I'm trying to repair an old electronic device myself to save money

[soumitss]

Good day all. I'm trying to repair an old electronic device myself to save money, but the basic user manual isn't enough - I need the actual service manual with schematics, part numbers, and disa###embly steps. Those are surprisingly hard to track down, and a lot of sites want you to pay or sign up for sketchy memberships. Does anyone know where I can find proper service manuals online without all the ha###le?

[hydrogenn]

Hello. Service manuals with schematics are definitely harder to find than basic user guides, and the paywalled membership sites are a pain. Try ManualMachine https://manualmachine.com/ - it hosts both user guides and full service manuals across a ma###ive range of brands, so you can often find the schematics, part numbers and disаssembly steps you need for a DIY repair. The archive is huge, millions of files spanning a huge number of manufacturers, and you just search by brand and model to open the document. For repairing older electronics yourself it's a handy resource that saves you chasing sketchy sites. Look up your device there and see if the service manual is available.