TM 500 - TM5000 Series Plug-Ins

1 - Overall checkout operation and cosmetics

     Notes are kept for every defect noticed, and repair if necessary is carried out

2 - Disassembly

     Complete Disassembly to metal parts and PCBs

3 - PCBs are visually checked for components showing signs of being overheated or leaking

     Electrolytic capacitors and heat damaged components are replaced using original parts if available, or hi quality substitutes    

4 - Thorough cleaning of all PCBs using ultrasonic cleaner

     Cleaning with a low viscosity agent and using the ultrasonic cleaner, cleans the PCB from dust, carbon deposits from age, smoke, and solder remains, the result is a sparkling clean PCB

5 - Thorough cleaning of all cosmetic parts, side-covers, control panels, knobs & buttons

     Old stickers and marks are removed, scratches to front panels or chassis parts that cannot be removed, are clearly stated in the description

6 - Everything is dried using forced air and then in a low temperature oven

     Low pressure forced air is used to dry the PCBs and a low temperature oven is used to bake them for 8 Hours

7 - Reassembly

    Everything goes back to its place, new hardware is used when necessary

8 - Damaged knobs, buttons & dials are checked & replaced if necessary,

    All Dials, Pull tabs, Knobs  & buttons are checked, cracked knobs and dials with erased indications are replaced, in the unlike event that a button or dial cannot be replaced due to parts unavailability, this will be clearly stated in description

9 - Functional test

    Operation Verification, switches and potentiometers are checked, and cleaned or replaced if noisy, in the unlike event a potentiometer or a switch cannot be replaced due to parts unavailability, this will be clearly stated  in description

10 - Performance check as per manufacturer instructions

    Plug-ins will be performance tested as per manufacturer instructions, You can see what is currently available HERE