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220-801 · Question #804

A technician dropped a screw in the case of a desktop computer. Which of the following tools should be used to retrieve the screws?

The correct answer is B. Plastic tweezers. Plastic tweezers are the correct tool for retrieving a dropped screw from inside a PC case because they are non-conductive and non-magnetic.

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Question

A technician dropped a screw in the case of a desktop computer. Which of the following tools should be used to retrieve the screws?

Options

  • AComputer vacuum
  • BPlastic tweezers
  • CCanned air
  • DScrewdriver with magnetized tip

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • B
    89% (24)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    7% (2)

Why each option

Plastic tweezers are the correct tool for retrieving a dropped screw from inside a PC case because they are non-conductive and non-magnetic.

AComputer vacuum

A computer vacuum creates suction that could dislodge other components or cables and may generate electrostatic discharge that could damage sensitive components.

BPlastic tweezersCorrect

Plastic tweezers allow precise retrieval of a small screw from within a computer case without the risks posed by metal tools. They are non-conductive (preventing short circuits), non-magnetic (avoiding damage to hard drives and magnetic media), and generate no static electricity that could harm ESD-sensitive components.

CCanned air

Canned air blows the screw further into the case or behind components, making retrieval significantly more difficult.

DScrewdriver with magnetized tip

A magnetized screwdriver tip could attract the screw but also risks damage to hard drives and other magnetically sensitive components from its magnetic field.

Concept tested: Safe tool selection for hardware component retrieval

Topics

#repair tools#hardware safety#ESD prevention#computer tools

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