc, etc, etc.

I don&#39;t carry all this stuff all the time, but if there&#39;s one thing I hate it&#39;s needing something & not having it. Being unable to repair
something just cuz I forgot/was too lazy to bring it really pisses me off.
And I was a Boy Scout, our motto is "Be Prepared"&#33;
;)

[uNz[i]]

Just the good old #2 Screwdriver for me. ;)

[wienerschnitzel]

i just use my magnetic screwdriver with changable heads.

ive also used a hammer :)

[ilw]

1 Swiss army knife :P

[brotherdoobie]

Originally posted by wienerschnitzel@22 October 2003 - 02:40
i just use my magnetic screwdriver with changable heads.

ive also used a hammer :)
Can somebody say ...........accidental reformat ;)


peace brotherdoobie

[brotherdoobie]

Originally posted by Lamsey+21 October 2003 - 18:46--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Lamsey @ 21 October 2003 - 18:46)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Wolfmight@21 October 2003 - 23:33
An Antistatic Rist strap isnt needed, but it saves you &#036;100s of dollars in damage.
Wire Snippers/Strippers, Sodering, etc Take the fuse out of a power cable
plug it into the PSU of your computer
grip your PSU with both hands periodically as you work inside the case
Works for me - you&#39;re grounded each time you touch the case and without the fuse, no power can get through to the case.


The only equipment I use is a screwdriver, a pair of fine pliers (for twisting parts off cases or getting at slippery jumpers), and my fuseless power cable (I keep one around - it saves time).

Then again, I&#39;m not a modder - I&#39;m happy with my components just the way they are. [/b][/quote]
You fellows are missing the point of a grounding wrist strap.........It&#39;s not so
that you dont get shocked.

It prevents static electricity from discharging into your computer.



Peace brotherdoobie

[ilw]

No i do something similar to what lamsey does (though without removing the fuse) . Grounding yourself periodically does exactly the same thing as an antistatic wrist strap.

[Evil Gemini]

An angle grinder

[lynx]

Two small screwdrivers (one flat, one cross)
One large screwdriver (for the cpu heatsink)
Small pliers (for jumpers etc)
Small sockets, about 5mm (for mobo standoffs)
Power cord earth strap (as Lamsey)
Small hand vice for remaking floppy cables (I hate it when they come with a metre of cable and 4 device plugs).
Craft knife (for cutting floppy cable)

[Billy_Dean]

You can easily assemble a computer using only a philips screwdriver.


:)

[Lamsey]

Originally posted by brotherdoobie+22 October 2003 - 09:25--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (brotherdoobie @ 22 October 2003 - 09:25)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by Lamsey@21 October 2003 - 18:46
<!--QuoteBegin-Wolfmight@21 October 2003 - 23:33
An Antistatic Rist strap isnt needed, but it saves you &#036;100s of dollars in damage.
Wire Snippers/Strippers, Sodering, etc
Take the fuse out of a power cable

plug it into the PSU of your computer

grip your PSU with both hands periodically as you work inside the case

Works for me - you&#39;re grounded each time you touch the case and without the fuse, no power can get through to the case.


The only equipment I use is a screwdriver, a pair of fine pliers (for twisting parts off cases or getting at slippery jumpers), and my fuseless power cable (I keep one around - it saves time).

Then again, I&#39;m not a modder - I&#39;m happy with my components just the way they are.
You fellows are missing the point of a grounding wrist strap.........It&#39;s not so
that you dont get shocked.

It prevents static electricity from discharging into your computer.



Peace brotherdoobie [/b][/quote]
Ten out of ten for stating the bleeding obvious :P

Where in my post did I say I was worried about getting an electric shock myself?

Read before you post :D

[lynx]

I think brotherdoobie misquoted. I suspect he was referring to Wolfmight&#39;s following post about getting shocks.

