PC Tools & Testers Buyer’s Guide
With so many tools and testers on the market, you might not be sure which ones you need. The exact tool you will need to buy depends on the issue you’re having with your PC. If you need some general repair work, you might benefit from getting a full repair kit so you have all the right tools.
This is a cost-effective way to fix the computer as you won’t have to buy all the parts individually but you can buy an entire kit and get everything you need in one place. There are also several different tests you can get to see your connection, your IP address, and your network.
Cable Testers
This is the most common type of tester for your PC. These test the connectivity and strength of the wires and cables inside the computer. There are many different cable testers as each one is meant to test a specific cable in the PC.
For example, a network cable tester is meant to see if your ethernet cable is receiving enough signal or not.
IP Tester
If you think the IP of your computer is not working, you will need to get an IP tester. This can test to see if the IP address on your PC is working properly or if there is a security issue. If you find that your IP is not working, you will need to reconfigure the settings.
Crimp Tools
Crimp tools are basic PC tools that can help you in many different situations. You will use a crimping tool when you need to join two pieces of metal. You can use the crimp tools when you need to deform one of the pieces of metal and then hold the two of them together.
When you have the two pieces of metal together, you form a crimp. You might need a crimping tool when you have two wires or metals that are not connected and are not working. You can use the crimp tool to join them back together.
Full Connector/Repair Kits
Full connector or repair kits will have a wide variety of tools in them. There are many different sizes of kits you can buy but the most basic one usually has about 100 different tools. Make sure you are getting a kit that at least has cleaning wipes, precision screwdrivers, batteries, wire strippers, and ratchet handles.
These tools will ensure you can do all basic repairs on your PC. You also need to make sure all the tools in the kit are demagnetized. This helps to protect your magnetic media and hard drive from damage.
Repair kits come in all different price ranges. There are some that are about $50 while others can be several hundred dollars.
The repair kit you buy depends on which tools you need and how often you are using them. For example, if you are buying a repair kit because you own a PC repair shop, you might want to make sure you are getting tools that are better quality and that will last a long time since you are using them more often.
Screws and Anchors
When doing repairs on your PC, you might need new screws and anchors if you are repairing one of the internal components. You might also need cate nuts depending on the part of the hardware that is broken.
On our website, we have the screws sold as individual pieces and we also sell them in sets because you might need more than one. You might also need several different sizes.
Make sure you also get a screwdriver for the screws. There are many screwdrivers that are also magnetic so you can easily remove and screw in new tools.
Final Thoughts
When something is going wrong with your PC, you might want to fix it on your own before taking it to a repair shop. PC tools and testers are convenient to have on hand so you can try troubleshooting your computer at home.
Testers are most common when there is an issue with a cable, your ethernet, or your IP. Tools are commonly used if you have a piece of hardware that needs repair.
