That time a broken TV in a hotel lobby taught me to always check the fuse first

I was fixing a big screen at a hotel in Dayton last year, and I spent almost an hour checking the power board and backlights. My boss was getting annoyed. Then, I finally looked at the main fuse on the primary side. It was blown, plain as day. I swapped it with a new 4 amp fuse from my kit, and the whole thing lit right up. I felt pretty silly for missing such a simple step. Do you guys have a go-to checklist you run through before diving into the deep end of a repair?

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brookebailey11d ago

Start with the obvious, saves you from the boss breathing down your neck.

linda33611d ago

That only works if your boss is reasonable. Some bosses will find a new thing to breathe down your neck about the second you finish the obvious task. It just shows them you're available for more micromanaging. Better to sometimes pace the obvious stuff so you always look busy.