Troubleshooting Laptops, Printers, and Networking

Now that we’ve taken a whirlwind tour of troubleshooting the inside of a computer, it’s time to change our focus. First, we will cover unique challenges to troubleshooting laptops. They have most of the same components as desktop computers, so a lot of what we’ve already covered still applies. Because of their small size and features, though, they introduce a whole host of new potential problems. After we discuss laptops, we’ll move into troubleshooting two services that most computer users are fond of: printing and networking.

Troubleshooting Common Laptop Issues

Laptops use essentially the same types of devices as desktops, but troubleshooting the two can feel very different. While the general ...

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