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.

Do not wear any jewelry or ornament made of metal when embarking on maintenance activity. If they come into contact with any circuit network, cases of electrocution arise if the device is already powered on. Do cover long hair. It helps in prevention of accidents as long hair may come into contact with moving parts like fans mostly fitted in high definition sound systems.

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.

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 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.

Carry out as many tests as possible on that device. It should be powered off. Examine the semiconductors, looking for any faults on them. Test for any shot circuits that affecting the fuse resistors of the sound output device. Use a voltmeter at all times ensuring that enough power reaches the speakers and motherboards. High magnitude speakers do have high resistors and capacitors, hence examine their functioning.

Do not conduct ant sound maintenance when tired. Chances of extending the damage are high when fatigued. This is because poor decision making is reached at due to fatigue. Poor judgment on your device may end up being expensive, as they cause injuries on persons as well as damaging parts of the device. Generally a fatigued person is not entitled to operate a machine, as minds capacity is minimal.

Do not assume anything. Before making any conclusion, ensure that the choice you are getting to is an informed one. Always seek assistance where you are not sure. Once you do all these, you can be sure that the device will be in good condition.




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