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Audio Equipment

Amazon.com Troubleshooting & Repairing Audio & Video Cassette Players and Recorders by Homer L. Davidson, TAB Books, 1992, Paperback, 414 pages
An all-in-one, illustrated guide for consumers and hobbyists - - covering everything from microcassettes, portables, and stereo/audio cassettes and compact discs to VCRs, camcorders, and digital audio tape. A complete glossary and list of manufacturer's addresses is included.

 

Amazon.com Troubleshooting & Repairing Compact Disc Players by Homer L. Davidson, Third Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1996, Paperback, 519 pages
Updated to cover the newest models and enhanced with special flowcharts, this information-packed volume is the most practical book available on CD player troubleshooting and repair. Topics are covered in greater detail than in competing manuals, and abundant photographs and illustrations clearly reinforce the hands-on instructions. 450 illustrations

 

Amazon.com Troubleshooting and Repairing Audio Equipment by Homer L. Davidson, Second Edition, TAB Books, 1993, Paperback, 482 pages
A guide for the technical student or beginning technician.


Basic Electronic

0132433044_m.gif (8758 bytes) Practical Electronics Handbook by Nigel P. Cook, Prentice Hall College, 1996, Hardcover
From semiconductor materials through semiconductor devices and circuits, Cook's down-to-earth approach makes the world of electronics come vividly alive.

 

0133600742_m.gif (7873 bytes) Electricity and Electronics, A Survey by Dale R. Patrick & Stephen W. Fardo, Third Edition, Prentice Hall College, 1995, Hardcover, 592 Pages
Patrick and Fardo's introductory survey explores electricity and electronics using a highly accessible "systems" approach to enhance understanding of basic concepts.

 

General Electronic Repair

Amazon.com Electronic Troubleshooting & Servicing Techniques by J.A. Wilson & Joseph Risse, Paperback - 336 pages
Good projects for the hobbyist, student and electronics/radio enthusiast.

 

Amazon.com Radio Receiver Projects You Can Build by Homer L. Davidson, TAB Books, 1993, Paperback, 312 pages
Good projects for the hobbyist, student and electronics/radio enthusiast.


Test procedures for Basic Electronics by Irving M. Gottlieb, Howard W. Sams Company
Many useful tests and measurements are covered in this book, and the emphasis is always on the deployment of commonly available instruments, rather than laboratory types. Test procedures and measurements are reinforced by the appropriate basic principles, and examples of test and measurement setups are given to make concepts more practical. Students, hobbyists, and professionals will find the whats and whys of obtaining useful results, whether they are repairing a modern CD player or restoring an antique radio. Other topics covered include DC resistance, voltage and current, and semiconductor devices. Irving Gottlieb is the author of over ten books on the electrical and electronics fields. Test Procedures is the first book he published with PROMPT(r), but he has since added Basic Principles of Semiconductors to his list of credits. Gottlieb is now traveling the country giving lectures.

 

The Component Identifier & Source Book by Victor Meeldijk, Prompt Publications, 333, pages
Because interface designs are often reverse engineered using component data or block diagrams that list only part numbers, technicians are often forced to search for replacement parts armed only with manufacturer logos and part numbers. This source book was written to assist technicians and system designers in identifying components from prefixes and logos, as well as find sources for various types of microcircuits and other components. There is not another book on the market that lists as many manufacturers of such diverse electronic components.

 

Amazon.com CET Study Guide by Sam Wilson, Third Edition, TAB Books, 1992, Hardcover 268 pages
Invaluable study aid to prepare for the CET exam.


Amazon.com The Tab Electronic Technician's Online Resource Reference by Stephen J. Bigelow, McGraw-Hill, 1996, Paperback, 384 pages
An excellent reference listing and describing all resources available on-line, Internet, BBS. A very valuable guide to free resources.


Internet Guide to the Electronics Industry by John Adams, Prompt Publications, 242 pages
Although the Internet pervades our lives, it would not have been possible without the growth of electronics. It is very fitting then that technical subjects, data sheets, parts houses, and of course manufacturers, are developing new and innovative ways to ride along the Information Superhighway. Whether it's programs that calculate Ohm's Law or a schematic of a satellite system, electronics hobbyists and technicians can find a wealth of knowledge and information on the Internet. In fact, soon electronics hobbyists and professionals will be able to access on-line catalogs from manufacturers and distributors all over the world, and then order parts, schematics, and other merchandise without leaving home. The Internet Guide to the Electronics Industry serves mainly as a directory to the resources available to electronics professionals and hobbyists.

