Timer (switch) went bad - Fixed :-)

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Timer (switch) went bad - Fixed :-)

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Guys, My Timer was running fine from sometime but now something burnt inside.
Does anyone know where i can get it repaired?
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Re: Timer (switch) went bad - Need help

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I've opened it, the big blue rectangle capacitor burnt out.
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Re: Timer (switch) went bad - Now Fixed :-)

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Today, I've Fixed it, the capacitor only costs me Rs 10 :D
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Re: Timer (switch) went bad - Fixed :-)

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wow. :P Well done, yaar! Now I know it can be done. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for the share. This will probably save me some money as I too have a damaged timer.
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Re: Timer (switch) went bad - Fixed :-)

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Same here mine also concked off
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Re: Timer (switch) went bad - Fixed :-)

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In most cases the problem arises due to burnt zener diode
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