[PDF] Repairing And Upgrading Your Pc eBook

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 42,38 MB
Release : 2009-02-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596552866

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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 : Marcia Press
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 12,16 MB
Release : 2004-05-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0764573179

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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)

Author : Scott Mueller
Publisher : Que Publishing
Page : 1622 pages
File Size : 31,91 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780789729743

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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
Page : 920 pages
File Size : 19,59 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780789728005

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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 : Paul McFedries
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 27,94 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0789751224

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Why throw away that broken PC? You can fix it - really! Fixing it will save you much needed cash - and keeping your hardware out of the trash is good for the environment, too. Best of all, you don't need to be a technical expert to do most typical computer repairs - and this book proves it. If you've found other computer repair books too complicated (or too cute), you're in the right place. McFedries covers everything you need to know, get, and do, in plain English, with plenty of crystal-clear pictures.

Author : Scott Mueller
Publisher : Que Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,29 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Microcomputers
ISBN : 9780789729279

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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 : Michael Miller
Publisher : Que Publishing
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 11,74 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780789730459

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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.

Author : Corey Sandler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 21,59 MB
Release : 2009-12-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0470575689

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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.

Author : Scott Mueller
Publisher :
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 28,24 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780789716699

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Originating out of the bestselling PC hardware book ("Upgrading and Repairing PCs"), this title features all the essential reference tables and configuration settings without the bulk. The CD-ROM contains a reference library of technical specifications and schematics for thousands of pieces of computer hardware including hard drives, motherboards, data communication and telecommunication devices, and software drivers and patches.