20 Jul
2006
20 Jul
'06
5:37 p.m.
If anyone has a list of good books, I too would like to see it. There
is a lot of useless modern PC repair books that are of no help at all.
For basic electronics, I found the Tab Electronics Guide to
Understanding Electricity and Electronics useful. You can still buy
this book new. It will even explain how to solder.
Another somewhat useful book might be The Microcomputer Builder's
Bible if you can find it. The reason I say "might" be is because it
is a bit technical (I don't yet understand it). It is oriented to
microprocessor based machines, (8080 on up), but does have a good
base of information that is applicable to older technologies as well.
Paul
On Jul 20, 2006, at 11:24 AM, Jesse Ephraim wrote:
I have several old Apple IIs, a TRS-80 (new in the
box), and a few
other
older computers. I would like to get them all running again, if
possible. I have been putting computers together since the late 80s,
but have little knowledge of actual computer electronics repair
(soldering, replacing broken wires, etc.). I would appreciate any
suggestions about good, accurate, thorough books to purchase so that I
can start teaching myself the basics. There are a number of such
books
out there, but I am having difficulty evaluating the accuracy and
thoroughness of them.
Since this question is probably not of interest to many others on the
list, please feel free to email me any suggestions at
jephraim at ci.southlake.tx.us
Many thanks!
Jesse Ephraim
Adult Services Librarian
Southlake Public Library
1400 Main Street, Suite 130
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 748-8247
jephraim at ci.southlake.tx.us
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