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Is this soldered controller repairable by an amateur? (lemmy.zip)
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I have a controller for an electric throw blanket that I would like to repair, but I have no experience soldering on boards

You can see at bottom left a yellow box and a resistor. Something has burnt out in this area, and likely both will need to be replaced at a minimum

I would also need help identifying parts. The yellow box is embossed 'Tenta' and has printed on the side 'TC MEX/TENTAMKP 0.1 uf 275VAC' with some other markings obscured or damaged

Is this an achievable project?

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[โ€“] incogtino@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Thanks, as a learning exercise I am willing to have one good go before I turn the electronics into waste, but if they blow again that may be the end of it

I've been given an opportunity to ask 'genuineparts' where I should buy parts ๐Ÿ˜‰ (I'm in Australia)

[โ€“] genuineparts@infosec.pub 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I think DigiKEy and Mouser have Aussy sites where you would probably be able order the parts.