Includes index.
11. Optical storage : Optical technology ; CD-based optical technology ; DVD ; BD ; HD-DVD ; Optical disc formats ; Ripping/copying discs ; Optical drive performance specifications ; How to reliably record optical discs ; Troubleshooting optical drives
12. Video hardware : Display adapters and monitors ; Video display adapters ; Video display interfaces ; 3D graphics accelerators ; Monitors ; Using multiple monitors ; Video troubleshooting and maintenance
13. Audio hardware : Audio hardware concepts and terms ; Early PC sound cards ; Audio hardware features ; Motherboard chipsets with integrated audio ; Troubleshooting PC audio problems ; Speakers ; Microphones
14. External I/O interfaces : Introduction to input/output ports ; Thunderbolt technology ; Low-speed external connections
15. Input devices : Keyboards ; Keyboard technology ; Keyboard troubleshooting and repair ; Keyboard recommendations ; Pointing devices ; Wireless input devices
16. Internet connectivity : Internet connectivity trends ; Broadband internet access types ; Dial-up modems ; Internet connection security
17. Local area networking : Defining a network ; Client/server versus peer networks ; Network architecture overview ; Hardware elements of your network ; Network protocols ; Other home networking solutions ; Putting your network together
18. Power supplies : The power supply ; Primary function and operation ; Power supply form factors ; Power switches ; Motherboard power connectors ; Additional power connectors ; Power supply specifications ; Power-use calculations ; Power savings ; Power cycling ; Power supply troubleshooting ; Power supply recommendations ; Power-protection systems ; Real-time clock/nonvolatile RAM (CMOS RAM) batteries
19. Building or upgrading systems : System components ; Hardware and software resources ; System assembly and disassembly ; System startup ; Installing the OS ; Troubleshooting new installations
20. PC diagnostics, testing, and maintenance : PC diagnostics ; Diagnostics software ; The boot process ; PC maintenance tools ; Preventive maintenance ; Troubleshooting tips and techniques.
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Upgrading and repairing PCs by Scott Mueller. ISBN 9780789747105. Published by Que in 2012. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
