Sunday, May 4, 2014

Tips On Safe 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.

Use the appropriate tools for each task. For example, when undertaking soldering tasks, use the required soldering equipment. In case you are not sure about how the soldering devices are to be used, seek assistance from an expert. Always make sure that you are sure of anything you do before doing it. This way, you prevent potential accidents.

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.

In case4 you are fatigued, avoid undertaking repairs. This is because your mind might not be in a sate to carry out the exercise. Thus, you may do it inefficiently. This is due to making of poor decisions.

Avoid shortcuts. Do not assume anything before inspecting it. Go about extensive research on the problem before making a replacement decision. One is able to go about the maintenance task with a made mind in terms of expected cost. If the machine is damaged extensively, one may consider purchasing another. However, ensure to compare prices of purchasing a new one and replacing the broken part.




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