Casper is designed to be used as a self-study lab manual. Features include multiple operating systems on a single workstation, logical PC troubleshooting, printer setup and toubleshooting and Windows XP coverage. This is the perfect reference guide for PC repair and troubleshooting.

Computer Service and Repair presents the most up-to-date information in the rapidly changing world of computers and their software. The text teaches the practices and principles needed to pass the A+ Certification exam, as well as to build, upgrade, and troubleshoot your personal PC. The text is written for students with limited or no PC technical experience as well as for PC technicians with limited formal training. Each chapter covers the latest in hardware and software as well as legacy items that may be found in the field. Chapters cover all the major areas of the PC; an additional three-chapter section is devoted to networking. Laboratories are found in both the text and the Laboratory Manual for the important hands-on training needed for this field. This textbook is an ideal starting point for anyone who wishes to enter the field of PC repair and support.

Activities are designed to help students review content and develop critical thinking skills. A wide variety of activities is provided for various learning styles.

Comprehensive text useful for the novice or a student with some knowledge of computer or peripheral installation, configuration and repair. Includes lab exercises and certification review questions.

This exciting tool gives users the hands-on experience required to train for the field of PC Repair. The Lab Manual contains over 60 labs that follow topics in "A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Third Edition." The Lab Manual merges tutorial and lab experiences for maximum understanding in a dynamic environment.

The Complete Pc Upgrade & Maintenance Lab Manual Has Been Specially Designed For Use With Mark Minasi'S The Complete Pc Upgrade & Maintenance Guide From Sybex. Together, These Resources Will Provide You With The Best Procedures For Keeping Pcs In Peak Running Condition, Upgrading Aging Computers, And Troubleshooting Problems With Existing Systems. Inside, You'Ll Find 40 Skills Focused Labs, Including: Disassembling The Computer Replacing The Cpu Cables And Connectors Cmos Setup Adding Memory Installing A Hard Drive Diagnosing And Fixing Hard Disk Problems Installing A Scsi Adapter Installing A Cd-Rom, Cd/R, Or Dvd Drive Serial Ports Handling Interrupts And I/O Address Conflicts Working With Pnp In Windows 98 Notebook Upgrades: Memory, Hd, Battery The Device Manager Installing A Modem General Troubleshooting & Diagnostic Software

The Y2K bug can wreak havoc on the healthiest PC, so be prepared for the millennium glitch, and virtually any other computer foulup ù with Stephen Bigelow's massive Troubleshooting, Maintaining & Repairing PCs, Millennium Edition. Ideal for both technicians and power users, the latest edition of this bestselling guide gives you the tools and know-how to diagnose and fix 2,000 PC problems from Y2K mishaps to crashed hard drives to blank monitor screens and much more quickly, easily, and with total cconfidence. It's jam-packed with 1,600 pages of the most experienced hands-on help you can find for resuscitating most any PC or peripheral: 8-bit to 64-bit CPUs...memory...destops, towers, and notebooks...keyboards...printers...monitors...mice... modems...PC cards...motherboards...video and sound boards...you name it! You also get a "Symptoms-at-a-Glance" section that demystifies hundreds of common PC malfunctions...scores of POST and diagnostic codes to help you idenify the most obscure flaws...helpful Web site listings for instant online assistance...even a challenging Technician's Examination that serves as a perfect tune-up for CompTIA's career-boosting A+ Certification exam. BIG BONUS! Over 150 hand-picked shareware PC diagnostics and utilities on CD-ROM plus PC technician's primer ù to help you set up your workbench.

This compact volume provides essential diagnostic and troubleshooting information in a portable size, 4 by 7 inches. The PC Troubleshooting Pocket Guide will help individuals diagnose computer problems with ease and speed. Updated to include information on Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Linux, this is an essential tool for anyone who needs to find PC information quickly and efficiently.

Features 40 labs that challenge readers to solve problems by applying the concepts taught.

When working on a PC, laptop or mobile device, you'll want to keep this handy PC Troubleshooting Pocket Guide by your side. Jean Andrews provides clear, complete explanations to make technical topics easy to understand. The PC Troubleshooting Pocket Guide will help individuals diagnose computer problems with ease and speed. This portable, compact volume provides essential diagnostic and troubleshooting information, and is an essential tool for anyone who needs to find computer information quickly and efficiently.