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Cheryl Schmidt’s The Complete A+ Guide to PC Repair, Fifth Edition Update presents the fundamentals of computer desktop and laptop installation, configuration, maintenance, and networking through simple, step-by-step instruction based on CompTIA A+® 2011 Edition objectives. With a focused emphasis on security and customer service skills, this comprehensive book on computer repair introduces the most important tools students need to become professional, customer-friendly technicians using today’s technology.Contents
Chapter 1 • Introduction to Computer Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2 • On the Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 3 • System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Chapter 4 • Disassembly and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Chapter 5 • Logical Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Chapter 6 • Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Chapter 7 • Storage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Chapter 8 • Multimedia Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Chapter 9 • Other Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Chapter 10 • Internet Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Chapter 11 • Basic Windows and Windows Commands . . . . . . . 391
Chapter 12 • Windows XP, Vista, and 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
Chapter 13 • Introduction to Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587
Chapter 14 • Computer and Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663
Online Chapter • Floppy Drives
Online Chapter • Windows 98
Online Chapter • Windows NT
Online Chapter • Windows 2000 Professional
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 727
Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 761