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.
Download or read book PC Upgrade and Repair Bible written by Marcia Press and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-05-10 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated and revised with eighty percent new material, this book is 100 percent of what readers need to upgrade, fix, or troubleshoot PCs Sixty-five percent of U.S. households own a PC; this book caters to the do-it-yourselfers in these households, both novices and tech hobbyists alike, who are looking for an approachable reference A one-stop reference for topics such as video, CD, and DVD; multimedia; storage; communications (network and Internet); peripherals; and integrating with laptops and handhelds Concludes with a step-by-step tutorial on building an "extreme" machine that can handle the most demanding multimedia or gaming applications Written by Marcia and Barry Press, authors of PC Toys (076454229X)
Download or read book PC Upgrade Repair Simplified written by Ruth Maran and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2001 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With "PC Upgrade and Repair Simplified", Ruth Maran and her 3-D Visual cohorts have delivered the penultimate PC upkeep manual. Each chapter is clearly presented with helpful illustrations, common considerations, FAQs, troubleshooting tips, and software benefits
Download or read book Absolute Beginner s Guide to Upgrading and Fixing Your PC written by Michael Miller and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to upgrading and fixing common problem on a PC covers such topics a upgrading memory, adding hard drives, installing printers and scanners, and replacing sound cards.
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!
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.
Download or read book Upgrade and Repair Your PC written by Aubrey Pilgrim and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1998 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers step-by-step, illustrated instructions for upgrading, repairing, and installing equipment on personal computers, including laptops/palmtops, Pentium II and MMX coprocessor chips, Cyrix, and AMD. Includes a CD-ROM with fifteen shareware programs.
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.
Download or read book FIX YOUR OWN PC 8TH ED With CD written by Corey Sandler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Market_Desc: Non-technical computer users that want to be able to make basic repairs and updates to their own machines. Special Features: · Over 30% new content, including new material on wireless devices, internal drives, USB 2.0, Firewire, external storage, firewalls, and embedded security devices· Fix Your Own PC, 8th Edition uses high quality photographs to walk readers through troubleshooting and PC repair problems· Written by Corey Sandler, a recognized authority on fixing computers About The Book: Packed with crisp black-and-white photographs and illustrations, this bestselling guide walks people step by step through all aspects of troubleshooting, upgrading, and repairing a PC Includes an all-new chapter on Working Outside the Box, which focuses on external communication devices and controllers. Covers hardware upgrades and repair-memory, hard drives, CD and DVD drives, video cards, monitors, USB connections, modems, routers, and more-as well as tools for diagnosing and fixing software problems, including antivirus software, diagnostic programs, and system restore and driver update utilities.
Download or read book The PC Doctor s Fix It Yourself Guide written by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-08-18 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get advice and solutions for solving myriad of your PC problems, including expert tips on researching solutions on your own. Learn how to maintain your computer, keeping it in good working condition, plus how to upgrade and install new software safely. Troubleshoot Linux, Windows, and personal devices, use the internet effectively as a problem-solving tool, get up to speed on computer security, and set up small home and wireless networks. The companion Web site provides additional support.
Download or read book Pc Upgrade Repair Black Book W Cd written by Ron Glister and published by Dreamtech Press. This book was released on 2001-07-28 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by bestselling author Ron Gilster, the PC Technician Black Book is an excellent bench top companion for any PC repairperson or home hobbyist. This no-nonsense guide helps you set up, upgrade and repair PCs. It is ready reference featuring step-by-step guides for troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing many of the most common PC problems. Plus, it provides you with in-depth background information on the different hardware technologies found in today s personal computer, without overwhelming you with nonessential information.
