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The Restarters Wiki contains practical tips and background theory for repairing many kinds of electrical and electronic devices. This page lists ten of the most popular pages from across the Wiki. | The Restarters Wiki contains practical tips and background theory for repairing many kinds of electrical and electronic devices. This page lists ten of the most popular pages from across the Wiki. | ||
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With over 100 pages about fixing different types of devices, repair techniques and electrical theory, there's a lot to read on this Wiki. To get a flavour of what you can learn, we've collected ten of our most popular and comprehensive pages below. | With over 100 pages about fixing different types of devices, repair techniques and electrical theory, there's a lot to read on this Wiki. To get a flavour of what you can learn, we've collected ten of our most popular and comprehensive pages below. | ||
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Browse the selection below to see what you can learn! And remember, because this wiki is community-powered, you can also contribute your own knowledge by editing pages yourself. | Browse the selection below to see what you can learn! And remember, because this wiki is community-powered, you can also contribute your own knowledge by editing pages yourself. | ||
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Do you know your resistors from your inductors? Why are quartz crystals sometimes used in circuits? Learn all this and more with our guide to [[Basic_electronic_components|basic electronic components]]. | Do you know your resistors from your inductors? Why are quartz crystals sometimes used in circuits? Learn all this and more with our guide to [[Basic_electronic_components|basic electronic components]]. | ||
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Got a broken amp, radio or record player? It's time to face the music! Check our page on [[Audio_equipment|Audio equipment]] to | |||
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Got a broken amp, radio or record player? It's time to face the music! Check our page on [[Audio_equipment|Audio equipment]] to see what to look for first when attempting a repair. | |||
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Still can't get that radio playing? Whether it's DAB, transistor or valve, try our in-depth guide to common repairs for [[Portable_radios|Portable radios]]. | Still can't get that radio playing? Whether it's DAB, transistor or valve, try our in-depth guide to common repairs for [[Portable_radios|Portable radios]]. | ||
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While not the most complex devices, we see broken lamps all the time. If you need a hand with yours, follow our enlightening guide to fixing [[Table_lamps|Table lamps]]. | While not the most complex devices, we see broken lamps all the time. If you need a hand with yours, follow our enlightening guide to fixing [[Table_lamps|Table lamps]]. | ||
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==[[Kettles,_electric_urns_and_rice_boilers|Kettles, electric urns & rice boilers]]== <!--T:17--> | |||
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Staples of both the kitchen and community repair events, [[Kettles,_electric_urns_and_rice_boilers|kettles, electric urns and rice boilers]] can be tricky to fix. Our guide might be able to help. | Staples of both the kitchen and community repair events, [[Kettles,_electric_urns_and_rice_boilers|kettles, electric urns and rice boilers]] can be tricky to fix. Our guide might be able to help. | ||
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Got a blender that no longer blends or a coffee grinder that's ground to a halt? Whether the problem is mechanical, motor-related or broken controls, try our page on [[Mixers,_blenders_and_coffee_grinders|mixers, blenders and coffee grinders]]. | Got a blender that no longer blends or a coffee grinder that's ground to a halt? Whether the problem is mechanical, motor-related or broken controls, try our page on [[Mixers,_blenders_and_coffee_grinders|mixers, blenders and coffee grinders]]. | ||
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If a laptop won't even turn on, it's hard to know where to start. Check our [[Laptop_power_problems|laptop power problems]] page for tips on finding and resolving the problem. | If a laptop won't even turn on, it's hard to know where to start. Check our [[Laptop_power_problems|laptop power problems]] page for tips on finding and resolving the problem. | ||
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[[Connecting_and_joining_wires|Connecting and joining wires]] is a key skill to learn for anyone who repairs electrical devices. Here's how to connect, splice or join wires together safely and reliably. | [[Connecting_and_joining_wires|Connecting and joining wires]] is a key skill to learn for anyone who repairs electrical devices. Here's how to connect, splice or join wires together safely and reliably. | ||
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A broken or slow laptop can be intimidating to fix, but you may be surprised how easily you can get it working well again. From easy fixes to more in-depth repairs, our guide shows [[Yes,_you_can_fix_your_laptop!|you really can fix your laptop!]] | |||
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Sticking things back together is the first fixing skill many of us learn. But knowing which kind of glue, tape or adhesive to use for any given repair can be tricky. Our guide can help you find the right type of [[Sticky_Stuff|sticky stuff]] for your repair. | Sticking things back together is the first fixing skill many of us learn. But knowing which kind of glue, tape or adhesive to use for any given repair can be tricky. Our guide can help you find the right type of [[Sticky_Stuff|sticky stuff]] for your repair. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:40, 31 May 2023
The Restarters Wiki contains practical tips and background theory for repairing many kinds of electrical and electronic devices. This page lists ten of the most popular pages from across the Wiki.
Summary
With over 100 pages about fixing different types of devices, repair techniques and electrical theory, there's a lot to read on this Wiki. To get a flavour of what you can learn, we've collected ten of our most popular and comprehensive pages below.
Browse the selection below to see what you can learn! And remember, because this wiki is community-powered, you can also contribute your own knowledge by editing pages yourself.
Tip 💡
- You can find a complete list of pages on the Wiki main page.
Basic electronic components
Do you know your resistors from your inductors? Why are quartz crystals sometimes used in circuits? Learn all this and more with our guide to basic electronic components.
Audio equipment
Got a broken amp, radio or record player? It's time to face the music! Check our page on Audio equipment to see what to look for first when attempting a repair.
Portable radios
Still can't get that radio playing? Whether it's DAB, transistor or valve, try our in-depth guide to common repairs for Portable radios.
Lamps
While not the most complex devices, we see broken lamps all the time. If you need a hand with yours, follow our enlightening guide to fixing Table lamps.
Kettles, electric urns & rice boilers
Staples of both the kitchen and community repair events, kettles, electric urns and rice boilers can be tricky to fix. Our guide might be able to help.
Mixers, blenders & coffee grinders
Got a blender that no longer blends or a coffee grinder that's ground to a halt? Whether the problem is mechanical, motor-related or broken controls, try our page on mixers, blenders and coffee grinders.
Laptop power problems
If a laptop won't even turn on, it's hard to know where to start. Check our laptop power problems page for tips on finding and resolving the problem.
Connecting and joining wires
Connecting and joining wires is a key skill to learn for anyone who repairs electrical devices. Here's how to connect, splice or join wires together safely and reliably.
Yes, you can fix your laptop!
A broken or slow laptop can be intimidating to fix, but you may be surprised how easily you can get it working well again. From easy fixes to more in-depth repairs, our guide shows you really can fix your laptop!
Sticky stuff
Sticking things back together is the first fixing skill many of us learn. But knowing which kind of glue, tape or adhesive to use for any given repair can be tricky. Our guide can help you find the right type of sticky stuff for your repair.