How to Expand & Upgrade PCs, 2nd Edition
- By Preston Gralla
- Published Feb 14, 2006 by Que.
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Description
- Copyright 2003
- Pages: 272
- Edition: 2nd
- eBook (Adobe DRM)
- ISBN-10: 0-7686-5556-0
- ISBN-13: 978-0-7686-5556-8
This book focuses on upgrades and add-ons that any consumer level user can make with their PC. It uses the highly visual layout of the the incredibly successful How it Works series to make upgrading a snap. It goes beyond most hardware books by addressing more than just the nuts, bolts, and techie connections of hardware. Each chapter looks at: *Determining the type of upgrade you need *Tools, requirements, and physical installation *Windows and application setup for your new hardware *Using the hardware once you have it installed *Tips and tricks for getting the most from your investment This unique approach brings together all of the pre-purchase, installation, and usage issues a user will face.
Sample Content
Table of Contents
Introduction.
1. What's Inside Your Computer.
2. Installing a New Motherboard or CPU.
3. Adding Memory to Your PC.
4. Installing a New Power Supply.
5. Adding or Replacing an IDE Hard Drive.
6. Installing a Floppy Drive.
7. Installing a CD-ROM Drive.
8. Installing a DVD Drive.
9. Installing a SCSI Drive.
10. Installing a Removable Drive.
11. Installing a Tape Drive.
12. Installing a Keyboard and Mouse.
13. Installing a Joystick or Other Gaming Devices.
14. Installing a Scanner.
15. Installing a Digital Camera.
16. Installing and Upgrading a Graphics Card and Monitor.
17. Installing a NetCam.
18. Installing a Sound Card and Speakers.
19. Installing an MP3 Player.
20. Installing USB Devices.
21. Installing a Modem.
22. Installing a Printer.
23. Upgrading Notebook Computers.
24. Installing a Home Network.
25. Performing Computer Maintenance.
Glossary.
Index.