[Billy_Dean]

Originally posted by lynx@22 October 2003 - 21:53
I think brotherdoobie misquoted. I suspect he was referring to Wolfmight&#39;s following post about getting shocks.
Mis-quoting is a very serious offence, I think the good brother should roll one of those doobies, and pass it around, to calm us all down.


:)

[clocker]

Originally posted by wienerschnitzel@22 October 2003 - 00:40
i just use my magnetic screwdriver with changable heads.

ive also used a hammer :)
Magnetic screwdriver?

You enjoy living on the edge,eh?

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by Lamsey+22 October 2003 - 05:55--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Lamsey @ 22 October 2003 - 05:55)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by brotherdoobie@22 October 2003 - 09:25

Originally posted by Lamsey@21 October 2003 - 18:46
<!--QuoteBegin-Wolfmight@21 October 2003 - 23:33
An Antistatic Rist strap isnt needed, but it saves you &#036;100s of dollars in damage.
Wire Snippers/Strippers, Sodering, etc


Take the fuse out of a power cable


plug it into the PSU of your computer


grip your PSU with both hands periodically as you work inside the case


Works for me - you&#39;re grounded each time you touch the case and without the fuse, no power can get through to the case.


The only equipment I use is a screwdriver, a pair of fine pliers (for twisting parts off cases or getting at slippery jumpers), and my fuseless power cable (I keep one around - it saves time).

Then again, I&#39;m not a modder - I&#39;m happy with my components just the way they are.
You fellows are missing the point of a grounding wrist strap.........It&#39;s not so
that you dont get shocked.

It prevents static electricity from discharging into your computer.



Peace brotherdoobie
Ten out of ten for stating the bleeding obvious :P

Where in my post did I say I was worried about getting an electric shock myself?

Read before you post :D [/b][/quote]
It&#39;s for Both really.
Some computer will can cause major injury.
(If your a dumbo who mods the Power Supply Unit LOL)

[Snee]

I&#39;ve got a few special tools for cellphones and suchlike I&#39;ve used some of once or twice with tricky things on the comp., but most often it&#39;s the screwdrivers and only the screwdrivers. I try to use tools with insulated handles, and I have to say the magnetic stuff doesn&#39;t sound good.

One of those anti-static bracelets and mats probably would not hurt though, been thinking a bit about it.

I&#39;ve also got a box full of assorted stuff like cables, screws, outdated cards, parts from chassis, old harddrives, old processors and stuff from old mobos like bios-batteries. The box has from time to time actually been useful.

[ultimatejester]

I dont open my laptop, too scared that i will mess it up

[Wolfmight]

I think i heard about someone who tried to install an Add on memory chip, but forgot the computer was on (guess his mobo had no light).. Anyways he actually didnt get shocked, but his computer just made a constant BEEEEP. He turned it off.. then on.. BEEEEP.

hah :lol:

[adamp2p]

Originally posted by Wolfmight@23 October 2003 - 03:53
I think i heard about someone who tried to install an Add on memory chip, but forgot the computer was on (guess his mobo had no light).. Anyways he actually didnt get shocked, but his computer just made a constant BEEEEP. He turned it off.. then on.. BEEEEP.

hah :lol:
A toolbox?

Who needs a toolbox? These days all you need is a phillipshead.

[kurtsl0an]

Originally posted by adamp2p@23 October 2003 - 03:32
A toolbox?

Who needs a toolbox? These days all you need is a phillipshead.
absolutely right&#33; i&#39;ve even used a friggin butter knife when i couldn&#39;t find my screwdriver.

the only thing i have tools 4 is cabling and testing of cable continuity.

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by kurtsl0an+22 October 2003 - 21:44--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kurtsl0an @ 22 October 2003 - 21:44)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-adamp2p@23 October 2003 - 03:32
A toolbox?&nbsp;

Who needs a toolbox?&nbsp; These days all you need is a phillipshead.
absolutely right&#33; i&#39;ve even used a friggin butter knife when i couldn&#39;t find my screwdriver.

the only thing i have tools 4 is cabling and testing of cable continuity. [/b][/quote]
I know that&#33; but some people are a little more advanced. heh jus alot of people keep saying this when it&#39;s true, but not for everyone.

