paul.rowling
September 14th, 2001, 07:49 AM
Does anyone know where I can get a decent toolkit specifically for PC related maintenance work??
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walkerwebmaster
September 14th, 2001, 08:14 AM
Check Ames.com or Alliedeletronics.com http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum1/noncgi/cwmsmilies/cwm16.gif
ad3p4
September 14th, 2001, 09:51 AM
I'm still using (personally) a cheapie Radio Shack kit which sold for under 50$ CAN. I just added a collection of screws to it.
Some other kits are more expensive and complete, depending on what you need to do (networking, soldering, electronics testing, etc.)
What exactly do you want to do with it?
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Some other kits are more expensive and complete, depending on what you need to do (networking, soldering, electronics testing, etc.)
What exactly do you want to do with it?
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"Expect the unexpected"
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sly69
September 14th, 2001, 02:45 PM
Found this Site (http://www.cablesnmor.com/tools.html) more to come.. http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum1/noncgi/cwmsmilies/cwm15.gif (http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin/forum1/noncgi/cwmsmilies/cwm15.gif[/IMG)
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DesertEagle
September 15th, 2001, 12:34 AM
Nothing beats the tools I got while I did work for IBM; Almost all SnapOn and while I think 45.00 is alot to pay for a multitop screwdriver, it was one well built tool
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paul.rowling
September 15th, 2001, 06:52 AM
Until now i've found it hard to find a site that's dedicated to PC Specific tools and accessories - Thanks for the post sly69!!
dlagace
September 15th, 2001, 08:41 AM
Get a briefcase and fill it with the hundreds of things that could be needed for PC repair.
From Screw drivers to Disks,in time you'll have the best tool kit for your self.
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From Screw drivers to Disks,in time you'll have the best tool kit for your self.
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akautz
September 15th, 2001, 08:33 PM
For diagnostic software I currently use CheckIt! Portable Edition <a href="http://www.smithmicro.com/checkit/" target="_blank">http://www.smithmicro.com/checkit/</a> which runs by itself from a single floppy disk.
If I can't get a system to even boot a floppy disk, I have a PCI POST card which can be obtained at <a href="http://www.msd.com/" target="_blank">http://www.msd.com/</a>
For a large selection of new tools and repair supplies, I haven't found a better overall site than <a href="http://www.cyberguys.com" target="_blank">www.cyberguys.com</a>
For example (as of this post on 9-15-01), 3.0V Lithium CMOS Batteries are 70 cents each, CD ROM to SBlaster cables are 85 cents each, 60mm dual BB case fans are $5.99 each, and wrist straps are as low as $4.01 (BTW, I'd stay away from the more expensive cordless wrist straps, as the one I tried was unable to effectively dissipate the charge I had built up when I drug my sock covered feet around on a carpet in a very dry room; although I was surprised to find that simply touching an antistatic bag dissipated the charge in my body enough that at least I couldn't feel the shock when I grounded myself (unlike the cordless strap)).
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If I can't get a system to even boot a floppy disk, I have a PCI POST card which can be obtained at <a href="http://www.msd.com/" target="_blank">http://www.msd.com/</a>
For a large selection of new tools and repair supplies, I haven't found a better overall site than <a href="http://www.cyberguys.com" target="_blank">www.cyberguys.com</a>
For example (as of this post on 9-15-01), 3.0V Lithium CMOS Batteries are 70 cents each, CD ROM to SBlaster cables are 85 cents each, 60mm dual BB case fans are $5.99 each, and wrist straps are as low as $4.01 (BTW, I'd stay away from the more expensive cordless wrist straps, as the one I tried was unable to effectively dissipate the charge I had built up when I drug my sock covered feet around on a carpet in a very dry room; although I was surprised to find that simply touching an antistatic bag dissipated the charge in my body enough that at least I couldn't feel the shock when I grounded myself (unlike the cordless strap)).
Adam
*** May thanks be given to God (the Father) for His forgiveness and promise of eternal life to all who accept and follow His Living Word (AKA His Son), Yahshua the Anointed (who is commonly, but incorrectly known as Jesus Christ), the One who was sacrificed by execution on a cross for our lawlessness and our unbelief, who came back to life, ascended from the earth, and disappeared into the sky, and who is returning to judge the living and the dead according to His words (God's words), the words of Life! ***
Darren Wilson
September 15th, 2001, 08:52 PM
<font face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Geneva" size="2">Originally posted by DesertEagle:
Nothing beats the tools I got while I did work for IBM; Almost all SnapOn and while I think 45.00 is alot to pay for a multitop screwdriver, it was one well built tool
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I agree with you there. After all your tools are a vital part of your work so why buy the cheapest possible?? It would be like buying a Ferrari and using Remoulded tyres on it!!!!
Personally I use Snap-On tools and wouldn't go back to the old kit I had in a million years. On my recent trip to the USA, the little bit of work I done for a friend took longer than normal as the I was not used to the screwdrivers !!! Sounds strange but perfectly true, that is how attached I am to my tools!!
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Nothing beats the tools I got while I did work for IBM; Almost all SnapOn and while I think 45.00 is alot to pay for a multitop screwdriver, it was one well built tool
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I agree with you there. After all your tools are a vital part of your work so why buy the cheapest possible?? It would be like buying a Ferrari and using Remoulded tyres on it!!!!
Personally I use Snap-On tools and wouldn't go back to the old kit I had in a million years. On my recent trip to the USA, the little bit of work I done for a friend took longer than normal as the I was not used to the screwdrivers !!! Sounds strange but perfectly true, that is how attached I am to my tools!!
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FINALLY, Rocco HAS COME BACK to Win-Driverssssss......
Let the Boobies hit the floor
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