Servicing Personal Computers, 3rd Edition

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Test equipment

A well-equipped workshop is a sound investment for those who intend to service personal

computers on a regular basis. The facilities offered, and in particular the type and range of test

gear that must be provided, will depend not only upon the type of work to be undertaken but

also upon the available budget. It is, in fact, quite possible to set up a modest test facility with

only a minimal outlay and it is not essential to start out with brand-new laboratory-standard

equipment. Second-hand test gear is plentiful and all that is required, at least initially, are a

few items of basic test gear. These can be added to as, an