Earth Day 2010: 7 easy fixes for electronics

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Earth Day 2010: 7 easy fixes for electronics

#1

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Unplug it and plug it back in.

#2

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Clean the contacts.

#3

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Blow out the dust.

#4

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Check the fuses.

#5

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Clean the pots.

#6

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Check continuity.

#7

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Check the capacitors.

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8 thoughts on “Earth Day 2010: 7 easy fixes for electronics

  1. Dale Dougherty says:

    Great tips, Sean.

  2. digitaltripper says:

    I work with computers and have replaced many a capacitor to get the motherboard working again!! Also getting the dust out is really a great idea…All of these are really great tips!!

  3. Gareth Branwyn says:

    Yeah, that rocks, Sean. Thanks!

  4. SKR says:

    Holy dust bunnies Batman. Wow, just wow.

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