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Spare Time Repair
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 27 พ.ค. 2023
Hi, I'm Graham. On this channel I will do repairs, restorations and modifications on electronics equipment or anything I feel like working on. There may also be occasional reviews or other related stuff that may be of interest.
Sheaffer fountain pen restoration
My boss asked me if I could get his Sheaffer fountain pen working again after it had dried out, so I decided to give it a full (amateur) service.
Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
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Noisy cassette deck mechanisms
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Both my cassette decks had distracting mechanical noises while in operation, so I thought it was time to address the problem. Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Damaged ribbon cable - is it possible to repair?
มุมมอง 10K6 หลายเดือนก่อน
I came across this wireless heating programmer that was unusable due to a split ribbon cable. This normally spells doom, but I had an idea for a potential repair. Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Apple HomePod (1st generation) repair - no power
มุมมอง 4.1K7 หลายเดือนก่อน
One of my beloved Apple HomePods recently died, so I did some research on how to repair it and had a go myself. Grateful acknowledgement to Nic's Fix on TH-cam for his informative video that gave me the confidence to do it. Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Star Wars Max Rebo Band playset restoration
มุมมอง 1257 หลายเดือนก่อน
I decided to give my old Max Rebo Band playset a makeover since it was looking aged and was missing a couple of pieces. Grateful acknowledgement to the TH-cam channel Toy Polloi for the idea to use fabric dye on the Max Rebo figure. Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Sony PS-LX49P turntable restoration and power mod
มุมมอง 2.2K8 หลายเดือนก่อน
This Sony turntable was recovered from a garden shed and was originally part of the LBT-D307 midi system. It needed a modification to work independently of its parent device. Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Overcoming bathroom plumbing issues
มุมมอง 3149 หลายเดือนก่อน
I decided to tackle three separate problems in my bathroom - a blocked basin waste, some holes in the wall tiles that needed filling and some rusty marks around the bath taps. Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
How NOT to repair damaged flat pack furniture
มุมมอง 1009 หลายเดือนก่อน
I thought this would be a simple task. Almost too simple to make a video about. But what I ended up with was a masterclass in how to do everything wrong. Could this drawer front be salvaged? Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Makita DMR104 site radio with volume stuck on FULL
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Another Makita radio! This time it's a DMR104 that just won't keep quiet. Can this one be saved too? Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Beautural handheld garment steamer... with a noisy problem
มุมมอง 1.9Kปีที่แล้ว
This Beautural garment steamer sounded like it was auditioning to be in the next Rambo movie. In this video I attempt to get it back to doing what it's supposed to. Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Rode Videomic with perished output cable
มุมมอง 54ปีที่แล้ว
I've had this original Rode Videomic for a long time, but I was still surprised when the cable sleeving started to break and peel away. After finding a replacement cable on Amazon, I set about swapping them over to get this mic back to its former glory. As usual though, I don't make things easy for myself. Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Digital caliper battery drain prevention
มุมมอง 6Kปีที่แล้ว
Digital calipers are a great tool, and very inexpensive to buy. Unfortunately, they all seem to have a common problem - excessive battery drain. I had some that I wasn't using because it was a pain to keep removing and reinserting the battery every time, so I decided to modify them with a physical switch to isolate the battery and mimic its removal. Not everything went to plan though. Outro mus...
Philips electric shaver... with 160v motor??
มุมมอง 413ปีที่แล้ว
This 1990s Philips shaver stopped working properly a few years ago, and I decided it was finally time to repair it. I expected it to be simple, but it sent me round and round in circles and gave me an electric shock into the bargain. Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Makita DMR115 site radio - REVISIT
มุมมอง 4.9Kปีที่แล้ว
My previous repair attempt on the Makita DMR115 didn't end very satisfactorily, so having ordered some new components I opened it up again and had another look to see if I could resolve the power button issue. So you don't waste your time: I didn't. But I found a workaround and eliminated some possibilities. Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Makita DMR115 site radio fault - no power!
