Overview

The 16the edition of the best-selling Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide continues its evolution of a title recognized as the leader in its field. Written in Mark Minasi's friendly style, it shows users how to get the best performance from their systems through upgrading and how to prevent disasters and fix them when they occur. Based upon Mark Minasi's extremely popular world-wide PC upgrade and maintenance seminars, the 16th Edition gives PC owners and support personnel all they need to know to deal with the most common PC problems and quick step-by-step solutions.

Full Product Details

Author:   Mark Minasi ,  Faithe Wempen ,  Quentin Docter
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   Sybex Inc.,U.S.
Edition:   16th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 4.80cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   1.317kg
ISBN:  

9780782144314

ISBN 10:   0782144314
Pages:   928
Publication Date:   01 July 2005
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction. Quick Guide to Popular Upgrades. Part 1: Core Components. Chapter 1: Five Easy Pieces: PC Hardware in a Nutshell. Chapter 2: Inside the PC: Core Components. Chapter 3: Taking Apart and Rebuilding the PC. Chapter 4: Avoiding Service: Preventive Maintenance. Chapter 5: Installing New Circuit Boards. Chapter 6: System Memory. Chapter 7: Power Supplies and Power Protection. Part 2: Devices. Chapter 8: Hard Disk Drive Overview and Terminology. Chapter 9: CD--ROM and DVD Drives. Chapter 10: Understanding and Installing ATA Drives. Chapter 11: Understanding and Installing SCSI Drives. Chapter 12: Partitioning, Formatting, and Managing Drives. Chapter 13: Protecting and Maintaining Hard Disks and Data. Chapter 14: Floppy Drives and Their Alternatives. Part 3: Supporting and Managing Peripherals. Chapter 15: Printer Types and Interfaces. Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Inkjet Printers. Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Laser Printers. Chapter 18: Understanding and Troubleshooting Scanners. Chapter 19: Keyboards and Mice. Part 4: Multimedia. Chapter 20: Video Adapters and Displays. Chapter 21: Play It Loud: Sound Cards. Chapter 22: Flash RAM and Digital Cameras. Part 5: Hardware Management and Troubleshooting. Chapter 23: Hardware Management in Windows. Chapter 24: Using the Internet for Hardware Support. Chapter 25: Troubleshooting PC Problems. Part 6: Networking, Mobile Computing, and the Internet. Chapter 26: Networking Concepts and Hardware. Chapter 27: Installing and Troubleshooting Networks. Chapter 28: Modems and Other Internet Connection Devices. Chapter 29: Viruses and Other Nasty Bugs. Chapter 30: Notebook/Laptop Computers. Glossary. Index.

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Author Information

Mark Minasi MCSE, is one of the world's leading Windows authorities. He teaches classes in 15 countries and is a much sought-after speaker at conferences and industry gathering keynotes. His firm, MR&D, has taught tens of thousands of people to design and run Windows networks. Mark has written over 15 books for Sybex. Quentin Docter has over a decade of experience in the networking industry. He holds MCSE+I, MCT, CNE, and A+ certifications. Faithe Wempen is an adjunct instructor of computer information technology at Purdue University and the author of over 80 computer, including Sybex's A+ JumpStart: PC Operating and Hardware Systems Basics.

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