DIY repair Tips

Times are Hard, So Do Own Repairs.

2009-05-04T02:56:00.000-07:00

I noticed that the corner shop near my house seems to be doing brisk business nowadays.
Times are Hard and people think twice nowadays whether to buy or not to buy.
If it's not broken, don't fix it.

It's Never Too Old To Learn Electronics.

2008-10-05T02:42:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I read a post on one of the Electronics Forum on Teaching Electronics.
One guy wrote a book on Electronics Appliances Repair. He sold it on his website on the Internet.
He got alot of feedback emails asking if there's an age limit in studying electronics repairs.
One 79 years old guy bought his book and wanted to master computer monitors repair.
So he was telling his reasons why he wanted to learn even at his age.
He says that he got his passion in repairing electronics appliances since he was young but he took the wrong course and ended up as a teacher.

Some other folks said they got nothing much to do at this old age and decided to take up some skills. There's some who says it can pay for some of their beers.

Well, there's all sorts of people out there which you wont know what's in their mind.
Ok... I have some free downloads for you if you are interested.
it's kind of secrets....

drop by my site and download them for free here.

How To Test SCRs

2008-08-21T07:52:00.001-07:00

How to Test SCRs?
SCRs belongs to the semi-conductor family.
SCR means silicon control rectifier.
I have come across friends and customers asking how to test this type of semi-conductors during my work.
Here I video clipped it so you can watch it carefully.
If you do have any questions about it, feel free to contact me here.

Power Supply Load.

2008-07-02T21:15:00.000-07:00

For most of the Power Supply repairs, I noticed that most technicians do not know how or have the need to know how to use Power Loads.
For conventional power supplies, you do not need a load as you can measure it's output directly.
But for Switched Mode Power Supplies, you do need a load.
SMPS have a current sense to shut down the power supply if it sense a short or open circuitry.
It is light in weight and uses less components as compaired to it's conventional types.
My former post shows a few sencore courses which I bought for my learning experiences.
If you like, I can make it into dvd format for you or you can get it downloadable for a fee.
All the best.
Keep learning.

Study Aids.

2008-06-16T02:05:00.000-07:00

Time will come when you do need to study.
It's never too old to study.
We learn new things everyday.
Whether you like it or not, you will come to learn of new things.
Well, I am in Electronics, so I deal and understand Electronics.
Now as I am growing older and older each day, I am doing everything I can get my hands on.
Learning as time passes by.
I do have a few Electronics Books from my workshop which is no longer in operation.
I would like to sell them off.

1999 Computer Monitor Troubleshooting Tips.

This book is no longer in publication.

Bought it for USD69.99

Selling: USD5.99

Buyer pays actual shipping cost.

Only 1 copy.

Sencore Computer Monitor Hands-On Troubleshooting Course.

Bought it for USD599.00

Binder changed cos torn. All Pages are intact.

Selling: USD99.00

Buyer pays actual shipping cost.

Only 1 copy.

Sencore SwitchModePowerSupply Hands-On Troubleshooting Course.

Bought it for USD599.0

Binder still in original condition.

All Pages are intact.

Selling: USD165.00

Buyer pays actual shipping cost.
Only 1 copy.

Contact me if you need to negotiate the cost.
skyyes189@gmail.com

How I deal with my SLOW COMPUTER

2008-01-23T05:21:00.000-08:00

Why is my computer running so slow?
I have upgraded my rams to 1gig.
I have serviced all the ram slots.
I have cleaned and vacuum the dust inside my pc.
I have serviced and oiled my cpu fan.
And why is it still running so slow.
I do scan and defrag every week.
But it is still very slow.

Let me tell you one thing.
I have never bought an ebook online before.
But I like to download free softwares to use.
I dont like to spend unnecessary money on unnecessary stuff.
But I couldnt bear with a slow computer.
So when I heard of a computer wizzkid tweeking his pc for best performance, I knew I have to have it.
So I bought it online for $9.97
The price is not too expensive for me to try it out.
I was really surprised to get my money's worth.
And with that secrets, I did make back my money many many times by tweeking friends computer for a small fee.
Well, best of all it only uses free resourses by downloading free softwares from the internet.
I am sure you will benefit from it too.
Get it HERE.

