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Repairing & Upgrading Your PC
Most computer users think that fiddling with the insides of
their PC is taboo. They fear that by removing the screws
that hold the case on, they're crossing into forbidden
territory. And even for those who know they can open the box
and fix or upgrade their PC, analysis paralysis often stops
them in their tracks:
Which
upgrades offer the best bang for the buck? How do you
pinpoint the faulty component that's making your system
freeze? What about compatibility issues?
Get ready to get unstuck and get your PC running fast and
running right. Repairing and Upgrading Your PC delivers
start-to-finish instructions, simple enough for even the
most inexperienced PC owner, for troubleshooting, repairing,
and upgrading your computer. Written by hardware experts
Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson, this
book covers it all: how to troubleshoot a troublesome PC,
how to identify which components make sense for an upgrade,
and how to tear it all down and put it back together. This
book shows how to repair and upgrade all of your PC's
essential components:
Motherboard, CPU, and Memory. Choose the optimal match
of these core components
to keep your PC running at top speed
Hard Drive, Optical Drive, and Removable Storage
Give your computer what it needs for long-term and
short-term storage
Audio and Video. Enhance your computing experience
with the right sound and
graphics devices for your needs
Input Devices. Pick the best keyboard and mouse to
keep your hands happy and
healthy
Networking. Set up secure wireless networking to keep
the bits flowing between
your computers and the outside world
Cases and Power Supplies. Keep everything running cool
and reliably
With its straightforward language, clear instructions,
and extensive illustrations, this book makes it a breeze for
PC owners of any skill level to work on their computer.
Getting started
Working on PCs
System maintenance
Motherboards
Processors
Memory
Hard disk drives
Optical drives
External storage devices
Video adapters
Displays
Audio
Input devices
Wireless networking
Cases
Power supplies
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