 

COVER.gif (11779 bytes) The Complete RF Technician's Handbook (Second Edition) by Cotter Sayre, Prompt Publications, Paperback
This is THE handbook for the RF or wireless communication's beginner, student, experienced technician, or ham radio operator! This book furnishes the reader with valuable information on the fundamental and advanced concepts important to the study and application of RF wireless communications.

In the Second Edition of "The Complete RF Technician's Handbook" all chapters have been expanded, enhanced, and/or updated, including the addition of forty-five new explanatory drawings, along with an enlarged and comprehensive glossary with every need-to-know radio communication's term clearly defined.

 

Personal Computers

1998 Computer Monitor Tips by M.I. Technologies, Paperback - 272 pages (February 20, 1998)
Compiled by Robert Yount and the staff of M.I. Technologies, Inc., the listings and information in this book will save you hours of troubleshooting time, the cost of searching for schematics or tips, and the irritation of slow repairs. If you repair computer monitors often, this book will find a permanent home on your workbench.

 

0790611007_m.gif (14094 bytes) Computer Monitor Troubleshooting & Repair by Joseph Desposito, Kevin Garabedian,
Promp Publications,  Paperback (July 1997)
Learn the basics of computer monitor circuits, tools and test equipment, special safety procedures, how to find a problem, how to troubleshoot and repair dozens of specific circuits, how to find a faults in the CRT, plus much more.   Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about computer monitor repair!

 

ES&T Presents Computer Troubleshooting by Nils Conrad Persson, Prompt Publications, 288 pages
ES&T is the nation's most popular magazine for professionals who service consumer electronics equipment. PROMPT(r) Publications, a rising star in the technical publishing business, is combining its publishing expertise with the experience and knowledge of ES&T's best writers to produce a new line of troubleshooting and repair books for the electronics market. Compiled from articles and prefaced by the editor in chief, Nils Conrad Persson, these books provide valuable, hands-on information for anyone interested in electronics and product repair. Computer Troubleshooting & Repair is the second book in the series and features information on repairing Macintosh computers, a CD-ROM primer, and a color monitor. Also included are hard drive troubleshooting and repair tips, computer diagnostic software, networking basics, preventative maintenance for computers, upgrading, and much more.

 

Surface Mount Technology for PC Boards by James K. Holloman Jr., Howard W. Sams Company, 509 pages
The race to adopt surface-mount technology, or SMT as it is known, has been described as the latest revolution in electronics. This book is intended for the working engineer or manager, the student or the interested layman, who would like to learn to deal effectively with the many trade-offs required to produce high manufacturing yields, low test costs, and manufacturable designs using SMT. The valuable information presented in Surface-Mount Technology for PC Boards includes the benefits and limitations of SMT, SMT and FPT components, manufacturing methods, reliability and quality assurance, and practical applications. James K. Hollomon, Jr. is the founder and president of AMTI, an R&D and prototyping service concentrating on miniaturization and low-noise, high-speed applications. He has nearly 20 years experience in engineering, marketing, and managing firms dealing with leadless components. His previous appointments include national president of the Surface-Mount Technology Association.

 

Cover Troubleshooting, Maintaining & Repairing Personal Computers, A Technicians Guide By Stephen Bigelow, McGraw-Hill, TAB Electronics Authority Series, 1996, Hardcover, 1080 pages, diskette included
Once again Stephen Bigelow has come to the aid of harried technicians. This book is a complete PC troubleshooting manual providing efficient, cost effective repair techniques. Topics include computer math, how to read schematics and logic diagrams, diagnostic tools and software, desktops, towers, monitors, printers, keyboards, mice and other rodents, joysticks, gameports. Ever wonder what is inside a BIOS? This book will tell you. How about flat panel displays, memory, modems? It is there. Error codes? PCI or MCA bus? Yep. Tape drives, CD-ROMs, sound boards, you name it, it is here. Viruses - how do you know if you have one? What the heck is it anyway? I could go on and on but take my word for it, anyone who will ever take a cover off a PC has to have this book at their side.

 

Amazon.com Troubleshooting & Repairing Computer Printers (Tab Electronics Technician Library by Stephen J. Bigelow, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1996, Paperback, 472 pages
Per Book News 3/1/96: A new edition of the printer service and repair manual providing specific maintenance and repair techniques for impact, thermal, ink jet, and electophotographic printers. Bigelow details the circuitry and electronic components in conventional and electrophotographic printing technologies, presenting troubleshooting guidelines and specific service techniques for difficulties with conventional print heads, power supply, electronic and mechanical malfunctions, and printing problems under Window and Windows 95. Includes illustrations.

