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Hi @siriuseden , Can you try it with another TV to prove it is the TV and not the player? What is the model number of the VHS/DVD player? Since you're using TV co-ax input from player try rescanning for the "TV channel" used between the player to the TV. Do the VHS/DVD player menu screens show the same lines etc as a dvd or tape If the TV has the options for "cable channels" (select antenna or cable option in TV settings?) can you view the cable TV channels OK when using the "Antenna" input option and not HDMI? Just trying to eliminate things

Hi @d2tizzle22, If you have the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E330 check if the backup battery is OK. This battery maintains the BIOS settings and can cause problems if it is flat (no pun intended as it is a coin cell type battery with leads attached ;-). Here’s a link to the service manual for the laptop. Scroll to p.66-67 to view the necessary pre-requisite steps and then the procedure to remove the battery. Here’s the part number for the battery : 02K7078 (I think) You can double check on this page. You may be also able to verify the part number from the battery itself. If you search online using the part number only in the search box of your browser, you’ll get results for suppliers of the part.

Hi @grant_mlack , What is the model number of the TV? Toshiba is not helpful as far as service manual go etc as they don't want you to know. just asking as you didn't mention it, but did you try different signal inputs or input types e.g. coax, HDMI, Component video and also can you see the TV menu screens at all? I realize that you said that none of the buttons on the mainboard were responsive but I'm not quite sure what you meant. Has the mainboard got buttons or did you mean the TV (or remote control) control buttons then? Since the TV gets to the logo stage, however briefly it appears that the screen is OK and also from the mainboard to the screen as the logo is in the software on the mainboard. Maybe search online for "Toshiba (insert TV model number) firmware" and check if there is any and if it can be manually installed in the TV. I don't know about Toshiba but with other makes the firmware can be installed via USB without having to go through the menus. Simply plug in the USB with the firmware and...

Hi @samsungbonnie , What is the model number of the refrigerator? It sounds as though the evaporator fan in the refrigerator is being frozen over due to a problem with the auto defrost in the refrigerator compartment. Given that you say that it occurs in the refrigerator compartment, your model is probably one that has two evaporator units. One in the freezer and one in the refrigerator whereas a lot of side by side refrigerators only have the one in the freezer compartment. Search online for Samsung (insert refrigerator model number) parts to find suppliers that may have parts diagrams that can verify this. (partselect.com and searspartsdirect .com are two that usually do have these) Also search for Samsung (insert refrigerator model number) service manual. Sometimes you can be lucky and find the service manual (for free) and this details how to run diagnostic tests which may also help to know what is happening Defrost problems can be caused by a faulty defrost heater, located beneath the evaporator unit,...

Hi @ljordon69 , Definitely seems as though there are multiple issues with the headphones. The battery for a start. It appears as though it is not able to handle the load after supposedly being fully charged, so would probably need replacing for a start. Seller stated not used for a year, so if the battery wasn’t charged for a year then most probably this is the reason. Only getting audio in one speaker via the wired connection is not good, plus not being able to pair or even being able to be detected using BT as well….. Also the seller’s description changing when questioned. The list goes on. Item is not as described, get a refund

Hi, According to the ifixit USA store International Shipping information, found on the ifixit orders and shipping FAQ page, they don’t ship to Laos. They do say however that the list of supported countries can change over time. There is an email Contact Us link near the bottom of the page. I suggest that you contact them directly to see what options may be available to you. Alternatively try contacting the Australian ifixit store (contact link on page] as they also stock the 5 standard precision screwdriver set but they don’t say what countries that they ship to. Hopefully this is of some help

Hi @maddiejeanbean The laptop model number is usually found on the information label that is on the bottom of the laptop (on the outside) Once you have the specific laptop model number use this link (ignore the 320-15ABR Laptop (ideapad) model number shown on the left as this was only to get you to the link) and insert the model number in the "search by product name, serial number, machine type" search box, select the appropriate model variant that comes up and then click on Commodities and scroll down and select "c-cover with keyboard" (or maybe just keyboard, it depends on your model) to find the part numbers for all the various country specific keyboards available for the model. Once you have the appropriate part number, search online using the "part number only" to find suppliers that suit you. If there is no information label, use this link and follow the prompts for the "detect product" option

Hi, Click on the device image icon to the right of your question to get the guides. Here are the ifixit Motorola Moto G7 Play Repair guides.

Hi @roeldocto , As I suggested you may have a digitizer problem and it has to be replaced as it cannot be repaired. Here’s a link to a supplier of the part. It is only shown to give you an idea of the cost of the part and what it looks like. There are other suppliers online that may suit you better. Just search for SM-T387T digitizer. I couldn’t find a repair video for the digitizer replacement but here’s a video for the screen replacement for a same series tablet which may help. If doing this yourself seems too daunting, contact a reputable, professional mobile phone repair service and ask for a quote to replace the digitizer.

Hi @philtoni , Don’t know the answer but maybe the service manual may help. There appears to be 3 different chassis versions for the various model variants so try the one applicable to your exact model. Usually the service manual has troubleshooting flowcharts for various problems like No Power or no video/audio etc. Here’s an image of the No Power troubleshooting flowchart for a LA49B chassis just to give you an idea (click on image to enlarge for better viewing)

The 3rd wire from a battery is usually connected to a thermistor attached to the battery which signals the temperature (resistance value changes with temp) to the battery management circuit in the motherboard.

Charging will be halted to if it got too hot before being fully charged, which may create problems e.g. a fire

If leaving the 3rd wire disconnected, the battery should not be left unsupervised whilst it is charging

The 3rd wire is usually connected to a thermistor attached to the battery which gives the battery management circuitry in the motherboard an indication of the temperature of the battery when it is being charged. The temperature (actually a resistance measurement that alters with the temperature) is used in conjunction with the voltage level, so that the battery is not being overcharged and getting too hot and creating potential problems if left charging unattended for long periods. The charging process is halted

Hi @captainsnowball ,

FYI

voilà French exclamation - meaning “There it is!” or “There you are!”

The “red thing” in Step 3 is most probably an IR filter, to filter out visible light to improve IR operation

Hi, As yet I haven't figured out how to amend the link to the User Guide for this radio. The one in the Repair Guide no longer exists, so here is one that still works

https://midlandusa.com/wp-content/upload...