All You Need To Know Concerning Amplifier Repair

By Lisa Williamson


In a situation where the amplification mechanism is faulty, then your sound system is likely to give a poor output. The work of an amp is to raise the level of an electrical signal to a level that can be fed to the targeted output device which can be a speaker or a headset. This means if the speaker is producing a weak sound, the problem can be traced back to the amp and correction made. Amplifier repair may be required also if the output is distorted or it is 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.

All power transistors in the system can be identified by use of the service manual obtained from the manufacturer. The power button is put on and a multimeter applied in determining if there is voltage on the pins of these transistors. The rest of the power ICs need to be identified and the same test done on them. The fuse will be tested for continuity and if found to be blown, replacement with a suitable one will be done.

Troubleshooting can proceed to other parts of the device if its power supply is fixed. A freezer will be used to look for presence of faulty components in the system. What happens is that all components are given a short burst and then the power put on. The last element to clear moisture is the one which is damaged.

The solder holding a damaged component is melted by use of heat generated by the bit of a soldering gun. Once the solder is in liquid form, a nose pliers is applied in pulling off the pins of the component. This supposed to be accomplished within a very short period of time as solder solidifies quickly once the heat source is withdrawn. The PCB is detached and the holes where the element was attached cleaned using a solder wick.

Through use of the manual, it is possible to identify the component that is not working. A new one is then acquired and soldered at the same position and orientation. While inserting the pins of the element into the holes, one should be careful so that he does not bend them. Only enough solder should be applied so that the pins are not short. A side cutter is applied in clipping off the excess pins so that they do not protrude from the underside of the circuit board.

The circuit board can be fixed back to its position once the spoiled component is replaced. The power button of the device is switched on to test the system. After the system is found to be functional, the power is switched off and the casing replaced.




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