Tag: teardown
AC Remote Control Teardown
Inside an Old Air Conditioner Remote Control Teardown. Learn what’s inside a typical, mass-produced air conditioner remote. I opened up an old unit to show you the simple and clever engineering that makes these everyday gadgets work. What You Find Inside Taking apart the remote reveals a very basic, cost-effective design. The main goal for…
Led Filament Bulb Teardown Philips
Why Did My Philips Eye Comfort LED Bulb Fail? A Teardown. Learn what happened when a Philips LED Eye Comfort filament bulb stopped working. The bulb started with a flicker that got worse until it only gave off a dim glow. I opened it up to see what might have caused the failure. What Happened…
USB-C Hub Teardown
USB-C Hub Teardown: What’s Inside a Generic Hub? Ever wondered what makes your USB-C hub tick? Maybe it’s started acting up, or you’re just curious about the tiny computer that lets you plug in all your devices. I cracked open a generic “Nod” brand USB 3.1 hub to find out. The heart of this little…
