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SONY - CFD-101 CD Player won´t start anymore
Does it read the TOC when a disc is inserted ? If not, does the display say anything about the status ? Does the loading sequence actually complete (slipping tray belt ) ? Does the laser 'home' when...
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Replacement battery cells/packs for an automotive jump-start/air-compressor widget
At one time, I had a link to a site that provides replacement battery cells or packs, but I don't find it at this time. I have one of those automotive jump-start/air-compressor widgets that has a...
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Sony KV-32HS500 6 blinks despite MCZ300D(B) chip replacement
Hello everyone, I have a 32=94 Sony KV-32HS500 Trinitron flat screen CRT set. I acquired this set from a friend of mine who stated that the set led was blinking 6 times. Having prior knowledge of this...
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I-pad already has issues...
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Extend a NiMh batteries life?
Is there a way to extend NiMH units battery life? I have a dozen NiMH 3.6v (3x AAA) 800mAh battery packs that don't seem to charging well just wondering if I can do anything to kick a little more life...
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Oxidisation of Seagate & WDC PCBs
I came across a reference to this Russian forum thread in a WDC forum: Here is Google's translator: The thread discusses oxidisation of contact pads in current Seagate and Western Digital hard drives....
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Adaptor heat
12v 1.5a adaptor seems too hot by half after 36hrs. DSA0018-02 UL listed (Supersonic TV - reception was crappy, so left it plugged in with TV off) Only in use about three months. I could be over...
 
When it rains it pours
I thought my 12 inch Sony was giving me problems! I know what to do for most of what follows, except the last 9 lines, but I want to tell you my tale of woe. Maybe so you'll feel good that you don't...
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OT: User forum design
Hi, I need to design a "User's Forum" for an upcoming product release. The goal (as always) is to let users share their ideas, solutions, gripes, etc. with each other directly without going "through"...
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Suitable 240v P/T required
Need something as a replacement same specs for the Hammond 269EX but 240v usage (Australia). Is there anything of comparable quality to the 369EX that can be found locally in Australia but with a...
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Soldering Iron Coffee Warmer
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Ceramic Emitter resistor packs UK
Hi, anyone know a source for those dual 5 watt white ceramic Emitter Resistor packs you find in EV P3000,s Dynacord Powermates etc? They are the thin rectangular ones with 3 legs. I need some for a...
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crosfield oscilloscope
Greetings... Recently a ham friend of mine gave me an old oscilloscope.. By the looks of it, I estimate it to have been build during the 40's... Grosfield made in England..type TA.. Does anyone know...
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What's the opposite of pin-cushioning; what causes second problem?
Question 1: On a tv screen, what is the opposite of pin-cushioning called? Question 2: I have a 12 inch Sony color tv, with turret tuning and a separate UHF turret tuner, with detents. I guess it's...
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at&t hs8270 cordless phone
i just got this cordless phone and its acting weird. it won't let you call out using the head set and to add to it, it give of a buzzy signal.i tried getting a manual for it but it doesn't help. can...
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