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Thứ Hai, 5 tháng 5, 2014

Important Safety Tips In Vintage Audio Repair

By Essie Osborn


In modern homes and places, music has become part of our lives. Stereos have been fitted in homes, cars and even on gadgets such as mobile phones hence improving portability of music. However, at times they may have problems, hence preventing owners from enjoying their music. When undertaking vintage audio repair, a safety kit is important.

When undertaking such repairs, one has to understand the safety precautions that are required. For innate, it is wrong for a person to wear any kind of ornaments. This is because in case the ornaments come into contact with the circulatory part of the device, they might conduct current which may be passed to your body and cause electrocution. Long hair should be tied up or covered as it may be caught by the nosing parts.

If the green mother boards have to be detached from the device, make sure to put insulating material between the boards and any part that may get a short circuit. Do not do it bare hands, since high chances of electrocution are present. Use electrical tapes or strong pieces of string in such cases. Use plastic sticks or wooden sticks to prop them up and sideways.

Ensure the device has been plugged before the procedure begins. One can use things such as clip heads and lead drivers to plug the material. When handling live wires, ensure that you use an insulated screw driver. This helps in preventing the speaker from getting damaging ad avoiding electrocution.

For soldering activities, use appropriate soldering equipment in place. It prevents cases of damage extension on the device hence expensive mess are created in such cases. Seek assistance from experts for the appropriate soldering tool. Do practice on the best soldering techniques and stick to a recommended technique. Also lay emphasis on de soldering practices by using damaged circuit boards in order to be perfect.

Carry out as many tests as possible on that device. It should be powered off. Examine the semiconductors, looking for any faults on them. Test for any shot circuits that affecting the fuse resistors of the sound output device. Use a voltmeter at all times ensuring that enough power reaches the speakers and motherboards. High magnitude speakers do have high resistors and capacitors, hence examine their functioning.

Do not conduct ant sound maintenance when tired. Chances of extending the damage are high when fatigued. This is because poor decision making is reached at due to fatigue. Poor judgment on your device may end up being expensive, as they cause injuries on persons as well as damaging parts of the device. Generally a fatigued person is not entitled to operate a machine, as minds capacity is minimal.

Do not take shortcuts. Never assume anything without checking it. Stereos need maximum scrutinizing before coming up with a replacement decision. It may be a minor problem that needs a spare part. However, there are instances where speakers are damaged beyond repair. If the maintenance task is beyond your ability, seek expert assistance. Do consider other factors such as charges for the service to avoid being conned.




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