 

Amazon.com Upgrade or Repair Your PC by Aubrey Pilgrim, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1994, Paperback, 440 pages
Per Book News, Inc., 10/31/93: For people who would rather not ever take the cover off their computer, but might consider it rather than buy a newer one, if they had instructions. Here are detailed suggestions and instructions explaining how to add gizmos and trinkets to make a PC faster, bigger, sexier.

 

Amazon.com Upgrade Your IBM Compatible and Save a Bundle by Aubrey Pilgrim, Second Edition, TAB, Paperback Books, 1991
This best selling book has helped thousands modernize their aging hardware. The step-by-step illustrated instructions show you how to do everything from plugging in laser printers and modems to replacing the original motherboard. This book will be invaluable to the technical novice or any user.

 

Amazon.com Computer Technician's Handbook by Art Margolis, Third Edition, TAB Books, 1990, Paperback, 571 pages
Per Book News 1/1/90: Covers techniques and circuitry, analysis of typical computers and maintenance and troubleshooting.

 

Amazon.com Bigelow's Computer Repair Toolkit: With CDROM by Stephen J. Bigelow, McGraw-Hill Text, 1997, Paperback 464 pages with CD-ROM
Finally, a book for hardware diagnostics-and-utilities junkies. If you've ever wished you had a utility for performing a burn-in on a new system, swapping one IRQ assignment for another, testing an on-board speaker, verifying the performance of a parallel port, or any of a hundred other hardware-related tasks, get this book. Its accompanying CD-ROM comes packed with scores of programs (mostly shareware) that do these tasks and many others.

 

Amazon.com Troubleshooting & Repairing PC Drives & Memory Systems by Stephen J. Bigelow, TAB Books, 1994, Paperback, 344 pages
An invaluable reference for computer technicians, students, and hobbyists. This guide offers professional diagnostic techniques for IBM-compatible hard and floppy drives, tape backups, memory chips, solid-state memory cards, and optical drives (including CD-ROMs). Bigelow also covers new tools, test equipment, and diagnostic software. Includes consolidated troubleshooting charts, vendor listings, glossary, an a schematic symbols chart.

 

Amazon.com Troubleshooting and Repairing Notebook, Palmtop, and Pen Computers: A Technician's Guide by Stephen J. Bigelow, Windcrest, 1994, Paperback, 352 pages
This is the perfect on-the-job companion for technicians who troubleshoot and repair portable computers. Bigelow presents an overview of small computer concepts, the operating principles of all electronic and mechanical components, the test equipment needed to perform repairs, and important service guidelines. Each problem and solution is summarized in an easy to read appendix.

 

RF Electronics


Satellite Electronics


Television Repair

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Complete Projection TV Troubleshooting & Repair by Howard W. Sams, Prompt Publication, Paperback - 208 pages (June 19, 1992)
Complete Projection TV Troubleshooting & Repair is just the tool every professional technician, enthusiastic hobbyist or the do-it-yourselfer needs to accomplish this goal. This book covers everything from the basics of projection circuits, tools and test equipment, TV types, safety procedures and measurements, to the finely detailed repair techniques. This book also shows how to troubleshoot tuner0demodulator circuits, audio circuits, video circuits, horizontal circuits, vertical circuits, high-voltage circuits, microprocessor circuits, power supply circuits, CRTs, projection TV controls and remote control circuits.

 

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Troubleshooting & Repair Guide to TV, Second Edition by Howard W. Sams, Prompt Publication, Paperback - 263 pages 2 edition (June 1997)
The Howard W. Sams Troubleshooting & Repair Guide to TV is the most complete and up-to-date television repair book available.   Included in its more than 200 pages is complete repair information for all makes of TVs, timesaving features that even the pros do not know, comprehensive basic electronics information, and coverage of common TV symptoms.

 

Amazon.com Troubleshooting and Repair of Color Television Systems by Robert L. Goodman, McGraw-Hill Text, 1997, Paperback, 350 pages
Scheduled for publication in April 1997 but you can order it now.

