My wonderful iPod, going on nine years now, seems to have finally gotten to the point where I can't fix it anymore. I've replaced the hard drive, battery, hard drive cable, and logic board, and yet all it does is turn on, show the Apple logo, and turn off, repeating over and over. What else could be wrong, and how can I fix it? This is a B&W 4th gen iPod, originally 40 GB.
posted by reductiondesign
on Jan 17, 2013 -
4 answers
Bought a piece of art (yay!) at a festival, and it got slightly damaged before I could get it home (boo!). It's a print on foamcore, 9x12", with no framing, and now it has a single, not-quite-straight crease across the back. No damage is visible from the front, except that the surface isn't flat. What's my best solution for flattening it out before framing?
posted by IAmBroom
on Jun 9, 2012 -
4 answers
Wacom Bamboo fun tablet has a scratch on touch surface - is there any way to fix it myself?
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posted by Faintdreams
on May 29, 2012 -
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So my electric dryer's busted. It's a Kenmore 90 Series, and if it's been plugged in (not necessarily running, just plugged in), it just buzzes and doesn't start. If I leave it unplugged for a couple hours, it'll start normally and then quit after a few minutes. Any idea what part needs replacin'?
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posted by Mayor Curley
on Apr 18, 2012 -
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Spa Pillow Rehab? Looking for suggestions on how to replace "skin" over foam spa pillows.
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posted by Big_B
on Mar 22, 2012 -
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How do I replace a blown woofer in a
Spica TC-60 loudspeaker? The
datasheet is here. I am generally capable, but don't know anything about building/repairing speakers. Can I get away with replacing just the one? Is there any danger of damaging the crossover (whatever that is)? The very nice guy from
Madisound recommended a
ScanSpeak replacement but how do I know if it will fit and/or work properly? If I'm reading the datasheet correctly, the original seems to be 180mm in diameter, and the replacement he recommended 170mm - is this a good idea? How can I tell if there's anything else I should try? What, if anything, do I seem to be overlooking? Thank you!
posted by jcrcarter
on Aug 3, 2011 -
2 answers
Help me identify a mystery component from the board of one of two damaged/crippled Nokia 6820 phones and determine if it's possible for me to get one working Frankenphone out of the two.
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posted by weston
on Apr 3, 2011 -
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I inherited a great grandfather clock. Awesome! But there is something amiss... The left weight is not descending, making the chimes run out of order and the hour fail to strike. Any grandfather clock gurus out there that could help a fella out?
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posted by Willie0248
on Mar 26, 2011 -
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Can anyone recommend a great book (or magazine or website or series) on DIY home repair and remodeling?
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posted by piers
on Nov 29, 2010 -
10 answers
DIYFilter: I have a small hole in a brick wall. Can I use expanding-foam to repair it?
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posted by jquinby
on Oct 23, 2010 -
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Can I fix my '95 Nissan Maxima? It went from sounding a little noisy/gravelly to shaking intermittently. Oil is full but dirty. Must I see a mechanic? Engine sounds like
this (15-second AAC), exhaust sounds like
this (5-second AAC). Used to be very quiet. Can I fix this myself?
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posted by reeddavid
on Jun 25, 2010 -
6 answers
Where can I find a basic and fairly comprehensive run-down of, quite literally, the nuts, bolts, screws, seals, bearings, washers and so on of practical mechanics?
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posted by invitapriore
on Dec 5, 2009 -
16 answers
I live in a mobile home, and I went to change out the shower arm and head in our bathroom, and I ran into some trouble.
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posted by joshuaconner
on Dec 4, 2009 -
8 answers
I've bought a frankenstein bicycle and want to fix it up. Need help with identification and suggestions.
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posted by monocultured
on Jul 6, 2009 -
9 answers
I can't repair our icemaker because nothing seems to be wrong with it, with the glaring exception that it does not make any ice.
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posted by odinsdream
on Jul 2, 2009 -
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Currently in my 2005 Chevy Malibu the driver seat frame is cracked. Underneath the seat I can see a metal bar going across (not IN the seat but under) and it has a huge crack/hole and the other piece is hanging off. This causes my seat to tilt back some and rock. I know eventually when that breaks completely my seat will forever tilt back. Is there a way I can fix this by DIY?
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posted by dolemite01
on May 6, 2009 -
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Can anyone recommend a good source for Honda automotive parts (online or near Boston)?
