Comprehensive and accessible--perfect for mastering the fundamentals of fixing electronics
without taking a formal course How 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 hobbyist Provides useful troubleshooting techniques for
those in electronics trade programs New edition cuts out obsolete items like CRT TVs and VCRs
and continues with the most current trends in electronics
