Just crackling? There aren’t any real moving parts in there to wear out, just inputs and pots, and dust is usually the worst issue.
You probably got lint or some schmutz in there from knocking around in your suitcase. Blast it was some pressurized air, then some contact cleaner, and stick the jack in and out 2 or 3 times (giggity). Should clear it right up.
If it doesn’t, take the case off, and dig a little deeper. It’s still probably just a stubborn piece of lint, but if it’s something else, like a loose wire or contact, you might be able to fix it by hand.
I’d spend a half hour playing with it before I bought a new one, those Scarlets are good gear.
I’m one of them, which is why a simple fix like this is a good one to practice on and gain confidence.
Look, he’s ready to toss it out, right? So he’s got nothing to lose by spraying it, and seeing if that fixes it. It’s not like he has to solder anything.
And if it works, there’s nothing that feels better. Whenever people in my life are saying they have to fix a washer or dryer, etc., I’ll always take a look, and 9 times out of 10, I can fix it by just swapping out the electrical panel. Order it online, take a picture of the old one, remove it, and install the new one the same way, using the photos as a guide. Usually it’s just a plug or two, and perhaps a screw or two, and it can save hundreds of dollars. I just did it for my mom’s dryer. The repair would have cost more than a new dryer, but for $45, she’ll probably use this one for the rest of her life.
It will buy you three hours or so of being a hero, before everybody goes back to thinking you’re a Putz.
Just crackling? There aren’t any real moving parts in there to wear out, just inputs and pots, and dust is usually the worst issue.
You probably got lint or some schmutz in there from knocking around in your suitcase. Blast it was some pressurized air, then some contact cleaner, and stick the jack in and out 2 or 3 times (giggity). Should clear it right up.
If it doesn’t, take the case off, and dig a little deeper. It’s still probably just a stubborn piece of lint, but if it’s something else, like a loose wire or contact, you might be able to fix it by hand.
I’d spend a half hour playing with it before I bought a new one, those Scarlets are good gear.
While I would agree with you. Not everyone is comfortable working on electronics.
I’m one of them, which is why a simple fix like this is a good one to practice on and gain confidence.
Look, he’s ready to toss it out, right? So he’s got nothing to lose by spraying it, and seeing if that fixes it. It’s not like he has to solder anything.
And if it works, there’s nothing that feels better. Whenever people in my life are saying they have to fix a washer or dryer, etc., I’ll always take a look, and 9 times out of 10, I can fix it by just swapping out the electrical panel. Order it online, take a picture of the old one, remove it, and install the new one the same way, using the photos as a guide. Usually it’s just a plug or two, and perhaps a screw or two, and it can save hundreds of dollars. I just did it for my mom’s dryer. The repair would have cost more than a new dryer, but for $45, she’ll probably use this one for the rest of her life.
It will buy you three hours or so of being a hero, before everybody goes back to thinking you’re a Putz.
Agreed!