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RCA cpr 250
I was recently given one of these, but it does not record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. I can still look through the viewfinder, zoom and focus, but nothing else. Any ideas on the...
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AC Power Surge Protection?
A friend recently had her audio system damaged from an AC Power Surge. Would like to prevent this so Googled using AC Power Surge Protection and found "The Best Surge Protector by Brent Butterworth....
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Sony Trinitron model KV-19TS20
My vintage Sony Trinitron model KV-19TS20 goes wacky after inly a few seconds. screen has jagged lines and makes a noise that changes in pitch from low to high. Can somebody please help me?
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Wavetek 3100 service monitor problems
I have a Waveteck model 3100 service monitor. I got this unit from a guy ab out 15 years ago and I think that I used it a couple of times and then put it away for awhile. I recently tried to use it...
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Re: 4602 Solution manuals for Physics & Astronomy Books
What about Nigeria?
 
Re: CD laser assembly replacement on the cheap
Is the soldering iron's tip properly grounded? Our limit at Microdyne was three ohms form the tip, to the bench's ground connection to the electrical system.
 
Bug zapper questions
Hi, I want to switch this bug zapper over to led or cfl light. I figured t he hi voltage transformer primary was 120v but the primary is connected to the florescent bulbs. I guess so you have to buy...
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Do Polyswitches ever go bad?
The discussion of the device in series with the Cannon XLR jogged my memories of the Polyswitch, a protective device whose resistance jumps up when sufficiently heated (via current), but goes back...
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Sony Rcvr STR-DE675 random loud pops
My Sony STR-DE675 Receiver (at least ten years old by now) has started to make random loud pops to the speakers (I have only the main L and R speakers attached). The "protect" mode activates and so...
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Need recommendation for hot air rework tool.
I would like to ask you all what suggestions you would have for a hot air rework tool. I wouldn't be using it often but occasionally I get a pc board with smd (leaky) caps that need replacing. I see...
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Fixing a cellphone??
I have a Samsung Stratosphere smart phone. I use it as a tablet. When I turn it on, it starts to boot, hits the splash screen then goes into a loop where it just displays "SAMSUNG" over and over. The...
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DVD Media Player Drive Belt Replacement
I have a DVD Media Player Drive sd-6100ku Toshiba with a slipping DVD door opening drive belt. The door will open if I give it a slight push from inside the unit. I looked at using an O-Ring but the...
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Opening the case of a VisionQuest 2200W monitor.
Hi, For a repair, I want to open the case of a VisionQuest 2200W monitor. Photo at . The four screws along the bottom are easily removed. The sides remain firmly stuck, as if fastened by clasps or...
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Schematic Source for "Gladding Islander" by Pearce Simpson
Hi, I Googled for a schematic source for "Gladding Islander" by Pearce Simpson without success. This is a radio direction finder. I am willing to pay for it. Does anyone know a source? Thank You in...
 
PTC resistor, by any other name...
My refrigerator died. It was Friday evening when I took notice, and transferred half the contents to coolers with ice, ate as much as wouldn't keep without freezing, and tossed a lot of the rest....