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    How Electronic Things Work... And What to do When They Don't
    How Electronic Things Work... And What to do When They Don't
    How Electronic Things Work... And What to do When They Don't
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    How Electronic Things Work... And What to do When They Don't

    By Robert L. Goodman

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    * The "Everypersons" guide to understanding and repairing common electronic devices--written for people who would ordinarily "call the shop"


    * Covers TVs, DVDs, CD-players, Audio tuners and receivers, speaker systems, radios, telephones, and FAXs, and more


    * Includes "Electronics 101" for true beginners


    * No technical background necessary--features easy-to-understand language and clear instructions


    * New chapters on wireless cellular phones and DVD systems

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMcGraw-Hill Education
    Release dateNov 19, 2002
    ISBN9780071429245
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