More than a great A+ prep guide: an outstanding on-the-job reference for every PC technician. Completely updated for CompTIA's latest exam revision it covers Windows 2000/Me, Pentium IV, USB/FireWire, new hardware and peripherals, and more. Reflects industry best practices and extensive real-life troubleshooting and repair experience.

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.

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.

This Study Guide is designed to help you review the terminology and concepts presented in Computer Service and Repair by Richard M. Roberts. It will also help prepare you for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exams. It is divided into two sections: Chapter Review and CompTIA A+ Reference. The first half of this Study Guide, Chapter Review, serves as a review of the key terminology and concepts presented in the Computer Service and Repair textbook and those you will encounter on the CompTIA A+ Certification Exams. The introduction of each Chapter Review describes the tasks you should be able to do and the concepts you should be familiar with to complete the CompTIA A+ Certification Exams successfully. The practice exercises are grouped according to related terms and concepts found in the corresponding chapter. They consist of completion, matching, and short answer. Some practice exercises ask that you describe how you would troubleshoot a given computer hardware problem. The second half of this Study Guide, CompTIA A+ Reference, presents one topic related to a specific CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Objective per page. At the top of each page, the featured topic is described. The description is followed by an illustration, table, or bulleted list that will better enable you to remember the key points related to the topic. Also, a list of related topics is presented to help you draw associations between them and the feature topic. At the bottom of the page is the related CompTIA A+ Objective. This Study Guide, when used as a supplement to the Computer Service and Repair textbook, will help you successfully complete a course in PC repair and increase your chances of passing the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam.

"A+ Certification Self-Study Guide" is aimed at preparing readers for the A+ Certification Core and Operating Systems exams. Easy to read and understand, it strives to present the material in the most complete and technically accurate form. Comprehensive coverage of exam objectives and helpful tips for the successful completion of each exam are provided. Quick Reference Study Guides listed throughout the book condense an overwhelming amount of information into a format that is easier to study.