[TechAssist] Re: Mode switch for these combos fix and partnumber and cross
- From: "Jeff Dougherty" <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 16:23:14 -0500
Gary,
So far, that hasn't been a problem. I still don't get a lot in for repair.
I give the customer a one year warranty on the unit as an added incentive. So
far,
this has worked for me. The customer has to agree to let me put used parts
(except
for belts), if need be. I have a couple hundred VCR's here that I use for spare
parts. I probably won't offer this forever. If other repairs pick up..I won't
have
to do VCR repairs.
If the unit will cost too much for me to repair, I offer them one of my nice
used
ones for $49.00.
Generally, I go by what they tell me the problem is...if it sounds too expensive
to repair, I will let them know up front.
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.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary McCartney" <gary@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 1:36 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Mode switch for these combos fix and partnumber and
cross
Jeff, thats great if you can get that much, but how do you manage to get
it? Do you still offer the long warranties that you once did? What do
you do if a unit requires major parts such as heads? Do you eat the cost
of the part, or do you offer to do the job for a higher amount? Around
here I can barely get $49.00 CDN for a VCR repair, unless it is a higher
end unit and the customer remembers paying $600.00 for it when it was
new, plus they also have to understand that the new ones are junk. I
remind people of the junk factor all the time but they still would
rather buy the Walleymart one year wonder. (wonder if it will work for a
year, that is, hehehe)
Gary McCartney
McCartney Electronics
7134 Fife Rd, RR 7
Guelph Ontario Canada N1H 6J4
Fax: (519)821-1530
email: gary (at) number63.ca
Jeff Dougherty wrote:
>
> 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
> 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: "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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