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Welcome to pcbpal.pro

I'm a professional electronics technician, and this is where I document my repairs, share troubleshooting tips, and review the tools of the trade. My goal is to help you fix your own devices with detailed case studies, practical guides, and honest equipment recommendations based on years of hands-on experience.

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Latest repairs and detailed walkthroughs

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Samsung TV No Power - Capacitor Replacement
TV Repair
Samsung TV No Power - Capacitor Replacement
Complete teardown and repair of a Samsung UN55D6000 with power supply failure. Identified and replaced faulty capacitors.
Yamaha Receiver Overheating Fix
Audio Repair
Yamaha Receiver Overheating Fix
Diagnosed thermal shutdown issue in Yamaha RX-V677. Cleaned cooling system and replaced thermal paste on amplifier chips.
Sony Home Theater HDMI Port Repair
Home Theater
Sony Home Theater HDMI Port Repair
Replaced damaged HDMI port on Sony BDV-E3100. Detailed soldering techniques for surface-mount connectors.

My Favorite Tools

Essential equipment I use every day

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Fluke 87V Multimeter
Fluke 87V Multimeter
Industry-standard digital multimeter for accurate measurements
Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station
Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station
Reliable temperature-controlled soldering iron
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
Comprehensive set of precision screwdrivers and tools
Rigol DS1054Z Oscilloscope
Rigol DS1054Z Oscilloscope
Entry-level oscilloscope perfect for electronics diagnostics