I am going to start off by saying that I am new to fixing actual components rather than what I am used to and just trying to replace them. Off topic - Does anyone know a good starting place to start learning how electronics actually work? Working on my tv seems to be a good place to start learning about troubleshooting components, but I still will not completely understand why it works.

There are two issues with the tv.

The first one which is the most important. After having the tv on for a few hours it will shut off and when I try to turn it on, it will attempt to...

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Hi, my name is Michael. You could call me Cow as well. I go by both.

I have always had an interest in fixing electronics. But I have never made the jump from fixing basic hardware issues and software issues. I just finally picked up a cheap starter soldering iron kit. It probably will not work for all applications, but I think it is good enough to get started.

I also have a lot of interest in video game design and card/board game design. I have a degree in these, but I am not fully able to make use...