Revealing a wealth of trade secrets drawn from his extensive experience, electronics repair guru Homer L. Davidson solves one the biggest problems for technicians and hobbyists-how to repair components without the benefit of a schematic. Davidson offers expert advice on repairing everything from home stereo equipment to TVs and VCRs. Hundreds of high-quality photographs and illustrations demonstrate how to locate, test, and repair defective components. And now, in this updated edition, time-saving troubleshooting flowcharts have been added throughout.
I recall trying to use this book while playing around with salvaged electronics.. I mean, if anything would need to be repaired "without a schematic" it would be stuff from the dump, right? Now it could be me, as I'm no professional, but I couldn't follow homer. It's like he assumes he's talking to a fellow electronics technician with all kinds of knowledge a mere hobbyist lacks. Unfortunately how useful this book is now no longer matters... few people (other than me)don't even have tube tv's anymore as well as most things he talks about in this book.