PC Technician Black Book
Authors: Ron Gilster
Venue:  (2002)

From the Book:Thanks for buying the PC Technician Black Book. If you are a working PC technician or a PC hobbyist, this book is a must-have for your bench top library. This book provides you with a ready-reference for all of the major components of a personal computer. For each of the PC's technology areas, you are provided with both in-depth background and reference information as well as step-by-step instructions for dealing with many common PC problems. The objectives of this book are to provide an easy-to-read, informative book on the major technologies that make up a personal computer as well as easy-to-find and easy-to-follow guidelines on troubleshooting, diagnosing, isolating, and resolving PC hardware problems. Adding this book to your technical library, puts at your fingertips everything you need to know, and perhaps even then some, about the components of a PC. Is This Book for You? PC Technician Black Book was written with the intermediate or advanced user in mind. Among the topics covered, are: In-depth information and background on the history, development, and technology of each major component of a personal computer. Step-by-step guidelines on troubleshooting and diagnosing common PC hardware problems. Tips on hardware upgrades and repairs for each of the major PC components. The tools and diagnostic aids to use to troubleshoot each hardware type. How to Use This Book Each chapter of this book is divided into two parts: "In Depth" and "Immediate Solutions." The "In Depth" section of each chapter provides you with a thorough review of the evolution and development of each technology and a comprehensive look at current technologies and how they are employed. The "Immediate Solutions" section details the processes used to identify, isolate, and resolve common hardware problems as well as how many of the major components of the PC are installed and configured. This book is written to be a reference that you use to understand a certain technology in more detail and to resolve a particular problem you are experiencing. At the beginning of each chapter is a list of the common problems addressed in the chapter and where you will find the help you need to solve the immediate problem. Reading the "In Depth" sections of every chapter is also an excellent way to improve your overall knowledge of PC hardware and how it works. The "Immediate Solutions" part of each chapter is a little more difficult to read for information, but nonetheless, it is full of information and tips on fixing problems on a PC. The Black Book Philosophy Written by experienced professionals, Coriolis Black Books provide immediate solutions to global programming and administrative challenges, helping you complete specific tasks, especially critical ones that are not well documented in other books. The Black Book's unique two-part chapter formatthorough technical overviews followed by practical immediate solutionsis structured to help you use your knowledge, solve problems, and quickly master complex technical issues to become an expert. By breaking down complex topics into easily manageable components, this format helps you quickly find what you need to solve PC hardware problems. I welcome your feedback on this book. You can either email The Coriolis Group at ctp@coriolis.com or email me directly at rgilster@gohighspeed.com. Errata, updates, and more are available at www.coriolis.com.