The Do-it-yourself PC Book: An Illustrated guide to Upgrading and repairing your computer - Softcover

Keegan-Martin, Dell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072133775 ISBN 13: 9780072133776

Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2001

Synopsis

This title helps readers to upgrade, repair and build their own PC. It also covers peripheral details including DVD-ROM, CD-RW, digital cameras, scanner and MP3 player.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This highly illustrated full-color guide is the easiest way to master the art of upgrading, maintaining, and repairing your PC. Written with humor and simplicity, The Do-It-Yourself PC Book demystifies and explains the inner workings of your computer and makes it easy for anyone to give their old machine a boost or keep their new one in perfect working order. Each chapter features clear explanations and step-by-step instructions while the accompanying full-color photographs show you every procedure and component. You get all the essential facts quickly and painlessly in special "techie-corner" and "trouble-shooter" features.

Inside, you'll find:

-Detailed explanations of your PC's components and add-ons
-Tips for boosting performance (motherboards, processors, and RAM)
-Instructions for adding new drives (CD-ROM, DVD, floppy, external)
-Step-by-step guides for adding expansion cards (graphics, sound, modems, USB)
-Installation tips for essential peripherals (monitors, printers, scanners)
-General maintenance techniques to keep Windows running smoothly
-Troubleshooting tips and tricks to help you recover quickly when things go wrong

Edition details

• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072133775
• ISBN 13: 9780072133776
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160