Margolis, Art.

Computer technician's handbook / Art Margolis. - 2nd ed. - Blue Ridge Summit, PA. : Tab Books, 1985. - vi, 497 p. ; 22 cm. + hbk.

Includes index.

Part 1: Techniques and circuitry -- The computer technician's role -- Mathematics for the computer technician -- The required electronics -- Test equipment -- Computer block diagram overview -- The common microprocessors -- Memories -- I/O chips -- Reading timing diagrams -- Part 2: Analysis of typical computers -- General description of an 8-bit computer -- Using the instruction set -- A program run -- General description of a 16-bit computer -- Using the 16-bit instruction set -- Digital to analog and back -- Digital to digital interfacing -- Part 3: Maintenance and troubleshooting -- Diagnosing wear and defects -- Testing chips and bus lines -- Testing I/O circuits -- Testing interface circuits -- Video display repair techniques -- The power supply.

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