Thanks, I picked one of these out of a bin yesterday. Going to get some caps today. For now I can see 3 bulging caps. 1000uf 35v, 1000uf 16v and a 470uf 16v.

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck, hope you get it fixed. 👍

@jaikrishnan597

2 жыл бұрын

Hey bro did it worked?

@petepumpkin8418

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaikrishnan597 Nah, maybe I needed to do the rest of the caps?, anyhow thrown in the shed for another day..

@jaikrishnan597

2 жыл бұрын

@@petepumpkin8418 good luck mate

Great video. I have the same unit, same symptoms, apparently dead - no response from remote. I would never have tackled taking it apart it not for the video. Having taken it apart & close inspection, could find nothing wrong, put it back together carefully, especially the connectors. Fired it up - it worked! Really hate throwing out something that is still useful so an=m very happy - thanks.

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm glad this gave you confidence to tackle it. Sounds like a connector could of just come lose from vibrations. Glad it's working now.

Keep up the good work. First time in my life I saw IR with camera for you. Thanks.

@Chu3505

3 жыл бұрын

All electronics remotes IRs sensors are see able in flashing inferred lighting on any digital camera devices.That the basic tricks they all teaches you in electronics Technician repairs schools.

You helped me fix mine!! I've never done anything like this before, but this video was super useful and clear! Thanks so much!

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

Well done to you. It's a proud feeling when you fix something and have never done anything like it before. You'll now be trying to fix everything that stops working. 👍

Great video this was! I followed it step by step to replace my capacitor on the same soundbar. It is now working great. Thank you so much and keep up the good work.

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

That's great, I'm glad you got yours fixed. 👍

Thanks for this video. This is the first time I have ever managed to repair anything electronic.

@RetroElectronicRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that's great news. I hope it gives you the confidence to try and repair other things.

@RottenPoliticians

Жыл бұрын

I hear ya Charlie. I'm working on mine now. A month ago I fixed my 2008 Honda CRV digital info display on dash. It was pixalating...couldn't tell how much gas was in tank etc. I searched and searched and found ONE video with a guy at a company who repairs them for $300. I never solder anything, but all I did was touch the hot soldering iron to 6 soldered terminals, not melting none of them, just briefly touched them, put the dash back together and shazzzaaam...the damn thing worked...still working perfect!

Thank you for this video. Its not often I come across a video of exactly the model with exactly the same problem and the solution works!! Saved £££s for the sake of a 30p component. thanks again.

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That's really great that you've managed to get yours working again by watch my video.

Thank you with your video help I have repaid my Sony Soundbar, the TV shop wanted £127 I done it for £5.25. thanks

@RetroElectronicRepair

2 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant! Well done for giving it a go, I'm so glad my video has helped you.

Thank you very much for the video and the explanation. My soundbar has been unused for twenty months and when I tried to use it, it would not turn on or do anything. Following your instructions I have disassembled and checked it. All capacitors seem to be ok. I have reassembled it and everything works correctly. I guess it was a bad contact problem.

Thank you so much for showing this video, I just fixed mine and it worked, only on android phone remote shows purple light not in the iPhone. Again, thank you.

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped you and yes I've since found out the iPhone doesn't seem to pick the infra red up. Well done on fixing yours. 👍

Thanks for this. Just fixed mine following this.

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

That's great, really glad this has helped you.

Nice detailed video. Watching this as I’m trying to understand the SA CT370 i picked up for 20€ sub included. Works all fine , except making a high picthed noise coming from the center of the console. It has definitely something to do with the (basic) display. Unfortunately it’s to loud to ignore.. so opening it an give it a try

well done, thanks for inspiring me to make some videos about TV reapairs

@RetroElectronicRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your videos look very good

Thank you so much for the video, worked perfect 👌

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

So glad I helped you to get it fixed. 👍

I got same issue in mine after 4years,so its a common issue. 👍😉

Good vid... I run them at x2 so they move along nicely..

Hello i have a polk audio iht 9000 soundbar sub combo that worked well up until recently the sub stopped connecting.. Polk said there is an issue with motherboards? Is fixing bluetooth similar?