[Benno]

Originally posted by ilw@22 October 2003 - 09:55
1 Swiss army knife :P
same here ;)

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by Benno+23 October 2003 - 07:36--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Benno @ 23 October 2003 - 07:36)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-ilw@22 October 2003 - 09:55
1 Swiss army knife :P
same here ;) [/b][/quote]
what if accidental use of the knife occurs? Slip...... Whoops slashed a chip and my fingers seem to be burnt. ah i guess it doent happen if you got a screwdriver on yours.

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by kurtsl0an+22 October 2003 - 21:44--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kurtsl0an &#064; 22 October 2003 - 21:44)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-adamp2p@23 October 2003 - 03:32
A toolbox?

Who needs a toolbox? These days all you need is a phillipshead.
absolutely right&#33; i&#39;ve even used a friggin butter knife when i couldn&#39;t find my screwdriver.

the only thing i have tools 4 is cabling and testing of cable continuity. [/b][/quote]
The Main tool isnt your screwdriver though...

















































It&#39;s your Hands and Brain acting as 1 tool&#33; :lol:

[Wolfmight]

So 58.82% of Hardwareworld people are basic and only use a Screwdriver?

[kurtsl0an]

Originally posted by Wolfmight@24 October 2003 - 22:51
So 58.82% of Hardwareworld people are basic and only use a Screwdriver?
dude - i&#39;m as advanced as they come since i use IT as my career. i can go onsite with nuthin in my hands and fix anything w/out a friggin toolset. those stupid toolkits r 4 beginners. sorry, but it&#39;s the truth - ;)

[SniperInTheShadows]

A screwdriver and grounding strap are all i&#39;ve ever used, and other than that i&#39;ll probably never use anything else as I can&#39;t afford (constantly broke *sigh* :-( ) to mess around with my PC&#39;s inard&#39;s too much lol

Sniper.

[SiMpLe DiSaSTeR]

Why would I want to waste money fixing this piece of shit up *points and lousy ass hunk of junk below next to my foot - kicks computer - breaks toe - yelps in pain - throws computer out o

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by kurtsl0an+24 October 2003 - 20:59--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kurtsl0an &#064; 24 October 2003 - 20:59)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Wolfmight@24 October 2003 - 22:51
So 58.82% of Hardwareworld people are basic and only use a Screwdriver?
dude - i&#39;m as advanced as they come since i use IT as my career. i can go onsite with nuthin in my hands and fix anything w/out a friggin toolset. those stupid toolkits r 4 beginners. sorry, but it&#39;s the truth - ;) [/b][/quote]
ok, that really doesnt make since.. Fix anything without anything? The smart way is to use the tool for the project instead of your fingers.. thus taking forever or being impossible.

[clocker]

Kurt wills the damaged parts into cooperating.

He must be very good.

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by clocker@25 October 2003 - 12:45
Kurt wills the damaged parts into cooperating.

He must be very good.
cant do that without any tools (not even the tools at the place.. cause that would be cheating hehe)

[kurtsl0an]

Originally posted by clocker@25 October 2003 - 18:45
Kurt wills the damaged parts into cooperating.

He must be very good.
puters r scared of me&#33; sometimes i just hafta lay my hands on the monitor and they magically begin 2 work again&#33; - ;)

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by kurtsl0an+25 October 2003 - 17:14--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kurtsl0an @ 25 October 2003 - 17:14)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-clocker@25 October 2003 - 18:45
Kurt wills the damaged parts into cooperating.

He must be very good.
puters r scared of me&#33; sometimes i just hafta lay my hands on the monitor and they magically begin 2 work again&#33; - ;) [/b][/quote]
lol.. yea i agree how alot of the problems people have on computer are software wise.