So my TV broke today. The back-light wouldn't turn on, and my computer wasn't recognizing it.
I just ordered a new transformer, though. I think the one I had was burned out, so I' going to (hopefully) replace it.
I'll have to re-solder some stuff, which I've never done before. In fact, the last thing that I tried to solder I accidentally broke one of the resistors off. Oops. But this should be a much more simple job than the last time, so that's good news.
So, all 8 readers, wish me luck!

So I already told you what I got for Jinglemas, but let me tell you what I got for Christmas (and New Years) at the shop!

Fair warning, those of you who are used to my normal mechanic blog posts where it's a mystery until the very end, this one was not a mystery for very long. Fixing it on the other hand . . . well.

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