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Unread 06-02-2008, 18:36
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Re: Problem with our Victor?

You know, I think Don Rotolo is right, I can see some electrons leaking out in one of the pictures. What you need to do is go find all the electrons that dripped out and return them to the module. You might have to go to a local electron supply depot to get enough to completely fill the device. Then you will need some Acme Electronik Leak Sealer with testing dye. Use according to the labeled directions and certainly wait the required length of time for it to cure. I believe it may need a vacuum of at least 40 inches of mercury for the curing process. Then you will need a variable voltage source, and starting at a very low voltage (1x10^-10 volts) and slowly advance the power supply while watching for the tell tale electron leak to occur. Most repair stations will perform this in a photographic room with the lights off. If all the electrons leave at once then I am afraid this device may be impossible to repair. Give it a good funeral and bury in the back yard along side Fluffy, the faithful goldfish from your youth.
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