IT Technicians Toolkit
Posted by innotechenterprises on July 19, 2009
19
Jul/090
An IT Technician’s Toolkit
I get asked by lots of new techs about the tools and supplies I carry with me to complete the variety of service calls I run each day.
I have decided to post a list of must have tools for any technician wanting to run service calls. Having the right tools for the job makes life much easier and makes you a more efficient technician.
Below is what I carry in my service vehicle.
-Screwdrivers – various sizes and types (phillips, flat, big, small, short, long). A quality set of screwdrivers is a must!
-Nut Drivers – Metric & Standard.
-Security Bit Set – Torx, Slotted, Hex – Metric & Standard.
-Torx & Hex Key Set – Metric & Standard.
-Pliers – Needle Nose, Cutting Pliers & Nippers.
-Socket & Ratchet Set – Metric & Standard.
-Open & Boxed Wrenches – Metric & Standard.
-Digital Volt/Ohm Meter.
-ATX Power Supply Tester.
-USB Flash Drive.
-Antivirus & Spyware removal software.
-CD-R Discs.
-Laptop- XP Pro, Ethernet & Serial Ports.
-RJ45 & RJ11 Crimp Tool.
-Wire Stripper.
-66 / 110 Punchdown Tool.
-Cat5 / Cat6 Cable Tester.
-Fish Tape & Fish Stix.
-Step Ladder – 6″ & 12″.
-Cordless Drill.
-Drill Bits – Various Metal & Wood Spade.
-Rechargeable Mini Vac.
-Toner Vac.
-Electrical & Duct Tape.
-Various Screws – Case Screws, Sheetrock Screws, Etc.
-Cat5 Cable Spool.
-RJ45, RJ11, RJ22 Crimp Terminals.
-RJ45 & RJ11 Keystone Jacks.
-Surface Mount Boxes & Keystone Faceplates
-Waterproof Wire Connectors.
-50″ Extension Cord
-Label Maker
-Sharpie Marker
-Cleaning Wipes
These tools should help you complete almost any IT related service call you can imagine from virus removal to data cabling.
Let’s hear what tools you carry in your tech tool kit?
Source: http://techsouth.mobi/