Another good job

Unless you know the schematic then measuring the capacitance in-situ unfortunately isn't going to tell you much as it's usual to have capacitors in parallel, particularly in the power supply section. You can test if a cap's failed short circuit by using the resistance setting on your meter and seeing if it drops to zero ohms but unfortunately they can also fail open circuit so it's not guaranteed. Good on you for fixing this stuff up though; we throw away such a lot that can be repaired usually because of bad electrolytic caps, dirty connections or dry solder joints. Also I'd recommend investing in some desoldering braid, rosin flux and leaded solder - it's much less sticky and nicer to work with than the lead-free stuff. Keep it up! EDIT: As I watched through more of the video, I see that you did actually say about the problems of measuring them in-place and the leaded solder - serves me right for not watching the whole thing through first!

@DCNo9

4 жыл бұрын

Equally, with the SMCs - those resistors - 103 doesn't mean 103 kilo ohms but 10 x 10^3 or 10k ohms. The first 2 digits are the significant numbers and the 3rd digit is the multiplier. Thus 474 would be 47 x 10^4, or 470k ohms (an electronics engineer would refer to it, as a four-seventy k resistor). And the correct terms are positive and negative, rather plus and minus, when talking electrolytic capacitors, usually notated to +ve and -ve. 30 years ago, all these things would have been repaired, just as you've done here (I'd have replace all those capacitors in one go, at 30p per cap.) but we live in a throw away world.

(sony sa-ct80 soundbar) in power section pwm controller ic has blast, i want repair it myself but no idea which ic can replace , i did not get same ic( power control ic) printed on the board that place ic900

Very helpful 👍🏻

Great video I have the exact model thats failed so will attempt to repair it soon. Sony soundbars like this even when you plug them in remain turned off until you power them on using the remote. {this model} I did notice as mine failed it displayed a few quirky faults, when connected via optical cable it would lose audio for around 0.1 - 0.3 of sec specifically on spoken word audio. Changing over to analogue inputs solved this for the last few months but it didnt last. Also during power off it would generate a large "thunk" sound as it powered down.. That got progressively louder. Fingers crossed for the repair.

@Maggon

4 жыл бұрын

So upon investigation, I discovered it was the a simular fault to yours the 35v 470Uf capacitor was swollen as was the the one marked 16v 1000Uf towards the front. I ordered some parts and figured I'd give it ago. It quickly dawned on me my soldering or more accurately desoldering skills are about 10 years out of practice... Through the occasional bit of swearing and burned finger persistence paid off and the job was complete. It all looked good, cleaned it up with a bit of isopropyl. Put it back together and then Boom. No it didn't explode it worked perfectly , even sync issue now that plagued the optical output works with no cut outs. It's a shame manufacturers get away with designing flawed or built in failure just to sell more products. Many thanks.

@Chu3505

3 жыл бұрын

Did you replaced those leaky and dying bulging up capacitors with those new capacitors within 5 or ten voltages higher.If you don’t the problem will happen again within a year or two.

Thank you Mate

I find these videos really relaxing lol, only 2 more left to watch 😢

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. More to come soon 👍

@FortniteEruption

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroElectronicRepair glad to hear that 🙂👍

Hi mate. Thanks for your help, but now I got a new situation. The barsouns stopped to work so I changed the capacitator and it turned on and works again but it has no sound. Someone can help me with this? Or somebody just happened the same? It turns on and sources (coxaial, bt..) just the sound doesnt work. It is like mute botton was pressed but it isnt. Someone knows about capacitator/s could be? Thanks for help. Regards from Spain

Thank you

@RetroElectronicRepair

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Please my soundbar ht-ct60bt sound just went off How do I fix it or is it condemned?

@RetroElectronicRepair

28 күн бұрын

It could be the same problem as this one as other people have reported that this fixed theirs. Impossible to say without looking into it and having some electrical knowledge.

Excellent video, mine has just broken and has the same issue. Been and got a couple of capacitors and going to give it a crack. Discharging if they are fully charged how do I do that if I find they are?

