5/03/2014

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.

One should not wear any ornaments or jewelry, especially those made of metal. This could accidentally come into contact with the circuitry of the device. If the device is on, it could conduct current, therefore electrocution. Cover long hair as well as it may get caught in the moving parts, for example fans fitted in high magnitude speakers and stereos.

Cases of detaching the green or black mother board from the devices are to be handled with much care. Put insulating material on the board to avoid cases of shot circuit. Do not go about this bare hand. Rather, put electrical tapes or strong pieces of string in order to get grip of the board. Use wooden or plastic stick to prop them sideways or upwards.

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 appropriate tools. For soldering purposes, get the best soldering equipment for the purpose. Remember not to turn a simple sound fault into an expensive mess. If in doubt of the soldering equipment, do seek assistance from experts. However, conduct it pour self by sticking to practice. Practice by soldering and DE soldering junks of circuit boards for perfection first.

Conduct as many tests as possible with the equipment unplugged and when it is powered off. Check on the semiconductors of the sound output device. It can be done through testing for shots and the fuse resistors. Check for opens present in them. At all times use a volt meter for the purpose of testing the power supply to the motherboard of the speaker. Remember that high magnitude speakers have large supply filter resistors.

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.

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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