2Wire seems to have a problem with their DSL modems’ AC adapters failing, affecting models 1701, 2701 and similar models. Here I describe a failed modem and the steps I followed to repair it. I include photographs of the AC adapter under repair and more information about cracking open the case and the capacitor required.
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The case of the booting crashing rebooting Windows XP PC
Introduction Here is how I repaired and cleaned up a PC that was not functional. It was stuck in a loop: crashing after the boot up Windows XP Home splash […]
Bad Capacitors – LCD monitor repaired
Bad capacitors are responsible for a number of electronic device failures. Bad capacitors are faulty capacitors (manufactured 1999 – 2007) that fail prematurely. Bad capacitors have been used in computer […]