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Just got my first real answer from a forum after asking about fixing my old radio
Last week, my grandpa's old radio from the 70s just stopped working. I tried looking online but all the guides were for newer stuff. So I posted here asking if anyone knew how to fix the tuner dial on a Zenith model. I didn't think I'd get a real answer, but two days later, a user named 'Mike_in_Tulsa' sent me a full step-by-step guide with pictures! He said he used to repair them back in the day. I followed his steps, bought a $12 capacitor from the local electronics shop, and it actually worked. The radio plays again and my grandpa was so happy. It felt amazing to get help from a total stranger who just knew his stuff. Has anyone else fixed an old piece of tech thanks to a random tip from a forum?
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leewalker26d ago
Was it actually a capacitor you replaced? Those old Zenith tuners usually have a bad transistor in the dial circuit. If it's working now, that's great, but keep an eye on it.
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oliver_nguyen1526d ago
Wow, that's awesome it worked! Did Mike's guide mention checking the transistor too, or was he totally focused on the capacitor fix? I'm curious because if the transistor is the real culprit, that capacitor might not last too long.
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