[Bishoop[_2_]]

I have an Advent TV that has the RF input connector broken off. I removed
the back to see what I could do to make repairs.

The RF connector is an integral part some "module" that is soldered to a PC
board.

Anyone have any ideas on where to find board level components so I can make
the repair myself. I'm just not willing to put out 100 bux for the whole
circuit board.

Thanks....

[Jonathan Grobe]

On 2008-06-08, Bishoop wrote:
I have an Advent TV that has the RF input connector broken off. I removed
the back to see what I could do to make repairs.

The RF connector is an integral part some "module" that is soldered to a PC
board.

Anyone have any ideas on where to find board level components so I can make
the repair myself. I'm just not willing to put out 100 bux for the whole
circuit board.

I think you would get a better response in a group like
sci.electronics.repair

--
Jonathan Grobe Books
Browse our inventory of thousands of used books at:
http://www.grobebooks.com

[hr(bob) [email protected]]

On Jun 8, 2:34*pm, Jonathan Grobe wrote:
On 2008-06-08, Bishoop wrote: I have an Advent TV that has the RF input connector broken off. *I removed
the back to see what I could do to make repairs.

The RF connector is an integral part some "module" that is soldered to a PC
board.

Anyone have any ideas on where to find board level components so I can make
the repair myself. *I'm just not willing to put out 100 bux for the whole
circuit board.

I think you would get a better response in a group like
sci.electronics.repair

--
Jonathan Grobe Books *
Browse our inventory of thousands of used books at:http://www.grobebooks.com

YOU ARE CORRECT

[Bishoop[_2_]]

"Jonathan Grobe" wrote in message
...
On 2008-06-08, Bishoop wrote:
I have an Advent TV that has the RF input connector broken off. I
removed
the back to see what I could do to make repairs.

The RF connector is an integral part some "module" that is soldered to a
PC
board.

Anyone have any ideas on where to find board level components so I can
make
the repair myself. I'm just not willing to put out 100 bux for the whole
circuit board.

I think you would get a better response in a group like
sci.electronics.repair

--
Jonathan Grobe Books
Browse our inventory of thousands of used books at:
http://www.grobebooks.com

Thanks for the tip.

Took apart the module with the missing connector and I think I have almost
completed a repair. I'll be powering it up shortly.

[Tony Hwang]

Jonathan Grobe wrote:

On 2008-06-08, Bishoop wrote:

I have an Advent TV that has the RF input connector broken off. I removed
the back to see what I could do to make repairs.

The RF connector is an integral part some "module" that is soldered to a PC
board.

Anyone have any ideas on where to find board level components so I can make
the repair myself. I'm just not willing to put out 100 bux for the whole
circuit board.


I think you would get a better response in a group like
sci.electronics.repair

Hi,
If I were you. I'd solder a piece of coax onto the board, epoxy the
joints, then sedure the coax with tie clamp, then attach a female coax
connector on to it. It's common problem, PCB mounted coax connector
breaking off. You may need to repair the dmamaged circuit trace on the
board first.
Good luck,
Tony, VE6CGX

[Bishoop[_2_]]

"Tony Hwang" wrote in message
news:xaZ2k.17408$gc5.13309@pd7urf2no...
Jonathan Grobe wrote:

On 2008-06-08, Bishoop wrote:

I have an Advent TV that has the RF input connector broken off. I
removed the back to see what I could do to make repairs.

The RF connector is an integral part some "module" that is soldered to a
PC board.

Anyone have any ideas on where to find board level components so I can
make the repair myself. I'm just not willing to put out 100 bux for the
whole circuit board.


I think you would get a better response in a group like
sci.electronics.repair

Hi,
If I were you. I'd solder a piece of coax onto the board, epoxy the
joints, then sedure the coax with tie clamp, then attach a female coax
connector on to it. It's common problem, PCB mounted coax connector
breaking off. You may need to repair the dmamaged circuit trace on the
board first.
Good luck,
Tony, VE6CGX

My repair is pretty much what you suggested. Powered it up and all is well.

[amdx]

"Bishoop" wrote in message
...
I have an Advent TV that has the RF input connector broken off. I removed
the back to see what I could do to make repairs.

The RF connector is an integral part some "module" that is soldered to a
PC board.

Anyone have any ideas on where to find board level components so I can
make the repair myself. I'm just not willing to put out 100 bux for the
whole circuit board.

Thanks....
I used to repair vcrs, Had many F connectors ripped from the RF converters.
The converter material would accept solder so I put the connector back in,
got as good a mechanical connection as possible and soldered all the way
around the connector. Made the center pin connection and tested it. The
insulating material in the center will melt
so you need to tin everything and then solder part then cool it, then solder
more and cool it etc. Use a damp cloth to cool the part.
Mike

[Franc Zabkar]

On Sun, 8 Jun 2008 13:53:48 -0400, "Bishoop" put
finger to keyboard and composed:

I have an Advent TV that has the RF input connector broken off. I removed
the back to see what I could do to make repairs.

The RF connector is an integral part some "module" that is soldered to a PC
board.

Anyone have any ideas on where to find board level components so I can make
the repair myself. I'm just not willing to put out 100 bux for the whole
circuit board.

Thanks....

If this module is a large rectangular metal can, then you are looking
at a tuner. These can be purchased as complete modules, or as
refurbished exchange units, or you can repair the existing tuner by
removing the broken connector and adapting and soldering a replacement
connector to the tuner housing.

IIRC, I used to use this type of adapter and cut the bottom end off:
http://www.futurlec.com/Pictures/AV023.jpg

You will have to solder a short wire between the centre pin and the
tuner PCB. Before soldering the connector to the can, you should
roughen up the contact areas with sandpaper.

- Franc Zabkar
--
Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

[Bishoop[_2_]]

"Franc Zabkar" wrote in message
news
On Sun, 8 Jun 2008 13:53:48 -0400, "Bishoop" put
finger to keyboard and composed:

I have an Advent TV that has the RF input connector broken off. I removed
the back to see what I could do to make repairs.

The RF connector is an integral part some "module" that is soldered to a
PC
board.

Anyone have any ideas on where to find board level components so I can
make
the repair myself. I'm just not willing to put out 100 bux for the whole
circuit board.

Thanks....

If this module is a large rectangular metal can, then you are looking
at a tuner. These can be purchased as complete modules, or as
refurbished exchange units, or you can repair the existing tuner by
removing the broken connector and adapting and soldering a replacement
connector to the tuner housing.

IIRC, I used to use this type of adapter and cut the bottom end off:
http://www.futurlec.com/Pictures/AV023.jpg

You will have to solder a short wire between the centre pin and the
tuner PCB. Before soldering the connector to the can, you should
roughen up the contact areas with sandpaper.

- Franc Zabkar
--
Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

As I indicated in an earlier reply post to this thread I was able to
initiate a repair and the TV is working through the RF connector just like
brand new.

Thanks to all that replied with helpful tips.