 

ES&T Presents TV Troubleshooting & Repair by Nils Conrad Persson, Prompt Publications, 288 pages
TV set servicing has never been easy. The service manager, service technician, and electronics hobbyist need timely, insightful information in order to locate the correct service literature, make a quick diagnosis, obtain the correct replacement components, complete the repair, and get the TV back to the owner. ES&T Presents TV Troubleshooting & Repair presents information that will make it possible for technicians and electronics hobbyists to service TVs faster, more efficiently, and more economically, thus making it more likely that customers will choose not to discard their faulty products, but to have them restored to service by a trained, competent professional. Originally published in Electronic Servicing & Technology, the chapters in this book are articles written by professional technicians, most of whom service TV sets every day. These chapters provide general descriptions of television circuit operation, detailed service procedures, and diagnostic hints.

 

TV Video Systems by: L. W. Pena & Brent A. Pena, Prompt Publications, Paperback, 128 pages, 1996
Knowing which video programming source to choose, and knowing what to do with it once you have it, can seem overwhelming. Covering standard hard-wired cable, large-dish satellite systems, and DSS, TV Video Systems explains the different systems, how they are installed, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to troubleshoot problems. This book presents easy-to-understand information and illustrations covering installation instructions, home options, apartment options, detecting and repairing problems, and more. The in-depth chapters guide you through your TV video project to a successful conclusion. L.W. Pena is an independent certified cable TV technician with 14 years of experience who has installed thousands of TV video systems in homes and businesses. Brent Pena has eight years of experience in computer science and telecommunications, with additional experience as a cable installer.

 

HWS Troubleshooting & Repair Guide to TV by: H. Sams, Prompt

Publications, Paperback 238 pages

The Howard W. Sams Troubleshooting & Repair Guide to TV is the most complete and up-to-date television repair book available. Included in its more than 300 pages is complete repair information for all makes of TVs, timesaving features that even the pros don't know, comprehensive basic electronics information, and extensive coverage of common TV symptoms. This repair guide is completely illustrated with useful photos, schematics, graphs, and flowcharts. It covers audio, video, technician safety, test equipment, power supplies, picture-in-picture, and much more. The Howard W. Sams Troubleshooting & Repair Guide to TV was written, illustrated, and assembled by the engineers and technicians of Howard W. Sams & Company. This book is the first truly comprehensive television repair guide published in the 90s, and it contains vast amounts of information never printed in book form before.

 

Electronic Repair Test Equipment

Power Supply Troubleshooting & Repair by Lanny Logan, Prompt Publications, Paperback - 224 pages (August 1, 1998) 
Power Supply Troubleshooting & Repair is designed to provide technicians with a better understanding of how switched-mode power supplies operate. It also provides practical, useful procedures to follow when you are troubleshooting switched-mode power supplies.

 

Test Equipment Guide by Natalie Harris & Loretta Leisure, Prompt Publicatins, Paperback - 288 pages (November 1997)
All chapters in this book were originally articles published in Electronic Servicing & Technology magazine, written by professional technicians who work with test equipment every day. The knowledge gained from these chapters will help make both technicians and hobbyists work more efficiently and economically, and will make their workplace more effective.

 

 

ES&T Presents Test Equipment Troubleshooting by Nils Conrad Persson, Prompt Publications, 288 pages
ES&T, the nation's most popular magazine for professionals who service consumer electronics equipment, has combined its experience and knowledge with the publishing expertise of PROMPT(r) to produce this new book. Compiled from articles and prefaced by ES&T's editor in chief, Nils Conrad Persson, this book will provide valuable hands-on information for anyone interested in electronics and product repair. Test Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair includes the latest information on how to choose the best equipment, how to build test equipment and accessories, how to set up the ideal service bench, and how to put together a practical technician's tool kit. A special chapter also discusses surface mount technology and how to test its components. The list of featured writers includes some of ES&T's brightest starts like Homer Davidson, Conrad Persson, Vaughn D. Martin, Brian Phelps, and others.

 

Amazon.com Practical Troubleshooting With the Advanced Video Analyzer by Robert L. Goodman, TAB Books, 1993, Paperback, 368 pages
How to get the most from this specialized equipment.

 

VCR Repair

Complete VCR Troubleshooting & Repair by   Joseph Desposito, Kevin Garabedian, Prompt Publications, Paperback (February 1997)
Complete VCR Troubleshooting and Repair contains sound troubleshooting procedures beginning with an examination of the external parts of the VCR, then narrowing the view to the gears, springs, pulleys, belts, and other mechanical parts.  It also contains nine VCR case studies, each focusing on a particular model of VCR with a specific problem.

