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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.
 
 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. 
