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This thoroughly updated guide gives hobbyists and do-it-yourselfers access to the diagnostic wisdom and repair skills of an experienced technician

Comprehensive and accessible-perfect for mastering the fundamentals of fixing electronics without taking a formal courseHow to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Third Edition details how to repair consumer electronics products ranging from modern digital devices to some older technologies. Filled with expert insights, case studies and sleuthing techniques from a former professional technician, it provides great guidance on how to assemble a workbench, operate the latest test equipment, zero in on and replace malfunctioning components, and perform reassembly.This is a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to better understand electronic products, from stereos and flat-screen TVs to laptops and mobile devices. This new edition includes expanded introductory explanations helping novices dig in with less difficulty and advance to more involved circuit concepts as their understanding grows. It also includes new material about hot-air soldering stations and reflects changes in soldering and repair techniques needed for today's surface-mounted componentry. Unlike tear-down tutorials on the internet, this book guides its readers into thinking like a pro, understanding how items actually work, rather than focusing on specific models of devices. Also new to this edition is a discussion of lithium-ion batteries, which power most modern electronics.Accessible guide to electronics repair for the curious hobbyistProvides useful troubleshooting techniques for those in electronics trade programsNew edition cuts out obsolete items like CRT TVs and VCRs, and continues with the most current trends in electronics

Learn to set up and use today's home entertainment products Want to buy a new TV, projector or stereo, but don't know where to start? Got problems with items you already bought? In this straightforward guide, a lifelong electronics guru walks you through buying, setting up and using home entertainment technology, and helps you resolve any issues that might arise. Filled with clear explanations, tips and insider tricks, this friendly, conversational resource covers today's tech in plain language, with plenty of pictures and illustrations. You'll feel like there's an expert by your side every inch of the way! Along with an extensive glossary, there's an appendix of connectors showing what the different plugs and jacks look like and do.Make informed choices when buying video and audio gearSave money by picking what's right for you and avoiding overpriced gimmicksSee how to set up and connect today's seemingly complex productsExplore programming sources like cable, satellite, antenna and streamingLearn how to integrate older tech like vinyl turntables into a modern digital stereoAvoid making mistakes that could damage your expensive equipmentDiscover tricks and solutions you didn't know existedSolve those "why won't this work" head-scratchersSelect and use batteries properly, for longest lifeStay safe when connecting wires and charging batteriesTest malfunctioning remote controls, using your phoneMaximize the lifespan, performance and ease of use of your electronics