Computer Repair With Diagnostic Flowcharts: Troubleshooting PC Hardware Problems from Boot Failure to Poor Performance
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A unique visual approach to troubleshooting PC hardware problems. Morris Rosenthal creates a visual expert system for diagnosing component failure and identifying conflicts. The seventeen diagnostic flowcharts at the core of this book are intended for the intermediate to advanced hobbyist, or the beginning technician. Following a structured approach to troubleshooting hardware reduces the false diagnoses and parts wastage typical of the "swap 'till you drop" school of thought. Flowcharts include: Power Supply Failure, Video Failure, Video Performance, Motherboard, CPU, RAM Failure, Motherboard, CPU, RAM Performance, IDE Drive Failure, Hard Drive Boot and Performance, CD or DVD Playback, CD or DVD Recording Problem, Modem Failure, Modem Performance, Sound Failure, Sound and Game Controller Performance, Network Failure, Peripheral Failure, SCSI Failure and Conflict Resolution.
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| 12-21-07 | 4 | (NA) |
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this is a a good view on how computers wwork and how to fix them/ on the things that i was trying to do /
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-30 07:05:26 EST)
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| 12-17-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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This book is worth waiting for. Some of the charts do not show recent technology changes, like SATA hard drives, but the techniques for troubleshooting are all there. Great resource for my toolkit. Highly recommended for repairers!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-22 11:41:59 EST)
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| 09-14-07 | 4 | (NA) |
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BOOK HELP BUT IS MORE HELP IF THE ACTUAL PERSON THAST IS USING IT KNOWS MORE ABOUT THECH STUFF, IS ONLY A CHART BOOK NO PHOTOS NO NOTHING,I BELIEVE I PURCHESED THE WRONG BOOK, MY FOULT BUT.... IS OK I GET ANOTHER BOOK. THANKS
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-08 13:45:48 EST)
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| 07-21-07 | 5 | 2\2 |
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If you have basic knowledge of computer parts, this book is excellent at helping you track down which part of the computer is most likely causing whatever problems you might be having.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-18 14:24:25 EST)
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| 06-08-07 | 4 | 0\1 |
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Is a good book for having some step on step guidance on what seek next, when having to repair pc's. It may be a simple chart book, but it helps a lot.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-20 23:09:58 EST)
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| 05-07-07 | 5 | 2\2 |
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The most simple, informative, and complete book I've ever read.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-05 18:40:22 EST)
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| 05-01-07 | 5 | 2\2 |
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This is not your only repair book or your A+ exam book. Assuming you are familiar with the insides of a computer and have basic repair skills this book guides you through the basics of diagnostics. It's not going to teach you how to install a hard drive but will bring you through the steps of testing it.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-05 18:40:22 EST)
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| 03-08-07 | 4 | 4\4 |
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I built a computer for the first time last year. When I had a problem with it, I was unsure how to troubleshoot the issue. This book was simple to follow and helped me learn a lot and determine the cause for my problem.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-05 18:40:22 EST)
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| 01-27-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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This book is very good for a guide to troubleshooting. Even if you know what your doing it helps to get you back on track and to refresh your mind.People do forget and this is where the book comes in handy.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-05 18:40:22 EST)
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| 10-07-06 | 1 | 0\1 |
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Bearing a 2003 copyright on its inside cover, one would expect a book that deals with hardware components and software tools up until the year 2003. Instead, what you will find is an author that uses terminology and diagnostic tools from the Windows 98 era only -- which is fine if one deals primarily with PCs that are 6-8 years old. If that is the case, then this is the book for you.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-10-11 10:46:51 EST)
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| 08-10-06 | 4 | 2\2 |
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Well when I got this product I was expecting it to be more like an actual book. To my suprise it resembles a workbook more than an actual book. It is the typical 8 1/2 by 11 size but it's MAYBE half a centimeter thick. However, other than that it does have some good information in it and for each flowchart it has about 5 pages or so of written explainations of different parts of the flowcharts which I thought was helpful.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-06-24 15:01:12 EST)
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| 08-09-06 | 4 | 2\2 |
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Well when I got this product I was expecting it to be more like an actual book. To my suprise it resembles a workbook more than an actual book. It is the typical 8 1/2 by 11 size but it's MAYBE half a centimeter thick. However, other than that it does have some good information in it and for each flowchart it has about 5 pages or so of written explainations of different parts of the flowcharts which I thought was helpful.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-01-27 14:04:13 EST)
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| 03-08-06 | 4 | 5\5 |
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This is not a book about hardware; simply it gives you many flowcharts to guide you in the process to isolate a hardware failure.
If you are looking for a book to learn "how a PC works"; this book is not for you; but if you want to repair a PC, it`s a good choice. (Review Data Last Updated: 2006-08-10 09:55:28 EST)
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| 09-05-05 | 5 | 12\14 |
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This book has been invaluable to my computer repair shop.
It gets all of my technician's trouble shooting using the same step by step logical method. No jumping to conclusions or assuming. A great quality control and computer repair tool. (Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 11:38:17 EST)
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| 09-02-05 | 3 | 12\14 |
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This book is very short, and it often states the obvious. It is far from complete, but it's still a handy thing to have around and much more portable than a big O'reilly's book.
The good thing about it is that it's so damn easy to read. You can follow the flow chart to go straight to the advice you're looking for. I just wish it was longer and offered more solutions than it does. (Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 11:38:17 EST)
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| 03-26-05 | 5 | 18\18 |
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Handy flowcharts with accompaning detailed descriptions. Very logically organized and layed out. It provides you with a structured process for tracking down pc problems. Highly recommended.
Having a little troubleshooting experience would be helpful, but not absolutely necessary. A fair number of pc problems have very simple solutions. The author does not overlook the obvious(is it plugged in? are all the mute buttons unchecked?) on way to making a proper diagnosis. If you are at all serious about providing your own tech support (or support to friends and family), get this book. Money well spent. (Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 11:38:17 EST)
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| 11-25-03 | 5 | 24\26 |
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The cover of this book asks the follow question: Do you know a CPU from a hard drive? Do you? If so, this book is fantastic. In my opinion, the key to diagnosis of any kind is a quick elimination of possible root causes. This book accomplishes that by forcing the reader into yes/no questions. Drawing on his obvious experience, the author uses flowcharts to continually narrow the tech's focus until the answer is apparent. The author takes subconcious deduction and lays it out on the page for anyone to follow. After some time it should become second nature to you as well. The book covers the gambit of hardware issues with a straightforward style. In between the various categories is text related to specific points on the flowcharts. There is some real gems in there. I have no doubt the author earns hourly income many times the cost of this book. Buy it.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 11:38:17 EST)
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| 07-31-03 | 5 | 5\6 |
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*** DON'T PLAN ON READING THIS BOOK COVER-TO-COVER! ***
BUT if you want to solve your computer hardware problems without spending alot of time and money ($$)+ aggravation, BUY THIS BOOK and keep it handy because its troubleshooting and resolution methods are applicable to any PC! Computer books are pretty boring, so why waste any more time than you have to reading one?? With Computer Repair with Diagnostic Flow Charts all you have to do is pick it up and be directed quickly by following arrows and decision points to the solution of your hardware related problem. If your problem is in the software i.e., the computer turns on but acts funny, GOOD LUCK! - fix that first and then use this book. (Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 11:38:17 EST)
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