PC Upgrade & Repair Simplified

PC Upgrade & Repair Simplified

Author: Paul Whitehead

Publisher: Visual

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780764560491

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With full color on every page, this book graphically illustrates how to troubleshoot, upgrade, and fix all popular PCs. Maran covers memory, storage, acceleration, displays, printing, multimedia, Internet, and other troubleshooting and upgrading issues.


PC Upgrade & Repair Simplified

PC Upgrade & Repair Simplified

Author: Ruth Maran

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780764535604

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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


Repairing and Upgrading Your PC

Repairing and Upgrading Your PC

Author: Robert Bruce Thompson

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2009-02-09

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 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.


PC Upgrade and Repair Bible

PC Upgrade and Repair Bible

Author: Marcia Press

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2004-05-10

Total Pages: 501

ISBN-13: 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)


Upgrading and Repairing PCs

Upgrading and Repairing PCs

Author: Scott Mueller

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2009-12-10

Total Pages: 1855

ISBN-13: 0768694892

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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


Repairing and Upgrading Your PC

Repairing and Upgrading Your PC

Author: Robert Bruce Thompson

Publisher: Maker Media, Inc.

Published: 2006-03-02

Total Pages: 662

ISBN-13: 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.


Simple Computer Transfer and Backup

Simple Computer Transfer and Backup

Author: CA

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2007-04-23

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0470140127

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CA has assembled dozens of real-world stories from customers to help readers understand how to use the included software to move all of their songs, pictures, files, and settings over to a new computer or how to back up their files to keep them safe Shows what can go wrong and how to use the software to prevent a data disaster Straightforward language and simple terms that are low on "tech speak" explain what users need to do to combat potential problems and how to schedule a recurring backup of a PC's DNA in order to restore the desktop in the event of a disaster CA will include its complete Desktop DNA Migrator software free with this book, which readers can use to move all their data and settings from an old computer to a new one (valued at $60.00; no renewal needed) Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.


Fixing Your Computer Absolute Beginner's Guide

Fixing Your Computer Absolute Beginner's Guide

Author: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Que Publishing

Published: 2013-07-17

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 0133408132

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Fix your own computer—without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to save money on computer repairs, avoid unnecessary frustration, and keep using perfectly good equipment instead of throwing it away! Even if you’re completely non-technical, you’ll learn how to get the job done, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer repair and maintenance has never, ever been this simple! ¿ Who knew how simple fixing your computer could be? ¿ This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to fixing your own computer... simple, reliable instructions and crystal-clear pictures that show you exactly how to do it yourself! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: •¿¿ Maintain your computer so it’s less likely to break in the first place •¿¿ Perform simple “ounce of prevention” tasks now, so it’s easier to fix problems later •¿¿ Learn simple troubleshooting techniques for figuring out what’s wrong •¿¿ Find the right tools (you might already have them!) •¿¿ Buy the right parts without spending more than you have to •¿¿ Fix aggravating Windows startup problems •¿¿ Smoothly recover from PC crashes •¿¿ Perform basic hardware repairs or upgrades at home, often in minutes •¿¿ Install a new hard disk, CD/DVD drive, or Blu-ray drive •¿¿ Speed up your computer by adding memory or upgrading its processor •¿¿ Troubleshoot and fix network and Internet connection problems •¿¿ And much more... ¿ Paul McFedries is a full-time technical writer and passionate computer tinkerer. He has authored more than 80 computer books that have sold more than 4 million copies. His recent titles include My Office 2013 RT, Windows 8 In Depth, Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed, Microsoft Home Server 2011 Unleashed, and Tweak It and Freak It: A Killer Guide to Making Windows Run Your Way. He is also proprietor of Word Spy (www.wordspy.com), a website that tracks new words and phrases as they enter the English language. ¿


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Upgrading and Repairing PCs

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Upgrading and Repairing PCs

Author: Jennifer Fulton

Publisher: Que

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 534

ISBN-13: 9780789722065

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Upgrading and Repairing PCs, Fourth Edition, teaches you how to upgrade your PC peripherals to increase productivity on your PC, without intimidating or offending you. A straight-forward, conversational tone provides basic information in purchasing and installing the newest technology for multimedia and more. You will learn how various software applications and operating systems upgrades can help you use or not use your PC more efficiently. This book gives you the foundation on what a PC is and how to upgrade it in everyday language.