How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic
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How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic by Michael Geier
Master the Art of Electronics RepairIn this hands-on guide, a lifelong electronics repair guru shares his tested techniques and invaluable insights. How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic 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.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 instrumentsEnsure personal safety and avoid electrical and physical damage to devicesUnderstand electrical units, circuits, and signalsUse test equipment, including a digital multimeter, signal generator, frequency counter, and an oscilloscopeRepair circuit boards and replace partsWork with components, from capacitors and ICs to transistors and zenersLearn to read block, schematic, and pictorial diagramsDisassemble devices and identify sections and stagesTroubleshoot and diagnose to the component levelPerform reverse-order reassembly
Michael Jay Geier began operating a neighborhood electronics repair service at age eight that was profiled in The Miami News. He went on to work in numerous electronics service centers as the "tough dog" tech, solving cases that baffled the other servicers. Michael was a pioneer in the field of augmentative communications systems, helping to develop speech synthesis systems for children with cerebral palsy. He has written technology features for Electronic Engineering Times, Desktop Engineering, IEEE Spectrum, The Envisioneering Newsletter, 73 Amateur Radio Today, and Radio Fun.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780071744225 |
| ISBN 10 | 0071744223 |
| Title | How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic |
| Author | Michael Geier |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe |
| Year published | 2011-03-16 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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