+Warwagon MVC Posted October 13, 2016 MVC Share Posted October 13, 2016 I created this computer hookup cheat sheet for some of my customers that find hooking a computer backup a challenge. So if you do computer repair and want / need a guide to give to people who have to take their computer home and hook it back up, enjoy! The PDF is at the link below https://www.dropbox.com/s/pxmx1zrn9r5vupa/Computer hookup.pdf?dl=0 Danielx64, DConnell and KingCracker 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1311256-the-computer-hookup-cheat-sheet-i-made-for-my-customers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Only thing I would suggest, and it is a minor quibble - very minor. Due to this only being used by the absolute layman Maybe for the VGA & DVI & HDMI & DP ( have to consider the newer computers) Is instead of having it read MONITOR / VGA or MONITOR / DVI Change it to MONITOR (VGA) and MONITOR (DVI) It wont really help them with connecting, but it might help them in using the correct terms. For instance - a / makes one think either/or - so in this case it says monitor or VGA As opposed to monitor (more specifically VGA, ie is a type of monitor) as the parentheses show clarification, not choice. Like I said, a minor insignificant thing, but if it were me, I would use () as opposed to / Other than that - I think its clear and concise. Are you going to make them in colored handouts @ the POS ? devHead 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1311256-the-computer-hookup-cheat-sheet-i-made-for-my-customers/#findComment-597626408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted October 13, 2016 Author MVC Share Posted October 13, 2016 3 minutes ago, T3X4S said: Other than that - are you going to make them in colored handouts @ the POS ? I would love to make colored handouts, but I just have a black and white laserjet. But I think it still helps, regardless if it's in color or not. I created this back in March 2016 T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1311256-the-computer-hookup-cheat-sheet-i-made-for-my-customers/#findComment-597626412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 1 hour ago, warwagon said: I would love to make colored handouts, but I just have a black and white laserjet. But I think it still helps, regardless if it's in color or not. I created this back in March 2016 Since the items in the back are color-coded - it would be helpful. But at some point - if they cant figure it out with this aid, one has to wonder how they get out of bed in the morning without hurting themselves. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1311256-the-computer-hookup-cheat-sheet-i-made-for-my-customers/#findComment-597626436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Knight Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Handed this out at work. Some people couldn't follow it. I think you might need to specify the relative orientation of the plug. I am happy to report that everyone figured out the power cord though. +Warwagon 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1311256-the-computer-hookup-cheat-sheet-i-made-for-my-customers/#findComment-597635212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimefighter Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Why are PS/2 connectors included? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1311256-the-computer-hookup-cheat-sheet-i-made-for-my-customers/#findComment-597635274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted October 20, 2016 Author MVC Share Posted October 20, 2016 Just now, oldtimefighter said: Why are PS/2 connectors included? Because I still get computers in my office that have them on the back of the tower. Danielx64 and shockz 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1311256-the-computer-hookup-cheat-sheet-i-made-for-my-customers/#findComment-597635278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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