Wednesday 23 April 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.

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.

In case the green mother bards have to be at any one time detached from the device, certain measures should be put in place. For instance, the material on which they are to be placed on should be covered using an insulating material. By doing so, you go a long way in ensuring that no short circuiting occurs. On the other hand, do not use bare hands while handling it as this may cause an electrocution.

Unplug the sound output device from its power connection before starting up any maintenance task. Apply use of clip leads or drivers to access any difficult part of the circuit board. One may solder it for a while to ease in accessibility. Use insulated screw drivers is the above lack. It prevents electrocution as well as damaging the device.

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.

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.

Do not go through stereo maintenance when fatigued. Chances of causing damage and injuries on self are high. Cases of causing mess on the speaker are large. This is because, careless decisions will be reached at due to poor judgment. A person who is tired is not entitled to operate a machine since the mind is not at its best capacity.

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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