Book Description
With today's multiplatform, multisoftware, multieverything computing environments, as a computer support professional you¿re expected to know everything about every component that makes up your environment. For Apple hardware, this book provides the solution! With lessons keyed to the learning objectives of the AppleCare Service Technician Portable and Desktop Systems certification exam, this guide is both the perfect supplement to Apple's own training class as well as a first-rate primer for computer support personnel who need to troubleshoot Macs as part of their jobs. The self-paced, step-by-step volume begins with an introduction to troubleshooting tools and practices before moving on to an exploration of common hardware and underlying technologies (LCDs, CRTs, networks, and more). Once grounded, you'll delve into the nitty-gritty operation of Apple's various desktop and portable computer models. Along the way you'll find self-quizzes and chapter tests to reinforce the knowledge. The accompanying DVD includes four service manuals with complete documentation and diagnostic tools for repairing a sample iBook, desktop Mac, PowerBook, and iMac.
Desktop and Portable Systems (Apple Training Series) ANNOTATION
A self-paced, step-by-step training course for Apple's desktop and portable computers; for people who support Apple computers as part of their jobs as well as for Mac enthusiasts. Keyed to the learning objectives of the Apple Desktop Service and Apple Portable Service certification exams; a supplement to the AppleCare Technician Training and primer for computer support personnel who upgrade and service Macs--P. [4] of cover.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
This guide is the supplement to the AppleCare Technician Training as well as a primer for computer support personnel who need to upgrade and service Macs. The book covers troubleshooting common hardware components such as CRT and LCD displays, plus the nitty-gritty steps and diagrams for taking apart, upgrading, and repairing four sample computer models.