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!