The Do-It-Yourself PC Book: An Illustrated Guide to Upgrading and Repairing Your PC

Kyle MacRae

ISBN 10: 0072133775 / ISBN 13: 9780072133776

Published by McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2001

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.23. Seller Inventory # G0072133775I4N00

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.

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

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Do-It-Yourself PC Book: An Illustrated ...
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket