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Old November 25th, 2007, 06:39 PM   Digg it!   #1 (permalink)
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Ultimate PC Technician’s Toolkit

As a PC Tech, I find I need 47 billion different tools for my job. For the folks who care, here is a list I have compiled of the tools that would make up my dream kit. Anyone else have suggestions? Things I missed? Something really cool from your kit? Lets hear some shoutbacks, and come up with THE definitive list. Don't be afraid to be wacky or out-of-this-world.

Ultimate PC Technician’s Toolkit

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  • This does not include replacement parts because I do not count those as tools, and parts specifications change too frequently for me to personally warrant carrying “inventory”.
  • Yeah, I know I could buy the hand tools a-la-cart, but I’m too lazy.

Carry Cases, etc.
Accessories
  • (1) Compressed Air
  • Data Cables: (2) 80/IDE Cables | (2) SATA Cables | (1) Floppy Cable
  • Power Cables: (1) Standard Power Cable | (1) Molex Y-Splitter | (1) Molex-SATA Converter
  • Small Bag RJ-45 ends and Phone Ends
  • (4) ea. RJ-45 and RJ-11 Keystones
  • (4) Wall Plates | (4) Wall Mount Boxes w/Keystone
  • (3) 10’ Pre-Made network cables
  • Anti-Static Bags
  • Heatsink Compound - http://www.arcticsilver.com/ceramique.htm
  • (1) Superglue
  • (1) Partitioned screw case w/ coarse/fine screws, MB headers, plastic nubs, etc.
  • (1) DVI-VGA Adapter
  • (1) ATX12V Power Supply Tester - http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=77203
  • Plastic Pry Tools - http://www.apscell.com/prytoolb.html
  • (1) Sharpie Marker
  • (1) Brother PT-65 Label Maker
  • (1)300w In-Car Power Inverter
  • Zip Ties

Hand Tools
Hardware Tools
Software Tools


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Old November 26th, 2007, 01:30 AM     #2 (permalink)
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Wow.
That is so handy.
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Old November 26th, 2007, 01:38 PM     #3 (permalink)
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Oooh, and I forgot: Floppy Drive and Optical Drive cleaning kits. Very handy.
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Old January 8th, 2008, 08:21 AM     #4 (permalink)
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Great list
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Where are everest,RAM Tester,SpeedFan an so on?
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Old January 8th, 2008, 12:56 PM     #6 (permalink)
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Would be good to see some real technicians screw and nut drivers in there like are sold at Sears and elsewhere. Similar to this: http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/S...productID=3340 but with fixed shafts. This kit has nice drivers in it: http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/S...?productID=404

But they do lack the 8 and 9 torx that can be useful on occasion.

.bh.

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Some more stuff.




There are plenty more that I know of.

If all else fails...

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80 dollars! http://cgi.ebay.com/RJ45-RJ11-12-LAN...QQcmdZViewItem

I recently bought a LAN tester (Not that one) for 7 dollars on eBAy. No thrills, but It does what I needed it to do. I.E test the continuity.

Oh, the list also mentions WinRar???? I prefer 7Zip Can read WinRar files, but not make them.

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d@mn you guys are prepared for anything!
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Maybe I missed it but I didn't see a cross-over cable or a spare router/modem listed.
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