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Computer Repair with Diagnostic Flowcharts: Troubleshooting PC Hardware Problems from Boot Failure to Poor Performance, Revised Edition [Paperback]

Morris Rosenthal (Author)
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Publication Date: August 25, 2011 | ISBN-10: 0972380175 | ISBN-13: 978-0972380171 | Edition: Revised
The updated edition of the classic visual manual for troubleshooting PC hardware problems. Morris Rosenthal creates a visual expert system for diagnosing component failure and identifying conflicts. The seventeen diagnostic flowcharts at the core of this book are intended for the intermediate to advanced hobbyist, or the beginning technician. Following a structured approach to troubleshooting hardware reduces the false diagnoses and parts wastage typical of the "swap 'till you drop" school of thought.

Flowcharts include: Power Supply Failure, Video Failure, Video Performance, Motherboard, CPU, RAM Failure, Motherboard, CPU, RAM Performance, IDE Drive Failure, Hard Drive Boot and Performance, CD or DVD Playback, CD or DVD Recording Problem, Modem Failure, Modem Performance, Sound Failure, Sound and Game Controller Performance, Network Failure, Peripheral Failure, SCSI Failure and Conflict Resolution.

Computer Repair with Diagnostic Flowcharts is used as a classroom text in colleges and technical schools and by the U.S. government for training forensic technicians. It's also a favorite reference with consumers and technicians all over the world.

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The revised edition, ISBN 0972380175, replaces the original edition for classroom use, technicians and do-it-yourself'ers. The troubleshooting procedures have been updated for newer technologies, without dropping the older technologies that still encompass the majority of PC repairs.

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Morris Rosenthal is the founder and moderator of the Yahoo! Computer Business group for independent computer business owners with over 4,500 members. He is the author of McGraw-Hill's bestselling "Build Your Own PC" series, "The Laptop Repair Workbook" and the cautionary "Start Your Own Computer Business."  Morris holds a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering and an M.S. degree in electrical engineering.

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  • Paperback: 118 pages
  • Publisher: Foner Books; Revised edition (August 25, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0972380175
  • ISBN-13: 978-0972380171
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Great computer repair! March 26, 2005
Format:Paperback
Handy flowcharts with accompaning detailed descriptions. Very logically organized and layed out. It provides you with a structured process for tracking down pc problems. Highly recommended.

Having a little troubleshooting experience would be helpful, but not absolutely necessary. A fair number of pc problems have very simple solutions. The author does not overlook the obvious(is it plugged in? are all the mute buttons unchecked?) on way to making a proper diagnosis.

If you are at all serious about providing your own tech support (or support to friends and family), get this book. Money well spent.
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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Tremendous Resource November 25, 2003
Format:Paperback
The cover of this book asks the follow question: Do you know a CPU from a hard drive? Do you? If so, this book is fantastic. In my opinion, the key to diagnosis of any kind is a quick elimination of possible root causes. This book accomplishes that by forcing the reader into yes/no questions. Drawing on his obvious experience, the author uses flowcharts to continually narrow the tech's focus until the answer is apparent. The author takes subconcious deduction and lays it out on the page for anyone to follow. After some time it should become second nature to you as well. The book covers the gamut of hardware issues with a straightforward style. In between the various categories is text related to specific points on the flowcharts. There is some real gems in there. I have no doubt the author earns hourly income many times the cost of this book. Buy it.
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38 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Not complete, but still handy September 2, 2005
Format:Paperback
This book is very short, and it often states the obvious. It is far from complete, but it's still a handy thing to have around and much more portable than a big O'reilly's book.

The good thing about it is that it's so damn easy to read. You can follow the flow chart to go straight to the advice you're looking for. I just wish it was longer and offered more solutions than it does.
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Pretty good guide
This is good as a launching pad for a computer tech. It doesn't deal with modern stuff too much, but the fundamentals are still applicable. Read more
Published 3 months ago by DreadPirateRoberts
Very good computer repair book
A friend of mine was haveing computer problem.
The computer tryed to boot up but could not get it done.
But you would here snap then the computer would go dead. Read more
Published 3 months ago by millerchrls
'Must have' for the home tech
As a PC technician, I fist saw this years ago - and it is still valid today. The charts and explanations are fool-proof. Nothing will be over your head. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. A. Glazer
Good
The book is a good one, however as a beginner i would not recommed it, it lacks details that a beginer will need. Its better suited for someone with more experience.
Published 4 months ago by Anand Pooransingh
Useful enough
Not very detailed but is useful for general trouble shooting. Flow charts are a bit too simple for comlex problems.
Published 5 months ago by John Gilbert
Trouble shooting
this is a useful guide for someone who already has a good knowledge of PC's and how they function. Without some background it will be hard to follow the charts. Read more
Published 6 months ago by ngarrison
Does make things easier.
Being a computer nerd and a go-to guy for friends for computer bugs, this does help in narrowing down hardware problems and helps in determining if the problem is software-related... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Robert A. Bruner
Very useful if it's what you're looking for.
The Computer Repair with Diagnostic Flowcharts book is definitely worth is weight in gold, if you are new at diagnosing PC problems and need a guiding hand. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lamypen
Awesomely Helpful Book
This couldn't be any easier to use. Its step by step do it yourself. So easy a 2 year-old caveman can use it!
Published 8 months ago by William
Not for me
You know, when you buy something technical as this book that suppose to be about computer repair, you would expect it to be serious and teach you things about computer repair. Read more
Published 10 months ago by LoveKids
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