Download or read book Computer Service and Repair written by Richard M. Roberts and published by Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher. This book was released on 2002-04 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computer Service and Repair presents the most up-to-date information in the rapidly changing world of computers and their software. The text teaches the practices and principles needed to pass the A+ Certification exam, as well as to build, upgrade, and troubleshoot your personal PC. The text is written for students with limited or no PC technical experience as well as for PC technicians with limited formal training. Each chapter covers the latest in hardware and software as well as legacy items that may be found in the field. Chapters cover all the major areas of the PC; an additional three-chapter section is devoted to networking. Laboratories are found in both the text and the Laboratory Manual for the important hands-on training needed for this field. This textbook is an ideal starting point for anyone who wishes to enter the field of PC repair and support.
Download or read book Upgrade Repair Your PC on a Shoestring Budget written by Wayne N. Kawamoto and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book/CD-ROM guide to upgrading a home PC, for beginning and intermediate users. Section I discusses how to determine computer needs, and Section II explains major computer components in detail, telling what they do, how they fit into a system and what to look for when buying them. Section III provides step-by-step instructions, illustrated with bandw photos, for performing an upgrade. An appendix lists vendors. The CD-ROM contains videos showing how to perform basic installations, and other utilities. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Upgrading Repairing Your PC written by Dave Johnson and published by Osborne Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rapid advances in computer technology ensure a constant level of users needing to upgrade or repair their computers. Two professional PC troubleshooters show how, including coverage on hard disk and memory upgrades, solving DMA and IRQ conflicts, software utilities, and more. Numerous sidebars, figures, tables, and margin notes break up long blocks of text.
Download or read book Upgrade and Repair Your PC on a Shoestring written by Wayne N. Kawamoto and published by Ventana Communications Group. This book was released on 1997 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With "Upgrade and Repair Your PC On a Shoestring", even computer-repair newbies can accomplish upgrading and repairs successfully--and save money in the bargain. In addition, readers learn to evaluate their system requirements now and project their computer needs for the future. The CD features hard to find shareware and freeware for repair troubleshooting.
Download or read book The PC and Gadget Help Desk written by Mark Edward Soper and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-04 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Do-It-Yourself Guide To Troubleshooting and Repairing Your EASY, comprehensive technology troubleshooter! PCs, smartphones, tablets, networks, cameras, home theater and more—all in one book! We all use technology—and we all have problems with it. Don’t get frustrated... and don’t waste money on costly repair or support calls! Solve the problems yourself, with the one guide that makes it easy: The PC and Gadget Help Desk. Using clear pictures, handy “symptom tables,” and easy-to-use flowcharts, Mark Edward Soper walks you step-by-step through identifying, solving, and preventinghundreds of today’s most aggravating tech problems. Soper covers all your major platforms: iPhones, iPads, Android devices, Windows systems, and more. He even helps you fix the weird problems that happen when you use them together! Regain lost Internet access and fix broken Wi-Fi connections Solve problems with viewing and sharing media or other files Track down power problems wherever they arise Troubleshoot printing problems and print from smartphones or tablets Fix missing video or audio on your HDTV or home theater system Get syncing working right on your Apple or Android device Improve your PC’s 3D gaming performance Identify and replace flaky memory chips Prevent overheating that can damage your equipment Solve common problems with digital cameras and DV camcorders Troubleshoot iOS or Android antennas, updates, screens, and connectivity Get FaceTime working right on your iPhone or iPad Troubleshoot eReaders and display your eBooks on additional devices Sensibly decide whether to upgrade, repair, or replace Mark Edward Soper has spent 30 years as an instructor and corporate trainer, helping thousands of people work more happily with personal technology. He is the author of PC Help Desk in a Book, and is the co-author of Leo Laporte’s PC Help Desk, as well as more than 25 other books on Windows, digital imaging, networking, the Internet, IT certification, and computer troubleshooting. Soper is a CompTIA A+ Certified computer technician and Microsoft Certified Professional. BONUS ONLINE VIDEOS: Includes access to free, studio-quality how-to videos that make troubleshooting and repair even easier!
Download or read book Upgrading and Repairing PCs written by Mueller Scott and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 1176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
