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PC Hardware & A+ Handbook
Learn the practical, real-world techniques you need to install, upgrade, fine-tune, and troubleshoot your PC - and even prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exam! Designed to help you master the fundamentals of hardware and operating system support and repair, this easy-to-read, expertly organized guide features: *Labs for learning and practicing
must-know procedures *Troubleshooting Scenarios to help you diagnose and resolve common problems *Exam Tips for getting an edge on material tested by A+ *Smart Shopping advice on what to look for, what to pay Covering everything from motherboards to modems, printers to protocols, system files to service packs - and how they all work together - you'll build the same skills that professional, entry-level computer technicians must know! Discover how to: *Ace the ten most common hardware fixes *Know when to use OS diagnostic tools and utilities *Set up hard drives, backup drives, and removable media *Replace or upgrade memory *Master basic networking and Internet connectivity, including wireless systems *Set up and troubleshoot printers *Install and tweak video and audio adapters *Support laptops and mobile devices *Retire or recycle old PCs the right way *Plan and build an entire PC system from scratch! About A+ The A+ Certification from CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, validates your knowledge and competency as an entry-level technician supporting core hardware and operating system technologies. 2003 Exam Objectives Core Hardware *Installation, configuration, and upgrading *Preventive maintenance *Motherboard/processors/memory *Printers *Basic networking Operating Systems Technologies *OS fundamentals *Installation, configuration, and upgrading *Diagnosing and troubleshooting *Networks
CONTENTS:
PC need to know
Internal essentials
Working with add-on boards & other essentials
All about drives
The peripheral connection
Taking it to another level
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