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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Very useful I am a computer repair technician and have found the flow charts very useful when in a hurry or having someone help me. Well worth the money.
book this is a a good view on how computers wwork and how to fix them/ on the things that i was trying to do /
fantastic book This book is worth waiting for. Some of the charts do not show recent technology changes, like SATA hard drives, but the techniques for troubleshooting are all there. Great resource for my toolkit. Highly recommended for repairers!
Very helpful If you have basic knowledge of computer parts, this book is excellent at helping you track down which part of the computer is most likely causing whatever problems you might be having.
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