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First steps on Fault Finding

hobbit666
hobbit666 over 12 years ago

OK i'm a computer technician and happy taking a PC/Server etc apart and finding the fault and just replace that part i.e. Memory/PSU/DVD etc.  I'm happy to replace a screen in a DS or Phone etc

 

So since i work in IT everyone things i can repair anything that has Electricity flowing throught it so i've been asked can you fix my TV/Microwave/Car!/Monitor etc etc.  My reply NO! ask an electrician lol

 

 

I want to learn more now.  So i've said yes to fixing a few item but need help working out what's wrong with them but don't know where i should start probing image

 

So what i've got is a DS - Simple game slot broken so new one ordered and i've got a Solder Station ready to fix it.

 

 

These are the ones i need help with:-

 

Not so simple is a Leappad that when you switch on the screen flashes and then the unit goes off.  So i'm thinking Fuse? Loose screen connection (see this on a DS)

Also to a cheap Ebay tablet that will not charge - Thinking Charge Port damaged?

 

How would you go about fault finding on these two with the problems described?

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    Former Member over 11 years ago

    Most of the new Gear come out to the market are SMD parts inside, unless you have all the good SMD tools, otherwise just for half to one year, you will find it not worth to repair any cheap equipment compare the damage to your eyesight.

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    Former Member over 11 years ago

    Most of the new Gear come out to the market are SMD parts inside, unless you have all the good SMD tools, otherwise just for half to one year, you will find it not worth to repair any cheap equipment compare the damage to your eyesight.

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