How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Second Edition

A Fully Revised Guide to Electronics Troubleshooting and Repair

Repair all kinds of electrical products, from modern digital gadgets to analog antiques, with help from this updated book. How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Second Edition, offers expert insights, case studies, and step-by-step instruction from a lifelong electronics guru. Discover how to assemble your workbench, use the latest test equipment, zero in on and replace dead components, and handle reassembly. Instructions for specific devices, including stereos, MP3 players, digital cameras, flat-panel TVs, laptops, headsets, and mobile devices are also included in this do-it-yourself guide.
Choose the proper tools and set up your workbench

Ensure personal safety and use proper eye and ear protection

Understand how electrical components work and why they fail

Perform preliminary diagnoses based on symptoms

Use test equipment, including digital multimeters, ESR meters, frequency

counters, and oscilloscopes

Interpret block, schematic, and pictorial diagrams

Disassemble products and identify sections

Analyze circuits, locate faults, and replace dead parts

Re-establish connections and reassemble devices