Thank you for an encouraging response, they're becoming more rare nowadays. So a little bit of background on me... I'm 31, my profession is Automotive Mechanics, and my hobbies are pretty much any thing that I can use my hands to tinker with, build, or modify. I initially got interested in electronics because when it came to auto repair, the vehicle electrical system was always my downfall. So I figured id better learn up. I realized quickly (even tho I already kinda knew), that it's an entirely different world. Although it's an interesting one. That being said, I am pretty familiar with 12V dc circuits & the more basic components (i.e. relays, diodes, etc.), and somewhat familiar with audio circuits. I have not built any circuits from scratch, but I have repaired or modified more things than I care to count. (Mostly unimportant, simple, useless modifications jus for fun). I actually have 2 projects right now that are right in the category you were suggesting. I have an smps inverter that a friend found thrown away. (Best I can tell, it's an 120V a/c to dc 12V high current inverter that jus needs an octocoupler). And I have a Marissa Sing a long system (Kareokee), that I was able to diagnose and reaprair a "No On" situation. However, now that it turns on, I realize there's no audio output. That'll b next. Anyways, back to the task at hand...I can appreciate your enthusiasm but I would be more inclined to start with SMPS's or stereos/TV...
1) None of the promised pictures show up on my computer. Do they show on yours?Thank everyone for the responses. I'll try to answer everything. First, yes, I will post the pictures in a few. As far as what's wrong with it, all I know is that it didn't work (was a friend's that he replaced with a new one). That being said, I'm not necessarily interested in getting the module working for it's original purpose. I've recently been teaching myself electronics (mostly 12vdc or 120vac to 12vdc), and I've taken an interest in repurposing old broken electronics. So, I'm trying to identify what these are so I know what they can be used for. Thank you guys for your help. I'll post the pics momentarily.
You are correct, however, an essential reason for diagnostics is that one would want to repair the circuit. And as i previously stated, I don't want to repair this circuit, jus want to identify these components so I can use them elsewhere.1) None of the promised pictures show up on my computer. Do they show on yours?
2) An essential part of any diagnostic is description of the problem. "It doesn't work" is not adequate. What are the symptoms, history, and have you done any tests on it?
Ok, thank you. I'm gonna search around to c if I can find a... safer, way of testing them (Due to the 1st comment on that post). Thank you very much, Everyone was very helpful.OK, you have 4 mosfets, apparently 2 of each kind. You can test them: https://forum.digikey.com/t/how-to-test-a-mosfet/1985 Do the tests out of circuit.