Publisher's Synopsis
NOW UPDATED AND EXPANDED
You can do it yourself!
Why call on high–priced technicians or repair shops when you can fix many common PC issues yourself? It′s not really that difficult to add memory, plug in a state–of–the–art video card, or install a new hard drive that is, when you have these clear, step–by–step instructions, detailed photos, and high–quality video to guide you. Armed with this manual, the right screwdriver, and a few other simple tools, you can keep your PC up to date and running smoothly.
Discover everything you need to know about your computer, including:
- Motherboard types, cooling techniques, and microprocessors from oldest to newest
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PC buses, including the PCI bus and the newest version, PCIexpress
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Minimum configurations for Windows Vista
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CD and DVD drives in player, recorder, and rewriteable versions
CD contains additional bonus information as well as video clips showing the most common repair and maintenance procedures.
More than 150 detailed photographs and graphics reveal your PC′s inner workings
