Microcomputer Repair
4th Edition
Published on 24. May 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
804 pages
978-0-13-019578-4 (ISBN)
Description
For Microcomputer Repair/Servicing, A+ Certification courses, and Computer Architecture courses at the freshman-sophomore level.
Requires no prior knowledge of electronics, and minimal acumen in math and theory. Emphasizing the development of essential troubleshooting and repair skills, this combination text/lab manual offers a clearly written and highly organized approach to teaching beginning technology students the fundamental skills required for hardware and software servicing of microcomputer systems. Expanded and updated, it now consists of 58 exercises, which are divided into six units, with each unit addressing a specific range of topics.
Requires no prior knowledge of electronics, and minimal acumen in math and theory. Emphasizing the development of essential troubleshooting and repair skills, this combination text/lab manual offers a clearly written and highly organized approach to teaching beginning technology students the fundamental skills required for hardware and software servicing of microcomputer systems. Expanded and updated, it now consists of 58 exercises, which are divided into six units, with each unit addressing a specific range of topics.
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 277 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1633 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-019578-4 (9780130195784)
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Content
I. INTRODUCTION.
1. Using the Instructional System.
2. Laboratory Familiarization.
3. Electrical and Mechanical Safety.
4. Hand Tool Identification and Use.
II. BASIC SKILLS.
5. Microcomputer Familiarization.
6. Electrical Component Identification.
7. Integrated Circuit Removal and Insertion.
8. Soldering and Desoldering Techniques.
III. THE WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM.
9. The Early Days of Windows.
10. An Introduction to Windows 95 and 98.
11. An Introduction to Windows NT and Windows 2000.
12. The Desktop.
13. The Control Panel.
14. Windows Explorer.
15. Managing Printers.
16. Accessories Introduction.
17. An Introduction to Networking with Windows.
18. Installing New Software.
19. Installing New Hardware.
20. Windows CE.
21. Other Network Operating Systems.
IV. COMPUTER NETWORKS.
22. What Is a Computer Network?
23. Network Topology.
24. Networking Hardware.
25. Networking Protocols.
26. Network Applications.
27. The Internet.
28. Electronic Mail.
29. Network Design and Troubleshooting Scenarios.
30. Windows NT Domains.
31. An Introduction to Telecommunications.
V. MICROCOMPUTER HARDWARE.
32. Computer Environments.
33. System Teardown and Assembly.
34. Power Supplies.
35. Floppy Disk Drives.
36. The Motherboard Microprocessor and Coprocessor.
37. The Motherboard Memory.
38. Motherboard Expansion Slots.
39. Power-On Self-Test (POST).
40. Motherboard Replacement and Setup.
41. Hard Disk Fundamentals.
42. Hard Drive Backup.
43. Hard Disk Replacement and File Recovery.
44. Video Monitors and Video Adapters.
45. The Computer Printer.
46. Keyboards and Mice.
47. Telephone Modems.
48. CD-ROM and Sound Card Operation.
49. Multimedia Devices.
VI. SELECTED TOPICS.
50. An Introduction to Intel Microprocessor Architecture.
51. Computer Languages.
52. Hardware and Software Interrupts.
53. The Advanced Intel Microprocessors.
54. A Detailed Look at the System BIOS.
55. Windows Internal Architecture.
56. Computer Viruses and Security.
57. Performance and Diagnostic Software.
58. Setting Up a Repair Shop.
Glossary.
Appendix A: ASCII Character Set.
Appendix B: DOS Reference.
Appendix C: Fault Tolerance in Windows NT.
Appendix D: Installing and Upgrading Windows.
Appendix E: Installing and Upgrading McAfee Utilities.
Answers to Odd-Numbered Self-Test Questions.
Index.
1. Using the Instructional System.
2. Laboratory Familiarization.
3. Electrical and Mechanical Safety.
4. Hand Tool Identification and Use.
II. BASIC SKILLS.
5. Microcomputer Familiarization.
6. Electrical Component Identification.
7. Integrated Circuit Removal and Insertion.
8. Soldering and Desoldering Techniques.
III. THE WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM.
9. The Early Days of Windows.
10. An Introduction to Windows 95 and 98.
11. An Introduction to Windows NT and Windows 2000.
12. The Desktop.
13. The Control Panel.
14. Windows Explorer.
15. Managing Printers.
16. Accessories Introduction.
17. An Introduction to Networking with Windows.
18. Installing New Software.
19. Installing New Hardware.
20. Windows CE.
21. Other Network Operating Systems.
IV. COMPUTER NETWORKS.
22. What Is a Computer Network?
23. Network Topology.
24. Networking Hardware.
25. Networking Protocols.
26. Network Applications.
27. The Internet.
28. Electronic Mail.
29. Network Design and Troubleshooting Scenarios.
30. Windows NT Domains.
31. An Introduction to Telecommunications.
V. MICROCOMPUTER HARDWARE.
32. Computer Environments.
33. System Teardown and Assembly.
34. Power Supplies.
35. Floppy Disk Drives.
36. The Motherboard Microprocessor and Coprocessor.
37. The Motherboard Memory.
38. Motherboard Expansion Slots.
39. Power-On Self-Test (POST).
40. Motherboard Replacement and Setup.
41. Hard Disk Fundamentals.
42. Hard Drive Backup.
43. Hard Disk Replacement and File Recovery.
44. Video Monitors and Video Adapters.
45. The Computer Printer.
46. Keyboards and Mice.
47. Telephone Modems.
48. CD-ROM and Sound Card Operation.
49. Multimedia Devices.
VI. SELECTED TOPICS.
50. An Introduction to Intel Microprocessor Architecture.
51. Computer Languages.
52. Hardware and Software Interrupts.
53. The Advanced Intel Microprocessors.
54. A Detailed Look at the System BIOS.
55. Windows Internal Architecture.
56. Computer Viruses and Security.
57. Performance and Diagnostic Software.
58. Setting Up a Repair Shop.
Glossary.
Appendix A: ASCII Character Set.
Appendix B: DOS Reference.
Appendix C: Fault Tolerance in Windows NT.
Appendix D: Installing and Upgrading Windows.
Appendix E: Installing and Upgrading McAfee Utilities.
Answers to Odd-Numbered Self-Test Questions.
Index.