What Is An Oscillator

An oscillator is anything that creates oscillations. An oscillator generates clock signals to control the speed of a processor, generate tones and radio waves, and create a counter to keep track of time. Electronics terms, Wave Related CPU pages How to determine the type and speed of a processor. CPU help and support.

September 22, 2022 · 1 min · 53 words · Margaret Farmer

What Is Arcnet

Short for Attached Resource Computer network, ARCnet was a computer network developed in 1977 by Datapoint Corporation. The network used coaxial cables capable of transferring up to 2.5 MB per second, supported up to 256 computers, and a maximum frame size of 516 bytes. ARCnetPlus is a newer version of ARCnet capable of transferring up to 20 MB per second. Computer abbreviations, Network terms Related information How to set up a home network....

September 22, 2022 · 1 min · 80 words · Nancy Hartley

Sony Vaio Sve15112Fxs Lcd Screen Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 9 Time Required 35 minutes Sections 1 LCD Screen 9 steps Flags 0 BackSony Vaio SVE15112FXS Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 LCD Screen Power laptop off before beginning. Turn the laptop over so that it is positioned top down with the model number facing you....

September 21, 2022 · 4 min · 681 words · Tara Sheppard

Sony Xperia Xa2 Ultra Charging Port Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 12 Time Required 10 - 15 minutes Sections 3 Rear Cover 6 steps Speaker 2 steps Charging Port 4 steps Flags 0 BackSony Xperia XA2 Ultra Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Before taking any steps to open the phone, make sure that it is turned completely. Be aware that when using a heat gun (or something similar) that the device will heat up....

September 21, 2022 · 4 min · 699 words · John Harriman

Sony Xperia Xa2 Ultra Headphone Jack Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 10 Time Required 8 - 15 minutes Sections 3 Rear Cover 6 steps Motherboard Bracket 2 steps Headphone Jack 2 steps Flags 0 BackSony Xperia XA2 Ultra Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Before taking any steps to open the phone, make sure that it is turned completely off....

September 21, 2022 · 4 min · 652 words · David Singh

Sphero Ollie Battery Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 7 Time Required 25 minutes Sections 3 Tires and Hubcaps 2 steps Motherboard 3 steps Battery 2 steps Flags 0 BackSphero Ollie Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Tires and Hubcaps Firmly grasp Ollie in one hand. Remove the blue rubber tire in a peeling motion with your opposite hand....

September 21, 2022 · 4 min · 845 words · Rory Sanchez

Straight Leg Canopy Tent Arm Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Easy Steps 7 Time Required 10 - 15 minutes Sections 1 The Tent Arm 7 steps Flags 0 BackTent Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 The Tent Arm Steps 1 through 3 are for removal of the broken arm. At the top joint, there will be a nut in the back that is holding the screw in place....

September 21, 2022 · 4 min · 665 words · Anna Kaywood

Surface Studio M 2 Ssd Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 4 Time Required 10 - 20 minutes Sections 1 M.2 SSD 4 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackMicrosoft Surface Studio Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction (Note: Surface Studio with Intel Core i5 comes with SATA III SSD while Surface Studio with Intel Core i7 comes with PCIe NVMe SSD....

September 21, 2022 · 4 min · 727 words · James Murphy

Texas Instruments Ti 83 Plus Back Case Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 5 Time Required 3 minutes Sections 2 Backup Battery 3 steps Back Case 2 steps Flags 0 BackTexas Instruments TI-83 Plus Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Backup Battery Remove the battery cover. Remove the AAA batteries from the calculator. Remove the battery cover....

September 21, 2022 · 2 min · 359 words · Sherry Ratliff

Thrustmaster T Flight Hotas 4 J1 Screws On Throttle Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Very easy Steps 1 Time Required 5 minutes Sections J1 Screws on Throttle 1 step Flags 0 BackThrustmaster T Flight Hotas 4 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 J1 Screws on Throttle Be sure to disconnect the controller from the power source before disassembling. Remove the five 15 mm J1 JIS head screws from the front of the throttle....

