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Start Your Own Computer Business: Building a Successful PC Repair and Service Business by Supporting Customers and Managing MoneyStart Your Own Computer Business: Building a Successful PC Repair and Service Business by Supporting Customers and Managing Money by Morris Rosenthal
Buy new: $13.45 / Used from: $9.93
The book I wrote in response to questions from technicans looking to get into the build and break-fix business.
CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth EditionCompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition by Michael Meyers
Buy new: $37.79 / Used from: $25.20
The latest version of Meyer's classic if you're preparing for A+ exams to go job hunting or bucking for a promotion.
Computer Repair with Diagnostic Flowcharts: Troubleshooting PC Hardware Problems from Boot Failure to Poor Performance, Revised EditionComputer Repair with Diagnostic Flowcharts: Troubleshooting PC Hardware Problems from Boot Failure to Poor Performance, Revised Edition by Morris Rosenthal
Buy new: $13.45 / Used from: $14.79
The new edition of my "nothing but troubleshooting" book. The original was first published in 2003, and has since been adopted by computer businesses, college courses, and do-it-yourselfers.
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-270): Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Second Edition (Pro-Certification)MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-270): Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Second Edition (Pro-Certification) by Walter Glenn
Buy new: $37.79 / Used from: $18.50
If you're going to get one cert for general computer support, Microsoft XP is probably the one to go for. Vista doesn't have the user base yet.
Upgrading and Repairing PCs (18th Edition)Upgrading and Repairing PCs (18th Edition) by Scott Mueller
Buy new: $40.94 / Used from: $35.82
This latest edition of Mueller's classic really covers the history of PC technology, so it's definitely worth reading for background if you haven't been in the industry for 20 years.
The Laptop Repair Workbook: An Introduction to Troubleshooting and Repairing Laptop ComputersThe Laptop Repair Workbook: An Introduction to Troubleshooting and Repairing Laptop Computers by Morris Rosenthal
Buy new: $22.45 / Used from: $24.94
Unlike my PC troubleshooting book, the laptop version includes an introduction to working on laptops and making decisions about repairs.