Casper is designed to be used as a self-study lab manual. Features include multiple operating systems on a single workstation, logical PC troubleshooting, printer setup and toubleshooting and Windows XP coverage. This is the perfect reference guide for PC repair and troubleshooting.

Computer Service and Repair presents the most up-to-date information in the rapidly changing world of computers and their software. The text teaches the practices and principles needed to pass the A+ Certification exam, as well as to build, upgrade, and troubleshoot your personal PC. The text is written for students with limited or no PC technical experience as well as for PC technicians with limited formal training. Each chapter covers the latest in hardware and software as well as legacy items that may be found in the field. Chapters cover all the major areas of the PC; an additional three-chapter section is devoted to networking. Laboratories are found in both the text and the Laboratory Manual for the important hands-on training needed for this field. This textbook is an ideal starting point for anyone who wishes to enter the field of PC repair and support.

Written by an experienced computer and network skills trainer, this manual features 40 labs that challenge the reader to solve real world problems by applying the concepts learned.

Troubleshooting, Maintaining, & Repairing PCs will be the most comprehensive maintenance, configuration, & repair guide for IBM PCs, compatibles, & portables (and their peripherals). It will provide all levels of computer service personnel with a complete guide to computer service & repair by explaining the common failures of each major computer subsection & peripheral, then providing practical, realistic solutions to such problems.

The Complete Pc Upgrade & Maintenance Lab Manual Has Been Specially Designed For Use With Mark Minasi'S The Complete Pc Upgrade & Maintenance Guide From Sybex. Together, These Resources Will Provide You With The Best Procedures For Keeping Pcs In Peak Running Condition, Upgrading Aging Computers, And Troubleshooting Problems With Existing Systems. Inside, You'Ll Find 40 Skills Focused Labs, Including: Disassembling The Computer Replacing The Cpu Cables And Connectors Cmos Setup Adding Memory Installing A Hard Drive Diagnosing And Fixing Hard Disk Problems Installing A Scsi Adapter Installing A Cd-Rom, Cd/R, Or Dvd Drive Serial Ports Handling Interrupts And I/O Address Conflicts Working With Pnp In Windows 98 Notebook Upgrades: Memory, Hd, Battery The Device Manager Installing A Modem General Troubleshooting & Diagnostic Software

Comprehensive text useful for the novice or a student with some knowledge of computer or peripheral installation, configuration and repair. Includes lab exercises and certification review questions.