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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 ag...
44 comments posted 14yrs
posted by grizzledgeezer
44 comments posted 14yrs posted by grizzledgeezer

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...
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posted by mearvk
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by mearvk

clock radio problem

clock radio with slow "put put put" motorboat sound in speakers with radio OFF. no visual indication of bad components...
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posted by rose122550
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by rose122550

Another stupid question

I used to run my cable and antenna through my VCR and record my programs and then watch them on my old TV. Well now sin...
48 comments posted 14yrs
posted by captainvideo462009
48 comments posted 14yrs posted by captainvideo462009

Need schematic for Bose AWRC-1P

Took some water damage, and wiped a couple of circuit traces, which I have replaced. It won't turn on however, and show...
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posted by ohger1s
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by ohger1s

Can I substitute a 74HC75 for a 74LS75?

Actually I have done it and it is working, but can it be expected to last? Or should I order some LS's and install what...
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Tony.Miklos
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by Tony.Miklos

QAM and OTA tuner

Lately I have had quite a few requests, mostly from elderly customers, who couldn't care less about HD TV for a way to...
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posted by captainvideo462009
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by captainvideo462009

Tosh 37WLT58 anyone ...?

Anybody happen to have a copy of the schematics for this TV ? Particularly interested in the PSU. There are loads of do...
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posted by arfa.daily
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by arfa.daily

Neon Sign Repair Questions

Hello all... A number of neon signs were recently delivered to me in nonworking condition. All but one are driven by an...
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posted by wm_walsh
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by wm_walsh

Is this due to RoHS solder?

Took apart a Volvo 850 fuel pump relay. Cracks everywhere. http://www.viatrack.ca/Misc/FP%20Relay/ Regards, Boris Mohar...
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posted by borism_void_
21 comments posted 14yrs posted by borism_void_

Toshiba TV

Hi I have a Toshiba TV MDL40RV525U that flickers for a while when turned on and after a while it settles down, it gets...
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posted by vschmitt29
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by vschmitt29

Aiwa Z-L500 Stereo Tape Deck Eject Issue

Hi, I am a service technician for many years. This Aiwa Z-L500 stereo is my own. From time to time, I can not eject a c...
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posted by jaugustine
12 comments posted 14yrs posted by jaugustine

Cable channels

Our cable system just went 100% digital. Except for announcements regarding the change over on several analog channels...
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posted by captainvideo462009
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by captainvideo462009

Electronics Store in Orlando?

Is there a good used electronics and perhaps computers store in Orlando Fla? Visiting there in January. Got to keep the...
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posted by lionwag
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by lionwag