Saturday, February 28, 2015

How to Repair a Ceiling Hole

Fig.1 Bad lamp
By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
Drywall 1/2 inch 6 in. in circular pattern
Drywall knives 6 inch
Mud pan
Fig.2 Ceiling hole
Razor knife or drywall saw
Tarp grey
Texture Orange-peel

The home owner hired some electricians to add more light into the kitchen. They needed access to the attic and one of them fell on an existing lamp pushing it through the ceiling. They finished the kitchen job but refused to repair the hallway damage. This is a simple job were the light was removed and the ceiling was repaired.

This post shows the six steps to repair a ceiling hole. 

Step 1: Fig.1 and fig.2 shows the hole in the ceiling that needs to be repaired. A partial layer of sheet rock was applied but was not flushed with the ceiling.
Step 2: Fig.3 shows that a tarp was placed over the rugged floor to prevent joint compound and drywall dust from damaging the floor. 
Fig.3 Tarp the floor
Step 3: Fig.4 shows the hole had some wires that needed to be cut and an existing metal light that needed to be removed. New sheetrock needed to be applied. Fig.5 shows a razor knife to cut the wallboard. Fig.6 shows the ceiling knife that was used to apply joint compound on the ceiling. Fig.7 shows the paper tape that was applied around the ceiling hole.
Fig.4 Fill the hole
Fig.5 Sheetrock sharp razor knife
Fig.6 Drywall knife
Fig.7 Paper tape
Step 4: After the hole is filled and joint compound was applied around the area. The joint compound was sanded and made smooth. Fig.8 shows the spot on the ceiling drying. Now all that is needed is to have the texture applied to the ceiling.
Fig.8 Ceiling repaired and drying
Step 5: Fig.9 and fig.10 shows the texture has been applied to the ceiling with spray texture.
Fig.9 Spray texture

Fig.10 Couple layers of texture
Step 6: Fig.11 shows the ceiling is finished and the final coat of texture has been applied.

Fig.11 Texture finished

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GE Washer WCRE6270 Lid Switch Assembly - Part 2 of 2 - Replacement and Testing

Fig.1 Lid Switch part
By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
GE WCRE6270 Owner's Manual
Hex head Screwdriver 1/4 inch
Lid switch kit WH12X1033
Schematic diagrams directions

This post shows the twelve steps to replacing a General Electric Model Lid Switch Assembly and returning the washer to its original condition.


Step 1: Fig.1 shows the new washer lid switch part WH12X1033.
Step 2: Fig.2 shows the old wiring harness is pinned under the washing machine metal lid switch.
Fig.2 Lid switch cable
Step 3: Fig.3 shows the locate the plastic lid switch under the washer top, remove the old switch by pushing out the ends of the clip style (U-shaped connection).  
Fig.3 Lid Switch U-shaped connection
Step 4: Fig.4 and fig.5 shows the installation of the new lid switch by attaching the connections from the old switch. Fig.6 shows placing the set Phillip screws to secure the lid switch. Set the lid down and slide it backward so the lip pushes under the control panel. Fig.7 shows what the switch should look like when properly installed. Remember it the back end of the switch which is seen from the top of the washer lid.
Fig.4 Installing new lid switch
Fig.5 Phillip mounting screw
Fig.6 New lid switch 
and Phillip mounting screw
Fig.7 New lid switch 
should look like this
Step 5: Fig.8 shows the new wiring harness has a new clip that came with the part. Fig.9 shows that the new clip has been inserted into the washing machine metal structure.
Fig.8 New clip comes with new part
Fig.9 Installing new clip from panel
Step 6: Fig.10 shows the switch is replace, return the washing cabinet to its original condition. Place the top on the cabinet, insert the two screws in front back on, reset the front panel back on. The metal cabinet was replaced. Before the metal cabinet is installed this is a good time to clean the washer tub of accumulative dust. Below the tub is white again.
Fig.10 Washer Drum cleaned
Step 7: Fig.11 shows the re-attachment of the control panel to the washer body.  
Fig.11 Front panel re-install
Step 8: Fig.12 shows that re-attachment the front metal panel and plug back into the wall. Now test the lid switch to see if the problem has been solved.
Fig.12 Align front panel metal clips
Step 9: Fig.13 shows the water level was set to small water load.
Fig.13 Set water level
Step 10: Fig.14 shows the Spin-cycle was set on the washer to see if the washer would spin.
Fig.14 Set wash cycle to Rinse/spin
Step 11: Fig.15 shows the washer is spinning correctly.
Fig.15 Washer cycling
Step 12: Fig.16 shows the laundry doors are closed for business, this job is finished.
Fig.16 Laundry room

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How to Place Soft Edges on a Ninja Laptop Computer


Fig.1 Rubber self-seal pipe insulation
By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
Pipe foam 4 feet
Laptop computer
Ninja Laptop cooler
Rubber Self-Seal Pipe Wrap Insulation 3/4 in. x 6 ft.
Scissors 

We purchase our laptops and occasionally they would get hot. We solved the problem by purchasing our laptop Ninja Laptop cooler but this product is made of aluminum and has hard edges. 

