Re: Solder Tool for EEProm removal/replacement

Wow, great thinking outside the box, that ChipQuik is so expensive, I'll have to try a pound of that stuff, Thanks

Re: is there any way to remove minor scratches on TV LCD screen

BTW, this tip came from another tech, he said he read it on some forum but we just happened to have some of that clear stuff in stock. I can't remember what forum or who he got the tip from, sorry to whoever originally discovered this.

Re: is there any way to remove minor scratches on TV LCD screen

There was silicone heatsink compound (clear), instead of the newer white stuff, made by GC electronics, it works well. You just smear it in the scratch with your finger, then buff off the rest along the scratch with a microfiber cloth. It was like Vaseline (petro jelly), not sure if that the Vaseline would work, as it's a petro product, and might react to the plastic, but the GC silicone heat sink compound worked like magic when we used it. one thing, it never sets, so you periodically might have to reapply if you clean...

Re: USB Micro scope suggestion

I bought one cheap unfortunately looked like a clone of a amscope $80 for $28, a nee-wer and the electronic zoom didn't work, and the software crashed on two different computers, seller on ebay refunded money. I'd love one of those real microscope $600 amscope ones, but need to sell something else around here to afford that, LOL

Re: Stinger Helping hand

Ok, that is pretty cool...congrats, didn't even know they existed

Re: ONKYO TXNR609 no sound unless you heat up

I've done a few of these. Reflowing the DSP chip has corrected the problem. Haven't had any reworks on them after reflow, but I'm sure they will eventually have the same problem
It's a problem in everything with that style chip, BGA in TV mainboards, HDMI/DSP in Audio Equipment, and this is all manufacturers. Oh, BTW Haven't tried to reball anything, I'd like to eventually get the stencils and equipment to do it, but not in the cards right now

Re: Sylvania LC320SS8 A turns on for a split second then black

I guess I should clarify, pink wires, lol and whites. Also, I mean RTV or silicone sealant not silicone lube. You can also loop the wires and wire tie the excess length of wire to get them away from each other. Electrical tape will work also.

Re: Sylvania LC320SS8 A turns on for a split second then black

Common problem, the leads to the CCFL's are breaking down and arcing to each other. You can insulate them with liquid tape or silicone. If you move the red wire away from the white wire you can see the breakdown, or even turn off your lights and look for the arc, but be careful of your hands