A hands-on, color-illustrated guide to common PC repair problems and upgrade procedures, for PC users. Detailed drawings and step-by-step, informal instructions show how to open a computer, replace or add memory chips and expansion cards, install and set up drives and multimedia, and perform maintenance and emergency repairs and troubleshooting. Includes a list of necessary tools and tables of add-in board conflicts for various manufacturers' equipment. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR