The Most Important Tools You Need to Run a PC Repair Shop

[@gyokuto-jo]

i've been researching for months and today i'm finally putting together an online order for my start-up tools and supplies. this video has been by-far the most helpful and informative. you are appreciated, many thanks! 🙏

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Glad I could help!

[@silarin9917]

Great video as always :) Items I would add to your list would be a PSU tester and thumb drives with utilities that are used the most, conveniently in one place.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Great suggestions. Thanks for commenting.

[@KrissBartlett]

yes i said that as well very use fall

[@ken-camo]

idc about psu tester. you can just short the green and ground wire with paperclip to see if it has power. but really the best way is just to bypass with a known good power supply. just because it is providing voltage means nothing because there is no load on the psu.

[@npw913]

ESD strap and make sure tools used are ESD safe tools

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Nice collection of tools. Nice video. A few things I didn't see in the video are as follow - Disposable one-time use gloves ( Nitrile ) are the type I like. I have come to like using a Head-Light flashlight along with Led equipped electric screwdrivers from a kit like the IFix it you showed but with a greater number of bits and extra tools in the kit. The { Toaster } I have also has an IDE slot in addition to the 2 x sata slots. My toaster also has built in multi-format card reader on the front panel and a usb 3.0 port on the back. The IDE slot hsa a connector for both 2.5" and 3.5" drives.

[@nikhil-kulkarni]

Great video and presentation Tim! 😊 Please make a part 2 of this video by including all other tools and equipment that you talked about at the end.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting.

[@KrissBartlett]

Tim one thing you missed which i have used alot a power supply tester only $20 over hear in Australia but have seen them advertised over in USA this helped me when fixing one of my own older power supply's they are very good test all the connections i have alot of those things you have my blower is a corded one but blows very good i got that second hand to was $20 aus

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@rongray8934]

My first video of your channel. Nicely done.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Great! Thanks for commenting.

[@blight26gaming70]

Installers and tools in a usb stick. Thanks for this dude!

[@tonywise198]

Impressed with the torch.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting.

[@MILGEO]

Nice full set of tools/parts. I only work on PC's once in a while and have found parts from old PC's have helped a lot. I blow out desktops the same way. A leaf blower is to powerful IMHO. I have a set of individual rubber handle small tip screwdrivers like your Stanley which is probably used any time I'm working on a PC or laptop. I've re-magnetized them a few times. I don't have all those removable tips like the Ifixit set. I have separate tips for my power drill that I use out in the trade work but prefer individual tools (screwdrivers, nut drivers, etc.) when possible, I even have a soldering de- soldering air tool like the one I saw you use for a laptop port a couple years ago. I think it's been used once for an old style ohm meter (Simpson) that used to require the batteries to be soldered. The soldering gun wouldn't do it. I think it was the solder being the wrong kind that caused all the trouble. High temp solder.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@davidking1501]

One of the best tools i have accumulated in my collection is a power supply tester. Will test 6pin, 8 pin, 4 pin & the 24 pin rails. the unit has a led display to show responses. Purchased this unit after having a funny fault on a GPU which turned out that on one of the 6 pin lines on the power supply was giving out the wrong voltages. Swapping out the power supply may have just fixed this but still would not know for sure and i am not a fan of pulling out all the other old connectors on an old motherboard which can introduce unintended new faults🤐

[@rdmiller512]

Software tools are a must have when working on any computer. Most of the problems I encounter are software related. Virus, BSOD, ID base 10 errors you get the idea. Very good video on the hardware side of thing though.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting.

[@sutorippuwebmaster8783]

Safety goggles, anti-static surfaces, masks and/or hand sanitizer if you're going to be doing a lot of soldering. Flash drives/LiveCDs of low-end Linux distros, rescue discs etc. Also have a work order system and a printer, so you have records and documentation of the shizz you've worked on and how much the charge was. You never know.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting.

[@sutorippuwebmaster8783]

@@TimsComputerRepair Thanks for the video! One PC repairperson to another, this does help.

[@Berryservices]

Can you recommend a work order system, even if its one that you use?

[@sutorippuwebmaster8783]

@@Berryservices The one we use in our shop was designed in-house. There are templates available for this that you can build off of, especially if you're a start-up.

[@Berryservices]

@@sutorippuwebmaster8783 thank you!

[@Zombie_M8]

I want to start my own shop I was in the business as a kid little did change the long screwdriver is a must😂

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting.

[@toolnerd]

Another good video, Thanks again! 🛠️🛠️

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting.

[@Britec09]

Some useful tools

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Yes, thanks

[@jasmijndekkers]

Thankx for sharing. Great video. Greetings from Steven from the Netherlands

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@wtbm123]

Good video . I would have to add glasses lol . I like the blue flash light , 8 hrs is good.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Haha yeah glasses. The flashlight is awesome!

[@GrampzIsGaming]

where did you get your magnetic flashlight?