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posted by Krrrlson
on Apr 9, 2009 -
4 answers
The oven portion of our gas range went from being fine to dead inside. Made baked potatoes one night, next night I turned it on and it wouldn't heat up at all. The burners still work fine. I reviewed some literature about repairing it myself, but I'm trying to decide if it's a good idea.
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posted by Mayor Curley
on Mar 23, 2009 -
12 answers
I'm restoring an upright piano and need a good online source for parts.
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posted by Benjy
on Feb 25, 2009 -
3 answers
I pulled out an AC/heat vent on my 2005 Kia Spectra 5 and now I can't get it to go back in. Help me either figure out how to get it back in, or at least ID the parts I'm looking at to help focus my Googling.
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posted by frankdrebin
on Nov 12, 2008 -
4 answers
Hand sanitizer stained (really, lightened) my antique furniture. Is there a remedy?
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posted by wheat
on Jul 12, 2008 -
2 answers
What's the best home-repair / fixit manual for someone with little-to-no experience in such matters? Also, web sites and / or blogs in the same vein?
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posted by dersins
on Apr 25, 2008 -
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My trusty Krups coffee excretor gave up the ghost, but would be easily repairable if ONLY I could find a source for the blown thermal fuse. Any idea where I could find one, AskMeFi?
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posted by FauxScot
on Apr 17, 2008 -
11 answers
About 10 years ago, I bought a pair of Bose 301 Series 2 speakers. They've now been through a number of moves and they're sounding not-as-good. I'm not sure how to define the difference--they sound muddier, and less three-dimensional. I pulled off the front grill and didn't see any visible damage. How can I determine the cause, and then repair it?
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posted by yankeefog
on Jan 10, 2008 -
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We decided to replace an ugly old chandelier today. After turning off the breaker and taking off the chandelier, I noticed there are black, red, white and green wires. The house is circa 1968. From what I can tell there used to be a fan/light. So I hooked up our flourescent dome by matching the wire colors and capping the red wire. Unfortunately, it didn't work.
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posted by mecran01
on Dec 25, 2006 -
14 answers
I dropped my TV a few times, and now the color is messed up in a few spots. Is there anything to be done?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Sep 23, 2006 -
6 answers
Does anyone know how to put more memory in an HP Laserjet 4700? There is an access panel on the rear right-hand side, and four screws holding in two slot covers labeled EIO, I believe.
I downloaded the service manuals but nothing in there I could use. I can pay someone to do a service call but it seems like it should be something I could do myself.
posted by mecran01
on Sep 21, 2006 -
6 answers
The dashboard light on my '96 Toyota Corolla went out. Just like that. Poof!
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posted by brina
on Aug 15, 2006 -
13 answers
My bathtub/shower faucet has developed a loud, annoying screech when the temperature is above medium. How can this be fixed?
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posted by Zonker
on Feb 22, 2006 -
10 answers
Mechanics: I've got a 1964 chevy bel air which is my daily driver that needs some work. I'd like to do it myself, but I'm sorta a car newbie. What online communities and resources will be useful to me? Do you have any specific anecdotes, tips and tricks for working on old cars?
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posted by fishfucker
on Dec 7, 2005 -
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What might cause a hot water boiler's pilot light to repeatedly go out? We've replaced the thermocouple, inspected the pilot assembly, and had the boiler cleaned. Twice.
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posted by zogbie
on Aug 17, 2005 -
6 answers
Can anyone recommend any frequently-updating blogs that cater to first time home owners/buyers, mostly geared towards DIY repairs and upgrades?
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posted by nitsuj
on Mar 11, 2005 -
6 answers
I have older windows in my home that weren't taken care of properly (layers upon layers of paint, some don't open, broken weights, etc). Window replacement is about a year off, and I'm trying to get my rental unit up to snuff. Is there some good how-to repair advice anyone has come accross for old windows? I have a couple of fix-it books but they only have cursory info and concentrate more on installing new windows.
posted by sharksandwich
on Oct 11, 2004 -
9 answers
BodyShopFilter: I managed to put a big ol' dent in the fender of my 88 Saab. I'm not too upset (anymore) about the dent, but it did put a bulge in the track that my hood runs along. I want to pound the dent out. How do I do it? Do I need a special hammer? Any precautions/tips/tricks? Should I just pay the autobody guy to do it right?
posted by daver
on Jun 7, 2004 -
5 answers
