A unique visual approach to troubleshooting PC hardware problems. Morris Rosenthal creates a visual expert system for diagnosing component failure and identifying conflicts. The seventeen diagnostic flowcharts at the core of this book are intended for the intermediate to advanced hobbyist, or the beginning technician. Following a structured approach to troubleshooting hardware reduces the false diagnoses and parts wastage typical of the "swap 'till you drop" school of thought. Flowcharts include: Power Supply Failure, Video Failure, Video Performance, Motherboard, CPU, RAM Failure, Motherboard, CPU, RAM Performance, IDE Drive Failure, Hard Drive Boot and Performance, CD or DVD Playback, CD or DVD Recording Problem, Modem Failure, Modem Performance, Sound Failure, Sound and Game Controller Performance, Network Failure, Peripheral Failure, SCSI Failure and Conflict Resolution.

Product Description: 2013 UPDATED EDITION - If you purchase the book as new or used through Marketplace, check with the seller that you are getting the updated edition with an "Updated" banner on the cover.From buying and selling PC hardware to product development and selling services, "Start Your Own Computer Business: The Unembellished Guide" offers a realistic picture of making it on your own...read more

A guide to building and customizing personal computers offers advice on selecting, purchasing, and installing drives, modems, adapters, RAM, sound and video cards, peripherals, operating systems, and add-ons.

Product Description: Más que cualquier otra guía, este libro revela el misterio que implica armar su propia computadora personal, aún cuando usted sea un principiante. Página tras página, el autor simplifica el proceso, traduce los términos técnicos, le muestra cada paso y se abre camino a través de la complejidad de la tecnología de las PC...read more

Using layman's language, a how-to guide offers advice on getting more mileage out of an older PCs through upgrades and repairs, and includes topics on diagnosing an ailing PC and appraising improvements for cost-effectiveness. Original. (All Users). (view table of contents)