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Default Issue with Philips home theater system

On Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:09:29 +0000 (UTC), Meat Plow
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Maybe the OP was looking for some magic incantation to render or perhaps
a sprinkle of holy water to cast out the demons?


Magic incantations don't work by themselves. However, when combined
with burnt offerings, they are quite effective. I would recommend the
immolation of an old PCB on the barbecue as an initial offering to the
electronics gods. Ummm.... do this outdoors.

Looking inside the box and reading the entrails is also effective. The
problem is often easily visible.
http://www.badcaps.net

I'm somewhat undecided on the effectiveness of water, holy or
otherwise, as a cleaning agent. While fairly useful at removing ionic
contaminants, water is completely impotent against grease, oil, slime,
goo, crud, vermin, filth, and Earl Gray tea. Detergents and solvents
are far more effective. In some cases, the traditional sprinkle is
sufficient, but for major demonic infestations, immersion followed by
a compressed air drying, will be required.


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