How to Repair an Electric Iron

2008-01-22T20:15:00.000-08:00

Electric Irons are very cheap nowadays.
I wonder why one wants to repair it anyway.
So I was walking along a lonely street few days ago and I came across a lady carry an electric iron.
As she was approaching me, I stopped for a moment.
There she was asking me some questions.
I thought she wanted some street directions.
But I guessed wrong.
She wanted to know where to send her electric iron for repair.
She said she has gone to almost all the electrical shop in town and she couldn't find someone to do the repair for her.
I was surprised to know that.
Then I asked why she wanted to repair it.
She said she had sentimental value in it.
So I offered to help out.
I took it back to my workbench and have a close look at it.
There I found the neutral wire open circuit with a burn mark.
Tested the element and found it intact.
So I changed the whole length of cable and tested it out.
Works perfect.
There I returned it to a complete stranger.
The smile on her face makes me happy too.

LCD monitors Vs CRT monitors

2008-01-03T03:15:00.000-08:00

LCD monitors Vs CRT monitors.

All these years I have been using CRT monitors.
From CGA to VGA to SVGA.
For those who dont know what is CGA, VGA and SVGA,
I will explain in more details in this blog next week.
LCD monitors is still new in the market over in this part of the world.
Whereas CRT monitors are already here for a decade.
Most people here still uses CRT monitors until they break down.
They will still not change over to LCD monitors as yet.
They will send it for repair and continue using it until it breaks down again
and again until one day it is beyond repair.
Beyond repair means......
either too expensive to repair...
got a weak tube or broken tube...

Then when it comes time to purchasing a new one,
one thinks twice whether to buy back a CRT type or LCD type.

Take a good look at a CRT type monitor display.
What do you notice?
Well, then look carefully at a LCD monitor display.
One will notice that while looking at a certain angle, the display color
seems slightly out of tune.
Then it wont seem the same while looking at a CRT screen.

Well, the time will come when LCD designs get a better hand over the CRT ones.
Next comes the repair obtions.
There are less components inside the LCD monitors.
It is less weight. Not bulky in size and appearance.
More nice looking.
For those that need more info on LCD repairs and maintainance.
I do recommend Jestine's ebook on LCD monitor repairs.
View it below.

Troubleshooting lcd monitor tips.

2007-12-16T03:25:00.000-08:00

This is an lcd monitor display.
It is slim and don't take up much space on your table.

Prices are dropping fast and soon it will flood the market.

Picture display are quite sharp compared to those tube monsters.
Practically tube monitors are real bulky.

There's still many people using them but the rays transmitted
out of the picture tube is dangerous.
They can implode if not carried properly.
The tubes gives blur display when they grow weak.

Here's a bunch of them ready to go the dump yard.
Well, in my shop, we are still repairing them.
We dump away those that customers do not want
them anymore. Then there are some of them that's
not feasible to repair.

And here's goodbye.
One of my workmen going on a long holidays back home.
Back to his kampong.
A fishing village off the coast of the Tip of Borneo.
This picture is taken in Kota Kinabalu, capital of Sabah.
Formerly known as North Borneo.

Well, do drop by my website for more Monitor troubleshooting Tips.

www.fatnthin.com

Dell monitor comes in dead.

2007-11-25T06:08:00.000-08:00

Some monitors really comes in dead.
Dead means nothing is functioning in or out.
But this set seems alive inside.
There's voltage alive in the board.
For more troubleshooting tips,

Feel free to visit my new webpage at

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Pc-Monitor-RepairTips

2006-07-07T04:20:00.000-07:00

Hello,
I would like to share with all of you who likes to do anything Electronics REPAIRS.
I have been repairing all types of Electronics Repairs during these past 20 over years.
Now I am retired and would like to spend more time on my computer.
To start with, I would like to share some thoughts on Electronics Repairs.
Safety First.
Always try NOT to wear loose clothing as they might get entangled.
Wear rubber boots if possible.
Keep your hands DRY always.
Place a rubber mat on the floor you are standing on.
Place some small containers by your workbench to keep the screws you work on,
so they don't drop onto the floor. Avoid stepping on them if they do drop.

Now working with electricity is dangerous.
Always have enough sleep before you work on a project.
If you do feel tired out, please stop work immediately.
Have a good rest before you continue.

Make full use our 5 sences

Whatever that you may be repairing or trying to repair, please do make use of your 5 sences.
First take a look careful look at everything, the board, components, wirings, main wire/cables, casings, the cabinet inself etc.

Check to see that they are not burnt, change of colors, blacken, broken......
Check to see if there's any foreign bodies inside like insects, lizards, mice, ants, cockroches found dead inside. Check to see power cables not rat bitten.
Most of these causes short circuits.

Next, use your nose to smell out any odours like burning smells, dying foreign bodies found underneate the motherboards or in-between components.

Check the power supply plugs/sockets for loose connections. Change if found worn out.
Squeeze or press the wires to see if they are hard or stiff.
Replace them if found stiff.

These applies to all household appliances.