Few people feel comfortable opening their computer's case to swap chips around or install new SIMMs and DIMMs or an internal modem. But before you ship your machine off to some pricey repair shop, try Upgrading PCs: Visual QuickStart Guide. You may be pleasantly surprised by how many of these tasks you can tackle yourself--with a little expert advice.

That's where the authors come in. They guide you through the world of motherboards, DIP switches, networking, and more, using clear explanations and hundreds of helpful photographs. You don't need an engineering degree to upgrade your PC, just this book. For far less than a trip to the local repair shop--or a new PC--you'll give your old machine a new lease on life and enjoy a satisfying sense of accomplishment.