Silicon Sam's Technology Resource Expanded Table of Contents (ToC):
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Introduction

Note 1: There are *zillions* of additional diagrams and schematics included within the HTML files themselves. Those that are listed here are only the ones that are in .pdf, .gif, .jpg, or other graphics or compressed format.

Note 2: Links to ZIP files with the latest version of the complete SSTR may be found in Home and Mirror Site Locations.

Silicon Sam's Technology Resource Expanded Table of Contents

SSTR Top Level Pages, Mirror Site Info, Local Installation

• Welcome Page (faqsam.htm).

• Main ToC (sammenu.htm).

• What is the Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ? (wiserfaq.htm).

• Suggested Browser Settings (browset.htm).

• Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ Copyright and Fair Use Considerations (copyright.htm).

• Home and Mirror Site Locations (samsites.htm).
  • Sam's Laser FAQ Local Installation (laserins.htm).
  • SSTR Local Installation (sstrins.htm).

• Expanded ToC (This file, faqfil.htm).

The Most Important Document - Must Read

• Safety Guidelines for High Voltage and/or Line Powered Equipment (safety.htm).

Notes on the Troubleshooting and Repair of...

• Introduction (trnintro.htm).

• Troubleshooting of Consumer Electronic Equipment. (tshoot.htm).

• Small Household Appliances (appfaq.htm).

• Audio Equipment and Other Miscellaneous Stuff (audiofaq.htm).
  Meter Movement From Classic Simpson 260 VOM (mmmove1.jpg). D'Arsonval Meter Movement Anatomy (mmanat1.jpg).

• AC Adapters, Power Supplies, and Battery Packs (aapsfaq.htm).

• Compact Disc Players and CDROM Drives (Link, cdfil.htm).

• Optical Disc Players and Optical Data Storage Drives (odfaq.htm).

• Computer and Video Monitors (monfaq.htm).
  • Typical SVGA Monitor Block Diagram (mon1blk.gif).
  • Major Parts of Typical SVGA Monitor with Cover Removed (mon1rear.gif).
  • Typical Switchmode Power Supply for Small SVGA Color Monitor (mon1ps.gif).
  • Symptoms of Some Common Deflection Problems (deflprob.gif).

• Microwave Ovens (micfaq.htm).
  • Typical Microwave Oven Electronics Bay (mwoven1.gif).
  • Typical Magnetron Anode and Resonant Structure (maganode.gif).

• Switchmode Power Supplies (smpsfaq.htm).
  • Block Diagram of Basic Flyback Switchmode Power Supply (smpsbd.gif).
  • Typical SMPS Input Voltage Select Circuit (smpsvs.gif).

• Television Sets (tvfaq.htm).
  • Symptoms of Some Common Deflection Problems (deflprob.gif).

• Video Cassette Recorders (Link, vcrfil.htm).

• VCR First Aid (vcrrx.htm).
  • Typical VHS VCR Transport - Top View (vcrxprt.gif).
  • VHS Cassette - Inside Top View (vhscasin.gif).

• IR Remote Controls (irrfaq.htm).

• Electronic Flash Units and Strobe Lights (Link, strbfil.htm).

• Printers and Photocopiers (printfaq.htm).

• Small Gasoline Engines and Rotary Lawn Mowers (lmfaq.htm).

Sam's Other Repair Information

• Sam's Repair Briefs - Complete 1-100 (rball.htm).

• Interesting Repair Related Stories and Anecdotes (stories.htm).

• Testing Capacitors with a Multimeter and Safe Discharging (captest.htm).

• Testing of Flyback (LOPT) Transformers (flytest.htm).

• Basic Testing of Semiconductor Devices (semitest.htm).
  • Simple In-Circuit Tester Schematic (curve.gif).

• TV and Monitor CRT (Picture Tube) Information (crtfaq.htm).

• TV and Monitor Deflection Systems (deflfaq.htm).

• VCR Power Supply Hybrid Regulators (vcrreg.htm).

• Pinouts for Various Common Chips and Hybrids (chippins.htm).

• RCA/GE CTC175-187+ Solder Connection and EEPROM Problems (rcatune.htm).
  • RCA CTC175A Tuner Solder Locations (ctc175a1.jpg).

• Sony TV Tuner and IF Solder Connection Problems (sonytune.htm).

• On-Line Tech-Tips Databases (techtips.htm).

• Major Service Parts Suppliers (srvcprts.htm).

LASERS: Safety, Info, Links, Parts, Types, Drive, Construction

• Sam's Laser FAQ - A Practical Guide to Lasers for Experimenters and Hobbyists (Link, laserfil.htm).

Sam's General Electronics Information and Links

• Various Schematics and Diagrams (Link, schfil.htm).

• Simple High Voltage Generator

• Flyback Based RF Source (flybkrf1.gif).

• Jacob's Ladders

• Simple High Voltage Probe Design (hvprobe.htm).

• Salvaging Interesting Gadgets, Components, and Subsystems (gadget.htm).
• Miscellaneous Technical Information (Which You Probably Don't Need) (techinfo.htm).

• Performance Testing of Computer and Video Monitors (montest.htm).

• Approaches to using Fixed Frequency or Non-Standard Monitors on PCs (ffmon.htm).
  • IBM9517 Monitor Modifications for use with PC VGA/SVGA (vga9517.gif).

• Notes on Video Conversion (vidconv.htm).

• Fluorescent Lamps, Ballasts, and Fixtures (flamp.htm).
  • CFL Electronic Ballast 1 (Techna-Bright EDXR-38-16) (cflamp1.pdf).
  • CFL Electronic Ballast 2 (General Electric FLE26HT3/2/SW) (cflamp2.pdf).
  • Low Power 220 VAC Fluorescent Lamp (linefl.gif).

• Gas Discharge Lamps, Ballasts, and Fixtures (dlamp.htm).
  • Jonathan's Electronic Ballast to Power HID Lamps from 12 VDC (jshidbal.htm).
  • Schematic of Jonathan's Electronic Ballast to Power HID Lamps from 12 VDC (jshb1sch.gif).

• International Power and Standards Conversion (pwrfaq.htm).

• Engineering, Science, and Other (Pretty Clean) Jokes Collection (humor.htm).

• Sam's Neat, Nifty, and Handy Bookmarks (sambook.htm).

Warning Signs and Essential and Optional Icons :-)

• Electrical Safety Warning Sign (Shock.gif).

• Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ Icon (Browser, serfaq.gif).
• Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ Icon (Windows, serfaq.ico).

• Laser (HeNe Tube) FAQ Icon (Browser, laserfaq.gif).

• Silicon Sam's Technology Resource Icon (Browser, sstr.gif).
• Silicon Sam's Technology Resource Icon (Windows, sstr.ico).