Troubleshooting and Repairing Computer Monitors (Paperback)

by Stephen J. Bigelow (Author) "THE COMPUTER MONITOR HAS EVOLVED FAR BEYOND THE simple output device that replaced old-fashioned teletype terminals (Fig. 1-1)..." (more)
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Product Description
This book will be the second edition of TAB's bestselling computer monitor repair book, which has sold over 1,000 copies during the last month. It will be specially revised to be part of the new TAB Troubleshooting and Repair Library direct mail continuity series. IT will be completely revised and up-to-date to maximize its trade, international, and bookclub sales.

From the Back Cover
More than 25,000 copies sold! Fast Solutions to Computer Monitor Problems! Covers the latest technology; Features special step-by-step troubleshooting flowcharts; Exploded-view illustrations show you just what to do; Symptoms and solutions completely explained. This immensely popular, best-selling manual has been completely updated and improved to make sure it stays at the top of the chart-the best-selling, best-available book on computer monitor diagnosis and repair. Now featuring flowcharts and detailed schematics, block diagrams, and exploded-view illustrations throughout, it offers comprehensive coverage of the latest trends and newest technologies in this lucrative area of electronic service. You get complete coverage of: Contemporary Monitors; CRT Monitors; Tools of the Trade; Video Adapters; CRT Testing and Alignment; Power Supply Troubleshooting; Monochrome Monitors; Color Monitors; Flat-Panel Displays; Using Monitors 2.0 for Diagnosis; Index of Resources; Full Glossary of Terms. Author Stephen Bigelow provides you with specific maintenance and repair techniques that will save you time and make sure the job gets done right. You'll also find complete details on how to use test equipment; troubleshooting tips, guidelines, and methods; and a full chapter devoted to flat-panel displays.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 2 edition (November 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070057346
• ISBN-13: 978-0070057340
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,160,267 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars For absolute beginners, August 25, 2001

By	Mr Graham Robinson (Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This book could easily have been called 'How to swap out modules in a computer monitor'. It is aimed at too low a level to be of any use to anyone seriously interested in troubleshooting a faulty monitor on their own. Whenever any serious 'troubleshooting' is required, the author simply says ' substitute a know working module' . Yeah!!, like we all have lots of them lying around. If you've got a faulty monitor and you dont know where to start looking for the problem you'd be better off putting the cost of this book towards getting it repaired professionally. Just my opinion for what its worth.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, September 19, 2001

By A Customer

The book is shallow, lacks comprehensive cover of monitors other than the one used as an example (an old Tandy). The quality of printing is particularly poor with the circuit diagrams almost impossible to read. It left me frustrated that it promised so much (Troubleshooting & Repairing etc.) but delivered so little.
Look elsewhere guys.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, September 20, 2001

By A Customer

The book is shallow, lacks comprehensive cover of monitors other than the one used as an example (an old Tandy). The quality of printing is particularly poor with the circuit diagrams almost impossible to read. It left me frustrated that it promised so much (Troubleshooting & Repairing etc.) but delivered so little.
Look elsewhere guys.