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[hyponoia11]

Hello! I'm Bob, currently residing around Melbourne, Australia. I take things apart, and occasionally even get them back together again. Degrees in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Microelectronics Engineering and majored in Mathematics so I'm big on theory. Hope to contribute in a more practical environment ; )

[Pastortech]

My name is Dan Jones have been basically into electronics for more than half of my life from 1984 repairing proramming the 8088 Xt Tandy 1000 Commodore 64 and I know this is totally dinosaurus in comparison.
I have also Electronic Engineer Degree with Florida Technical College and 7 years 31 Mike Multichannel Commuinications Equipment and Repair in the Arm Forces.I had a Electronic company over 8 years when I was active then became a pastor but some tragedy situation happen to me and my youthful flock we were burned down by drug dealers but i discover great things can come from a burn out new friends new companies and a sanctuary rebuilt totally new for the price of a handshake and go do what yu love is preach and repair hearts.
I always still have folk bring there heart or a broke something to church. SO i had a challenge didnt think nothing of but to find a schematic diagraham of a Sony PCG with no power and discover this site Badcaps and I have fell in love with this in 10 minutes. I straight up stupid when it comes to lets discover together what makes this ticks robotics proramming and lets see even if we can reverse the earth on its axis electronically backwards. Well scientifically it aint going to happen. Well i have alot of history in some other sites with support and giving support when i have the time.

If it broke lets fix it Dont Fuss or Cuss Call Us . Wisdom and Maturing the mind pass those Tandy 1000 would be helpful and it was this day on Badcaps Forum.Thanks Dudes

[at77]

Hey BadCappers,
AT here. I'm mostly an audio guy, but deal with the same capacitors frequently that computer folks like; good caps often tend to be good caps in both arenas, go figure, especially with digital hardware - hence the interest.

Peace to you - happy capping!
AT

[oldITguy]

Hi, My name is Sandy Cox. I was looking into how to replace bad caps on some Samsung 204b monitors and came across this forum. The information here is fantastic and very helpful for those who have the know-how but just don't know how to. I'm 53 today and looking forward to starting a new hobby of monitor repair.

[Gregi]

Hi to everyone here,
searched something on google and find this page. I could not get a better result xD
My name is Marko and i work in IT, but in my free time mostly electronics. ok bye now lets see what is going on here

[markles]

Hi everyone
A search on google led me here to find an answer to a problem that looks to be an old sore with a few members on here.

[turfman]

Hello from Birmingham, AL. I am trying to learn to repair LCD and Plasma tv's. I have successfully repaired several, but if it is past the capacitor problem I am still learning. Took two years of electronics in high school and my dad was in the signal battalion in the national guard. So, I know the basics. I am a golf course superintendent by trade so PM me with any grass question you have

[Pauley626]

Hello everyone. Great forum, I thought component level repair was a dying business, its good to know its alive and growing still in a world of dumbing things down. I've been repairing consumer electronics for over 20 years, I slowed down significantly when LCD and Plasmas came out. But I'm still an avid electronic -enthusiast, hobbyist, and dab into everything dealing with electronics when possible. I hope to contribute and help this forum in any way. Thanks.

[pronbot]

Hi all...
Been 'round these parts for a while, already bought some parts for repair, liked them so much I bought extras for home design projects.

I've "been a PC" even before the PC was a "PC". I was working as a design engr. on a project designing external hard drive / tape drive interfaces for the Apple LISA (remember that one?), when IBM announced this machine they thought no "home user" would REALLY need... the IBM Personal Computer, the 5150 in late 1980. We got one of their development systems for developers, but it was a couple months before they sent us any system hardware design spec's... by then we had it already figured out, and had the industry's first Hard Drive on the IBM PC (even before IBM). This was with Tallgrass Technologies, which went belly-up when they didn't diversify soon enough. The name lived on, but not the original hardware company.

So, been 'round that "PC" stuff since day 1.

B4 that, I bought my first Apple II in 1977, my last year of high school. Went through more than my share of various and sundry computers... TRS80, C64, an original Mac, an AMIGA 1000, a 500, 2000, & 4000. Sinclair, Timex, etc. al.... Built too many PC clones to even try to remember... overclocking from my '386 days.

