Repair Café at East London Library
Stories from the Day
Every item has a story. Here are some highlights.

Bedside Lamp
FixedNew cord with a polarized plug. Replaced the bulb socket (new one takes a tri-light), wound thread round the smaller screw so her original key still turns the switch, enlarged the hole slightly to line it up (minor damage), and fixed the wobble. Tested on 120 V with her LED bulb (Peter).

Electric Fan
FixedNeeds sewing machine oil to lubricate shaft
Electronic Air Cleaner
FixedDon taking home to complete repair
Sawsall
FixedOpened it up and pulled out broken blade
Booster charger
Partial FixGot it working, but now the pump won’t shut off. Fixer took it home to see if he can complete the fix at home.
DVD Player
Partial FixCleaned lens, should work but we didn’t have a dvd to test it
Dyson dc51 vacuum
Partial FixGot wrong replacement piece. Will bring the new replacement part to the next repair café.
T7S Robot Vacuum
Partial FixProved it charges and every function works with the remote (Scott).
CD player-stereo
UnfixableClean but still keeps skipping. Maybe mechanical issue?
Heating pad
UnfixableThere is continuity throughout. May need new electronics
Vacuum
UnfixableThe motor had failed after the cord reel was pulled too hard. Rob, with Jim.
Photos
Moments from the day.
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