Author Description
Discusses servicing solid state memory devices, floppy and hard disk drives, PC cards, tape drives, optical drives, and related equipment, including tools and techniques
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the technical methodologies required to diagnose, service, and repair various PC storage and memory systems. Author Stephen J. Bigelow utilizes his extensive background in computer hardware maintenance to provide a structured framework for troubleshooting. The book synthesizes technical specifications and diagnostic procedures to assist technicians in resolving hardware failures across multiple generations of storage media.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Diagnostic procedures for solid state memory and hard disk drives
- Repair techniques for optical, tape, and floppy disk drives
- Standardized tool requirements for hardware maintenance
Scope Limits
- Does not cover software-level data recovery or operating system file repair
- Excludes modern cloud-based storage architectures or mobile device memory systems
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Technicians and hardware enthusiasts frequently cite this work as a comprehensive reference for legacy and standard PC storage systems. Experts highlight the clarity of the diagnostic flowcharts and the practical utility of the repair techniques provided.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
1997-10-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070063842
ISBN-13:
9780070063846
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