Repairing Pcs

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 0596552866
Total Pages : 451 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Repairing and Upgrading Your PC written by Robert Bruce Thompson and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2009-02-09 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most computer users think that fiddling with the insides of their PC is taboo. They fear that by removing the screws that hold the case on, they're crossing into forbidden territory. And even for those who know they can open the box and fix or upgrade their PC, analysis paralysis often stops them in their tracks: Which upgrades offer the best bang for the buck? How do you pinpoint the faulty component that's making your system freeze? What about compatibility issues? Get ready to get unstuck and get your PC running fast and running right. Repairing and Upgrading Your PC delivers start-to-finish instructions, simple enough for even the most inexperienced PC owner, for troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading your computer. Written by hardware experts Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson, this book covers it all: how to troubleshoot a troublesome PC, how to identify which components make sense for an upgrade, and how to tear it all down and put it back together. This book shows how to repair and upgrade all of your PC's essential components: Motherboard, CPU, and Memory. Choose the optimal match of these core components to keep your PC running at top speed Hard Drive, Optical Drive, and Removable Storage Give your computer what it needs for long-term and short-term storage Audio and Video. Enhance your computing experience with the right sound and graphics devices for your needs Input Devices. Pick the best keyboard and mouse to keep your hands happy and healthy Networking. Set up secure wireless networking to keep the bits flowing between your computers and the outside world Cases and Power Supplies. Keep everything running cool and reliably With its straightforward language, clear instructions, and extensive illustrations, this book makes it a breeze for PC owners of any skill level to work on their computer.

Author : Charles J. Brooks
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 : 9780132409810
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maintaining and Repairing PCs written by Charles J. Brooks and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For introductory courses in computer hardware, computer software, PC repair and A+ certification. Prepares students with the knowledge, ability, and skills demanded by the computer industry and covers the objectives of the 2006 CompTIA A+ Certification exams.

Author : Bigelow
Publisher : Tata McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 13 : 9780070473676
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Troubleshooting, Maintaining & Repairing Pcs (With Cd) written by Bigelow and published by Tata McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide provides full coverage of cutting-edge technologies--from DVD drives, cable, and DSL modems to Ultra360 SCSI devices, AGP accelerators, USB, IEEE 1284, and Infrared ports. This essential volume also contains a valuable CD-ROM with over 120 diagnostic and maintenance utilities. The author also provides real-world examples and condition-specific troubleshooting advice that will have you fixing common and little-known PC problems in no time.

Author : Scott Mueller
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0132714779
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Upgrading and Repairing PCs written by Scott Mueller and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2001-10-23 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upgrading and Repairing PCs: Field Guide is a portable, "essentials" version of Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 13th Edition - the bestselling PC hardware book of all-time. Weighing less than half a pound, this tiny book packs a hefty punch - containing the essential information you need to upgrade and repair PCs, whether you're a hardcore pro or a weekend warrior. All of this information fits nicely in your toolkit, briefcase or backpack and be there to rescue you when you're out of your office and away from your trusty copy of Upgrading and Repairing PCs. Use the connector quick reference section to identify most any connector or port you run across while servicing PCs out in the wild! Who says detailed coverage must come in a big package? This diminutive book makes up for its tiny size by providing you with a level of detail that exceeds that found in some bigger (in size and name) competitor books. Hundreds of detailed tables boil down complicated settings, standards and specifications into an easy to read - and easy to find - format. All of this detailed information easily fits in your toolkit, briefcase or book bag-right where you need it!

Author : Ron Gilster
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780764525780
Total Pages : 792 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book PC Repair Bench Book written by Ron Gilster and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2003-03-21 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your one-stop guide to Understanding and repairing motherboards, processors, chipsets, BIOS, and system resources Updating and optimizing memory and aging systems Diagnosing common PC problems and performing routine maintenance Installing and configuring system upgrades Working safely with the electrical components of a PC Troubleshooting peripherals, storage systems and devices, sight and sound systems, and more Here’s everything you need to know to fix or maintain a PC–and nothing you don’t If you’re a PC technician, time is money. Bestselling author Ron Gilster trimmed every scrap of fat from this indispensable reference guide, packing it with clear, concise information that helps you do your job. Organized by hardware or component groups–motherboards, storage devices, printers, communications and networking, operating system software, and so on–it’s liberally illustrated for faster comprehension. This is the one book you can’t afford not to have on your repair bench.

