Overview

Cheryl Schmidt’s The Complete A+ Guide to PC Repair, Fifth Edition Update presents the fundamentals of computer desktop and laptop installation, configuration, maintenance, and networking through simple, step-by-step instruction based on CompTIA A+® 2011 Edition objectives. With a focused emphasis on security and customer service skills, this comprehensive book on computer repair introduces the most important tools students need to become professional, customer-friendly technicians using today’s technology. The A+ Certification Exam criteria are being updated, effective January 2011, to include Windows 7. The Fifth Edition Update now includes Windows 7 material.

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Author:   Cheryl A. Schmidt
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson IT Certification
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 27.60cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   1.432kg
ISBN:  

9780132727594

ISBN 10:   0132727595
Pages:   816
Publication Date:   26 May 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780789749765
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction to Computer Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2 • On the Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Chapter 3 • System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Chapter 4 • Disassembly and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Chapter 5 • Logical Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Chapter 6 • Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Chapter 7 • Storage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Chapter 8 • Multimedia Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Chapter 9 • Other Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Chapter 10 • Internet Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Chapter 11 • Basic Windows and Windows Commands . . . . . . . 391 Chapter 12 • Windows XP, Vista, and 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 Chapter 13 • Introduction to Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587 Chapter 14 • Computer and Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663 Online Chapter • Floppy Drives Online Chapter • Windows 98 Online Chapter • Windows NT Online Chapter • Windows 2000 Professional Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 727 Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 761

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Cheryl Schmidt teaches computer repair and networking at Florida Community College at Jacksonville, and developed and implements FCCJ’s certification programs. She is the author of The Complete Computer Repair Textbook, A+ Hardware for Technicians, and A+ Operating Systems for Technicians. Schmidt is a certified technician with years of experience in the field.

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