General Service and Technical Information contains general service discussions, as well as threads with recommendations for system protection, grounding, how to get service on your products, service center recommendations, wire and cable manufacturer information, satellite installation facts, and the low-down on electronics service that you won't find anywhere else. Good and bad experiences with manufacturers and services are discussed here that do not have a specific forum, but we stick to the facts not ranting and bashing.
Moderator: lcaillo
DIY Repair and Maintenance includes tips and articles that help you DIY repair common problems, such as changing RPTV convergence STK ICs or contaminated coolant, links to parts distributors, repair tips, service manuals, and the place to get your questions answered about do it yourself repairs, what is possible or practical, and what is not.
Moderator: lcaillo
The Manufacturers Reference Database forum contains information collected on various manufacturers and distributors. It is intended to serve as a reference for contact information, links to sites with consumer information, facts regarding service policies and service networks, and links to related sites that have had useful information for users of a particular brand. Manufacturers are listed alphabetically and are for reference only... no discussions allowed in this forum.
Moderator: lcaillo
The Parts and Test Equipment Suppliers Database forum contains information collected on various parts and test equipment suppliers. It is intended to serve as a reference for contact information and links to sites where parts, components, tools, cables, test equipment, materials, chemicals, and other items of use to hobbyists and DIYers can be found. Suppliers are listed alphabetically and are for reference only... no discussions allowed in this forum.
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Extended Warranties: Post your experience shopping for and getting service under Extended Warranties from manufacturers and third party vendors. This is the place to share what you learned with regard to coverage, shopping prices, reputations of the companies backing the warranties, and the "fine print." Our resident technician, lcaillo, will research companies that are not known with extensive servicer and dealer contacts to learn what we can BEFORE you buy.
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Brand Specific Service Forums: Post a new thread in the brand forum for each problem you need help with or would like to discuss. This is the place to get advice on service problems, get DIY help, and share service experiences that may help others on a specific brand. Include the model number and a detailed description of your problem as well as any troubleshooting that you have done. If your brand is not listed here, post in General Service and Technical Information or DIY Repair and Maintenance (if you are doing it yourself).
Moderator: lcaillo Forums:Akai, Hitachi, Infocus, JVC, Magnavox, Marantz, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, RCA, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Technics, Toshiba
