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Scott Muellers Upgrading and Repairing Laptops, Second Edition
Scott Muellers Upgrading and Repairing Laptops, Second Edition
ISBN: 0789733765
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 180
Authors:
Scott Mueller
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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
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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
Year: 2005
Pages: 180
Authors:
Scott Mueller
BUY ON AMAZON
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