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Pincushioning on Philips Magnavox TV model MX2790 B101
The captioned TV has begun to show signs of pincushioning - lower horizontal edge curves upwards in the middle. Is this something that can be adjusted through the service menu, or is this more of a...
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Tektronix 2467B Oscilloscope Error Codes
Hi, I am getting these error codes on startup on my Tektronix 2467B Scope. I get "CT Test 84 Fail 40" I don't think it is just a calibration error as I have been lead to beleive. After this you can...
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Saeco (and similar) espresso coffee machine thermostats
Apologies for any duplicates - posting problem. Hi, all, I keep one of our three espresso coffee machines up and running (available that is, not actually brewing!) by cannibalizing the others and...
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IBM PC isplay
anyone know if there is a device to convert old RT to LCD display?
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Ampeg schematic ...
Does anyone by any chance have schematics for an Ampeg SVT3 Pro U. It's the "U" that's the tricky bit. This version has an additional board at the back, which produces a balanced / unbalanced line out...
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Pc displays "out of range"
Hi my PC which was working alright was tampered by my kids and it only shows "OUT OF RANGE" on the monitor. How do I solve this problem? I'm using windows 7 and an LCD monitor. I've tried changing the...
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Potentiometer fix?
The volume control of the cheapie Sony "transistor" AM FM radio I bought about a year ago does not operate smoothly at low volumes. Could I try spraying it with something, and if so, what do people...
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Stagepas 300 , followup of sorts
Incase the poster a couple of weeks ago is still here. I mentioned in that thread a phone call from someone , who has now brought his in . He leant it to a "girlie , so of course she has no idea what...
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Do CD cleaning discs actually clean? How?
A friend bought an old used SONY Radio/CD/Cassette. When he puts a CD in, it displays NO DISC, and ejects the CD. He thinks it's dirty, and I'm in favor of cleaning things, and I even have a CD...
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VOX AC100cp
** Hi, I have a VOX AC100cp ( Chines made) on the bench - it is about 6 years old. It has all its original parts but is in a very bad way. The known faults are: 1. One (Ruby) EL34 has lost vacuum. 2....
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Breville SHM2 kitchen mixer, probably 2008
Nothing working , neither motor, 1Meg across mains "on or off". No obvious water ingress, nasty smells, or burning. 24 segment armature, .2mm wire , 25 to 27 ohm across brushes for 1 rev. Beater motor...
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Panasonic DMR-EZ-27 won't start
Following a power outage the unit keeps rolling the oooo... forever. I can get it to shutoff by holding the power switch on for a while, but then when I start it the display reads HELLO and sits there...
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Panasonic Plasma TV TH-46PZ85U shut down problem - help needed
Folks I need your help once again. I have the above mentioned TV that shuts down about a second after power up. Get two blinks on the power LED. This is 15V(P) DET code. When the set is plugged in,...
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the lie of rapid NiMH self-discharge
I've never had problems with the supposed rapid self-discharge of NiMH cells. And now I have proof. Almost two years ago, I visited a friend in Gold Bar WA for Christmas. I took some camera equipment,...
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Sony CD Player Repair
I have an old Sony 5-disc CD player. It wasn't working when I got it. Cracked the lid and the issue appears to be that the motors are worn down. This unit is maybe 10+ years old and in 2nd or 3rd hand...
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