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burtonrideclub
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Joined: July 08, 2009
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July 09, 2009 - 08:27 PM |
 
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I understands its just a digital alarm clock but it was an expensive one and I really want to keep it working. Does not light up anymore when I plug it in. Does anyone know an electronics repair store I could take it to?
Thank you for any help |
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gw4khq
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Joined: Nov 13, 2006
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Location: Lujiazui
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July 09, 2009 - 08:47 PM |
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Burton, it's not worth the bother, unless it's a family heirloom. Just buy a new one. Is it set to the atomic time clock? |
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Andreas
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Joined: Feb 27, 2004
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July 09, 2009 - 09:19 PM |
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Yeah, honestly, if you look what's inside, there's hardly anyhting that can be reasonably repaired anymore. Better to get a new one mate |
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jay_dee
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July 09, 2009 - 10:05 PM |
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This HAS to be a joke! |
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burtonrideclub
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yu888
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Joined: Jan 25, 2003
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July 10, 2009 - 01:49 AM |
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| the moment i brought it here it stopped working. |
I don't suppose you fried it due to the power difference... just a thought. |
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BoShiDunRedSox
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July 10, 2009 - 01:56 AM |
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China's electrical system runs at 220-240V/50hz, as opposed to the US, which runs at 110-120V/50hz. Many imported appliances designed for 120V can operate here in China with an external transformer, but appliances with a timer or a clock may not operate properly. |
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vwmadman
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Joined: Feb 17, 2009
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July 10, 2009 - 03:52 AM |
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If you're serious, go to Beijing lu to get it repaired. I can meet to show you around the market if you like. There's some shopping for work supplies I've been meaning to do...
They have nearly every electrical component imaginable available and many shops will repair or arrange for repair of some items. I've had many items made from battery packs, circuit boards (bread board and actual PCB), cables, connectors, adapters, power transformers..... If it's just a power issue, a shop may be able to Frankenstein in a 220VAC-110VAC step-down transformer since the clock's wattage is likely small. This could work unless it was power issue and something was fried when introduced to 220VAC.
If they can't fix it, one of my customers uses an electronics repair vendor that has repaired amplifiers, RF drivers, and the like for us. he may be able to help. |
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