Electronics Repair

Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

According to Wikipedia, “Electronics comprises the physics, engineering, technology and applications that deal with the emission, flow and control of electrons in vacuum and matter.” In simpler terms, electronics encompass anything that uses electricity to function. This page serves as a central hub for any of the electronics repair information that doesn’t fit in one of our more specific categories:

This includes devices ranging from alarm clocks to test equipment, but if you don’t see the repair information you seek, you can dive in and contribute your own guide.

You can determine whether your device is electronic by checking if your device contains: a battery, a wall or USB plug, a display screen, bluetooth connectivity, or speakers. Your device may also be electronic if it has: cables of any kind, a surrounding glass vacuum tube, moves of its own accord, has an on/off switch, or if it makes toast. If you see a printed circuit board, your device is definitely using electricity to function.