Upgrading and Repairing Laptops
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Author(s): S. Mueller
Publisher: Computer Manuals
ISBN: 0789733765
Format: softback + CD-ROM
899pp
Price: £39.99
Review Date: 22 February 2006
Review: Laptop and notebook computers now use an increasing number of industry-standard components, and are therefore becoming easier to upgrade and repair. This book explains how to upgrade, maintain, repair and troubleshoot a laptop, covering state-of-the-art mobile hardware and accessories. It is organized into chapters that cover the components: system maintenance and assembly; processors; motherboards; memory; power; expansion card buses; hard disk storage; removable storage; graphics and sound; communications; keyboards and pointing devices; portable systems accessories; and software and operating systems. There are also chapters on problem-solving and troubleshooting, and a resource guide for sourcing parts. The CD-ROM shows the author disassembling a portable PC, digging into it and identifying the tiny cables, drives and other components. It also has a complete copy of the First Edition of this book as well as some chapters from other Upgrading and Repairing.