An electronics repair shop?
Martin emails:
Our 5-disc DVD player / stereo system just stopped working one morning. It's chock full of borrowed DVDs of course...
Do your readers have a recommendation on electronics repair places?
We've had similar questions in the past, and the answer that often popped up was Lake Electronics on Central Ave -- and with good results, apparently. Unfortunately, Lake closed last year after 60 years in business.
So... anyone got a new suggestion for Martin? Please share!
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Unless you have high end components, the service/repair charge for something like this may be cost prohibitive. You are better off taking the repair money and putting it toward a brand new component.
... said ace on Feb 18, 2014 at 11:20 AM | link
Typically all components like this have an area you can insert the end of a paper clip or something small to manually open the tray. Right in front. Then at least you can get the DVDs out and buy something new.
... said Lola on Feb 18, 2014 at 11:31 AM | link
I somehow hadn't heard that Lake Electronics had closed.. That's a loss to the region. Wow!
... said Jonathan on Feb 18, 2014 at 12:08 PM | link
I can highly recommend Stereo Workshop in Halfmoon/Clifton Park. 1471 Rt 9, in same plaza as Fred the Butcher. Phone is 371-3073. Cash or check only though, no plastic.
... said Tim on Feb 18, 2014 at 1:22 PM | link
If you are adventurous, bring it down the Center of Gravity (CoG) in Troy and have a go at fixing it yourself!
... said komradebob on Feb 18, 2014 at 9:10 PM | link
Liberteks on Western Ave in Guilderland did a great job my smartphone. I know they work on computers, maybe they'll fix a DVD player?
... said Emily on Feb 19, 2014 at 7:30 PM | link
I am wondering if any of your readers have ever had a dehumidifier repaired in the Albany area. It sounds like Lake Electronics, which unfortunately closed, may have been an option. I fear it's one of those disposable things that is more cost effective to buy new than repair and my research has led me to believe the shelf life for dehumidifiers is not long. But I have two fairly new dehumidifiers and neither are working for me this dehumidifying season. I would much rather repair them than buy a new one. Any ideas readers?
... said dairy princess on May 20, 2015 at 8:44 AM | link