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The broken TV pile outside my apartment complex is driving me nuts
Every week, someone leaves another flatscreen by the dumpster with just a bad capacitor or power board. I've rescued two this month and had them working in an hour. It's frustrating that people don't even try to get them fixed or recycle them properly. We could save so much stuff if folks knew basic repair.
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paigesullivan27d ago
Seen the same thing at my old place. Just grab a screwdriver and check the boards, half the time it's an easy fix. Could totally see a repair clinic working here too.
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xena27721d ago
But honestly, most people just want a new TV, not a hobby. A repair clinic sounds nice but who's got the time? Plus, old TVs are energy hogs even when fixed, so maybe recycling them is better for the planet anyway.
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thomas27527d ago
Honestly, what if we set up a local repair clinic for electronics? I've seen how just replacing a capacitor can bring a TV back to life, and it's usually under $10 in parts. Teaching folks through hands-on sessions could cut down on so much waste. We might even get the complex to sponsor it as a community service.
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