How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic
Michael Geier
McGraw-Hill Education TAB
Master the Art of Electronics Repair <p>In this hands-on guide, a lifelong electronics repair guru shares his tested techniques and invaluable insights. <i>How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic</i> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Set up a workbench and equip it with tools and test instruments</li> <li>Ensure personal safety and avoid electrical and physical damage to devices</li> <li>Understand electrical units, circuits, and signals</li> <li>Use test equipment, including a digital multimeter, signal generator, frequency counter, and an oscilloscope</li> <li>Repair circuit boards and replace parts</li> <li>Work with components, from capacitors and ICs to transistors and zeners</li> <li>Learn to read block, schematic, and pictorial diagrams</li> <li>Disassemble devices and identify sections and stages</li> <li>Troubleshoot and diagnose to the component level</li> <li>Perform reverse-order reassembly</li> </ul>