| Overview
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.
Editorial ReviewsProduct DescriptionMost 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. |
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Reader Reviews From Amazon (Ranked by 'Helpfulness') Average Customer Rating: based on 31 reviews. Cover and binding damaged, 2008-08-28 Reviewer rating: The content of the book is good. But I wanted to write a review when I learned I would have to pay return shipping for a product that arrived damaged. The paperback cover is glued on, and it came unglued, and I can't get it to re-attach. The binding itself is also torn, and the first part of the book, the pages are loose at the bottom half.
I'm extremely upset at having paid for a new book and received this junk. I dont have a printer, and am not paying return shipping to get my money back, so I'm stuck with it. My only option is to let others know what happened to me. It wont hold up to repeated use, since it is a technical manual. | Excellent Book!, 2008-05-18 Reviewer rating: This book saved me so much money! It's great, it works and you don't have to be an expert to understand and follow the instructions. | Excellent and simple to follow book, 2007-07-27 Reviewer rating: Excellent book for understanding basic PC hardware. The book is well written and has many useful "hints". I highly recommand this book to anyone who wants a comprehensive book about PC hardware, upgrading and basic repairs. | Great book, 2007-05-01 Reviewer rating: Great book. Most repair books are just focused on the A+ exam. This one is wonderful for learning or improving your repair skills. It's not an exam cram its a how to book. | Excellent guide, 2007-04-23 Reviewer rating: I bought this book about a year ago when I was contemplating stretching the life of my 4+ year old PC. The book proved very useful for me to zero in on the biggest bang-for-the-buck upgrades, and which ones were best to avoid because they yield low performance for the dollar.
About a month ago, I decided to build my own PC. This book again proved useful in helping guide me in making decisions on what equipment to choose.
It's rare that I spend over twenty bucks for a book. This book has paid for itself a few times over in helping me save money by not spending unnecessarily, or spending unwisely.
The instructions are written clearly. There are many photographs illustrating the steps being described, sometimes a few different photos of variations of different types of components. There is plenty of "theory of operation" on how various components work and how different standards compare (IDE vs SATA, for example). There are specific brand recommendations. There are specific techology type of recommendations. And there is just the right amount of humor throughout the book.
You may think this sort of book is only for guy geeks. Well, I'm a woman who's just about to pass the mid-century mark, and I found it to be a valuable reference for building, repairing, and upgrading PCs. You can pay the Geek squad lots of money to fix your stuff, or you can pay a bit over $20 and learn how to fix it yourself. That's a great feeling. |
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