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This tag covers discussions about the lifespan and failure modes of electronic components, particularly in aging hardware. Topics include the physical reasons why semiconductors, capacitors, and other parts degrade over time, even without moving parts. Users share experiences with old computers, peripherals, and consumer electronics that stop working reliably due to component aging, such as electrolytic capacitor drying out or solder joint fatigue. The tag also touches on the contrast between mechanical wear and electronic degradation, and how miniaturization affects longevity. Practical troubleshooting advice for diagnosing failing electronics is a recurring theme.
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Is there an electronical engineer in the crowd?
In 1956 I had two weeks of Army training in electronics. When it was over, I was satisfied that a vacuum tube would die when its filament burned out. Although I had no formal training after that, I did conclude that semi-conductors and transistors were probably the same thing, but it took a...- BudVitoff
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