Maintaining And Repairing Pcs

Author : Stephen J. Bigelow
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 1644 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0072122234

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Troubleshooting, Maintaining, and Repairing PCs by Stephen J. Bigelow Pdf

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.

Author : Bigelow
Publisher : Tata McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : IBM-compatible computers
ISBN : 0070473676

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Troubleshooting, Maintaining & Repairing Pcs (With Cd) by Bigelow Pdf

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 : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Linux
ISBN : 0789720752

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Upgrading and Repairing PCs by Scott Mueller Pdf

Upgrading and Repairing PCs, Linux Edition addresses Linux-specific hardware issues that do not arise with Windows or DOS. Based on Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 11th Edition, this book covers Linux information such as system requirements, installation and setup, drive partitioning, kernel parameters, memory, and compatibility between Linux and components and components with each other. While Windows has a slick installation that automatically determines most of the hardware in a PC, Linux users still must struggle to identify, configure, and install the hardware in their PCs. This book is an essential reference to understand how your PC hardware works, how it interacts with Linux, and how to troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade the components in a Linux system.

Author : Scott Mueller
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 1855 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780768694895

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Upgrading and Repairing PCs by Scott Mueller Pdf

For 20 years, Upgrading and Repairing PCs has been the industry’s #1 guide to PC hardware: the single source for reliable, step-by-step information on identifying and fixing problems, adding hardware, optimizing performance, and building new PCs from scratch. Now, this 19th Edition has been completely updated to focus on today’s technologies and today’s maintenance challenges! From processors and motherboards, memory to storage, video to power, and networking to Internet connectivity, it’s all here: technical details, practical insights, and step-by-step solutions to difficult problems. Updates include new CPUs like the Intel Core i Series and AMD’s Phenom family...solid state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives...motherboard form factors, chipsets, power supplies, DDR3 memory, Windows 7 readiness, and a whole lot more! Your guide, Scott Mueller, has taught thousands in his legendary personal seminars and millions more through his books and videos. Nobody knows more about choosing, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining PC hardware. Whether you’re a professional technician, a small business owner who doesn’t want to pay for service calls, or a home PC enthusiast, this is the one book you need! NEW IN THIS EDITION Intel’s and AMD’s hottest new processors, including the Intel Core i Series and AMD Phenom family The latest PC system designs and form factors, including the new mini-ITX and DTX motherboard form factors State-of-the-art graphics cards, GPUs, and chipsets from NVIDIA and ATI/AMD Terabyte-class hard disks, solid state drives, and other data storage innovations Revamped coverage of building PCs from scratch—from selecting and assembling hardware to BIOS Setup and troubleshooting

Author : Charles J. Brooks
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computer technicians
ISBN : 013240981X

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Maintaining and Repairing PCs by Charles J. Brooks Pdf

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 : Stephen J. Bigelow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1547 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : IBM-compatible computers
ISBN : 0072132701

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Troubleshooting, Maintaining and Repairing PCs by Stephen J. Bigelow Pdf

Author : Scott Mueller
Publisher : Que Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Microcomputers
ISBN : 078972927X

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Upgrading and Repairing PCs, Academic Edition by Scott Mueller Pdf

Appropriate for all courses in computer hardware, PC troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair. In Upgrading & Repairing PCS, 14th Academic Edition, leading PC hardware expert Scott Mueller offers a complete and authoritative guide to the core topics at the heart of virtually every course in PC hardware, maintenance, and repair. Condensed and distilled from Mueller's renowned Upgrading & Repairing PCS, 14th Retail Edition, this book contains focused coverage of every significant PC component: processors, motherboards, memory, the BIOS, interfaces, drives, removable and optical storage, video and audio hardware, and much more. Its accompanying CD-ROM contains 90 minutes of Windows Media Player videos featuring Scott Mueller demonstrating PC repair and upgrades, as well as PDFs of the complete student workbook, the entire 14th Retail Edition, vendor contacts, help files, and hundreds of pages of additional technical reference material. The student workbook provided on CD-ROM includes updated chapter summaries, practice exercises, and study questions designed to help students ensure they fully understand the material. Also available: an updated Instructor's Manual CD-ROM with thoroughly revised sample syllabus, improved PowerPoint slides, complete lesson plans, and student workbook answers.

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780596552862

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Repairing and Upgrading Your PC by Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson Pdf

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 : Jean Andrews
Publisher : Delmar
Page : 1287 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Computer input-output equipment
ISBN : 1435487044

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Managing and Maintaining Your PC by Jean Andrews Pdf

Written by best-selling PC repair author and educator Jean Andrews, the seventh edition of A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, International Edition maps fully to CompTIA’s 2009 A+ Exam objectives. This full-color guide is the most complete, step-by-step book available for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software. At the same time, it prepares readers to successfully pass the A+ 220-701 and 220-702 exams. The new edition is formatted to support any teaching style and course format, featuring an essentials-to-practical reorganization within each chapter and inclusion of new tabs distinguishing exam content. Further content and live demonstrations with Jean Andrews are available on the accompanying CD, making this new edition a total solution for PC repair.

