Chapter 11: Troubleshooting PC Hardware
Graphics:
11.1.1
Troubleshooting Cycle Flowchart
Drag and Drop Activity
11.1.2
Identify the Problem (Step 1)
11.1.3
Gathering Information (Step 2)
11.1.4
Developing a Solution (Step 3)
11.1.5
Implementing the Solution (Step 4)
11.1.6
Is the Problem Resolved?
11.1.7
Documenting the Solution (Step 6)
11.1.8
A Typical Toolset
Important Terms for Digital Multimeters
Digital Multimeter
Loop-back Plug
11.1.9
Diagnostic Software
11.1.10
Power Surge
Surge Suppressors
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Brownout (Power Sag)
11.1.11
Wrist Strap
Proper Grounding Techniques
Antistatic Protective Bag
11.1.12
Disposal Actions
11.1.13
Materials Safety Data Sheet
MSDS Example
11.2.1
Common Field Replaceable Units
11.2.2
AMI BIOS POST Errors
Display Errors
POST Card
11.2.3
CMOS/BIOS Related Errors
CMOS Setup Utility
CMOS Battery
11.2.4
Motherboard
11.2.5
CPU Cooling Components
CPU Types
11.2.6
SDRAM
72-pin SIMM Module
168-pin DIMM Module
Installing a SIMM
Installing a DIMM
11.2.7
Signal Distortion
11.2.8
Ports
11.2.9
Female DB-15 Connections
11.2.10
HP xe2 Hard Drive
11.2.11
Volume Controls
Device Manager
Resource Tab
Add/Remove Hardware Wizard
11.2.12
Power Supply Issues
AC Entering the Power Supply
11.2.13
Proper Air Flow
Air Flow Through the Computer Case
11.3.1
Keyboard
Common Keyboard Errors
Mouse
Common Mouse Problems
HP Scan Jet 4100cxi
Common Scanner Problems
Common Parallel Port Errors
Identifying Input Devices
11.3.2
HP DeskJet 940C
Common Laser Printer Problems
11.3.3
SCSI Interfaces
11.3.4
NIC Lights