The Complete A+ Guide to PC Repair Fifth Edition Update
by Schmidt, CherylEdition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2011-03-03
Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
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Summary
Cheryl Schmidt#x19;s The Complete A+ Guide to PC Repair, Fifth Edition Updatepresents the fundamentals of computer desktop and laptop installation, configuration, maintenance, and networking through simple, step-by-step instruction based on CompTIA A+#xAE;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#x19;s technology. The A+ Certification Exam criteria are being updated, effective January 2011, to include Windows 7. The Fifth Edition Update now includes Windows 7 material.
Author Biography
Cheryl Schmidt teaches computer repair and networking at Florida Community College at Jacksonville, and developed and implements FCCJ’s certification programs. She is the author of The Complete Computer Repair Textbook, A+ Hardware for Technicians, and A+ Operating Systems for Technicians. Schmidt is a certified technician with years of experience in the field.
Table of Contents
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
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