This post shows the six steps to apply soft edges to a lap top cooler. 

Step 1: Fig.1 above right shows rubber self seal pipe insulation. 
Step 2: Fig.2 below shows scissors that will be used to cut the insulation into small pieces.
Fig.2 Scissors

Step 3: Fig.3 shows the laptop computer and fig.4 shows the Ninja Laptop cooler. The cooler purpose is to pull the heat from the laptop and prevent the laptop from getting hot.

Fig.3 Laptop computer
Fig.4 Laptop cooler top
Step 4: Fig.5 shows one Rubber Self-Seal Pipe Wrap Insulation with the center all ready cut to be placed on pipping. This insulation area has one side that has adhesive to seal the around the pipe.
Fig.5 Split section
Step 5: Fig.6 shows the Ninja Laptop cooler that is upside down. Two computer fans are installed on this metal base. Fig.7 show the top of the Ninja Laptop cooler. Fig.8 shows that one piece has been installed on the legs of the Ninja Laptop cooler.
Fig.6 Fan location
Fig.8 Laptop cooler top
Fig.9 Top Side view
Step 6: Fig.10 and fig.11 shows the solution. Two pieces of Rubber Self-Seal Pipe Wrap insulation were placed on the top and bottom tier of the Ninja Laptop cooler. The rubber seal acts has a soft barrier and is now comfortable to have on one's lap. Problem solved.
Fig.10 Side view of laptop
Fig.11 laptop on top of cooler


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Friday, February 27, 2015

GE Washer WCRE6270 Lid Switch Assembly - Part 1 of 2 - Removing Control Panel

Fig.1 Hex head screws
By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
GE WCRE6270 owner's manual
Hex head screwdriver 1/4 inch (3)
Lid switch kit WH12X1033
Ruler for the 1/8 for of an inch
Schematic diagrams and Directions

This post shows the thirteen steps to removing the control panel from washer mother board and reading the schematic direction on how to remove the metal cabinet around the General Electric washer.

Step 1: Fig.1 shows one of the 3-hex head screws that will need to  be removed with a hex head screwdriver from the upper top back side on the control panel. The instruction state there are four hex head but my model only had three hex head screws that were at the very top of the back of the control panel. 
Step 2: Fig.2 shows a 1/4 inch hex head screwdriver.
Fig.2 Hex head screwdriver
Step 3: Fig.3 shows that the control panel must be lifted up slightly off by sliding it to the left. There are three tabs that attach the control panel. That the one with all the buttons. Slide the top sleeve out from under the control panel about 1/8 of an inch. On this model you have to balance the washer top piece, these tabs can be easily break they are made of plastic. The entire top will move but its connected by a hose so be careful.
Fig.3 Control panel 
with all the buttons
Step 4: Before removing each terminal, place tape near each terminal and on the terminal wiring to make sure that each terminal is placed in the correct order. Turns out each terminal was very different from each other and this step could have been skipped. Fig.4 shows terminal #1, fig.5 shows terminal #2 and fig.6 shows black terminal. Remove all three control harnesses from the wiring harness to partly release the metal panel. The metal panel is still hooked by a rubber hose. The hose determines the water amount in the washer. Do not disconnect the hose. The panel must be balanced between the top washer. 
Fig.4 #1 Terminal
Fig.5 #2 Solid white terminal
Fig.6 #3 Dark blue terminal
Step 5: Fig.7, fig.8 and fig.9 shows how each terminal wire was marked with paper tape and a number was applied to it.
Fig.7 #1
Fig.8 #2
Fig.9 #3
Step 6: Fig.10 shows the washer mother board with terminal being removed to prevent any short circuits.
Fig.10 Disengaged control panel 
Step 7: Fig.11 shows the schematic diagrams for this washer and complete installation guide with pictures on how to replace each part of the washer for the repair technician. Each model comes with its own specific page and that is why each page has a unique serial number. Fig.12 shows the schematic and direction serial number.
Fig.11 Schematic diagram

Fig.12 right side serial number
Step 8: Fig.13 #1 shows directions to remove the control panel.
Fig.13 Directions
Step 9: Fig.14 #3 shows how to remove the Front Panel.
Fig.14 Front Panel
Step 10: Fig.15 #4 shows how to remove the front panel. You can tell the washer has a front panel when you look at the sides of the front washer. The washer front panel will have a seam.
Fig.15 How to removed top panel
Step 11: Fig.16 #4 shows how to Remove a Cover/Lid Assembly.
Fig.16 Remove a Cover/Lid Assembly
 Step 12: Fig.17 shows an importance notice. Important Reconnect All Grounded Devices.
Fig.17 Grounded Devices
Step 13: Fig.18 shows the schematic diagram. These directions are not on the Internet you have to have gone to appliance school to slowly pick up these schematics and direction sheets. I have searched the Internet and I have only found parts schematics with part numbers. These are better because they show everything on how to repair the washing machine.
Fig.18 Schematic diagram.



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