 

Amazon.com Troubleshooting & Repairing VCRs by Gordon McComb, Third Edition, TAB Books, 1995, Paperback, 382 pages
This best-selling guide contains updated or new material on technological developments, a section on "VCR First Aid" and tape damage, and 21 troubleshooting flowcharts with repair procedures outlined step-by-step. Helpful appendices provide sources for additional reading, soldering tips, product and company resources and more. 400 illustrations

 

Amazon.com Electronic Troubleshooting and Repair Handbook by Homer L. Davidson, TAB Books, 1995, Hardcover, 1071 pages
Per Book News, Inc. 6/1/96: A comprehensive, practical guide to troubleshooting and repairing current consumer electronics products (TVs, VCRs, camcorders, CD Players, cassette decks, microwave ovens, etc.), divided into sections for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Almost every page contains photos and diagrams which illustrate the narrative material. A special chapter covers the servicing of imported electronics. Includes an extensive glossary and a listing of electronics manufacturers, book publishers and magazines.

 

Amazon.com Troubleshooting & Repairing Audio & Video Cassette Players and Recorders by Homer L. Davidson, TAB Books, 1992, Paperback, 414 pages
An all-in-one, illustrated guide for consumers and hobbyists - - covering everything from microcassettes, portables, and stereo/audio cassettes and compact discs to VCRs, camcorders, and digital audio tape. A complete glossary and list of manufacturer's addresses is included.

 

Amazon.com Home VCR Repair Illustrated by Cheryl A. Hubbard and Richard C. Wilkens, TAB Books, 1991, Paperback, 383 pages
About 80% of all VCR problems really boil down to one component that is bent, worn out, loose, or dirty - - and easily found and repaired by the average do-it-yourselfer. This thoroughly illustrated guide can save VCR owners hundreds of dollars in repair bills by showing them how to correct many of the most common VCR malfunctions right in their own homes.

 

Amazon.com How to Keep Your VCR Alive: VCR Repairs Anyone Can Do by Steve Thomas, Second Edition, Worthington Publishing Company, 1990, Paperback, 391 pages
This is a very thorough VCR maintenance book covering cleaning, general maintenance and repairing of VCRs. A must for beginners or experts.

 

In-Home VCR Mechanical Repair Guide by Curt Reeder, Prompt Publications, 222 pages
Like any machine that is used in the home or office, a VCR requires minimal service to keep it functioning well and for a long time. However, a technical or electrical engineering degree is not required to begin regular maintenance on a VCR. The In-Home VCR Mechanical Repair & Cleaning Guide shows readers the tricks and secrets of VCR maintenance using just a few small hand tools, such as tweezers and a power screwdriver. This book is also geared toward entrepreneurs who may consider starting a new VCR service business of their own. The vast information contained in this guide gives a firm foundation on which to create a personal niche in this unique service business. This book is compiled from the most frequent VCR malfunctions Curt Reeder has encountered in the six years he has operated his in-home VCR repair and cleaning service.


Cover Maintaining and Repairing VCR's by Robert L. Goodman, Fourth Edition, TAB Books, 1995, Paperback
Per Book News 2/2/8/93: A big, highly diagrammatic guide for the technician (or bold layman).


Amazon.com VCRs and Camcorders for Dummies by Andy Rathbone and Gordon McComb, Second Edition, Idg Books Worldwide, 1995, Paperback
How to use and maintain VCRs and Camcorders the easy way.

 

Video Equipment Repair

Amazon.com Complete Camcorder Troubleshooting & Repair by  Kev Garabedian, Joseph Desposito, Kevin Garabedian , Prompt Publication, Paperback - 224 pages
 

 

Amazon.com Troubleshooting and Repairing Camcorders (Tab Electronics Technician Library by Homer L. Davidson, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1996, Paperback, 533 pages
Newly updated version of the leading camcorder repair book.

 

Amazon.com VCRs and Camcorders for Dummies by Andy Rathbone and Gordon McComb, Second Edition, Idg Books Worldwide, 1995, Paperback
How to use and maintain VCRs and Camcorders the easy way.


Semiconductors

Semiconductor Cross Reference Book by Engineers of Howard W. Sams Company, Prompt Publications, 671 pages, 4th edition
This newly revised and updated reference book is the most comprehensive guide to replacement data available for engineers, technicians, and those who work with semiconductors. With more than 490,000 part numbers, type numbers, and other identifying numbers listed, technicians will have no problem locating the replacement or substitution information needed. There is not another book on the market that can rival the breadth and reliability of information available in the fourth edition of the Semiconductor Cross Reference Book. and telecommunications, with additional experience as a cable installer.

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