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9780071744225 English 0071744223 "In Rankin, you cannot go wrong."--The Boston Globe"A superior series."--The New York Times Book Review"Reading [Ian Rankin] is like watching somebody juggle a dozen bottles of single malt without spilling a drop." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Five years ago, a mysterious fire burned Edinburgh's seedy Central Hotel to ashes. Long-forgotten and unsolved, the case reappears when a charred body - with a bullet in its head - is found among the ruins. Inspector John Rebus knows that his superiors would prefer he leave things alone. He knows that part of the answer lies somewhere in a cryptic black notebook. And he knows that to solve the case, he'll have to peel back layer after layer of unspeakable secrets to arrive at the truth., Learn the methods expert technicians use to find and repair faults in all kinds of consumer electronicsHow to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronicexplains, step by step, how a hobbyist with a bit of technical aptitude and basic test equipment can diagnose and repair electronics products. The book introduces the test gear required and explains how to use it. This detailed guide reveals potential dangers that lurk beneath a device's outer layers; what kinds of problems are typical for various products; how to use thought experiments and reasoning to diagnose problems before opening the case; how to read a schematic's signal flow; how to zero in on the problem; and how to repair it. Many examples from real-world repair cases illustrate the techniques. You'll learn from a master repair technician who has "been there and done that" with a wide range of products.How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic Teaches the hobbyist the wisdom and tricks of an experienced technicianknowledge that has been won through long experience Provides an up-to-date guide that covers everything from aging technology that's still in use--VCRs, turntables, camcorders--to the latest equipment such as DVD players, MP3 players, LCD TVs, and DLP projectors Clearly explains test equipment and its uses Teaches the art of diagnosis, which actually constitutes most of the work in repair Empowers you to repair a wide range of consumer electronics with techniques that can be applied to projects beyond those in the book Covers safety issues and helps you avoid wrecking the product Includes a section on common repair problems for PCsStep-by-step coverage Prepare for Blastoff; Setting Up ShopWhat You'll Need; Danger, Danger! Staying Safe; I Fix, Therefore I AmThe Philosophy of Troubleshooting; Naming Names: Important Terms, Concepts and Building Blocks; Working Your WeaponsUsing Test Equipment; What Little Gizmos Are Made OfComponents; Roadmaps and Street SignsDiagrams; Entering Without BreakingGetting Inside; What the Heck is That? Recognizing Major Features; A-Hunting We Will GoSignal Tracing and Diagnosis; Presto Change-oCircuit Boards and Replacing Components; That's a WrapReverse-Order Reassembly; Aces Up Your SleevesTips and Tricks for Specific Products, 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 Electronicshows 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 instruments Ensure personal safety and avoid electrical and physical damage to devices Understand electrical units, circuits, and signals Use test equipment, including a digital multimeter, signal generator, frequency counter, and an oscilloscope Repair circuit boards and replace parts Work with components, from capacitors and ICs to transistors and zeners Learn to read block, schematic, and pictorial diagrams Disassemble devices and identify sections and stages Troubleshoot and diagnose to the component level Perform reverse-order reassembly
9780071744225 English 0071744223 "In Rankin, you cannot go wrong."--The Boston Globe"A superior series."--The New York Times Book Review"Reading [Ian Rankin] is like watching somebody juggle a dozen bottles of single malt without spilling a drop." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Five years ago, a mysterious fire burned Edinburgh's seedy Central Hotel to ashes. Long-forgotten and unsolved, the case reappears when a charred body - with a bullet in its head - is found among the ruins. Inspector John Rebus knows that his superiors would prefer he leave things alone. He knows that part of the answer lies somewhere in a cryptic black notebook. And he knows that to solve the case, he'll have to peel back layer after layer of unspeakable secrets to arrive at the truth., Learn the methods expert technicians use to find and repair faults in all kinds of consumer electronicsHow to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronicexplains, step by step, how a hobbyist with a bit of technical aptitude and basic test equipment can diagnose and repair electronics products. The book introduces the test gear required and explains how to use it. This detailed guide reveals potential dangers that lurk beneath a device's outer layers; what kinds of problems are typical for various products; how to use thought experiments and reasoning to diagnose problems before opening the case; how to read a schematic's signal flow; how to zero in on the problem; and how to repair it. Many examples from real-world repair cases illustrate the techniques. You'll learn from a master repair technician who has "been there and done that" with a wide range of products.How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic Teaches the hobbyist the wisdom and tricks of an experienced technicianknowledge that has been won through long experience Provides an up-to-date guide that covers everything from aging technology that's still in use--VCRs, turntables, camcorders--to the latest equipment such as DVD players, MP3 players, LCD TVs, and DLP projectors Clearly explains test equipment and its uses Teaches the art of diagnosis, which actually constitutes most of the work in repair Empowers you to repair a wide range of consumer electronics with techniques that can be applied to projects beyond those in the book Covers safety issues and helps you avoid wrecking the product Includes a section on common repair problems for PCsStep-by-step coverage Prepare for Blastoff; Setting Up ShopWhat You'll Need; Danger, Danger! Staying Safe; I Fix, Therefore I AmThe Philosophy of Troubleshooting; Naming Names: Important Terms, Concepts and Building Blocks; Working Your WeaponsUsing Test Equipment; What Little Gizmos Are Made OfComponents; Roadmaps and Street SignsDiagrams; Entering Without BreakingGetting Inside; What the Heck is That? Recognizing Major Features; A-Hunting We Will GoSignal Tracing and Diagnosis; Presto Change-oCircuit Boards and Replacing Components; That's a WrapReverse-Order Reassembly; Aces Up Your SleevesTips and Tricks for Specific Products, 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 Electronicshows 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 instruments Ensure personal safety and avoid electrical and physical damage to devices Understand electrical units, circuits, and signals Use test equipment, including a digital multimeter, signal generator, frequency counter, and an oscilloscope Repair circuit boards and replace parts Work with components, from capacitors and ICs to transistors and zeners Learn to read block, schematic, and pictorial diagrams Disassemble devices and identify sections and stages Troubleshoot and diagnose to the component level Perform reverse-order reassembly