Electronics Repair

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Credit where it's due ...

Got an Electro - Harmonix echo / chorus / vib pedal in with no effects output. Needed a schematic to see where the sign...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by arfa.daily
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by arfa.daily

Marshall JCM 2000, 1998

Blown primary of the mains Tx, isolated removed from chassis, draws 1.2 amp at 20V variac "mains" and temp climbs 20 de...
27 comments posted 15yrs
posted by diverse
27 comments posted 15yrs posted by diverse

DJ-Tech S-1 ...

Anyone got any knowledge / experience of this "Professional Twin SD MP3 player" ? This one is from a customer who's los...
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by arfa.daily
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by arfa.daily

Panasonic inverter microwave repair

I have a very nice (read: expensive) Panasonic microwave oven in for service. It will actually end up being mine, when...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by trevor
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by trevor

Application of SPST switch.

This switch http://terminalsupplyco.com/Store/Product.aspx?pc=MLR-AMBER has terminals marked "PWR ACC GRD". How should...
5 comments posted 15yrs
posted by peasthope
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by peasthope

Panasonic Blu-ray Player "No Disc"

I get this message whether there is a BD or DVD in the drive. There is no dust inside and neither laser lights. There a...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pheeh.zero
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by pheeh.zero

the REAL problem with my Dustbuster...

The actual problem was not an intermittent switch. It was the last thing I'd have expected -- one of the welds on the b...
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posted by grizzledgeezer
25 comments posted 15yrs posted by grizzledgeezer

salvaging components..

http://www.designfax.net/enews/20110308/feature-2.asp bob
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posted by sound
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by sound

Compact disc doesn't spin

On a Sharp Mini Component System (model CD-C420), the compact disc turns very slowly or moves only about 1" and then sto...
21 comments posted 15yrs
posted by gcotterl
21 comments posted 15yrs posted by gcotterl

Magnaxox chassis 25x607-00aa

25" crt TV. 1996. About 6 months ago, tv shut off while on, no power led or response to power button or remote. I repla...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by junkjasonrnorth
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by junkjasonrnorth

Disc tray won't open

Sharp Mini Component System (model CD-C420) When I press the OPEN/CLOSE button, the disc tray doesn't open. How can I op...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by gcotterl
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by gcotterl

IDC 40-pin connector for 80-conductor cable?

Looking for IDC male connector, 40-pin for 80-conductor ribbon cable. This is used on IDE hard drives. Or an 80-conduct...
30 comments posted 15yrs
posted by invalid
30 comments posted 15yrs posted by invalid

How-To: Common Cause Of Flat Panel PS Failure

This is common to almost all flat panel power supplies. There are 4 electrolytic capacitors (same physical size) on the...
29 comments posted 15yrs
posted by pheeh.zero
29 comments posted 15yrs posted by pheeh.zero

power switch for B&D DB5400-1

The switch on my Dust Buster 5400-1 has become intermittent. A thorough cleaning and Caig-ing has not fixed it. (The ba...
2 comments posted 15yrs
posted by grizzledgeezer
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by grizzledgeezer