Repairing DGT2010 Clocks

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Adam Raoof
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Repairing DGT2010 Clocks

Post by Adam Raoof » Sun Nov 04, 2018 12:34 pm

I have a couple of "broken" clocks. Has anyone tried to repair a DGT by opening it up and re-soldering?

The most frequent issues with DGTs appear to be a dodgy rocker (too much blitz) loose connections (blitz / dropping the clock) or clocks that will turn on BUT won't go past option 1 (buttons don't work perhaps due to storage in damp conditions).
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Re: Repairing DGT2010 Clocks

Post by shaunpress » Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:49 am

Corroded battery terminals from leaving batteries in is another issue. I tend to cannibalise broken clocks, replacing parts from 2 broken clocks to make one working clock. I haven't gone as far as wielding the soldering iron, but I have replaced battery holders, cleaned battery terminals with baking soda and vinegar, or pulled them apart to adjust rocker mechanisms etc