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

As long as caps aren't charged to over 10v you can just sort them by putting a screwdriver between their 2 pins (use screwdriver with insulated handle) that discharges it instantly. Anything over that either keep pressing the power button which can sometimes discharge them or look up on KZread about safely discharging caps. Good luck in fixing it.

I have the same exact soundbar! You have to have the remote to turn it on! It has no lights unless you turn the power on from the remote.

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I had the remote and it wouldn't turn it on. I know I forgot to add that at the beginning of the video but it was dead with that bulging capacitor. If you even see a cap like that it has blown.

I have a martin Logan motion vision soundbar and it completely stopped working. Won't even turn on. I can't personally fix it myself due to being newly disabled. What should it roughly cost to have someone repair it! The company quoted $600. I don't have that kind of money lol. Any advice? Thanks for making this video for those with working hands.

How to Fix Vizio soundbar optcal

Hi. I have Sony ht ct260h. It delivered cracking sound for second and died as I was listening to it. It has no power at all. Only subwoofer's light is on. So it has probably same or similar fault but I have no equipment to fix it. Do you offer your services for public?

@RetroElectronicRepair

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry but I'm not a professional, I just do it as a hobby and more out of interest.

what would you do if it would have made noise (popping) when you put the power to it but no lights or anything work???

@user-ks2wz7bg4p

3 жыл бұрын

Popping - check capacitors (aging capacitors would not always “bulge”...)

Same problem for me (remote control emitting IR, but no response from sound bar). I replaced a puffy 1000 microF which made no difference, then a less puffy 470 microF which fixed it. Thanks

@RetroElectronicRepair

Жыл бұрын

Well done, I'm glad this video put you in the right direction to fix it.

Any idea about my wct260H, subwoofer fires for a second then no bass, bar is good and the link is there so I'm thinking it's a capacitor or something that's not supplying the power required, any ideas?

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't know. I only really do this as a hobby. Sounds like something's shutting down to protect the circuit so it could be a cap or something shorting out

Hello, I have fixed mine by your help. Thanks. Unfortunately a year after it is popped again. Do u by the chance know what cause this problem? Can I upsize this capacitor? Thanks

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

I can't remember what voltage cap it was but yes, try one with a higher voltage, just make sure the capacitance (uF) is the same. I don't know what the cause of the problem is.

Any ideas on how to fix a right speaker that stopped working?

@Chu3505

3 жыл бұрын

Must have to taking the thing a-parts.Must have to be re soldering all of those connections joining wiring to that speaker.Re soldering of those joints with new soldering connections with new soldering tins.All electronics devices with big components 90% of the times it will works agains because over times it happening are could be cold soldering or cracks soldering to those joints connections.

(it was reapired before)i done this myselft and there was a 1000uf 16v in it but i swaped it out and changed for 1000uf 35v and works again even tho the cap looked ok also would u know where to find the drawing for this board as i know a few other caps where bluged and want to know which ones are for the volume as when turned on the volume is always low?

@RetroElectronicRepair

9 ай бұрын

I think this is the schematics for this device www.manualslib.com/manual/1205584/Sony-Ht-Ct60.html

@patsroll

9 ай бұрын

@@RetroElectronicRepair ok thanks ill look into it

What wattage soldering iron are you using?

@RetroElectronicRepair

4 жыл бұрын

It is a 60W adjustable temperature iron. It was just a cheap one I got from Amazon quite a few years ago.

Hey Buddy Can i grab 5V from the main board anywhere? I have the non bt version and i would like to solder a bluetoothboard right to the board. I would love to get a answer

@RetroElectronicRepair

Жыл бұрын

Sorry but I don't know, I sold this one not long after repairing it. If you have a multimeter you can check around the board for 5v. You might find 5v on the standby which will be somewhere before the circuit to the light LEDs. You really need a multimeter to look around the board though.

@619Pascal

Жыл бұрын

@@RetroElectronicRepair Hey Buddy, thanks for the reply. I have a Multimeter. Im just not sure where to messure for 5v. I dont have a big understanding for circuitboards and dont know where the current is flowing... The board is already in front of me and i try to meassure. No success tho. Can you make spots out in your video where i should messure maybe?

