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Scott Muellers Upgrading and Repairing Laptops, Second Edition

ISBN: 0789733765
EAN: 2147483647

Year: 2003
Pages: 182

Authors: Scott Mueller

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• Main Page
• Table of content
• Copyright
• About the Author
• About the Technical Editor
• Acknowledgments
• Tell Us What You Think
• 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 Portables
• 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
• Power Management
• Chapter 8. Expansion Buses
• PC Cards (PCMCIA)
• High-Speed Connections
• Low-Speed 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. SoftwareOperating Systems
• The Boot Process
• Installing the Operating System
• Drive Letter Assignments
• 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
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• JK
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• Q
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• WX
• YZ
• Appendix B. Glossary
• Appendix C. Key Vendor Contact Information
• What s On the CD-ROM?
• Windows Installation Instructions
• Index
• Index SYMBOL
• Index A
• Index B
• Index C
• Index D
• Index E
• Index F
• Index G
• Index H
• Index I
• Index J
• Index K
• Index L
• Index M
• Index N
• Index O
• Index P
• Index Q
• Index R
• Index S
• Index T
• Index U
• Index V
• Index W
• Index X
• Index Y