Electronics Repair

Soldering Tinsel Headset Headphones Earphone Coated Fine Wire

In my recent quest for 4 conductor right angle connector cables, I received some small diameter, very flexible cable as...

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posted by wb_wildbill

5 comments posted 13yrs posted by wb_wildbill

Connecting iPod headphone outlet to an audio amp

Can someone remind me what the problem is associated with this? Is it a load you have to add in the lead? . I remember...

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posted by diverse

0 comments posted 13yrs posted by diverse

Pioneer LD-S2 LaserDisk drawer problem

I had to pull out my LV player to compare the LV of "Roger Rabbit" with the BD. This player is almost 25 years old, and...

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posted by grizzledgeezer

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Video projector colour wheels query

Why is the red sector a denser colour than the blue or green sectors, or at least on 2 makes I've looked at, or would m...

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posted by diverse

3 comments posted 13yrs posted by diverse

Corsair CX series computer PSUs

Although Corsair generally has a reputation as a top-notch supplier of computer power supplies, it seems they didn't ge...

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posted by pimpom

1 comments posted 13yrs posted by pimpom

TDA7295:

I am in the process of repairing an audio amplifier that employs a TDA7295 as the woofer driver. The repair of the orig...

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posted by mark g

13 comments posted 13yrs posted by mark g

Output 4 to 22 volts.

I've gotten used to the idea that power bricks and other things can accept 110 to 240 input volts and still put out the...

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posted by NONONOmisc07

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Coby LEDTV1526 picture blanked out: SOLVED

Is it a feature or a bug? At least I found a way to get the picture back... COBY LEDTV1526 15" LCD TV: PICTURE BLANKED...

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posted by rcarlsen

2 comments posted 13yrs posted by rcarlsen

What is the root of this BMW design flaw in all 3,5,7 series BMW trunk wiring looms?

Almost every BMW E39 (5-series) and E38 (7-series) and E46 (3-series) has shorts that develop in the trunk wiring loom...

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posted by arthur

90 comments posted 13yrs posted by arthur

Parts for a Toshiba M-782 VCR.

Is any vendor still selling parts for a Toshiba M-782 VCR? I have one in which the cam gear or lever gear which lifts th...

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posted by peasthope

2 comments posted 13yrs posted by peasthope

Ford car stereo F87F-18C815-BB drains car battery.

I was given this Ford F87F-18C815-BB factory tuner/cd player to see why it's draining the car battery to the point wher...

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posted by farberbear.unspam

26 comments posted 13yrs posted by farberbear.unspam

Mag 986FS CRT shimmering picture - schematic?

Anyone happen to have a schematic handy for a Mag 986FS / 986N 19" CRT monitor? (Probably also rebranded by Gateway at...

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posted by julesrichardsonnewsmoo

5 comments posted 13yrs posted by julesrichardsonnewsmoo

Yamaha RX-V992 won't power on

Pressing the power button gets relay click and power LED flash (on volume control) but all shuts down immediately. Look...

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posted by bespoke

10 comments posted 13yrs posted by bespoke

Re: What's a good way to get rid of rain surface rust on tools left outside

UPDATE: I'm finding more and more uses for the phosphoric acid you guys suggested! http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/...

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posted by danny

6 comments posted 13yrs posted by danny

How do you drill through stainless steel at home?

What's the trick to drilling a hole through 1/2" thick stainless steel? From my guardrail experience, I had bought tita...

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posted by danny

97 comments posted 13yrs posted by danny