No matter how the PC is used-as a business tool, an entertainment center, or an Internet on-ramp-this latest edition of The Complete PC Upgrade & Maintenance Guide has it covered. Inside, readers will find the clear, expert advice on maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting for which this book is famous. It's all updated to cover the latest technologies and guaranteed to help extend the life and power of the reader's PC. It also includes targeted instruction on a wide range of entertainment upgrades-ways to enhance enjoyment of music, photos, movies, and more.

About the Author

Mark Minasi, is one of the world's leading Windows authorities. He teaches classes in 15 countries and is a much sought-after speaker at conferences and industry gathering keynotes. His firm, MR&D, has taught tens of thousands of people to design and run Windows networks. Mark has written over 15 books for Sybex. Quentin Docter has over a decade of experience in the networking industry. He holds MCSE+I, MCT, CNE, and A+ certifications. Faithe Wempen is an adjunct instructor of computer information technology at Purdue University and the author of over 80 computer, including Sybex's A+ JumpStart: PC Operating and Hardware Systems Basics.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Quick Guide to Popular Upgrades Part I: Core Components · Five Easy Pieces: PC Hardware in a Nutshell · Inside the PC: Core Components · Taking Apart and Rebuilding the PC · Avoiding Service: Preventive Maintenance · Installing New Circuit Boards · System Memory · Power Supplies and Power Protection Part II: Devices · Hard Disk Drive Overview and Terminology · CD--ROM and DVD Drives · Understanding and Installing ATA Drives · Understanding and Installing SCSI Drives · Partitioning, Formatting, and Managing Drives · Protecting and Maintaining Hard Disks and Data · Floppy Drives and Their Alternatives Part III: Supporting and Managing Peripherals · Printer Types and Interfaces · Troubleshooting Inkjet Printers · Troubleshooting Laser Printers · Understanding and Troubleshooting Scanners · Keyboards and Mice Part IV: Multimedia · Video Adapters and Displays · Play It Loud: Sound Cards. · Flash RAM and Digital Cameras Part V: Hardware Management and Troubleshooting · Hardware Management in Windows · Using the Internet for Hardware Support · Troubleshooting PC Problems Part VI: Networking, Mobile Computing, and the Internet · Networking Concepts and Hardware · Installing and Troubleshooting Networks · Modems and Other Internet Connection Devices · Viruses and Other Nasty Bugs · Notebook/Laptop Computers Glossary Index