"How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Second Edition, 2nd Edition"

Master the Art of Electronics Repair In this hands-on guide, a lifelong electronics repair guru shares his tested techniques and invaluable insights. How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic shows you how to repair and extend the life of all kinds of solid-state devices, from modern digital gadgetry to cherished analog products of yesteryear. You'll start by selecting the tools and test equipment you'll need and setting up your workbench. Then, you'll get familiar with components and how they form circuits, stages, and sections of a device. Next, you'll learn how to take a product apart, figure out what's wrong with it, replace components, and reassemble it. Real-world case studies help clarify the topics covered. Tips and tricks for specific devices, such as optical disc players, computers, and video recorders, are also included in this practical resource. Set up a workbench and equip it with tools and test instrumentsEnsure personal safety and avoid electrical and physical damage to devicesUnderstand electrical units, circuits, and signalsUse test equipment, including a digital multimeter, signal generator, frequency counter, and an oscilloscopeRepair circuit boards and replace partsWork with components, from capacitors and ICs to transistors and zenersLearn to read block, schematic, and pictorial diagramsDisassemble devices and identify sections and stagesTroubleshoot and diagnose to the component levelPerform reverse-order reassembly