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Re: LG WM-14225-FD, electrical popping!
Come on guys have an open mind! I joined this forum tonight after reading some rather unpleasant comments. Should I be criticised for being a degree qualified electronics engineer who can repair most boards to component level? The business I ran included advanced electronics AND washing machine/refrigeration repairs/rebuilds. Many members of the public can understand complex electronic information. Replacing capacitors and other components is basic to some of them and believe it or not, they actually own washing machines and have an interest in repairing them when they go wrong. Electronics are electronics, whether the board is in a washing machine, the EMS of a motor vehicle or a television. As for this ‘great’ manufacturers waterproof coating, there are numerous versions of this available from RS and other factors in a spray-can, so please remember that individuals of all technical abilities read this forum. My own criticism of manufacturers is that many of them do not release circuit diagrams and charge such monstrously high prices for replacement printed circuit boards, preferring to sell a new board instead of allowing replacement of a faulty component frequently costing less than 50 pence. My comment is ‘live and let live’ without being critical of others – most are trying to earn a crust, whether are able to just change a board or to actually repair it. That means not treating other professionals like idiots when you don’t know who is going to read the posting.
