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Not sure if it's worth repairing, but I have an 18 year old stereo amplifier that i use with my TV. The power button is flaky. Is there any electronic repair store in the Raleigh area? I am in Brier Creek.
Or maybe it's time to change the whole setup. I have really small Energy speakers with subwoofer. Is there anyone who will sell me a system and install it for me?
The only place I know of with a repair shop and real technicians is Garner TV and appliance. They should be able to take care of you or give a reference.
FWIW- I had a 32" flat screen with the same problem years ago. It had a solid state "soft switch" on vs. the hard direct power button that brought copper to copper. Most solid state on off buttons are remote control friendly. I knew it was a power supply but didn't have the resources to fix it. I agonized whether it was worth fixing or just buying new. It cost us close to $300.00 to get it fixed and I feel the repair shop did a good honest job of providing me with a service. 18 months later I upgraded and gave it to the grand kids.
I wish you luck in your choice. It's somewhat regrettable that we live in a disposable society today but it is the technology and mentality of the big box stores.
Audio Advice is close to you, and I've had good work done there by Steve Jetter. It probably depends on how good of amp it is though to determine whether or not it's worth repairing.
FWIW- I had a 32" flat screen with the same problem years ago. It had a solid state "soft switch" on vs. the hard direct power button that brought copper to copper. Most solid state on off buttons are remote control friendly. I knew it was a power supply but didn't have the resources to fix it. I agonized whether it was worth fixing or just buying new. It cost us close to $300.00 to get it fixed and I feel the repair shop did a good honest job of providing me with a service. 18 months later I upgraded and gave it to the grand kids.
I wish you luck in your choice. It's somewhat regrettable that we live in a disposable society today but it is the technology and mentality of the big box stores.
I'll see if I can find the remote. That's a good suggestion.
One problem with modern electronics is the introduction of "surface mount devices" that became dominant about 20 years ago, replacing "through-hole" technology which in turn had become dominant in the 1970s replacing "point-to-point" wiring. Products built with SMDs can be maddeningly difficult to repair, even for a skilled technician with professional tools. In many respects the late 1990s were a cutoff for component-level repairs; after that, it became popular to replace an entire board (if one is available) or just discard the product.
Banning lead from solder has also caused a problem with "tin whiskers" in electronics of the late 1990s to late 2000s. This is particularly unfortunate because modern parts, including SMDs, have pins with very narrow spacing. Since then manufacturers have substitutes for the lead that are environmentally preferable but still capable of mitigating the whisker problem. But there's a dead zone of products that are vulnerable to whiskers, based on date of manufacture.
It's too bad that Oak Park Electronics went out of business a few years ago. They were a reliable repair shop.
... Stupid thing turned on right away last night, but I think it may completely fail soon.
A suggestion for a low-cost do-it-yourself repair...
1) When the amp is "on" and running normally, unplug it.
2) Plug the power cord back into the outlet.
3) Does the amp power on and perform properly? If so, repeat steps 1-3 ten times.
4) Did the amp pass the ten-tries test? If so, proceed to step 5.
5) Procure a simple electric switch, the type which is installed in the power cord. Example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-ON-OFF...AAAOSwD5ZZvx13
6) From this point on, remember to use the newly-installed rocker switch instead of the factory on/off button. A piece of tape, or even a Band-Aid, put over the factory button can serve as a reminder.
Not sure if it's worth repairing, but I have an 18 year old stereo amplifier that i use with my TV. The power button is flaky. Is there any electronic repair store in the Raleigh area? I am in Brier Creek.
Or maybe it's time to change the whole setup. I have really small Energy speakers with subwoofer. Is there anyone who will sell me a system and install it for me?
Google your problem, make and model of the device, see if others have the same issue and what they have done to fix the problem. I do this for vehicle, electronic, appliance and home repairs. Usually someone has filmed the repair. Good luck.
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