The Right Way To Discharge Capacitor In Switch Mode Power Supplies

The fast and simple ways to discharge the big filter capacitor in switch mode power supplies...

The Importance Of Current Sense Resistor In Switch Mode Power Supply

Easy way to find out the cause of low output voltage by knowing on how to accuratey check a current sense resistor...

ESR Meter - The Capabilities To Check Beyond Electrolytic Capacitor

Easy guide to accurately test a non-polarity capacitor...There is something good about esr meter because besides electrolytic capacitor it can be use to measure other type of capacitors such as the non polarity capacitor.

Testing a Transformer - How To Accurately Test A Transformer

There is two types of transformers in the market - linear transformer and switch mode power transformer. The transformers design is different.

Ceramic Disc Capacitor - How to Accurately Test It

Simple way to test a ceramic high voltage capacitor that breakdown when under full operating voltage...In this article I will talk about the high voltage resin coated ceramic disc capacitor. In computer monitor

Testing Capacitor - How To Test A Capacitor When Breakdown Under Load

Have you ever come across power problem where once you switch on the power supply and the fuse blow? You have checked all the components in the power (primary) and secondary section and all the components seems to be ok!

Flyback Transformer-How to Locate the ABL Line

Tips on how to find the abl (automatic blanking limiter) pin in a flyback transformer.

Five Band Resistor Color Code - What Does The Last Band Of White Color Represent?

In electronic repair, most of the time I came across five band resistor color code. The purpose of using the five color band resistor in a circuit is that it will provide a more accurate value compare to the four color band. For example in order to get the value of 22.

Electronic Schematics Diagram - The Four Commonly Asked Questions

In order to become a professional repairer, you have to know how to read electronic circuit schematics diagram. Discussion about the four most commonly asked questions from a beginner...

Testing Diode -The Accurate Way on How to Test Semiconductor Diode Using Multimeter

The fast and proven way to accurately test a diode using analog multimeter.

Testing Flyback Transformer - How to Test and When to Replace It

Fast and easy way to understand and testing flyback transformer. Nowadays, more and more monitor comes in with flyback transformers problems. Testing flyback transformers are not difficult if you carefully follow the instruction.

How to Read Zener Diode Code

Learn the simple and easy way to read zener diode code number. Many technicians are confused on how to really read a zener diode code. There are many types of code number indicated on its body.

What is EEPROM ?

Understand the functions of EEPROM and how it fails...

EEPROM is also called a non-volatile memory because when power is turned off the stored data in the EEPROM will not be erased or intact.

Electronic Books And Magazines Can Be Among Your Cost Effective Servicing Tools

The easiest ways to upgrade your electronic repair knowledge is by reading electronic books and magazine. A few dollars spent on the right book or magazine can earn you hundreds of dollars. It opens up a whole new world of never ending knowledge. Always be on the lookout for good books and magazines.

What Is A Crystal? And How To Test It

Simple ways to understand about the functions of crystal and how to check it...

Setting Up as an Electronic Repair Authorized Service Center

Understand the procedure on how to set up a electronic repair authorized service center...Setting up from scratch as an Authorized Service Center is not an easy job. Your workshop needs to meet the manufacturers' requirement first

Understanding Transistor Data and Replacement

If, for some reason, you can't get an exact replacement for the transistor that you want to replace, you can refer to one of the transistor substitution guides or book, and try to identify a "near replacement". Beware, however...

What Is A Fuse? And How To Test It

A fuse is a very thin wire, which either melts or vaporizes when too much current flows through it. The thin wire may be made of aluminum, tin-coated copper or nickel. The resulting open in the circuit stops current flow.

What is ESR Meter?

All capacitors have a certain amount of resistance to the passage of AC current. ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) is the sum of all internal resistances of a capacitor measured in Ohms...