Do-It-Yourself Upgrading & Fixing Computer for Dummies - Paperback

Do-It-Yourself Upgrading & Fixing Computer for Dummies - Paperback

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Do-It-Yourself Upgrading & Fixing Computer for Dummies - Paperback

Do-It-Yourself Upgrading & Fixing Computer for Dummies - Paperback

$24.99

by Andy Rathbone (Author)

An illustrated, step-by-step guide to repairs and upgrades

Whether you want to prepare your computer for Windows 7, avoid investing in a new one, or just "go green", this fully illustrated guide has what you need. You'll learn how to add printers and new keyboards, boost your PC's performance and increase memory, improve power consumption, rev up your multimedia capacity, and much more. Step-by-step instructions are accompanied by photos that show you exactly what you should see at every stage.

  • Learn to perform basic upgrades and prepare your PC for high-speed Internet connections, network connections, and added security, all with fully illustrated instructions
  • Find out how to expand memory, enhance speed, and update your computer's power supply
  • Prepare an old computer for Windows 7 and beef up your capacity for multimedia

Upgrading & Fixing Computers Do-It-Yourself For Dummies is a show-and-tell course in making your PC happy, healthy, and green.

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Save money! Go green! Get that old machine ready for Windows 7, and do it yourself!

Be the envy of your friends with these easy-to-follow, step-by-step, illustrated instructions for upgrading any computer. Replace any drive, beef up your video, salvage an old PC's parts, or upgrade your tiny netbook -- all by yourself.

Discover how to find the best parts at the best price, avoiding lemons along the way. Locate and install the drivers that make everything work, and troubleshoot problems you encounter. Turn your newly beefed-up PC into a home theater or backup system, or simply make it ready to run Windows 7. This book makes it all easy!

Open the book and find:

  • How to locate and choose the right replacement part
  • Where to find new drivers and how to install them
  • How to get a pokey laptop back up to full speed
  • Inexpensive ways to update your old computer and avoid buying a new one
  • Which tools you need to make simple repairs

Learn to:

  • Upgrade and repair your PC, laptop, or netbook
  • Find the right parts at the best price
  • Add memory, replace a hard drive, beef up your video, and do it all yourself!

Author Biography

Andy Rathbone is a bestselling author of computer reference books including Windows For Dummies, which has sold millions of copies in its several editions. Andy has also covered consumer technologies such as TiVo and MP3 players.

Number of Pages: 340
Dimensions: 0.73 x 9.82 x 8.04 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 22, 2010

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