I just purchased a 'sound machine" from the US. Not only i had to pay VAT by HM Revenue & Customs, the product seemed faulty when i plugged it in since all lights are out (the sound works though).
I called technical support and was told that i've "blown" the product just by plugging it (the 1st time!) in the UK plug due to higher voltage.
IS THE PRODUCT REALLY DEAD? HAS THIS HAPPENED TO YOU? CAN I HAVE IT REPAIRED? WHERE?
Any help much appreciated, thanks! :)
2007-01-24 10:56:00 · 10 answers · asked by sbro 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
First off, everything CAN be repaired, however its usually the cost of the repair that stops an item from being done.
With regards to your problem, it could be something as simple as an internal fuse or a basic component in the power supply.
Simplest thing would be to pop in into your local TV repair shop and explain what happened, ask for a quote and see what happens.
2007-01-24 20:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by south_cheshire_cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess that it has reached terminal decline. In other words it is junk now.
The primary reason US voltage is 115 / 230 60 hz and the UK 230 /460 /400 depending on the area.
The US utilizes 230v for the Range, cooker your speak, washer etc and 115 for the rest TV, toaster lamps etc.
You MAY be lucky and find the equipment has a SM PS which covers 90 to 250 volt and you have only blown the lamps, but I bet not.
2007-01-24 11:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by rinfrance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can use your laptop anywhere in the world including UK without using voltage converter since all the laptops have automatic voltage adapter, however, you will need a different kind of plug which goes in the power outlet in UK. You can buy that from there and they are very inexpensive.
2016-03-29 00:57:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah if you put the wrong voltages into things that could def mess themn up. Electronics can almost always be repaired, depending on age, and popularity of the product. Look in your phone book for electronics repair shops, if you were in the states Id suggest the one I work at.
2007-01-24 11:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by icantthink4155 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a non technical person please contact a technician to repair it.
Their should be a transformer inside the machine.
My guess is the fuse in the transformer is blown.
Any way you might have to replace both transformer and the fuse .
If you can dismantle to unit and give me the details for the transformer or the circuit I might be able to help.
2007-01-25 23:37:19 · answer #5 · answered by nuwan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, with the extent of damage caused by over voltage and the delicate nature of modern electronics, it is generally cheaper to replace the item than repair it.
Sorry.
2007-01-24 11:04:16 · answer #6 · answered by dopeadevil23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sound machine? From the US?
dear dear "sounds" like you've knackered it.
Go down your local music shop and buy a set of drums.
2007-01-24 11:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have only blown the fuse, thats the first thing to check
2007-01-24 11:03:32 · answer #8 · answered by welllaners 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you take it to a good electronics shop you should be able to get it repaired.
2007-01-24 21:51:44 · answer #9 · answered by crockett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at first check the fuses and replace if blown if its still not working your product is f***t.
2007-01-27 23:40:32 · answer #10 · answered by robin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