Author : Scott Mueller
Publisher : Que Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780789729743
Total Pages : 1622 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Upgrading and Repairing PCs written by Scott Mueller and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 1622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upgrading and Repairing PCs is the runaway best-selling PC hardware book of all time and one of the best-selling computer books ever! This 15th Edition is loaded with the most up-to-date hardware information anywhere. World-renowned PC hardware expert Scott Mueller has taught thousands in his weeklong seminars and millions through his books, videos and articles. This edition contains hundreds of pages of new material, including the latest in processor and motherboard technologies. The DVD offers you more than two hours of high quality video plus a searchable hard drive database, a searchable vendor database, and thousands of pages of legacy PC hardware coverage that can no longer be included in the printed book, but that are invaluable to PC techs servicing older computers!

Author : Scott Mueller
Publisher : Que Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0134057694
Total Pages : 1958 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Upgrading and Repairing PCs written by Scott Mueller and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-22 with total page 1958 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Access to 3 hours of troubleshooting videos as well as PDFs of previous editions are available through product registration—see instructions in back pages of your eBook. For more than 25 years, Upgrading and Repairing PCs has been the world’s #1 guide to PC hardware: The single source for reliable information on how PCs work, troubleshooting and fixing problems, adding hardware, optimizing performance, and building new PCs. This 22nd edition offers beefed-up coverage of the newest hardware innovations and maintenance techniques, plus more than two hours of new video. Scott Mueller delivers practical answers about PC processors, mother-boards, buses, BIOSes, memory, SSD and HDD storage, video, audio, networks, Internet connectivity, power, and much more. You’ll find the industry’s best coverage of diagnostics, testing, and repair—plus cutting-edge discussions of improving PC performance via overclocking and other techniques. Mueller has taught thousands of professionals in person and millions more through his books and videos—nobody knows more about keeping PCs running perfectly. Whether you’re a professional technician, a small business owner trying to save money, or a home PC enthusiast, this is the only PC hardware book you need! NEW IN THIS EDITION The newest processors, including Intel’s latest Core i Haswell processors and AMD’s Kaveri core processors. Everything you need to know about the latest GPU technology from NVIDIA and AMD, including developments in OpenGL, DirectX, and Mantle. New firmware innovations like the InSyde BIOS, Back to BIOS buttons, and all the updated settings available for the newest processors and chipsets. The latest in updated home networking standards, from blazing fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi to HomeGrid and G.hn powerline networking. Ever larger storage, thanks to new technologies like helium-filled hard disks, shingled magnetic recording, and Cfast and XQD for flash memory. Emerging interfaces such as mSATA, USB 3.1, and M.2 Updated coverage of building PCs from scratch—from choosing and assembling hardware through BIOS setup and troubleshooting

Author : Scott Mueller
Publisher : Que Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780789728005
Total Pages : 920 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Upgrading and Repairing Laptops written by Scott Mueller and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 920 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond cutting edge, Mueller goes where no computer book author has gone before to produce a real owner's manual that every laptop owner should have. This book shows the upgrades users can perform, the ones that are better left to the manufacturer, and more.

Author : Scott Mueller
Publisher : Que Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780789720962
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Upgrading and Repairing PCs written by Scott Mueller and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the essential reference tables and configuration settings are contained in this portable guide, organized for easy access. This edition includes hundreds of tables and charts on everything from BIOS settings, to monitor sizing, to jumper settings for corner peripherals.

Author : Stephen J. Bigelow
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 : 9780072122237
Total Pages : 1644 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Troubleshooting, Maintaining, and Repairing PCs written by Stephen J. Bigelow and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2000 with total page 1644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Y2K bug can wreak havoc on the healthiest PC, so be prepared for the millennium glitch, and virtually any other computer foulup ù with Stephen Bigelow's massive Troubleshooting, Maintaining & Repairing PCs, Millennium Edition. Ideal for both technicians and power users, the latest edition of this bestselling guide gives you the tools and know-how to diagnose and fix 2,000 PC problems from Y2K mishaps to crashed hard drives to blank monitor screens and much more quickly, easily, and with total cconfidence. It's jam-packed with 1,600 pages of the most experienced hands-on help you can find for resuscitating most any PC or peripheral: 8-bit to 64-bit CPUs...memory...destops, towers, and notebooks...keyboards...printers...monitors...mice... modems...PC cards...motherboards...video and sound boards...you name it! You also get a "Symptoms-at-a-Glance" section that demystifies hundreds of common PC malfunctions...scores of POST and diagnostic codes to help you idenify the most obscure flaws...helpful Web site listings for instant online assistance...even a challenging Technician's Examination that serves as a perfect tune-up for CompTIA's career-boosting A+ Certification exam. BIG BONUS! Over 150 hand-picked shareware PC diagnostics and utilities on CD-ROM plus PC technician's primer ù to help you set up your workbench.