After Tallgrass, served a stint as Dir. of R&D at an early NIC mfr, then 6 yrs of R&D at GARMIN (neat company, I was 11th employee). Then did some contract product development for a while, then a few yrs at a local contract design & mfr house.

After all that, went into full-time ministry, Dir. of media Ministries at a mega-church in KCMO... still there 12 years later.

Now I have a 13-yr old son who is tripping over the backs of my heels... he wants to overtake me in electronics, and will probably do so before too much longer! He already speaks fluent Arduino, C++, Visual-C, etc... threw out Win7 for Ubuntu on his home-built 3-core AMD 'puter, and plays piano like nobody's business.

[wendlanp]

Hello

I'm from St. Paul MN. Using this forum to fix a couple of busted flat screen monitors. Found lots of great information.

I've been in the PC network industry since the beginning. Now it seems that everyone just wants to hire kids that are just out of school. So, I'm digging deeper into fixing stuff and found myself at this wonderful site. Just reading and looking over everyone's shoulders has been very helpful. Thanks

Paul:

[Summerfan]

Hello all,
Just found your site while searching for info on cap replacement and there is a lot of great info here. Glad I found you and I will be doing a lot of reading when I have the time.

[probe64322]

Hi everyone, this is my first post ever.Are living in UK and have no electrical training whatsoever. Have many years experience (well messing about at best) with computers. Have built many computers for myself, family and close friends. My strength is building and repairing hardware (but not at component level), and sorting out software problems.I am 59 years old, am severely disabled with osteo arthritis, and in constant pain. I use computers to help control my pain, as the many tablets i take (including morphine) seems to have little effect. I might not be too much of a help to your site but will try to help if asked. Anyway i am pleased to be here.
Pete

[probe64322]

ps. sorry, i forgot to thank you for accepting me as a member. Hope i can help in some way.

[chimote]

hi everyone.. i came here with a hope that i could repair my Sony KLV-40BX400 ME6(sound good,raster good,picture not show with HDMI or composite input,sometime OSD display in half)..

will be created new thread soon..(i wanna gather some picture of my Sony Problem first)..

Sorry for my bad english,since it's not my language..

Thank You

[veeshane]

Hi everyone,
Found my way here while researching why my PC was not POSTing. Learning heaps more about electronics as I trawl through so a big thankyou guys.

[piddler]

Hello everyone. I looked through several forums to help me out and felt this one was the most in depth. Please bare with me as I am new to working on electronics. Mostly monitors. I just enjoy working on things.

[Pochemuchkin]

hmm

[zenithnc]

Hello Folks!
My name is Bill. I am 67 and a retired Engineering Specialist from the D.O.D. I have repair,design and Installation experience in many areas of the Electronic Field. These areas include telecommunication, RF, unit record equipment, fiber optics, computer repair and programming during the late 60 and 70's as well as integration of work stations in communication surveillance systems. I also rain a TV/VCR business from the mid 70's til it became too much of a task to stock dozens of boards. Retired from the Government and TV service in 1991 and started to dabble around with the home PC's and The Internet. My latest toy is a 1.5kw Photovoltaic system built onto a 12x20 shed. It's main function is to provide the ac for my train system using a bunch of batteries. I joined this forum to see if I could get a good suggestion for repair of my Vizio VW 42L LCD TV. Someone please advise me of the correct procedure to post my description of the problem. I am amenable to lend my expertise on this forum if I can. I admit that I have no experience in the mechanics of actually posting so please be kind. LOL

[nucleus]

Hi everyone.

I am Nikola from Montenegro (Europe). I am in business with computers for many years now, and I own small shop for selling and repairing lap tops, desktop pc, accessories, etc...

I got interested in chip level repairs about year ago, so I started doing this few month ago. I am in learning stage for now so any help I get from you is crucial

[Stuck13]

Greetings all. I'm new to the site and have already received some great advice as the result of a google search. That's how I found you. I don't have any experience in electronics, so more than likely, I'll be asking for help, not giving it. But as a lifelong builder, if anyone has a question about home construction, I'll be happy to help. My way of paying back. Best regards to all of you. Steve