Drive & Memory Troubleshooting Pocket Reference (Hardware) [Paperback]

Stephen J. Bigelow (Author), Michael Sprague (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Hardware | Publication Date: February 1, 2000

The hugely popular, bestselling Pocket Reference series has been extended to cover one of the major problems faced by PC technicians--Drive and Memory. Designed as a technician-level reference, this pocket-sized guide covers all the essential information needed to diagnose and repair common computer storage systems.

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From the Back Cover

The complete guide for diagnosing and solving PC drive and memory problems

If you're in need of answers when a malfunction occurs in your PC's storage system, then look no further than Bigelow’s Drive and Memory Troubleshooting Pocket Reference. Inside this handy reference you’ll find information about the newest memory technologies along with standard techniques for selecting, installing, optimizing, and troubleshooting that can be used on all PC computer systems.

Written by best-selling author and computer professional, Stephen Bigelow, the book is filled with the straightforward, reliable advice you’ve come to expect to quickly solve PC problems. It provides all the know-how needed to:

• Understand, select, install, and troubleshoot PC memory
• Install hard drives of any size into almost any system without losing data
• Maintain peak hard drive performance
• Optimize your CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW drive performance
• Master DVD-ROM drive installation and troubleshooting
• Keep your tape drives running reliably
• Overcome PC card conflicts and problems

Packed with step-by-step troubleshooting procedures, this is the most accessible one-stop guide available for PC techs, end users, and enthusiasts alike!

About the Author

Stephen J. Bigelow (Jefferson, MA) is a recognized and trusted figure in the crowded field of computer guidance. Online and in print, this expert author has earned a reputation for straightforward, reliable advice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071354530
• ISBN-13: 978-0071354530
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,337,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A must have reference, November 12, 2000

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Hicham Harb (Beirut Lebanon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Drive & Memory Troubleshooting Pocket Reference (Hardware) (Paperback)

The book is very useful in emergency cases, and every computer technician must have bigelow's book on his shelf. It is my first reference in times of troubleshooting. If you're already a guru, you can skip the explanation part of the subject you're interested in and merge directly into the symptoms section. I only wished that it coverd more topics like CPUs, Motherboards, expansion cards... The bottom line, It's a very good book.