How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic

Learn the methods expert technicians use to find and repair faults in all kinds of consumer electronics
How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic explains, step by step, how a hobbyist with a bit of technical aptitude and basic test equipment can diagnose and repair electronics products. The book introduces the test gear required and explains how to use it. This detailed guide reveals potential dangers that lurk beneath a device s outer layers; what kinds of problems are typical for various products; how to use thought experiments and reasoning to diagnose problems before opening the case; how to read a schematic s signal flow; how to zero in on the problem; and how to repair it. Many examples from real-world repair cases illustrate the techniques. You ll learn from a master repair technician who has been there and done that with a wide range of products.
How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic
Teaches the hobbyist the wisdom and tricks of an experienced technician knowledge that has been won through long experience
Provides an up-to-date guide that covers everything from aging technology that s still in use--VCRs, turntables, camcorders--to the latest equipment such as DVD players, MP3 players, LCD TVs, and DLP projectors
Clearly explains test equipment and its uses
Teaches the art of diagnosis, which actually constitutes most of the work in repair
Empowers you to repair a wide range of consumer electronics with techniques that can be applied to projects beyond those in the book
Covers safety issues and helps you avoid wrecking the product
Includes a section on common repair problems for PCs
Step-by-step coverage
Prepare for Blastoff; Setting Up Shop What You'll Need; Danger, Danger! Staying Safe; I Fix, Therefore I Am The Philosophy of Troubleshooting; Naming Names: Important Terms, Concepts and Building Blocks; Working Your Weapons Using Test Equipment; What Little Gizmos Are Made Of Components; Roadmaps and Street Signs Diagrams; Entering Without Breaking Getting Inside; What the Heck is That? Recognizing Major Features; A-Hunting We Will Go Signal Tracing and Diagnosis; Presto Change-o Circuit Boards and Replacing Components; That's a Wrap Reverse-Order Reassembly; Aces Up Your Sleeves Tips and Tricks for Specific Products