Pc Upgrade & Repair Black Book

The #1 author in PC hardware, Stephen J. Bigelow, once again brings you the ultimate PC reference! With this authoritative resource on hand, you’ll be able to solve all of your PC problems, including conflicts, power supply issues, error codes, virus aftermath, and much more. Inside, you’ll find a convenient Symptoms-at-a-Glance section containing solutions for more than 2,000 PC problems. In addition, all the material covered on the A+ and CST certification exams is included. The bonus CD-ROM is loaded with loads of ready-to-use tools and utilities.

Fully revised and updated, Troubleshooting, Maintaining & Repairing PCs contains all you need to know about administering and the latest Windows, Linux, and OS/2 systems and peripheral devices. This fifth edition provides full coverage of cutting-edge technologies--from DVD drives, cable, and DSL modems to Ultra360 SCSI devices, AGP accelerators, USB, IEEE 1284, and Infrared ports. This essential volume also contains a valuable CD-ROM with over 120 diagnostic and maintenance utilities.

Table of contents :
· An Inside Look at a Contemporary PC
· An Inside Look at Monitors
· An Inside Look at Operating Systems and the Boot Process
· Arranging the Preservice Checkout Backup Guide
· Batteries · BIOS · Busses · CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW Drives · Chipsets
· CMOS
· Conflict Troubleshooting
· CPU Identification and Troubleshooting
· Data Recovery Techniques
· Drive Adapters and RAID Basics
· DVD Drives
· Enhancing System Performance
· Error Codes
· Fans and Cooling Devices
· Floppy and LS-120 Drives
· Hard Drives
· Joysticks and Game Ports
· Keyboards
· Memory Troubleshooting
· Mice and Trackballs
· Modems and Fax Cards
· Monitor Troubleshooting
· Motherboard Troubleshooting
· Parallel Port Troubleshooting
· Plug-and-Play Configuration and Troubleshooting
· Power Protection
· Power Supplies and Power Management
· Removable Media Drives
· SCSI Systems and Troubleshooting
· Serial and Infrared Port Troubleshooting
· Sound Boards
· Video Adapters and Accelerators
· Video Capture Cards
· USB Troubleshooting
· Windows 9x/Me Issues
· Using the Companion Disc