A Guide to DIY Electronics Repair

ELECTRONIC REPAIR BY GADGET PEAK | VOL. LVI

ELECTRONIC REPAIR

BY GADGET PEAK The Official Newsletter of Gadget Peak Network

A GUIDE TO DIY ELECTRONICS REPAIR You can either take your electronics to a professional technician or you can do it yourself, which is called doit-yourself or DIY repairs. Before you do DIY electronics repairs, you should consider several things. If you have a warranty, you should take the electronic device back to your vendor because once you have removed the cover, the warranty becomes void. You should consider your skills level – this way, you will avoid electrocution and causing further damage to the device. If you do not have enough time for the job, consider hiring a professional. Invest in the appropriate tools before doing DIY electronics repairs.

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There are many courses in electronics repair, some online and others offline. Although the internet is convenient, cheap and anonymous, you will be able to do DIY electronics repairs if you have hands-one experience. These courses ensure that your actions do not lead to further damage to your electronics and that you reduce the risk of electric shock. You can also venture into self-employment once you gather enough skills as a technician or do repairs for others part-time.

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There are many electronic devises and it is important that as you search for an electronics repair course, to go for a course that covers whatever you are interested in repairing.

One thing you will learn as part of your electronics repairs course is de-soldering and soldering. You will need to learn how schematics are traced out. You will learn basic circuit concepts such as the use of resistors, diodes, and transistors. Some of the things you will be able to do once you have completed an electronics repair course are reducing the noise in transformers, replacing damaged components, replacing components that are making the fuse to blow and locating bad connections.

Circuits have markings that are hard to understand without prior training in electronics and an electronics repair course will teach you what these markings mean and the lingo used in user’s manuals.

Safety is one of the most important considerations when dealing with electronic devices and you will need to protect yourself from electrocution. To prevent electric shock, always disconnect the power to the device. You should put back the cover before testing to reduce the risk of electric shock. Wear protective clothing such as safety goggles and overalls and use insulating materials where they are needed.