> a multimeter to check for voltages, and a large resistor to discharge any capacitors That's all that I use. Don't hold the resistor in your hand though, depe

> a multimeter to check for voltages, and a large resistor to discharge any capacitors That's all that I use. Don't hold the resistor in your hand though, depending on the size of the capacitor they can get quite hot. I usually use some pliers to hold the resistor.