มุมมอง 21Kปีที่แล้ว
My friend asked me to take a look at this Makita DMR115 site radio a few months ago because it had stopped working on him. Having attempted (and failed) to repair it at the time, I decided it was worth another look in case I'd missed something. Outro music: Calvary by TrackTribe
Pioneer TA-110L receiver repair and service
มุมมอง 478ปีที่แล้ว
Pioneer TA-110L receiver repair and service
Pioneer CT-110 cassette deck service and repair
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Pioneer CT-110 cassette deck service and repair
Fluke 87 multimeter - faulty display and no battery terminal
มุมมอง 6Kปีที่แล้ว
Fluke 87 multimeter - faulty display and no battery terminal
Mysterious 'Tomboy' 8 track player rescued from landfill
มุมมอง 3.8Kปีที่แล้ว
Mysterious 'Tomboy' 8 track player rescued from landfill
Brother P touch 85 label maker with BAD keys
มุมมอง 1.7Kปีที่แล้ว
Brother P touch 85 label maker with BAD keys
Can you please tell me what type of mosert this is?
it is home poed 2 u idiot, not 1st gen
Vielen lieben Dank für das Video , sehr gut erklärt. Dazu habe ich frage! Was muss ich eingeben, damit ich genau selbe kaufen kann?
Se você falasse menos... Seria perfeito. Apenas mostre seu trabalho que foi muito bom.
Amazing to find this, this is exactly like my ancient one. Mine has just stopped passing the music to the speakers, so upset. The inside of the main unit did get a bit wire smelly. So sad. It's always been incredibly loud volume. Loudness works with all of it. My tape deck broke and I got rid of it.
Same issue encountered on my P-touch 1005. "M" and "3" keys stopped working. Thanks to your video, I have been able to fix it. Thanks a lot !
Nicely done, looks well underrated amp I’ve had same one for a while now and had no issues. 👍🏻
Thanks for posting this. Got my device going after this in-depth tutorial. Appreciate it :-)
I have 2 of these amplifiers, 1 has a missing balance knob . Both have the same issue hardly any volume, I'm sure it's dirty contacts inside. I did hear them going when I first got them from eBay. I sent away for the belt kit for the tape deck and bought the power connector lead from ebay as it came without one. I bought the matching record player for it and a RCA switch box as there is only the tape connector input on the amplifier. I will eventually get it all sorted and I will put a video on TH-cam of it up and running!
Where did you get that small switch? Thanks, great video!
I got them from Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01NCYTRRO?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Nice and It is cool
Thanks for making this video! I had this label maker with the exact same problem and this fixed it!
I’ve got 2 makita radios , both doing got dead switch’s , can’t turn the volume up or down or tune in stations . Replaced the switch it does exactly the same . Any ideas what that issue is
You are an amazing craftsman. I learned a lot from you. Thank you.
Well-Done, Sir. An Excellent Self Innovative Way You've Succeeded the Task On Your Own Line, Is Quite Appreciated.👍👍👍🌷🌷🌷🍒🍒🍒🕊️🕊️🕊️🎈🎈🎈🌈🌈🌈 Regards, Tummalapalli.V.R. Murthy.
The simple fix is to replace the fuse on the board and add a simple relay circuit and link this to the original on/off button which involves cutting the track to achieve this….. mines up and running perfectly and the additional circuit cost £4
This is awesome. Thank you for sharing. Great that you show things not going to plan - good to know I am not alone!
i also bought 2 and both are not working so i try ur methods
I had the same exact issue with the same exact model, Followed your steps and fixed it, Seems to be a chronic issue with this model. Thanks a ton.
Great video! Can You tell me what app is that?
The turntable speed app I used is called RPM Wow.
Thank you. I’m going to have a go you made a very easy to follow video
Nice video can you give the name of the diode and can you find it online?
I bought mine here: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175405713720
This will be done first time in India.. I have ordered the repair tools and diode, can't wait to tear my homepod apart! cheers to not giving up Edit: Moment at 19:28 must have been very emotional for you
so the root cause to the burned MOSFET.
Thanks! Had simular problem on p-touch 65. Root cause was a leaking battery which damaged the printed wire board. Although not visable under a microscope, after measuring the connection seemed to be broken. Like you, I soldered an extra wire in parallel to the printed wiring board, which solved the problem.
I wasn't expecting the sticker 💀
Hi! I have the same problem and if I bridge the part next to the socket the radio works. What’s now the defect part? Is it 105 ohm SMD resistor like the two parts above? Or is it something different?
I have the same issue... just the same, yesterday I put a temporary fuse but as in you case it also didn`t turn off. And I hope the you manage to find issue. but.. :) Ok. if i find the root cause I will write here a comment.
hey man, if you need to bridge small gaps like the one with the fuse, just do an solderbridge its way easier
Im gonna try this on mine . Its already dead so i have nothing to loose but 2 hours
Thanks for video 😊 Very helpful info.
