[TechAssist] Re: Mode switch for these combos fix and partnumber and cross

  • From: "Jeff Dougherty" <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 19:33:09 -0500

I've started charging a flat $49.00 fee on VCR repairs. I can do most repairs in
one hour or less.
Jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
FAX 717-564-4952
Jeff Dougherty
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Leonard G. Caillouet" <lcaillo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 11:13 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Mode switch for these combos fix and partnumber and
cross



How much labor do you all charge for these repairs?

Leonard G. Caillouet
Service Manager
Electronics World
Gainesville, FL
352-332-5608
352-332-5668 (fax)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Dougherty" <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 8:59 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Mode switch for these combos fix and partnumber
and cross


>
> Jose,
> The part number is in the thread.
> > >> > >All 3 needed the same rotary switch.  Part number  483527617343
>
> Jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> FAX 717-564-4952
> Jeff Dougherty
> Intrepid Video & Electronics      Be careful of your thoughts.
> 501 Luther Rd                        They may become your words
> Harrisburg, PA 17111                            any moment.
> 717-909-8844
> VCR tips, electronics info & general interest.
> www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net
> www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com
> ***********************************************************************
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "JOSE R. PANIAGUA" <breadywater@xxxxxxx>
> To: "techassist" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 11:24 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Mode switch for these combos fix and partnumber
and
> cross
>
>
> hello: J Siverman
> Can you please be so kind and at least give us the part # ,so if someone
want to
> order he can do it with it.
> Thank you.
> Jose R. Paniagua.
> Breadywater@xxxxxxx
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: J Silverman
> Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 1:20 PM
> To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Mode switch for these combos fix and partnumber
and
> cross
>
>
> Over here, the newer Funai mode switches cost about $1.50. We usually buy
at
> least 20 of a kind at a time directly from Funai Parts. At current shop
> rates, $1.50 is equivalent to about 75 seconds of time, so it costs more
to
> repair than replace. However, a lot of them can be taken apart without
> desoldering which saves about 30 seconds. Still cheaper to replace and far
> less chance of having to do it all over again free. Also the newest switch
> is so small and flimsy, if you even touch the fingers they just roll over
> and die.
> I do save lots of the old switches for the day when they may become NLA.
> Jerry Silverman
> Greentron Inc
> From: "Vilhelm Boor" <villyboor@xxxxxxxxx>
> >           I think you will find that it is a problem with the surface of
> the plastic, We have a series here where over the years I have gone from
> advocating not to clean to cleaning them. This is my reason for using the
> finest grade of steel wool to resurface metal and plastic. Then a good
wash
> in hot water and detergent to get impurities from all surfaces. Now wash
> again with contact cleaner and lightly coat with a silicone lubricant.
> Retention the fingers and its as good as new
> > >
> > >yes--replace the mode switch.  I have repaired a lot of mode switches
> over
> > >the years, and the only ones I have had too replace in the past were in
> > >really bad shape.  These can look perfect, and fail.  I don't know
> > >why------yet
> > >Jeff Farnsworth
> , Lyles Tv wrote:
> > >> > >I have 3 combos in here right now.  With the help of people here,
I
> > >found
> > >> > that rebuilding/cleaning the mode switches like I have been doing
for
> > >> > years----don't work on these.  I have trying to create a little
> database
> > >of
> > >> > combo cross references as no one has been able to supply me with
one.
> > >The
> > >> > three units I have here are
> > >> > >Sylvania           SSC092
> > >> > >Phillips             CCB092
> > >> > >Symphonic       WF-13C1
> > >> > >All 3 needed the same rotary switch.  Part number  483527617343
> > >> > >Don't bother trying ness right now.  I just ordered their last 2
in
> > >stock,
> > >> >  just 2 minutes ago
> > >> > >I do have some more in my cross, but it is not in a presentable
> format
> > >> > yet.  When I can donate something usable, i will up load it.
> > >> > >  Btw, the generally common symptom with these were "stuck tape"
> > >> > >
> > >>
>
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