Author : Mike Halsey
Publisher : Apress
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781484209257

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Windows 10 Troubleshooting by Mike Halsey Pdf

Learn how to troubleshoot Windows 10 the way the experts do, whatever device or form-factor you’re using. Focus on the problems that most commonly plague PC users and fix each one with a step-by-step approach that helps you understand the cause, the solution, and the tools required. Discover the connections between the different hardware and software in your devices, and how their bonds with external hardware, networks, and the Internet are more dependent than you think, and learn how to build resilience into any computer system, network, or device running Windows 10. If you're fed up of those nagging day-to-day issues, want to avoid costly repairs, or just want to learn more about how PCs work, Windows 10 Troubleshooting is your ideal one-stop guide to the Windows 10 operating system. What You Will Learn: Understand your PC’s ecosystem and how to connect the dots, so you can successfully track problems to their source Create resilient backups of your operating system, files, and documents, and enable quick and easy restore Learn your way around Windows' built-in administration tools, to quickly fix the typical problems that come up Diagnose and repair a wide range of common problems with printers and other essential peripherals Solve complex startup problems that can prevent a PC form booting Make your PC safe and secure for the whole family, and for everybody in your workplace Understand the threat from malware and viruses and a range of approaches to dealing with them, depending on the situation Bomb-proof your PC with advanced security, group policy, and firewall policies Learn the top Tips and tricks for researching difficult problems, including third-party tools and useful web resources Work with the registry, file system, and Sysinternals to troubleshooting PCs in the workplace Who This Book Is For: Anyone using Windows 10 on a desktop, laptop, or hybrid device

Author : Que,Scott Mueller,Charles Brooks
Publisher : Que Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2004-04
Category : Computer technicians
ISBN : 0789731347

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A+ Upgrading and Repairing PCs by Que,Scott Mueller,Charles Brooks Pdf

A+ certification is the most popular certification program in the world, certifying more than 500,000 individuals since its inception in 1998. The two A+ exams certify your knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems. This certification is extremely popular because it is essential to anybody who requires a baseline set of skills or competencies: high school students, technicians in your company's IT support group, even those who are exploring IT careers. The A+ Training Guide provides focused, in-depth coverage of all the exam objectives, giving readers the ultimate study tool. Whether you're in need of supplementary study material or a hands-on guide for your shop, the best-selling Upgrading and Repairing PCs book completes this package. This book is found on the desks of teachers, students, hobbyists, repair technicians, and IT professionals. Maximum PC, the PC hardware industry's leading magazine has dubbed this guide the "most comprehensive book on the subject we've ever seen." World-renowned PC hardware expert Scott Mueller has taught thousands in his weeklong seminars and millions through his books, videos, and articles.

Author : Stephen J. Bigelow
Publisher : TAB/Electronics
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Computers
ISBN : UVA:X004140391

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PC Hardware FAT FAQs by Stephen J. Bigelow Pdf

Over 1,000 of the most frequently asked PC hardware questions are answered clearly and accurately. Covers all facets of PC hardware and includes a list of internet resources.

Author : Scott Mueller
Publisher : Que Publishing
Page : 920 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0789728001

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Upgrading and Repairing Laptops by Scott Mueller Pdf

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 : Dan Gookin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118232613

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PCs For Dummies by Dan Gookin Pdf

The all-time bestselling PC reference, fully updated for the newest technologies! Previous editions of this fun and friendly PC guide have sold more than three million copies, making it the bestselling PC reference in the world. Dan Gookin, the author whose straightforward and entertaining style is the foundation of the For Dummies series, gives you the same easy-to-follow guidance in this edition, fully updated for Windows 8, using the cloud, and all the newest PC bells and whistles. It's perfect for the absolute beginner as well as for anyone switching to the latest hardware and software. Updated with information on all the latest upgrades, this edition of a worldwide bestseller covers all the essentials of using a PC, and presents them in a fun, non-intimidating style Popular technology author Dan Gookin starts at the beginning with all the basics that other books assume everyone knows Covers setting up your PC, exploring the Windows 8 interface, using network hardware and software, getting online and browsing with the newest version of Internet Explorer, setting up an e-mail account, connecting to the cloud, and using cloud-based services Shows you how to install and upgrade programs and manage files and folders Explores working with digital photos, downloading music, watching movies, and participating in social media PCs For Dummies, 12th Edition is the jargon-free, easy-to-use guide to everything you need to know about your PC.

Author : Kyle MacRae
Publisher : Haynes Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1859608884

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Haynes Computer Manual by Kyle MacRae Pdf

This full-colour manual shows how easy it is to upgrade, maintain and repair a PC. From adding more memory to installing a DVD drive, it takes the reader through each stage using plain English and clear photographs. Designed to be of use for the small business, student or home user, the jargon-free manual should save time and money and give readers a basic understanding of all areas of computer hardware and installation without blinding them with science.