@RetroElectronicRepair

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I can't help further. There is 240v going into this soundbar and if you are not sure where to check you are in danger of electrocution or damaging the soundbar. This is not something to mess with if you don't know what you are doing. Sorry I can't help anymore.

I picked up a "Good Condition" $10 Sony SA-CT290 off Ebay the other day and of course it doesn't turn on. Gonna dig out the soldering iron and attempt to put some life back in it.

@RetroElectronicRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck, I hope you get it back in service. 👍

I think is normal that upon pluging it, it doesn't light nothing. You have to try to power it with its remote.

@RetroElectronicRepair

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I forgot about the remote when I started filming. I did test it with the remote when I bought it and it was totally dead.

My sound bar as no power now,not hardly use it.Bought a optical lead for TV recently it's going for a two months since.Its a BUSH CBAR68T.from argos.Use a wall cable detector and power is going in to it.I have to look at the those capacitors.There is a funny smell come from the board.

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

If there is a funny smell it could be blown caps or something else that has blown. You might be able to visually see some damage.

@barrydown1938

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroElectronicRepair i will have other look.

You need to pickup an ESR meter to effectively test caps. A perfectly fine looking cap could have dried up and gone high resistance.

@RetroElectronicRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for the comment. I do have an ESR meter now (only one of those cheap DIY ones, but gives me a clue) this video is quite old and I was just starting to learn electronics and trying to fix things.

Great video however I kinda wished the remote testing would have been at the start I’ve just taken mine all apart and it was only the remote that was faulty aha

@RetroElectronicRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah sorry about that, I forgot I even had the remote until the end of the video.

Hi there, Would you be interested in fixing mine please? Approx how much for me to ship to you, your labour and components and you ship back to me please?

@RetroElectronicRepair

Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for your comment. Labour, parts and shipping would cost £50 but to be honest with you, you would probably get another one cheaper from ebay. This is why I try and show people how easy it is to fix something because it is always much cheaper to fix it yourself if you are confident enough. I'm happy to try and fix it for you though if you are happy with the price.

Why is this soundbar a never ending project...

i find on this video: you wont have any LED lights show up unless you power it on from the remote

@RetroElectronicRepair

9 ай бұрын

Yeah that is correct. I didn't realise till near the end, but it was dead.

I"m not going thru all that shit....I threw the damned thing in the trash. I'll just buy another one and get a warranty.

@RetroElectronicRepair

Жыл бұрын

You could have sold it on Facebook marketplace or eBay and got £10. There's always someone local that will buy it from you and repair it. If I was local I would have given you £10 for it and fixed it in 10 minutes.

Всё видео менял один конченый конденсатор, у тебя наверно на ремонте годами все лежит. Хоть на этом спасибо

So basically for 99.5% of society, toss it in the trash cuz no one has time nor knowledge to fix this.🙄

@RetroElectronicRepair

3 жыл бұрын

So hopefully someone will see this video and fix there electronics like people have already said they have done after watching this. So that makes it 99.4% of society lol. Hopefully this will changed peoples minds about just chucking stuff out when it can sometimes be a simple fix for pennies rather than buying a new £100 item. Yes you need the time and a little knowledge but one step at a time. 👍

@nybiggs

3 жыл бұрын

Count me as part of that 99.5%. I just had my CT-260h die, with the same symptoms. Looks identical to the the CT60BT but the PCBs are very different. I've seen lots of people complaining about the problem, but unlike the 60, nobody reporting they repaired it. Will likely just go to the trash.

@phorner1983

3 жыл бұрын

@@nybiggs literally just happened to mine. I have this exact model that's in the video. I don't have any of the knowledge, time or equipment to do this. I'll just buy a new one

@nybiggs

3 жыл бұрын

@@phorner1983 If I had the same model in this video I'd probably give it a shot. Seems easy enough for $20 in equipment and materials. At the same time you can get a new samsung 2.1 soundbar with updated features for $130-$150 at bestbuy right now.

@monicam8408

3 жыл бұрын

@@nybiggs I'm attempting to fix my sister's CT-260h which stopped working. Like you, I can't find any help for this model compared to what's available for the CT60BT model. The two are not the same :(