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What are some consumer electronics you probably shouldn't tinker with? (lemm.ee)

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I came up with this question right after I wanted to take apart a microwave to see why it wasn't heating anything before I remembered that that's a very, VERY bad idea

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[–] [email protected] 31 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Desktop computer power supplies. Don't open them.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 20 hours ago

BS. Just drain capacitors. I've repaired a few (worthwhile ones) by replacing caps. You just need to know how. As with anything, read up.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 day ago

How else am I supposed to put the magic smoke back in?