Popular Tools For Case Modding

Bill owen founder of the legendary MNPC-tech shares his most used modding tools,

I’m asked frequently about the Tools and methods I use for PC and Case Modding. I’ve compiled this list of the most common hand and power tools I use for modding.

THINK SAFETY FIRST!




























[[File:Screw_driver_pc_comouter_tools_modding_magnetic_computer_repair_kit_hobbes.jpg|frame|HOBBES GROUP Computer Repair Tool Kit

The HT–2021 was designed for the Professioan Computer Technician and includes Reversible ratchet handle, 10 pieces assorted bit, Slotted: SL5, SL6mm, Phillips: PH1, PH2, Torx: T10, T15, T20, Pozi: PZ1, PZ2  1pc adapter bit for socket, 5 pieces socket 3/16″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 11/32″, 3/8″, Anti–static/anti shock wrist band, 6 pieces precision screwdriver, 4 1/2″ side cutter, 5″ long nose pliers, Flashlight, 2 pieces batteries, RJ45 modular crimping tool, 8P8C modular plug 25 pieces, Protection cap 20 pieces,  Magic cable tie (150mm) 10 pieces]]





















[[File:Wlc100.jpg|frame|The ideal set up is this 40 watt “Soldering Station” by Weller (WLC100)

It can hold your Solder wand, for safety sake! and you can adjust the Wattage. You can clean it on the included sponge, which rids the tip of oxidation that builds up on its surface, which accumulates rather rapidly and becomes a corrosive agent that will eventually eat away at the tip and ruin it.]]

[[File:Micrometer_tools_for_pc_modding_starret.jpg|frame|A Micrometer is widely used for precise measurement of small distances. I use a Micrometer to measure the thickness in materials like sheet metal or aluminum. You can also use a Micrometer to measure the diameter of a cylindrical shape or sphere. Pictured above is a Starret T436XRL-9 Outside Micrometer.

Types of Micrometers:

Outside micrometer (aka micrometer caliper), typically used to measure wires, spheres, shafts and blocks.

Inside micrometer, used to measure the diameter of holes.

Depth micrometer, measures depths of slots and steps.]]



Guide and images provided courtesy of MNPC-tech

