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Logitech UE MegaBoom: UE Megaboom will not charge (light still flashing)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:46:09 -0700

I haven't used the Megaboom for 6 months, took it out of storage and used it for the last couple of days while I was working outside (still had battery that lasted two days). Once it went flat, I plugged it in to charge overnight, the white light was flashing as normal. In the morning, I tried to turn it on and it said "Critical battery, please charge". While charging, if I try to turn it on, it just says "Charging, please wait". It still won't work no matter how long I leave it charging, though the white light is still flashing as normal. Is the battery toast? I did use it outside on a day with a lot of fog

⟐ Commented M08 12, 2026 at 16:46 GMT-7

Speaker: Monster Rove Bluetooth portable speaker The charger port has broken

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:52:11 -0700

How to fix my Monster Rove Bluetooth portable speaker? The charger port has broken and fell inside my speakers. Are there other ways to charge it??

⟐ Answer accepted M08 12, 2026 at 13:52 GMT-7

Sony MZ-1: Won't accept or eject Minidisk

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:43:40 -0700

Hello,

This is the very first question of this device, so I will expect some typos, but not much.

My dad is allowing me to fix his Sony MZ-1, and I accepted it. It does not accept or eject any Minidisk, which I presume is linked to the locking mechanism. Is there anyone out there that is able to guide me on opening it up? All help is accepted (Except for self-advertisement, that is. We hate certain self-advertisement here.).

Many thanks,

⟐ Edited by author M08 12, 2026 at 13:43 GMT-7

Television: Make monitor out of tv screen

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:25:01 -0700

I have a Curtis LED1337A that doesn't work and I want to use its screen to make a PC monitor from scratch. Could I just plug it in to a monitor motherboard and grab the other monitor components to make one?

Edit: This is my screen model if that helps

⟐ Commented M08 12, 2026 at 13:25 GMT-7

Projector: Epson EB-675W Bulb does not power on

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:15:03 -0700

Epson EB 675W projector.

Blue power light when plugged in.

Press power button, blue power light stays on, blue status light starts blinking. Fan spins up normally, but bulb never lights up. Status light keeps blinking for about two minutes and then projector turns off, blue power light still lit. No reaction from any button press after initial power button press.

Have tried changing the bulb, no difference. Have had it open, removed and mounted the ballast board in another known good EB-475 I have, as they are practically the same. Ballast works fine. Power boards not identical, so can't try exchanging them.

I have done some more Research. All thermistors (temperature sensors) are Reading about the same resistance, 11.5k ohms. The Power supply seems to work properly, no bad caps or visible damage. Output voltage to the mainboard seems to work properly and Readings are consistent. The fans turn on and no fault lights when Power button pressed. Input voltage to ballast is 373V DC, which seems right. Tried changing ballast also the other way round from my other known good similar projector, and there is no change starting it With a known good ballast. Tried putting the bulb into the other projector, starts properly and lights up.

I’m really running out of ideas.

Had it been the safety switch, it should have cut all Power, not allowing the projector to start at all.

There is no voltage going to the bulb, so there is something in the Logic not letting it start.

I can not stop the projector again by pressing Power off two times, which would be the normal routine, which leads me to think the machine doesn’t start properly. Any ideas? Hard reset routines or computer diagnosis port would be helpful.

⟐ Commented M08 12, 2026 at 13:15 GMT-7

Sony Walkman TPS-L2: Why is my tps-l2 Walkman playing with one ear?

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:55:18 -0700

I was wondering if anyone could answer this but, 2 months ago, I bought a tps-l2 Walkman and fixed the belt, it went smoothly in the at first, able to play in two ears, until the next day was when it started playing in one ear, I tried a new pair of headphones and see if it was the headphones, still played in one ear, I cleaned the jack and check again, still played in one ear, I tried several attempts but none, could anyone help me and guide me to repair the playing in one ear problem?

⟐ Answered M08 12, 2026 at 8:55 GMT-7

sony bravia kd75x780f: Tuned tv with aerial fine then just stopped working 1day now won’t tun

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:02:23 -0700

Tuned tv with aerial fine then just stopped working 1day now won’t tunE in at all not any channels at all??

