Tools of the trade

[difinity]

The most important item and I missed it off, also if you are getting thermal paste then you will most likely need an alcohol ( not the drinkable sort ) and cotton pads or something similar to allow you to clean off thermal paste, or failing that you can get something like ArctiClean : ArctiClean 60ml Thermal Material Remover and Surface Cleaner

 

Maybe also a thermal paste spreader ie a plastic card

 

IPA is cheap for cleaning and a Stanley blade for the spreading ensures a straight edge.

Arctic Silver or MX-2 for thermal paste.

[laserblazer]

I have a barcode reader app on my phone that can help with the unreadable serial numbers. I've also found the camera useful for serial numbers that are hard to get at like Smartboards.

[mac_shinobi]

A good e-ticketing system for users to log calls in the first place

[hardtailstar]

A pen and note pad,

 

Always good to write down those bits of information quickly

 

As others have said, those items will get you by.

[synaesthesia]

Plus can I also remind of the old addage, if it moves and shouldn't, gaffer tape. If it should move but doesn't, WD40. Both are sat within an arms reach here!

 

And blutack. Lots of it.

 

 

Seriously though, one wonderful "tool" you can rescue from any hard drive is the damnpowerful magnets for organising screws or keeping them safe!

[mac_shinobi]

Plus can I also remind of the old addage, if it moves and shouldn't, gaffer tape. If it should move but doesn't, WD40. Both are sat within an arms reach here!

 

And blutack. Lots of it.

 

 

Seriously though, one wonderful "tool" you can rescue from any hard drive is the damnpowerful magnets for organising screws or keeping them safe!

 

If it should move but doesn't - an electric taser LOL

 

Only Joking !!

 

[themightymrp]

Pretty much all the above plus a network socket Krone tool and RJ45 crimper

[synaesthesia]

If it should move but doesn't - an electric taser LOL

 

Only Joking !!

 

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I have to get out of my chair to reach our Taser.

[Alkaline]

The caretakers office.

[Garacesh]

I think ( could be wrong ) but you acquire this over time and experience ?

No, no.. That's techie cynicism, not a sense of humour

 

A good e-ticketing system for users to log calls in the first place

That they'll then never use.

 

Seriously though, one wonderful "tool" you can rescue from any hard drive is the damnpowerful magnets for organising screws or keeping them safe!

I was going to do that when I was dismantling hard disks as the platters needed physically destroying (server drives). I ended up pinching my finger as the magnets snapped shut. Ouch!

Would not recommend.

[mdrabble]

A Budget - without which you won't be able to purchase any of the suggested items.

 

Oh and a big hammer!

[mac_shinobi]

A Budget - without which you won't be able to purchase any of the suggested items.

 

Oh and a big hammer!

 

If in doubt, it's hammer time !!

[Oaktech]

An air compressor with dual monitors - cool, where do I get one?!

 

;-)

 

Stanley DN/8/5 4.5Ltr Portable Air Compressor 240V | Air Compressor | Screwfix.com

 

has dual monitors... one monitors pressure in the tank, the other the output pressure.

 

[eyetea]

In our carry round toolbox we have -

 

-Cable Ties (Handful of several sizes)

-Insulation tape

-Patch lead, VGA Lead, DVI Lead, Split kettle lead

-Screwdriver set (4x insulated, 2x stubby, 1x ratchet with swappable heads,Torx set,Jewellers set)

-Pliers, Needle nose pliers + side cutters

-Compressed air can

-Torch

-Cable tester

-Static bracelet

 

In the office we have a small electric screwdriver, soldering iron set and random other stuff that has been useful. If we need any more we ask the site management!

[cpjitservices]

All of the above, tools for everything and on DVD / USB the software used most on your network along with maybe a few images. I find a spare usb stick with WinPE on is handy (Especially when I had an XP Network).

 

I'm often seen out and about with Cup in hand.... I think sub-consciously it's to drop a hint but no one ever seems to get it.

[PyROm]

I find these invaluable when working with rj45 leads Hypex LtdÂ::ÂCable Connectors & ToolsÂ::ÂToolsÂ::ÂCyclops 2

[Garacesh]

Yes! Cyclops' are invaluable. I have one at home for when I run my own cabling and they're much easier than trying to strip it with cable cutters or similarly bladed tools.