One of my HomePod-minis died recently. It's completely dead, doesn't respond even through USB. Is it diode most likely cause for a mini too?
Possibly, but I have no experience with repairing those I'm afraid.
A Sheaffer TRZ pen.
Nice. My "solution" to this has always been to put the battery in upside down when not in use, but this isn't infallible as you inevitably forget. I ended up taping an AA battery holder with built-in switch to the back of it, and soldered the wires of this to the battery terminals. Inelegant, but it works and the larger battery lasts a good long while (roughly 20-30 times as long even if left switched on, and the battery can be recharged). This is a much nicer idea - the manufacturer should introduce it themselves.
if i don't have that printer i will use a flat flex cable from a donor board, a dvd drive or a notebook, cut it to the size of original and voila 😁
Hi Graham...thanks a lot for this helpful video. My DMR 115 have se same problem. I've checked the smd fuse you show in your video and it's open. Did you know which kind of smd fuse it is? My fuse is blue and marked with a T on it, but how many amps ? Thanks for your help. 9:25
I had to take a guess on the fuse value, so I wouldn't be comfortable recommending one.
Bought one of these cheap digital chinese calipers on 2022 and after having changed 4 batteries during two years I convinced myself to try modding it and install a physical on/off switch. Had everything done: necessary traces cut on the pcb, on/off pad isolated, plastic trimming...just to find out that 5 minutes after reassembling everything the lcd screen made a "pop" sound and broke itself, most likely because of excessive pressure of the on/off switch against the LCD. I bought another one recently which in theory looked the same model, but found that pcb had changed (no longer LF silkscreen) and so did the lcd model and the case, making it even cheaper with less screws. I was able to do a mashup of both calipers to avoid having to cut plastic on the new case and after adapting the lcd ribbon, foam cushion and sanding a bit the on/off switch, this time it worked as it should. My advise is that if you need a reliable caliper, consider buying a quality one and consider the amount of time and frustration these cheap ones come with if you want to avoid battery drain.
Agreed. If I used one more often I'd definitely buy a Mitutoyo, but I can't personally justify that cost. Even then you have to be careful of the fake ones.
Always good to see Fluke meters getting a second chance!
Thanks to the information here, I have now successfully repaired 2x DMR 115. The capacitor C13 with 1000µF was also defective on my devices. You could already recognise this because they were bloated.
I have just finished repairing of my DMR115. Exact the same problem. The C13 was bad. This capacitor is probably the cause of the mosfet and the fuse. Because the energy to charge this cap runs through the mosfet.
Brilliant job
Thanks very much for your effort and persistents in repairing the DMR 115. Your video guided me to the fuse next to the power connector. In my case changing that fuse resulted in a working radio again. Even the power on switch works again. I dont know what the cause of the blown fuse was but for now i am pleased with a working radio again. Thanks again, regards, Philip from Holland
Man, you are a genius!!!!!! Loved this video!
i wonder if a magnetic read switch might work better. You hold an external magnet to the location of the reed while you want the calipers to work. I agree, every time i go go use my calipers, the battery is dead. horrible design.
I like the reed switch idea. Perhaps use it to cut power instead of provide power, then you could build the magnet into the case.
Hola, me compré un HomePod grande de primera generación al cual se le puede hacer un reseteo, enciende y todo lo demás, pero cuando a la hora de conectarse con un dispositivo no lo hace y no sirve de ninguna manera, porque he intentado con dos iPad, con una Mac y con un iPhone y ninguno se pueden enlazar con los HomePod o sea que el problema seguramente sea del HomePod, se queda la luz superior parpadeando pero no aparece ningún dispositivo para enlazarse, necesito tu ayuda para saber más o menos qué es y si me podrías ayudar.
It would cost the Chinese $0.01 to add a proper switch and make a proper product. So they don't.
No chance!!!!
What about using one of those spot welders for building battery packs. I imagine one could tune it down low enough to spot weld each trace.
Wow, good work. Thanks for the tip about the 3403 SMD mosfet. I had not been able to find the type. Does anyone know the current rating of the fuse? Regards Alexander
Last time I tried to fix a pen it was disaster, so you definitely did a great job! I guess your repair skills are know far and wide so now even your boss is asking for help 😂 fantabulus video as always!
Woohooo, first!