Tuesday, March 11, 2014

All You Need To Know Pertaining Amplifier Repair

By Lisa Williamson


Your audio system will not be in a position to give out admirable sound if the amplification mechanism is faulty. An amp plays a very vital role in a given sound system where it raises an electrical signal to a level suitable for an output device such as a speaker or headsets. If you detect that your speaker is giving out a weaker sound than expected, then you are supposed to have the amp checked. Another situation where amplifier repair will be needed is when the output generated is distorted or not clear.

Most amplification systems are easy to troubleshoot as they are constructed such that it is possible to view all components once the covers are removed. Several steps are followed when undertaking repair for an audio system. The first one normally involves removing the device form its position and placing it on a table.

A screwdriver is applied in loosening the side and top covers of the appliance. Once all components are visible, technicians normally look if there are components which are burned before they embark on sophisticated troubleshooting procedures. If the system had just failed, an odor will suggest that there is a burned component like a resistor or a transistor.

With the help of the service manual provided to the consumer in the time of purchase, it is possible to identify all the power transistors. While the device is on, a multimeter is utilized in determining whether there is voltage on pins of these transistors. The repairer is supposed to look for the fuse and then check it for continuity upon finding it. A fuse with appropriate specifications is supposed to be used in replacing the one which has blown out.

Once the power supply is tested and found to be working, troubleshooting proceeds to the next stage. This involves finding out whether there is any component in the other sections that is faulty. A freezer is used to spray the components, one after another, with a short burst. The system is then put on and the component that is last frozen before the device begins to function is the faulty one.

A faulty element is removed using heat from a gun to melt the solder holding it in place. A needle nose pliers is the suitable tool to apply in puling the pins out of the board. Remove the screws holding the board in position so that you gain access of all sides. Cleaning of the holes left on the board is done through utilizing a solder wick.

The component removed is identified and replaced with the appropriate one as stated in the service manual. Then new element is supposed to be soldered in the same orientation and position as the earlier one. The repairer should be keen that he does not apply too much solder such that the pins short.

Once replacing a spoiled component is finished, the board is fastened back to its position. The device is then plugged in and the power turned on. If the system is confirmed to be working as required, the power is put off and the covers replaced.




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