IBM PC AND CLONES:Hardware, Troubleshooting and Maintenance

For an in-depth understanding of the problems of hardware maintenance of pc's, this book has no rival either in the country or abroad.from the foreword to the book by prof j r isaacprofessor emeritus, iit-bombay & retired advisor, niit ltd., new delhithis book is a time tested reference covering the architecture, hardware organisation, circuit design and maintenance of the ibm pc series and its clones. The design concepts and techniques discussed facilitate application of chip-level analysis in the troubleshooting of any common pc.this thoroughly revised second edition encapsulates the rapid changes in technology, architecture, engineering and built-in capabilities of the personal computer. Salient features:detailed coverage of hardware circuits, software concepts and interfaces, test equipments and diagnostic aids complete hardware design at the systems and components level of an ibm pc and its clones common problems with their detailed troubleshooting procedure practical tips for troubleshooting and quick diagnosis systematic analysis of the post sequence.the book is highly recommended for universities, research laboratories, libraries, faculty, students, and educational, training and service centers as well as for the ever-growing electronic hobbyists and entrepreneurs. The author, mr govindarajalu is a successful technocrat with over 30 years of experience in the computer industry covering r&d, manufacturing, maintenance, teaching, technical support and training.cd includes: video on pc assembling: step-by-step procedure of assembling a pc (supplement to chapter 13), followed by a live demonstration; anti-virus software: trial version of vx2000 plus' - an antivirus package from k7 computing; about microcode's certification course of pc hardware who was first!contents include: 1.