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    For those who reserve this right, here is the Self-Repair Manifesto

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    I opened an antiquated cassette player by unscrewing the housing and opening the split body of the unit. Wedged between the housing and an inner wall was a folded piece of paper on which the circuitry was diagrammed.

    It reminded me of a time when it was expected that either the owner or the repair man would eventually open this equipment. This is no longer the assumption of the manufacturers.

    I agree with this manifesto, and want to regain the part of our culture that fixes and understands the electronics and tools we use.

     

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    Nov 22, 2010
    Philip Bowles said...
    I agree. I recently re-soldered a damaged input on my guitar. A small task, but the feeling of empowerment consequent a successful repair is unmatched!
    Nov 23, 2010
    Scott Bratcher said...
    Another favorite of mine is wiring matching AC Adapters into the battery port of juice-sucking toys (like those tiny remote helicopters). Makes recharging faster and nixes the money drain on batteries.
    Nov 23, 2010
    Darin codon said...
    Finally, a revolution I can truly get behind. Viva la repair-it-yourself-man

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