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

Morris Rosenthal
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)


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August 25, 2011 0972380175 978-0972380171 Revised
THIS EDITION HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE NEW THIRD EDITION, ISBN 0972380183.


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The revised edition, ISBN 0972380175, was the second edition of Computer Repair with Diasgnostic Flowcharts, and has been replaced by the 3rd edition, ISBN 0972380183.

About the Author

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.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 118 pages
  • Publisher: Foner Books; Revised edition (August 25, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0972380175
  • ISBN-13: 978-0972380171
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.2 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Highly recommended for repairers! Jennie Mcphee  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
It's well written and easy to follow. Robert J. Plumer  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
This has to be one of the best books on finding and fixing computer's problems that I have seen. John Roberts  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 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
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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39 of 45 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars 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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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Should use it more
I haven't really given this a chance because I tend to go online to research problems and forget to use the book.
Published 28 days ago by Donn Fishburn
4.0 out of 5 stars Just What I Expected
This book of flowcharts is useful to an amateur computer repair person like me. It has already proved helpful in the short time I've owned it.
Published 1 month ago by John Gisler
2.0 out of 5 stars offers little to help my pc speed
A lot of general knowledge stuff, not much new for a intermidiate pc builder.
No software tricks, would not waste $$ on this book
Published 2 months ago by butch
4.0 out of 5 stars Gave as a Gift
Gave this as a gift to my grandson and haven't really heard any negative feedback, so I guess it's okay.
Published 3 months ago by Milford A. Spears
4.0 out of 5 stars computer repair
I liked the computer repair book, has information on computers with problem flowcharts to help me solve problems with my computer.
Published 4 months ago by Russell L Dornes
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Just as ordered. Good book for beginners and those wanting to review what they have forgotten over time. Why a word count?
Published 4 months ago by David Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book
very good product. I teach Computer Diagnostics & Repairs and recommended
this book to all my students. Helped solve basic computer hardware.
Published 6 months ago by Black Prince
5.0 out of 5 stars Rosenthal's Computer Repair Guide a winner!
Morris did it again! I've worked on computer systems since before 1980 or so (back in the days of DOS 3.1)and I've never used a better trouble shooting guide! Read more
Published 11 months ago by GR
4.0 out of 5 stars 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 15 months ago by DreadPirateRoberts
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 15 months ago by millerchrls
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