
For a while now the saw has had chain lubrication issues with a screeching noise when it comes to a stop after a cut.
During the recent storms and power outages the UPS failed to keep the Lenovo AIO desktop running so disconnected the black brick and took it to the workshop for repair at a later date.

I have been busy doing other stuff but now it’s time to get this fixed and out of the way.
Continue reading “Cyberpower Value600ei UPS – battery replacement”
Recovering 18650 batteries – Part 4
Too hot earlier on but now a cooler breeze so in the workshop going through some 18650 batteries to recover some more from the pile.
Grass trimmers second repair-2
Just finished repairing the other trimmer and yes same problem with a motor wire – broken off.
Grass trimmers first repair-1
Making preparations to repair the first one – the main one.
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Testing the unit after repair.
This beast that belongs to a family friend has – lost it’s bite.
This looks tricky – lots of screws and even springs (OMG) with a layered build.
From 2004 – 2019 this was our main switch located in the upstairs linen cupboard. When it died I had a go at repairing the power supply but gave up and it was replaced with a Netgear switch. The photo below is was taken in 2019 photo when the switch died.
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While cleaning up Al’s Workshop came across it again and decided to have have another look – to repair.
Continue reading “Dell PowerConnect 2016 network switch – revisited”