[@ken-camo]

idk why i watche this video considering i have had a computer repair shop for 12 years now. but one suggestion i can make is a headlamp.... headlamps are 100% amazing tool. and get some knowledge for component level repairs. thermal camera, rework station, flux, etc that is a must for repairing motherboards. (now a days the SSD is built into the board on laptops and you cant just say "oh we need to swap the board" because customer will lose all their data!) so repairing boards is important. Im not sure if you mentioned an NVME usb adapter. a bench power supply, spare m2 ssds with windows installed. all of these are important tools as well.. i can go on and on about the parts that you missed lol. but honestly like you said, if you are just starting off just start with basics and just build up your collection as you go on. if you need parts to fix a computer, order them next day on amazon, and then you have it in your collection for when you need it next time.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting.

[@okcpcguy]

Great video Tim!

[@angelight85]

One thing I didn't see but recommend, is a diagnostics tool. My preference is PC Doctor Service centre, alongside D7x.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting.

[@TaqznTech1]

This was a great video

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thank you!

[@PCFix411TechGamer]

You pretty much covered everything here.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting.

[@sleepwalker6825]

Brilliant insight too Your tool Collection and Uses Tim ( Thanks ) Just a quick Question if You don't ! What is Your daily Driver Cloning Software ? If it's a paid for Package could You recommend a Good Free Cloning Solution Please ?? Cheers Tim Be safe Sir and Keep the Vids coming

[@TimsComputerRepair]

The paid version of Acronis True Image is what I use. Thanks for commenting.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Got most of it but saw some nice wanna haves lol nice video.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@PapaMav]

My kind of Vid; added a LIKE

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting.

[@MrZepedda]

Nice video! pretty complete

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@overlandhams]

Awsome Timster.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting.

[@normaneckhardt9673]

Using a shop vac can create static electricity that can damage components on a computer. Learned that a while back. Worked fine before the cleaning with a shop vac.

[@normaneckhardt9673]

What I use is an air compressor with a moisture filter.

[@normaneckhardt9673]

Great video though. Never could figure out all of the tools that someone might need. You have it down to a science. Thanks!

[@WC3fanatic997]

Apparently Metrovac makes a lot of electric air blowers and vacuums with a lineup specifically dedicated to being ESD-proof for computers and delicate electronics. I was really tempted to get one of their smaller ones as I intend to put my expertise up for sale here soon and that would be great to use for cleaning.

[@WrestlingFace]

Nice video, keep up the great work.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks!

[@liowyew]

Is a power supply and a system board faulty at the same time when it comes to a desktop PC? I tend to replace both. Many times, I tested a good psu but once it was connected to a faulty system board, the psu also got damaged.

[@TimsComputerRepair]

It can happen.

[@dannydrew4706]

smd machine like I have for reflowing gpu's on laptops and some motherboards.

[@YordansGamingNetwork]

I dont blame you for thr moves on the boards, the same rule applies to power supplies

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting.

[@laurojimenez9541]

What programs do you use to remove anti virus and recover files

[@TimsComputerRepair]

I use Tech Tool Store and Mini Tool

[@welshtony1]

ok, all on order, time for me to be the number 1 technician. I got no knowledge but I got the kit.....

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Lol thanks for commenting.

[@PapaMav]

@welshtony1 Miss ya at Mike's m8.

[@RelaxingVibes202]

Hi Tim,the WiFi on my Windows 7 does not want to work

[@Dysseus]

Tip before something happens: Be carefull with the fan bearings while blowing the dust. You could damage them.

[@normaneckhardt9673]

Have the machine running. The bearings are moving at that point. And less likely to have dust settle on them. Just a thought.

[@edi4ever1]

where is the stuff to repair motherboards

[@onejohn2.26]

You're linked so that Amir electric screwdriver was not good

[@fried_chicken_fighter7771]

What did you study to start a PC repair shop?

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Mostly the internet and then just experience over the years.

[@PapaMav]

Time for the BILLS to dethrone the Chefs.

[@lzh3131]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johnsenchak1428]

You forgot a test meter

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Yep, I realized that. Thanks for commenting.

[@anonmous7877]

I use memory stick testers, motherboard testers, and power supply testers. Once I learned how they work, I eliminated all my computer test benches. It saved a lot of space and time. Time and space are relevant. *Dad Joke alert* Also I use MediCat, password reset tools on USB, and a 32gb flash drive with a RUFUS Windows 11 install on it. Also, I like to keep in mind that the electric motors on fans also function as generators; so I always keep them from turning when cleaning. I do have a standup PC (like an arcade game) and customers use it for electronic work order generation. They save to a shared drive where I can access them. This way I don't waste space with a file cabinet. A 500GB hard drive can store enough electronic documentation that if printed out would fill several tall file cabinets. I pretty much fix anything computer related (consoles, cell phones) so I can make a decent living without resorting to making Tech Tips videos for profit.😉

[@TimsComputerRepair]

Thanks for commenting. I would like to add that I started my KZbin channel many years ago for the simple reason that I enjoy sharing computer repair information with others. The fact that I can now also make a bit of change doing it why not.

[@douglasdixon8027]

Could you share which RAM and MB testers you use?

[@andresmit7505]

Hi, would you be able to share more information about the motherboard and PSU testers?

[@PapaMav]

BILLS/JETS MNF

[@RicaMasupat-q3y]

😮

[@pedroveloso9707]

.. a brain???