Troubleshooting, Maintaining, and Repairing PCs (with CD-ROM) - Hardcover

Bigelow, Stephen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0072126868 ISBN 13: 9780072126860

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 2000

Synopsis

Stephen J. Bigelow, the #1 author in PC hardware, has done it again--the ultimate PC reference has been fully revised and updated! 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 an indispensable "Symptoms-at-a-Glance" section which lists specific solutions to 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 more than 120 ready-to-use tools and utilities.

About this title

About the Author

Stephen J. Bigelow is the founder and President of Dynamic Learning Systems, a technical research and writing firm specializing in PC and peripheral service. An experience electronics engineer, he is the author of several best-selling computer books and more than 90 articles, and he is the editor of The PC Toolbox Newsletter.

From the Back Cover

The Ultimate PC Reference -- Fully Revised and Updated. Solve all of your PC problems--from motherboard conflicts and power supply issues to error codes and virus symptoms--quickly and thoroughly with this comprehensive troubleshooting reference. Fully updated and expanded, this new edition covers the latest technologies and peripherals, including DVD drives and GHz processors. By using the well-organized "Symptoms-at-a-Glance" section, you'll be able to locate reliable solutions to common and little-known PC problems and reduce system downtime. This essential volume also contains all the material covered on the A+ and CST certification exams and includes a CD-ROM packed with more than 120 ready-to-use tools and utilities. This is the most authoritative and complete PC resource available. Learn to: Troubleshoot hard drives and memory systems Identify and replace damaged and faulty components Decide when it's cheaper to replace than repair Understand operating systems and the boot process Know what's wrong immediately with more than 2000 "Symptoms-at-a-Glance" Enhance system performance Interpret beep codes and other error messages Install upgrades and new peripherals

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0072126868
• ISBN 13: 9780072126860
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 2000