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HDMI receiver with HD radio tuner
This is going to be hard to believe, but I am in the market for a new receiver and I want one with HD radio tuner. The people at Best Buy, and the Magnolia group within Best Buy don't seem to...
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Vox AC30VR, 2009, PbF
Firstly does VR stand for Visual Replica, LM3875 amp with 1 valve, a bit smaller and lighter than the original. Originally thinking channel change sw prob as dirty ch good, clean cutting out (with...
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Windows based DVR problem, (Speco DVR - PC8)
I installed this unit for a friend about 12 years ago. It is a windows base d 8 channel security type DVR. It uses XP as an operating system. This was made by Speco. They no longer support it. My...
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LG RH398H-M not working
Hi folks, Got an LG RH398H-M DVD recorder, one of those stand alone units. When you t urn it on the display says "Hello... Hello..." and then keeps scrolling. I can't access the menus or open the dvd...
 
rebuild old laptop battery pack--- waste of time or worth it?
I am in the process of using one of my old laptops for a specific task. Of course, due to age, one of the issues I've come across is battery life. Under any stress, the battery lasts maybe 20 min. If...
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differences ? stained glass soldering iron and electrical soldering iron
is a stained glass iron use able for rosin core solder on copper?
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Gas Dryer Air
The igniter is out in my gas dryer. Most likely that's it -- there is no clicking sound when starting the dryer like before. It's not worth it to have a repairman come out. It's in an unheated area,...
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A dang good Space X Launch webcaste
Howdy folks, bin a while scents I posted. I'm busy hiding out lately from the lovely Miseries on account of she has gone hog wild with her honey do list these days. Just ran across this and figured it...
 
APC UPS -- replace battery, or...?
I have an APC Back-UPS ES 750 to which I have plugged in my PVR (a not particularly high-powered computer, and with only one HD). It is not indicating that the battery is dead and needs replacing, but...
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Finding the correct power adapter for a no-name brand music stand light.
The stand light looks like this: but the light I have has only 9 LED's. The only information on the battery is 3.7 volts and it looks like this: however my battery does not have any amp-hr rating...
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Diode ID
Hi, I need to ID a diode. It is in the regulation circuit of an old 28v Power Supply. Markings are Z104 (twice) and CDC. There are other diodes on the board in the 1N4001 case style/size, but this one...
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Hot swapping CMOS batteries
The standard instructions for changing out a desktop CMOS battery say you should turn everything off and unplug the power cord. But I wonder if guys who do this kind of stuff for a living don't hot...
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Lithium powered things not charging?
Hi all and HNY. Daughter recently bought a 'refurbished' Samsumg Galaxy Tab2 10.1" (tablet) and it seemed ok at first. However, the supplier forgot to include the charger. She called them and in spite...
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wire conductivity
using is there a functional difference, other factors ie metal purity equal, between 8-12-14> gauge wire having 10 strands and 25 strands ? does covering each copper strand with aluminum coating...
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my washing machine, again
We have a Kenmore 110.28082700 washing machine that I've done a lot of work on over the years. These seem to be famous for getting an "LF" long-fill error. Well, we started getting that again, and...
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