Synopsis
Far more than just a hardware reference, this valuable resource provides readers with a deep understanding of how hardware works, how the current systems have evolved, and in what direction they are going. Original. (All Users).
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Mueller opens his book with square-one information about opening a PC case--including a discussion of various screw types--and assembling a righteous set of tools. He quickly moves on to preventive maintenance and the guts of computer systems. Sections cover critical components (such as motherboards and CPUs), input/output devices, and mass storage components. A lot of the book's information has to do with buying replacement parts. (After all, if you find a solid state device to be faulty, you're going to have to replace it. The age of fix-all duct tape is gone.)
Upgrading & Repairing PCs, Eighth Edition, gives you the explanatory text and the technical charts you need to get your machine humming, but it describes technical details more than step-by step procedures. You'll find all kinds of pinout diagrams, POST beep-code charts, and a detailed glossary. A companion CD-ROM contains six electronic books that you can search for topics such as the Macintosh, networks, operating systems, and (interestingly) the fourth edition of Upgrading & Repairing PCs, which contains information about older hardware.
From the Publisher
Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 12th Edition, is a must-have reference for anyone serious about PC upgrading and repair. Scott Mueller is known worldwide for his best-selling book, which has been credited with launching and reviving thousands of careers, not to mention rescuing many PCs from the scrap heap. Whether you are a student who wants to break into a career building and repairing PCs, or you are a tech-hardened professional, you’ll find Scott’s book to be a vital addition to your workbench. The 12th Edition contains a bevy of new photos, illustrations and technical detail that you won’t find anywhere else. With more than 2 million copies sold and millions of students around the world, Scott is the undisputed PC hardware authority.
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