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Ecobee3 Lite: The air conditioner isn't cooling.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:26:13 -0700

Why doesn't the air conditioner cool when I turn it on?

⟐ Commented June 04, 2026 at 19:26 MST

Amazon Echo Show 10 3rd Gen: Failed update no OS fix

Sun, 10 May 2026 06:31:51 -0700

Failed update

No OS on echo show 10 3rd gen

Try to recovery this came out

Eufy Doorbell 2k (Battery-Powered): How do I replace the charging port

Sat, 02 May 2026 23:23:14 -0700

the micro usb port is damaged and i need to replace it

Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen): Echo show dropping signal

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:38:23 -0700

My echo show keeps dropping the signal for 10- 15 seconds, after playing for 2hrs, after 20-30 mins it stops completely, it sits right beside the router

Amazon echo show 8 3rd Gen: Streaming stops and starts

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:55:58 -0700

Streaming stops for 10 sec, starts back up for 10 sec, and repeats.

Amazon Echo Show 5: It won't come on

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:20:20 -0700

Why it will not come on

Smart Thermostats: Sensi ST55 thermostat temperature sensor inaccurate/broken

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:54:11 -0700

okay this is a longshot. but in the Interest of making things better. i figured i might as well ask. what am i out?

i have a 10 yr old 'smart' thermostat. with a life expectancy of 10 yrs... well almost to the day... it just stopped reading temperature accurately or at all? it was displaying 69° - 72° even when i took ot outside in 10° weather...

i have minimal skill, i have done some soldering in the past. reattached USB micro ports and other fiddly things. but this might be beyond my ability...

i was hoping to offer my dead thermostat for the cause... if someone else is willing to reverse engineer it.

otherwise I have pictures of the back of the motherboard and am willing to take it apart more. to at least identify the temperature sensor or w/e failed. because it seems like it was made to fail.. and we can't have that.

any suggestions or do you need more info from me?

thanks!

I think I might have it, I was on the YouTube just now and watching an off the wall vid recommended by my feed... and something crazy happened at the 11 minute mark...

https://youtu.be/-wEKOhVZ0NM?t=660

there it is is! that's what they look like! and and they are apparently only like $3.00 USD.

and I've found an eerily similar item on the mobo for the thermostat. (circled in red -- in picture below)
[ also note the arrow pointing out venting in the case, as I believe that is there to help facilitate an accurate reading of temp/humidity.]

I do happen to have another image that I took of the PCB, its not great either, but a little better. (I used flash)
with it we can decipher that what I assume to be the temp sensor says: "ANDU"

not sure if that's helpful..

either way here's this image, until I can get home and take some better ones.

so many pictures :D

⟐ Commented February 05, 2026 at 9:54 MST

Tado Smart Radiator Thermostat v3 Plus: Where can I get a new black plastic actuator?

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:45:56 -0700

I have a Tado radiator thermostat that has somehow lost the black plastic piece that actually pushes the pin that opens the valve. The device is completely useless without this. Where can I get a new one? I could potentially 3D print one if I could borrow one of these to make a 3D model, or if someone has already done this.

Thank you - Rowan

Ring Video Doorbell: Missing Box, No video

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:50:09 -0700

Today there was a box on my porch. Seconds later it vanished. There is 30 minutes missing on my Ring doorbell video. And no sign of a person on my porch. It caught every other person who came in and out of my door / on my porch…

Ring Video Doorbell Pro: I need a motherboard for model# 5at2s2

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:24:27 -0700

I need a motherboard

Echo Dot 4. Generation: Only Mute on off light works

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:58:08 -0700

Alexa is dead except for the mute light that comes on and off when pressed. No ring light. Tried another working power adapter also that is from a identical working alexa. Unable to reset pressing action button. Amazon repair center wanted to replace it with a refurb one at a price higher than a new one. Found one comment on Google that claims it was a firmware update that failed midway. Alexa has not been opened. Not sure if Amazon repair center opened it.

nooie: Nooie Pro Cam Teardown Help

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:18:25 -0700

Good Afternoon all!

I have a 2 pack of the Nooie pro cams. One of them got moisture in it. It still works but the lens has residue on it.

All I need is to open it up and clean the lens. There isn't a hint of anyone opening these anywhere! The kit (mounts x2 cams x2 base station x1) was $250 so I would imagine this happens sometimes.

If anyone has any TEARDOWN help please assist me. If IfixIt would like to do a teardown I will ship them the entire kit! with the understanding that it may end up permanently non-functional. I don't care I just need to know how to open these.

⟐ Commented September 11, 2025 at 7:18 MST

Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell: How do I fix a defective device?

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:31:14 -0700

I have a smart video doorbell that is not connecting to the Wi-Fi app or HomeKit. It is not accepting a regular or USB reset according to the manual. When connected to power, it blinks orange to indicate insufficient power, though there is sufficient power. Netatomo claims the device is defective to be replaced.

Echo Dot 4. Generation: The speaker of my alexa is not sounding correctly, seems speaker down?

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 21:41:06 -0700

It is sounding like water has gone inside, speaker has suppressed voice on high notes. What to do ?

Ring Video Doorbell: 1st Gen ring doorbell button activation

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:10:47 -0700

Is there a spring that goes behind the black cover of the doorbell? How do I get it?

⟐ Commented July 29, 2025 at 6:10 MST

Amazon Echo Show 15: Can I replace the power module inside the echo?

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:03:18 -0700

echo will not start, the power cord is producing power. the board im looking to replace has 30-006477 rev 2 on it.

Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen): red line on bottom of screen

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:48:11 -0700

what is cost to rectify?

Amazon Echo 2nd Generation: Making clicking sound after about 30 min of playing music

Mon, 26 May 2025 05:22:08 -0700

No matter what source I use the Echo starts to cut out and makes a clicking sound constantly after about 30 min of playing.

Smart Doorbell Camera: The door opener monitor shows the blue page

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:01:11 -0700

The monitor does not show the outside door opener, and the page is blue, the wiring is not a problem, the camera lens is also tested, it is healthy

⟐ Commented April 27, 2025 at 16:01 MST

Ring Video Doorbell 4: Can you fix my ring doorbell 4 button

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:06:17 -0700

My ring doorbell 4 button is broken can you fix it please

⟐ Commented April 12, 2025 at 6:06 MST