Scott Muellers Upgrading and Repairing Laptops, Second Edition
Scott Muellers Upgrading and Repairing Laptops, Second Edition
ISBN: 0789733765
EAN: 2147483647
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 180
Pages: 180
Authors: Scott Mueller
- Upgrading and Repairing Laptops, Second Edition
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- We Want to Hear from You
- Introduction
- Laptops or Notebooks?
- Book Objectives
- A Personal Note
- Chapter 1. Portable Systems Background
- Defining the Portable Computer
- Evolution of the Portable Computer
- Advantages of Laptops
- The Problems of Using Portables
- General Solutions to Laptop Problems
- Chapter 2. Portable PC Overview: Types and Features
- Types and Classes of Portable Computers
- Major Features
- Chapter 3. System Maintenance and Assembly
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance Tools
- Upgrading and Repairing Laptops
- BIOS Setup
- Dealing with Passwords
- Chapter 4. Processors
- Mobile Processor Features
- Mobile Processor Packaging
- Processor Features
- Intel Mobile Processors
- AMD Mobile Processors
- Chapter 5. Motherboards
- Form Factors
- System Bus Types, Functions, and Features
- Types of IO Buses
- Motherboard Components
- System Resources
- Plug and Play
- Chapter 6. Memory
- Memory Standards
- How Much Memory?
- Memory Speed
- Memory Types
- Memory Modules
- Memory Upgrades
- Chapter 7. Power
- ACDC Power Supplies
- Batteries
- Fuel Cells
- Power Management
- Chapter 8. Expansion Card Buses
- PC Cards (PCMCIA)
- ExpressCards
- High-Speed External Connections
- Low-Speed External Connections
- Chapter 9. Hard Disk Storage
- Hard Drive History and Advancements
- Areal Density
- Hard Disk Drive Operation
- Basic Hard Disk Drive Components
- Hard Disk Features
- The ATA (IDE) Interface
- ATA Standards
- ATA Features
- Serial ATA
- Chapter 10. Removable Storage
- Removable Media
- Optical Disc and Drive Technology
- CD-Based Optical Technology
- DVD Technology
- Optical Disc Formats
- CDDVD Read-Only Drives and Specifications
- Removable Magnetic Storage Devices
- Floppy Drives
- Flash Cards and Digital Film Memory Devices
- Chapter 11. Graphics and Sound
- Video Display System
- Video Display Interfaces
- Laptop Audio Hardware
- Chapter 12. Communications
- Modems
- Types of Cellular Systems
- Network Connections
- Connecting on the Road
- Moving Data Between Two Systems
- Communications Security
- Chapter 13. Keyboards and Pointing Devices
- Laptop Keyboards
- Windows Keys
- Running Windows Without a Mouse
- Keyboard Technology
- Keyboard Troubleshooting and Repair
- External Keyboard Recommendations
- Pointing Devices
- External Pointing Devices
- Wireless Input Devices
- Chapter 14. Portable System Accessories
- Carrying Cases
- Docking Stations
- Port Replicators
- Slabs or Slices
- Internal Device Bays
- Accessory Power Sources
- Communications
- Data Storage
- Security Devices
- Input Devices
- Output Devices
- Presentation Equipment
- Special Interfaces
- Navigation
- Laptop Screen Accessories
- Notebook Stands
- Where to Buy
- Chapter 15. Software and Operating Systems
- The Boot Process
- Installing the Operating System
- Laptop Data Recovery
- Chapter 16. Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
- Basic Troubleshooting Guidelines
- Top Troubleshooting Problems
- Chapter 17. Portable Resource Guide
- Documentation
- Repair Parts
- Manufacturer Tech Support
- Appendix A. List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
- A
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- JK
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- WX
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- Appendix B. Glossary
- Appendix C. Key Vendor Contact Information
- Index
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Scott Muellers Upgrading and Repairing Laptops, Second Edition
ISBN: 0789733765
EAN: 2147483647
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 180
Pages: 180
Authors: Scott Mueller