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How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Second Edition
offers expert insights, case studies, and step-by-step instruction from a lifelong electronics guru. Discover how to assemble your workbench, use the latest test equipment, zero in on and replace dead components, and handle reassembly. Instructions for specific devices, including stereos, MP3 players, digital cameras, flat-panel TVs, laptops, headsets, and mobile devices are also included in this do-it-yourself guide.
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Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 22nd Edition
source for reliable information on how PCs work, troubleshooting and fixing problems, adding hardware, optimizing performance, and building new PCs. This 22nd edition offers beefed-up coverage of the newest hardware innovations and maintenance techniques, plus more than two hours of new video.
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Operational Amplifiers with Advanced Applications
The book provides a comprehensive exploration of operational amplifiers (op-amps) and their myriad applications in both linear and non-linear circuits. Beginning with a foundational introduction to op-amps, the text delves into linear circuits, followed by an examination of non-linear circuits.
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Need for Electrical Troubleshooting: (01:09)
Electrical troubleshooting skills are needed in dozens of professions, including auto mechanics, appliance repair, residential wiring, and manufacturing technology. Knowing how to work safely around electricity is vital when doing electrical troubleshooting.
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Electrical Problems: (02:09)
hree types of electrical circuit problems include opens, or no electrical connection; shorts, or unwanted connections; and high/low resistances, where there are abnormal values. Problems can occur in any part of the circuit.
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Testing Methods: (05:23)
Circuit testing involves tools and instruments that measure electrical value, such as jumper wire, test light, and multimeter. There are six basic rules for troubleshooting. Service manuals provide information for diagnosing and fixing electrical problems.
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Wiring Problems: (01:45)
Many electrical problems are due to simple wiring problems, like disconnected wires or loose or corroded connections. Vibration and heat expansion can loosen connections. Corrosions on connections can cause increase resistance.
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Fuse, Circuit, and Breaker Problems: (02:04)
Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers can cause a complete circuit to go dead. Short circuits, overloaded circuits, short fuses, and overloaded fuse can cause malfunctions. Circuit breakers also weaken with age.
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Resistor Problems: (01:22)
Resistors often cause circuit problems when their internal resistance or value changes due to age. The failing resistor will overheat, then short and burn open.
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Switch Problems: (01:00)
Switches are prone to physical wear and burning at their contacts. Measuring a switch's voltage drop will determine its malfunction.
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Coil and Relay Problems (01:35)
Coils, fine wires wrapped together, are prone to shorts and opens. Coils need to be checked for abnormal continuity.
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Capacitor Problems (00:56)
Capacitors sometimes fail in service. An open capacitor is caused by inner wires detaching. A shorted capacitor is normally due to the metal wrappings touching together or from overheating.
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Motor Problems (01:44)
Motor problems are often due to dry, worn bearings. The bearings can drag and cause the motor to overheat and the wires can burn open or short. Motor brushes can also wear, developing high resistance, opens, or shorts.
Troubleshooting Electronic Circuits: A Guide to Learning Analog Electronics
This book clearly explains proper debugging techniques as well as testing and modifying methods. In multiple chapters, poorly-conceived circuits are analyzed and improved. Inside, you will discover how to design or re-design high-quality circuits that are repeatable and manufacturable.