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Fix Your Own PC Computer

Fix Your Own PC Computers are wonderful tools that occasionally refuse to work the way they should. When something does go wrong, you can avoid frustrating (and costly) downtime by learning to fix your own PC. Use the basic troubleshooting techniques and step-by step instructions in this issue to solve hundreds of common hardware and software problems. Things To Check First Although a list of things to check won’t catch every PC problem you encounter, you’ll be surprised at how often the simple steps below can lead to troubleshooting success. Whether you’re kicking off a troubleshooting session or at your wits’ end after hours of fruitless research, here are some good tips to try. Is the PC’s power supply switch turned on? Some PCs have a power switch at the back. Make sure it hasn’t been switched off. Are all cables connected? Loose connections regularly cause headaches. Remove and reconnect each plug firmly, even if you’re sure it’s connected. Are all peripherals turned on? Make sure a powered-off print server isn’t preventing your printer from working. automatically. Continue reading →