REPAIRING AND NOT THROWING AWAY

Richtige Fernseher haben Röhren!

Richtige Fernseher haben Röhren!

In Brief: On this site you will find pictures and technical information about Service Modes, Circuit Diagrams, Firmware Update procedure, Disassemble procedure, Universal remote control set-up codes, Troubleshooting and more....

If you go into the profession, you will obtain or have access to a variety of tech tips databases HERE IT IS Master Electronics Repair !.

These are an excellent investment where the saying: 'time-is-money' rules. However, to learn, you need to develop a general troubleshooting approach - a logical, methodical, method of narrowing down the problem. A tech tip database might suggest: 'Replace C536' for a particular symptom. This is good advice for a specific problem on one model. However, what you really want to understand is why C536 was the cause and how to pinpoint the culprit in general even if you don't have a service manual or schematic and your tech tip database doesn't have an entry for your sick TV or VCR.

While schematics are nice, you won't always have them or be able to justify the purchase for a one-of repair. Therefore, in many cases, some reverse engineering will be necessary. The time will be well spent since even if you don't see another instance of the same model in your entire lifetime, you will have learned something in the process that can be applied to other equipment problems.
As always, when you get stuck, checking out a tech-tips database may quickly identify your problem and solution.In that case, you can greatly simplify your troubleshooting or at least confirm a diagnosis before ordering parts.

Happy repairing!
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Tuesday, 28 July 2020

PHILIPS MCM166 MICRO HI FI SYSTEM HOW TO DISMANTLE AND SCHEMATICS OF THE TWO VERSIONS OF THE SET

Philips Micro Hi Fi System MCM166 how to dismantle, full schematic of the two versions of the set

For sets which are compatible with CD-RW discs
use CD-RW Printed Audio Disc....................7104 099 96611
TR 3 (Fingerprint)
TR 8 (600µ Black dot) maximum at 01:00
• playback of these two tracks without audible disturbance playing time for: Fingerprint 10 seconds
Black dot from 00:50 to 01:10
• jump forward/backward (search) within a reasonable time.
For all other sets
use CD-DA SBC 444A..................................4822 397 30245
TR 14 (600µ Black dot) maximum at 01:15
TR 19 (Fingerprint)
TR 10 (1000µ wedge)
• Playback of all these tracks without audible disturbance playing time for: 1000µ wedge 10 seconds
Fingerprint 10 seconds
Black dot from 01:05 to 01:25
• jump forward/backward (search) within a reasonable time.
Before touching the lens it is advised to clean the surface of the lens by blowing clean air over it.
This to avoid those little particles make scratches on the lens.
Because the material of the lens is synthetic and coated with a special anti-reflectivity layer, cleaning must be done with a non-aggressive cleaning fluid. It is advised to use “Cleaning Solvent.
The actuator is a very precise mechanical component and may not be damaged in order to guarantee its full function.  Clean the lens gently (don’t press too hard) with a soft and clean cotton bud moistened with the special lens cleaner.
The direction of cleaning must be in the way as indicated in the picture below.
Dismantling of the rear cabinet
Remove 8 screws A&B&C as indicated to loosen the rear cabinet.
Remove 2 screws D as indicated to loosen the main board.
Remove the 9 screws E as indicated to loosen the display board.
Remove the 3 screws F as indicated to loosen the USB board.
Full schematic of the two versions of the set
Exploded view