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Fix all of your PC and peripheral problems before the screen goes black When it won't just plug-and-play, turn to the hands-on, authoritative information contained in this comprehensive troubleshooting resource. 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. PC expert Stephen Bigelow provides real-world examples and condition-specific troubleshooting advice that will have you fixing common and little-known PC problems in no time. Identify, de-assemble, and replace each subassembly, expansion board, and connector in the latest Intel-based, AMD, Cyrix, Athlon, Duron, and Via desktops and towers Fix hardware conflicts and configuration errors in Windows 3x/95/98/Me/NT/2000, Linux, and OS/2 systems Avoid data loss by implementing sound backup and power management strategies Correct interface problems in system, expansion, option, and adapter BIOS Isolate and repair faults in ISA, PCI, and AGP busses, power supplies, motherboards, and chipsets Recover data lost from corrupt files, accidental deletions, and hard drive failures Deploy USB, FireWire, Infrared, serial, parallel, and AGP ports Get optimal performance from state-of-the-art DSL and cable modems, 3D video accelerators, mice, trackballs, joysticks, network devices, fax, and sound cards

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: An Inside Look at Contemporary PC Chapter 2: An Inside Look at Monitors Chapter 3: An Inside Look at Operating Systems and the Boot Process Chapter 4: Arranging the Preservice Checkout Chapter 5: Backup Guide Chapter 6: Batteries Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 8: Busses Chapter 9: CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW Drives Chapter 10: Chipsets Chapter 11: CMOS Chapter 12: Conflict Troubleshooting Chapter 13: CPU Identification and Troubleshooting Chapter 14: Data Recovery Techniques Chapter 15: Drive Adapters and RAID Basics Chapter 16: DVD Drives Chapter 17: Enhancing System Performance Chapter 18: Error Codes Chapter 19: Fans and Cooling Devices Chapter 20: Floppy and LS-120 Drives Chapter 21: Hard Drives Chapter 22: Joysticks and Game Ports Chapter 23: Keyboards Chapter 24: Memory Troubleshooting Chapter 25: Mice and Trackballs Chapter 26: Modems and Fax Cards Chapter 27: Monitor Troubleshooting Chapter 28: Motherboard Troubleshooting Chapter 29: Parallel Port Troubleshooting Chapter 30: Plug-and-Play Configuration and Troubleshooting Chapter 31: Power Protection Chapter 32: Power Supplies and Power Management Chapter 33: Removable Media Drives Chapter 34: SCSI Systems and Troubleshooting Chapter 35: Serial and Infrared Port Troubleshooting Chapter 36: Sound Boards Chapter 37: Video Adapters and Accelerators Chapter 38: Video Capture Cards Chapter 39: USB Troubleshooting Chapter 40: Windows 9x/Me Issues The following appendixes are on the accompanying CD: A: Using the Companion Disc B: PC99 System Compliance Standards C: PC Standards D: Index of Filename Extensions E: Standard ASCII Chart (0 to 127) F: Windows 9x/Me Shortcut Keys G: PC-related Related FAQs and Newsgroups H: Preparing for A+ I: The DLS Technician's Certificate

About the Author :
Stephen J. Bigelow (Leicester, MA) is the founder and President of Dynamic Learning Systems, a technical research and writing firm specializing in PC and peripheral service. An experienced electronics engineer, he is the author of several best-selling computer books including Troubleshooting, Maintaining and Repairing PCs, now in its fourth edition and is the editor of The PC Tolbox Newsletter.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780070473676
  • Publisher: McGraw Hill Education India
  • Publisher Imprint: McGraw Hill Education India
  • Height: 637 mm
  • Weight: 1161 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0070473676
  • Publisher Date: 24 Oct 2001
  • Binding: Graphic Novel
  • Spine Width: 187 mm
  • Width: 492 mm


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