Download or read book Troubleshooting and Repairing PC Drives and Memory Systems written by Stephen J. Bigelow and published by TAB/Electronics. This book was released on 1998 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells how to get your drives and memory systems running quickly and efficiently--and keep them that way.
Download or read book Troubleshooting Repairing PC Drives Memory Systems written by Stephen J. Bigelow and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1994 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When your PC memory or drives suddenly show signs of trouble, general troubleshooting manuals just aren't good enough. Focus on the problem and fix it fast with the best-selling guide that provides solutions for all PC drives and cards, including nonstandard ones like Syquest and Iomega Zip drives, and even writable CDs or CD-ROM burners. Clear, concise instructions make it a snap to diagnose, repair, and keep drives running in top condition. A volume in the Troubleshooting & Repair Series.
Download or read book Troubleshooting and Repairing PCs written by Michael F. Hordeski and published by TAB/Electronics. This book was released on 1997 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the strongest-selling technician's guides to PC repair, this well-illustrated volume is now revised to place greater emphasis on Windows-related PCs, which present a unique set of system-specific troubleshooting and repair challenges. The author provides simnple, ste-by-step strategies for keeping IBM pCs and compatible 286, 386, 486, and Pentium systems up and running. 325 illustrations.
Download or read book Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies written by Corey Sandler and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2009-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to diagnose and fix simple PC problems with this easy-to-follow guide When something goes wrong with your computer, it's frustrating and potentially expensive. With Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies, you can find out what's wrong, how to fix it, whether you need to call in professional help, and how to practice preventive maintenance. This friendly guide avoids techie jargon and shows you how to diagnose the problem, find out whether the software or hardware is at fault, make simple repairs, and add external devices such as scanners, printers, and hard drives. It also helps you maintain your computer through basic steps like defragmenting the hard drive and cleaning out files - techniques that can prevent a lot of problems from occurring in the first place. Written specifically for first-time computer users, this book explains how to diagnose basic PC problems, understand error messages, and fix common issues Specific step-by-step procedures guide you through basic repairs such as replacing the hard drive Explains common mistakes and how to avoid them Outlines the steps for preventive maintenance, such as how to defragment the hard drive, clean files, delete old files, and organize files Explores ways to expand and enhance a computer with external devices including hard drives, Web cameras, Web phones, scanners, printers, flash drives and other hardware Shows what you can fix yourself and when to seek help from a repair service or the manufacturer Easy to read and follow, Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies will boost your confidence when dealing with your computer and with professional technicians, too.
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.
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 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 Upgrading and Repairing PCs written by Scott Mueller and published by Que Educational & Training. This book was released on 1998-04 with total page 1204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Repairing PCs written by Michael F. Hordeski and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1995 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this practical guide, computer owners and service technicians will get money-saving advice on how to maximize PC performance and unlock the potential of processor and memory expansion upgrades; minimize downtime; and troubleshoot and repair a variety of PCs, including XTs, 286, 386, 486, Pentiums, and compatibles.
Download or read book The Underground Guide to Troubleshooting PC Hardware written by Alfred Poor and published by Addison Wesley Longman. This book was released on 1996 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PC Magazine contributing editor Alfred Poor guides readers through preventive maintenance, diagnosing the most common hardware problems and the most common upgrades and repairs users will want to perform on their systems. Topics include installing multimedia components, adding more RAM, upgrading the processor, and getting your hardware ready for Windows 95.
Download or read book PC User s Troubleshooting Guide written by TechRepublic, Incorporated and published by CNET Networks Inc.. This book was released on 2003-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide written by Mark Minasi and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 1298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Getting the most out of new storage and networking technologies
Download or read book Bigelow s Drive and Memory Troubleshooting Pocket Reference written by Stephen J. Bigelow and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hugely popular, bestselling Pocket Reference series has been extended to cover one of the major problems faced by PC technicians--Drive and Memory. Designed as a technician-level reference, this pocket-sized guide covers all the essential information needed to diagnose and repair common computer storage systems.
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 Troubleshooting Maintaining PCs All in One For Dummies written by Dan Gookin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Show your PC who’s boss Nothing’s more annoying than a tech malfunction, especially when it’s your PC—with the exception of perhaps wading through reams of random, unreliable theories online looking for a solution, or paying an expensive tech geek to show up to perform a five-minute fix. The latest edition of Troubleshooting & Maintaining Your PC All-in-One For Dummies puts all this frustration behind you and gets you straight to work solving the problem yourself! In his straightforward, friendly style, Dan Gookin—bestselling tech author and all-round Mr. Fixit—packs everything you need to know into 5-books-in-1, giving you the knowledge and process to hit on the right solution, fast. From identifying common problems to methodically narrowing down to the correct fix, you’ll save hours of frustrating research—and experience the sweet, righteous satisfaction of having achieved it all yourself. Pick up quick fixes Understand and reconnect networks Restore memory Boost your PC’s performance Every problem has a solution and PCs are no different: get this book and you’ll never catch yourself shouting at your monitor or frustrated with the motherboard again—well, maybe not quite so often.
Download or read book Bigelow S Pc Troubleshooting And Repair The Ultimate Reference written by Stephen Bigelow and published by Dreamtech Press. This book was released on with total page 1634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bigelow explains, in great detail, how each subsystem of an IBM-compatible PC works. In the BIOS section, for example, he details the actions, in sequence, taken by various popular BIOS routines at boot up. The CD-ROM section describes exactly how to make a bootable CD-ROM that takes advantage of the El Torito standard. In other chapters, he takes on video monitors, processors from all three major vendors, DVD drives, diagnostic beep and power-on self test (POST) codes, modems, and tons more. Throughout, he combines excellent how it works text with bountiful reference material. Bigelow also has paid considerable attention to troubleshooting, concluding each chapter with statements of common problems and their solutions.A Symptoms at a Glance section lists common problems, along with references to the pages that describe what to do about them. This is a useful feature, but it would be easier to find a particular problem if the list were broken up by subsystem.
