A+ Tools

Class Notes:

The Bag

• Something big enough to carry everything you need
• ALWAYS have it with you

Screw Drivers

• I prefer a set of screw drivers vs. a single driver with swappable heads
• Quality matters

USB Optical Drive

• USB DVD/CD drive to reinstall operating systems and install old software

Canned Air

• Good for cleaning out heatsinks and fans

Hard Drive Dock

• Used to pull data off of hard drives
• https://www.inateck.com/hard-drive-accessories/hdd-docking-station/one-bay-usb-3-0-hdd-docking-station.html

Flash Drive

• Used for Utilities and Updates

Portable Hard Drive

• Used to migrate data

Label Maker

• No one can read your handwriting!

Laptop

• Should have Wired NIC and Wireless for network testing
• Buy something cheap and near disposable
• For security DO NOT use your personal laptop for work

SmartPhone

• SmartPhone tethering is good incase internet does not work.
• Unlimited Data
• USB Wireless NIC for tethering for security

Known Good Parts

• Power Supply
• Video Card
• NIC
• Wireless NIC

Other Stuff

• Wire Toner
• Wire Tester
• Punch Down Tool
• Cable Crimper
• Telephone Butt Set