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Troubleshooting and Repairing Consumer Electronics Without a Schematic [Paperback]

Homer L. Davidson (Author)
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Tab Electronics Technician Library December 1, 1996
Revealing a wealth of trade secrets drawn from his extensive experience, electronics repair guru Homer L. Davidson solves one of the biggest problems for technicians and hobbyists-how to repair components without the benefit of a schematic.

Davidson offers expert advice on repairing everything from home stereo equipment to TVs and VCRs. Hundreds of high-quality photographs and illustrations demonstrate how to locate, test, and repair defective components. And now, in this updated edition, time-saving troubleshooting flowcharts have been added throughout.



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One of the most trusted names in consumer electronics helps you solve one of its most nagging problems In this thoroughly updated new edition of his best-selling guide, Homer Davidson, one of the most repsected and prolific authors in the field of consumer electronics, provides experienced, hands-on information and advice on how to troubleshoot and repair a wide range electronic units-when you don't have the benefit of schematic diagrams. Davidson, who actually ran his own successful radio and TV repair business for more than 40 years, shows you how to diagnose and solve the circuit problems that commonly occur in audio amps, auto receivers, boom-boxes, and more. Included are more than 400 detailed drawings and photographs that illustrate the most efficient methods for locating, testing, and repairing defective components. In addition, Davidson offers: A list of typical mechanical problems that can crop up in each type of electronic unit; A corresponding chart that points out where to check for those problems in a given unit; An abundance of all-new case histories that demonstrate how repairs have actually been made; Instruction on how to tackle "tough dog" problems; Indispensable to today's professional electronic repair technicians, this goldmine of practical guidance will also prove highly useful to electronic engineers, sophisticated hobbyists, and advanced students of electronics.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 475 pages
  • Publisher: Tab Books; 2 edition (December 1, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0070157650
  • ISBN-13: 978-0070157651
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,278,393 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, November 2, 2010
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The Book isn't what I expected, It really doesn't show how to correct the Problem, except that it exists. Not worth the price.
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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you can't repair it ; wasn't broken!, May 10, 2003
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This review is from: Troubleshooting and Repairing Consumer Electronics Without a Schematic (Paperback)
I did NOT a word about electronic repair before read
this beautyfull book.
Now can repair almost everything :Audio ,TV , Microwaves
and more.
If I 've learned,You sure will with its help.
Thanks Homer for your great book!
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Servicing consumer electronic products can be a lot of fun, if you let it be. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
horizontal output transistor, critical voltage tests, vertical output transistors, take critical voltage, external audio amp, critical voltage measurements, check the bias resistors, dirty function switch, horizontal sweep circuits, audio output transistors, pincushion circuits, universal replacement manual, horizontal output circuits, burned bias resistors, external amp, frozen voice coil, stereo audio circuits, leaky output transistor, leaky zener diode, chassis shutdown, electrolytic coupling capacitor, leaky transistor, take voltage measurements, main filter capacitor, intermittent audio
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Isolation Check, Radio Shack, Repair Found, Repair Check, Isolation Locate, Location Check, Repair Replace, Repair Take, General Electric, Location Start, Isolation Signal, Isolation Try, Location After, Repair Signal
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