On 7 Nov, 23:38, wrote:

A picture tells a thousand words. I now use a digital camera rather than a
sketch and notes. It's much more accurate, and better for the bit you forgot
about.

I only do that to get a 2nd opinion/identification/gather data from a
spec plate when I C.B.A. to copy it all out. Dismantling an appliance,
I will always reach for a large piece of cornflake box and a biro and
scrawl "2 screws holding top cover on at rear L&R"... "motor wiring
connector, red wire towards top, purple towards bottom" "cable tie cut
at motor mounting"... and so on.