September 21, 2022 · 1 min · 177 words · Jerry Cody

Tomtom Via 1530 Tm Back Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 5 Time Required 10 minutes Sections 1 Back 5 steps Flags 0 BackTomTom VIA 1530 TM Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Back Position the device so that the underside is facing up. Tilt the EasyPort Mount slightly upward and rotate it counterclockwise 180 degrees from the initial position....

September 21, 2022 · 3 min · 510 words · Scott Smith

Tomtom Xxl 540 Screen Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 10 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 1 Screen 10 steps Flags 4 Action Shots Be an action hero! This guide needs images that better demonstrate how to perform specific actions. Incorrect Tools Help make this guide better by using the correct tools in images and/or text. Step Trimmer This guide has unnecessary steps. Trim them to be more concise! Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction....

September 21, 2022 · 3 min · 455 words · Shannon Jones

Toshiba Satellite L305 S5875 Hinge Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Easy Steps 9 Time Required 30 minutes Sections 2 Keyboard 5 steps Hinge 4 steps Flags 1 Needs Better Images Better photos will improve this guide. Help out by taking, editing, or uploading new ones! BackToshiba Satellite L305-S5875 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Keyboard Open the laptop so the keyboard is facing you....

September 21, 2022 · 3 min · 611 words · Scott Parris

Toshiba Sd K740 Inverter Board Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Moderate Steps 14 Time Required 10 - 15 minutes Sections 3 Top Panel 3 steps Front Panel 3 steps Inverter Board 8 steps Flags 0 BackToshiba SD-K740 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Top Panel Unplug the DVD player before beginning. Remove the three 7.7 mm screws from the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver....

September 21, 2022 · 4 min · 687 words · Valerie Diaz

Translating A Repair Guide Or Wiki

If you’re interested in learning how to translate a guide or wiki on iFixit, you’re in the right place! We want to spread the word about the repair revolution globally! While English is the most common language in the world, we want everyone to get involved in the repair revolution, so we have to offer our repair guides in more languages. We already have 8 active languages open for volunteer translation on iFixit: English, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch....

September 21, 2022 · 5 min · 1041 words · Judy Quezada

Troubleshoot Arlo Camera Not Recording Motion Error Repair Guide

Difficulty Easy Steps 2 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 1 Troubleshoot- Arlo camera not recording motion error 2 steps Flags In Progress This guide is a work in progress. Reload periodically to see the latest changes! Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. Backarlo camera Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link...

September 21, 2022 · 3 min · 537 words · Jeanette Schumann

Trs 80 Color Computer Troubleshooting

Output on TV is fuzzy or unclear. There is a switch on the back of the computer that says channel 3 on the right and channel 4 on the left. Set the TV to the channel that the computer is set to. If it still is unclear, flip the switch on the computer and change the TV channel to the correct one. If you are certain you are on the correct channel check the antenna and make sure they are connected securely and properly....

September 21, 2022 · 2 min · 336 words · Anthony Kassner

Turtle Beach Ear Force Xo Four Repair

September 21, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Marguerite Claeys

Viewing Windows Accessibility Options

Windows accessibility options help computer users customize settings in Windows to make it easier to see, read, and use their computer. The Ease of Access Center contains the Windows accessibility options, and includes options to do the following. Change size of icons and text. Change contrast settings to make text easier to read and objects easier to see. Improve use of a mouse and keyboard. Turn on the on-screen keyboard. Eliminate the need for a mouse and keyboard by configuring voice recognition....

September 21, 2022 · 1 min · 208 words · Tracy Randles

Vizio Smartcast Crave 360 Speaker Ring Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty Easy Steps 5 Time Required 20 - 25 minutes Sections 1 Speaker Ring 5 steps Flags 0 BackVizio SmartCast Crave 360 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Before replacing the speaker ring, consult the troubleshooting page to resolve any other possible issues that could be causing the volume to not work....

September 21, 2022 · 2 min · 369 words · Janice Simone