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A get-in, get-out Power Pack guide that focuses strictly on what PC technicians and serious hobbyists need to know to maintain, upgrade, and repair PCsEach chapter focuses on one particular hardware feature, briefly explaining its design, operation, characteristics, features, and purpose, with information and tips on installing, upgrading, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and problem solvingHighly-illustrated approach-at least one figure for every two pagesFind-a-Fix tool takes readers through all the most common symptoms of computer problems, helps them refine a diagnosis, and provides immediate solutionsRon Gilster is bestselling author of A+ Certification For Dummies, Second Edition (0-7645-0812-1) with more than 250,000 copies sold in all editionsCD-ROM provides valuable diagnostic software, searchable text of the entire book and Find-a-Fix tool
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525786 cover Trim: 2/10/03 8:52 Page 4-color 1 Standard 7 3/8” x AM 9 1/4”; process; 1/4” bleed Spine Width: 1.584” CD-ROM Included Your one-stop guide to Understanding and repairing motherboards, processors, chipsets, BIOS, and system resources Updating and optimizing memory and aging systems ■ Diagnosing common PC problems and performing routine maintenance ■ Installing and configuring system upgrades ■ Working safely with the electrical components of a PC ■ Troubleshooting peripherals, storage systems and devices, sight and sound systems, and more Here’s everything you need to know to fix or maintain a PC—and nothing you don’t If you’re a PC technician, time is money. Bestselling author Ron Gilster trimmed every scrap of fat from this indispensable reference guide, packing it with clear, concise information that helps you do your job. Organized by hardware or component groups—motherboards, storage devices, printers, communications and networking, operating system software, and so on—it’s liberally illustrated for faster comprehension. There’s even a searchable e-version of the book on CD-ROM to help you diagnose problems. This is the one book you can’t afford not to have on your repair bench. *85 5 -IGDIHd Shelving Category Hardware/PCs Reader Level Intermediate to Advanced Cover by: Daniela Richardson CD-ROM Includes • Find-a-Fix tool, which lists many common PC problems and their solutions • Bonus content, including glossary and troubleshooting tips BENCH BOOK ■ Ron Gilster has gained experience in virtually every aspect of computing technology during 35 years as a programmer, systems analyst, technician, manager, and executive in a variety of industries. He operates his own consulting business and has written more than a dozen books on hardware, software, programming, networking, and career certification. PC REPAIR ■ PC R EPAIR BENCH BOOK Ron Gilster Bestselling author of A+ Certification For Dummies • Evaluation versions of PC Certify Pro and ToolStar Test demo System Requirements: PC running Windows 95 or greater. See the “What’s on the CD-ROM” appendix for details and complete system requirements. Price $49.99 US $74.99 CAN £34.95 UK Gilster ISBN: 0-7645-2578-6 ,!7IA7G4-fcfhia!:p;o;t;T;T Valuable Find-a-Fix tool and more on CD-ROM 525786 FM.2 1/27/03 12:23 PM Page i PC Repair Bench Book 525786 FM.2 1/27/03 12:23 PM Page ii 525786 FM.2 1/27/03 12:23 PM Page iii PC Repair Bench Book Ron Gilster 525786 FM.2 1/27/03 12:23 PM Page iv PC Repair Bench Book Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. 10475 Crosspoint Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46256 www.wile