HOW TO REPAIR AN ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT

1.  Approach the instrument in a confident manner.  This will give it
the (often mistaken) idea that you know what you are doing.  This will
also impress anyone who happens to be looking over your shoulder, and if
the instrument suddenly starts working, you will be credited with its
repair.  If this step fails, proceed to step two.

2.  Wave the manual at the instrument.  This will show everyone, and
perhaps the instrument, that you are at least somewhat familiar with the
sources of knowledge.  You will no doubt have to proceed to step three.

3.  In a forcible manner, recite Ohm's Law to the instrument.  (Before
you do this, refer to your old textbooks to be sure you still remember
what Ohm's Law is for.)  This may be a traumatic experience, for both
you and the instrument, and should only be attempted after the first
two steps fail.

4.  Jar the instrument slightly.  This may require anything from a three
to six foot drop.  Most repair shops prefer a concrete floor for this
step.  This is, of course, a drastic step, and if it fails you have no
recourse other than to proceed to step five.

5.  Add a resistor and capacitor.  This will put an added load on the
instrument and thereby increase your advantage over it.  Should these
five steps fail to work, you will have to proceed to six, the most drastic
step of all, which is seldom used  except as a final resort.

6.  THINK!