Electronics Repair

Repurposing a Dell power brick

I have a Dell AC power adapter, model ADP-150BB B which I'd like to re-purpose as a 12 volt power supply. It's rated 12...

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posted by bp

10 comments posted 4yrs posted by bp

What is an EMF meter really for?

I came across an article about a cattle mutilation and the guy was using an EMF meter to look for aliens or something....

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posted by timothy42bach

15 comments posted 4yrs posted by timothy42bach

Resistance of door holder magnet.

I have been troubleshooting a school with 14 door magnets and cant seem to find the issue. They will be fine for days a...

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posted by rickmac1122

10 comments posted 4yrs posted by rickmac1122

Riddle Me This

Last evening, at approximately 9:15 pm Eastern Daylight Time, three (3) remote control devices came on, or changed in o...

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posted by peterwieck33

12 comments posted 4yrs posted by peterwieck33

Circlip thingy

I have a Nakamichi Dragon on the bench. I need to dismantle the DD motor. To do so, I have to remove the circlip thingy...

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posted by trevor

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Yamaha outboard motor; 9.9 HP/ 7.3 kW, T9.9EXHP, 6G8 UL 784628, 1991.

Yamaha outboard motor (9.9 HP/ 7.3 kW, T9.9EXHP, 6G8 UL 784628, 1991) starts immediately and runs well when cold. When...

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posted by peter

4 comments posted 4yrs posted by peter

LCR/ESR meter

Just a quick request: Anyone have experience with "Smart Tweezers" from Syborg Systems line of ESR meters? Looking for s...

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posted by wwm

11 comments posted 4yrs posted by wwm

fed hackers pay black worker (stolen money)?

"Stormous, hacking in the Russian interest. Cyber phases of a hybrid war. Mapping ransomware gangs. Chinese APTs active...

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posted by bruce2bowser

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Battery charge tests - running a battery to 0 frequently - checking re-charge times

I am testing if it takes _longer_ to "fast charge" a phone if you _frequently_ let the battery run down to zero - and i...

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posted by spam

131 comments posted 4yrs posted by spam

Radio keeps cutting in/out

Hi Group, can someone help please.? I have a panasonic portable stereo cd system rx-ds15 keeps cutting in and out when...

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posted by hildawinkler77

14 comments posted 4yrs posted by hildawinkler77

Garage door clicker retraining procedure

What is the process of getting a garage door opener clicker to work again? I had been using the "Clicker" brand hand he...

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posted by G6JPG

15 comments posted 4yrs posted by G6JPG

LG Inverter Boards

Inverter MOSFET shorted and fuse blew on LG 32LK450-UB. Does anyone know if the inverter board from LG model 32LK330 or...

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posted by johnkeiser

5 comments posted 4yrs posted by johnkeiser

Cleaning the whole path on Hi8/Dig8 camcorders

Please pardon my ignorance, but I can't find a diagram online. Could someone clarify what (where) all these parts are o...

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posted by jaytoadhawk

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Battery Load Test?? ON TOPIC!!! :-)

Hello all, I have a number of batteries that I would like to put apply small load to check the voltage. Hopefully it wi...

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posted by somewhere

17 comments posted 4yrs posted by somewhere

3.5mm audio jack

I wish Radio Shack was still around. I want to make a few standard 3.5mm audio extension cables. I can find on Amazon T...

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posted by keith_nuttle

6 comments posted 4yrs posted by keith_nuttle