⟐ Commented M08 12, 2026 at 7:02 GMT-7

Electronics: How does electricity meter box stop the power to the house out of uni

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:49:56 -0700

How does electricity meter box stop the power from going in the house once I'm out of units

⟐ Answer edited M08 12, 2026 at 1:49 GMT-7

Sony HT-CT150: Why is my home theater bass not working

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:51:03 -0700

My home theater bass not working

Samsung 60" LED TV UN60FH6003FXZA: My screen looks blue

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:12:52 -0700

Tv was working fine then kid threw something at tv . there are no cracks but looks blue screen and i have sound. just need to know if i need a new t-con board or leds replaced.

⟐ Answered M08 11, 2026 at 19:12 GMT-7

Dynex DX‑PDVD9: Can I change the battery?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:30:33 -0700

I bought this little rig secondhand and then noticed when unplugged, the screen starts to darken after 30 minutes. I've self-assessed the issue as potential battery life (or lack there of) and was hoping it would be something I can do myself and save it from landfill.

⟐ Commented M08 11, 2026 at 17:30 GMT-7

RC Car: My rc cars back wheels is stopping while driving

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:23:20 -0700

Repiar the car

⟐ Commented M08 11, 2026 at 15:23 GMT-7

Bose Portable Smart Speaker: मी स्पीकर इस ए नोट नॉट पावर ऑन

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:15:37 -0700

My speaker is not power on

Grado SR60: Left channel has stopped working. Is it possible to disassemble?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:38:23 -0700

My excellent Grade SR60 headphones has stopped working on the left. Is it possible to take apart the headphone left can to check if the wiring is still connected?

⟐ Commented M08 11, 2026 at 10:38 GMT-7

Sony WF-1000XM3: Right ear bud loud squeal sometimes on NC mode. How to fix?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:56:23 -0700

Right ear bud goes occasionally to a loud squeal when in NC mode. This is deafening and has hurt my ears couple times. Has anyone had this issue and knows any fixes?

TCL Television: TCL Roku tv turns on with logo for a fraction of sec, then black out

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:17:17 -0700

Hello, I have Model 55S405 TCL Roku TV. When I turn it on it flashes roku tcl logo for a fraction of sec and then screen blacks out. I unplugged tv for 15 mins and overnight , I tried to reset it by pushing reset button and I tried reset from roku remote using “home button 4 times, up arrow 1 time, rewind 2 times and forward 2 times” but nothing worked.

please let me know if there any other way to fix it

⟐ Answered M08 11, 2026 at 3:17 GMT-7

iPod 3rd Generation: I replaced battery, but will not charge. Battery with exclamation sign

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:31:07 -0700

I resurrected my long-dead 3rd Generation 40GB ipod by installing a new battery. It worked for a few minutes and then died. I presumed the battery had a little charge in it and then ran out. When I went to charge it again, I got the battery with exclamation point symbol. It will not charge. I am not sure what to make of this. Perhaps the charging port isn't working, but then again when I plug in a charger, it reacts by displayed the sign (so it is registering the cord). Is it worth trying to replace the port? I am using the only power cord I have - an iPhone 4S cord. It is 30 point I believe, which I think is the right one. Any help would be much appreciated before I try to buy another one on ebay to cannibalize the charging port/dock!

⟐ Answered M08 11, 2026 at 2:31 GMT-7

iPod 3rd Generation: I changed the batterie but it doesn't charge,

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:22:10 -0700

I changed the battery but it only display the battery with a interrogation sing

⟐ Answered M08 11, 2026 at 2:22 GMT-7

iPod 3rd Generation: Cannot get cover open and damaged large too in the process

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:13:05 -0700

I tried to open the case on my iPod G3 to replace the battery. I could not get the case open and damaged the large tool in the process. (The sharp edge is completely ruined!) The small tool appears to be useful but is also showing signs of wear. Is there another tool that could be used or could I get a replacement. I know the instructions said it would be difficult, but it was more difficult than I expected.

Billy Blanchard

Thousand Oaks, Ca.

⟐ Answered M08 11, 2026 at 2:13 GMT-7

iPod 3rd Generation: Why won't the iPod turn on?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:03:27 -0700

Hello All Hopeful Helpers,

My 3rd gen. iPod 10 GB with the 4 buttons above with touch wheel won't start up at all. I've tried to hit the play button then the center wheel button alternately but it just won't turn on. (The Hold switch is not on.)

Can anyone help? I miss my music!

⟐ Commented M08 11, 2026 at 2:03 GMT-7