Computer Repair with Diagnostic Flowcharts: Troubleshooting PC Hardware Problems from Boot Failure to Poor Performance

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 116 pages
• Published by: Foner Books June 1, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0972380116
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0972380119
• Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 9.9 ounces

Product Description
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.

From the Author
The revised edition, ISBN 0972380175, replaces the original edition for classroom use, technicians and do-it-yourself'ers. The troubleshooting procedures have been updated for newer technologies, without dropping the older technologies that still encompass the majority of PC repairs. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Reader Reviews
This book is very short, and it often states the obvious. It is far from complete, but it's still a handy thing to have around and much more portable than a big O'reilly's book. The good thing about it is that it's so damn easy to read. You can follow the flow chart to go straight to the advice you're looking for. I just wish it was longer and offered more solutions than it does.