How to Learn Electronics Repair

Teaching Yourself

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   Tinker with different devices for a firsthand look at electronics in action. There's no better way to master a technical craft than to get your hands dirty. Gather up any old or unused electronics you have lying around and practice taking them apart and putting them back together. This will give a chance to examine their inner workings and make sense of the complicated relationships that exist between them.^{[8] X Research source}

   1. As your knowledge grows, you can play around with modifying, upgrading, and switching out components, which will serve as a valuable introduction to building your own electronics from scratch.
   2. Think of figuring out how things function as solving a puzzle. The best electronics specialists tend to be people who excel at problem-solving.^{[9] X Research source}
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   Read electronics textbooks to absorb the fundamentals in your spare time. Scour new and used bookstores for textbooks that deal specifically with the diagnostic and repair aspects of electronics. One of the major advantages of textbooks is that they present a thorough overview of important ideas. Most textbooks are also laid out in a way that makes it easy for you to follow along at your own pace.^{[10] X Research source}

   1. Start with books on general concepts and theories before proceeding to ones that cover more specific projects and procedures.
   2. Other non-textbook titles like Getting Started in Electronics by Forrest M. Mims III and The Art of Electronics by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill also come highly recommended by electronics enthusiasts.^{[11] X Research source}

   Tip: Make sure the textbooks you buy are no more than a few years old. Technology is always evolving and advancing, so you're less likely to get a complete picture from outdated books.

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   Subscribe to electronics magazines to stay informed about the field. Nuts and Volts, Electronics for You, and Elektor are all popular publications that you can find at your public library or any major book retailer. This sort of literature often contains the same kind of information you would find in electronics textbooks, only in a more digestible, reader-friendly format.^{[12] X Research source}

   1. Within the pages of these magazines, you'll also find special interest topics and up-close looks at emerging technologies and innovative industry practices.
   2. Some of the publications mentioned here are also available online in a digital format.^{[13] X Research source}
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   Watch video tutorials if you're more of a visual learner. Hit up sites like YouTube and DailyMotion and search for videos on how to work with various components, assemblies, and products. This is one of the best ways to pick up a practical understanding quickly, as you'll have the opportunity to receive detailed explanations and walkthroughs from experienced technicians while watching them carry out tasks in real time.^{[14] X Research source}

   1. Only watch videos uploaded by users who have a polished, professional presentation. The information you get from people's personal channels may not always be trustworthy.
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   Get familiar with the tools of the trade to prepare to tackle your own projects. As an electronics technician, you'll need to know your way around a few universal implements and instruments, such as soldering irons, multimeters, oscilloscopes, breadboards, and wire strippers. Pore over tech manuals and video tutorials to get a sense of how these items work and what they're used for. This sort of technical know-how will come in handy once you're ready to apply what you've learned.^{[15] X Research source}

   1. You can purchase most of these tools online, or from stores that sell electronics and laboratory supplies.
   2. Exercise caution when handling items like soldering irons, live wires, and power supplies. While electronics isn't an inherently dangerous field, some pieces of equipment do come with the risk of burns or electrocution if handled incorrectly.