Electronics
Cables, power supplies, monitors, and general device hardware.
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- Why does Google keep showing “less than a minute ago” and never finish updating?A Google page or Drive/Docs status stays stuck on “less than a minute ago” instead of finishing sync or refresh in the browser.Open
- Why does Hulu on an LG TV show VPN error P-EDU101?An LG smart TV shows a Hulu error related to VPN use (P-EDU101) even when the viewer believes no VPN is active.Open
- Why does a 19V power board keep blinking on and off?A power board labeled about 19V, such as a B5438-related board, repeatedly blinks or cycles power on and off instead of staying on.Open
- Why does a Bose SoundTouch 10 status light stay amber?When a Bose SoundTouch 10 is turned on, the SoundTouch status light immediately turns amber and stays on, and audio will not play; the speaker may also be missing from the SoundTouch app.Open
- Why does a Bose Wave Music System say disc unplayable?A Bose Wave Music System III plays radio fine, but CDs spend time reading the disc and then show disc unplayable for multiple discs.Open
- Why does a Dexcom G7 say sensor not found after applying a new sensor?A new Dexcom G7 sensor was applied, but the app or reader shows a sensor not found message and will not pair.Open
- Why does a FreeStyle Libre reader say the sensor is not compatible?A FreeStyle Libre reader shows that the sensor is not compatible, often when pairing a Libre 2 sensor with a reader from a different region or product line.Open
- Why does a Jabra hearing aid case stay red and the aids not power on?A Jabra hearing aids case flashes or stays red, the aids show no green lights and will not turn on when removed, and they only show green after the case is plugged in. A case reset did not fully fix it.Open
- Why does a Kindle show an empty library after restarting?A Kindle Paperwhite shows no downloaded books and may say the library is empty after a restart, even when books still appear in the Amazon account online.Open
- Why does a Minn Kota Terrova GPS hold spin the motor in a circle?A Minn Kota GPS head on a 2022 80 lb 24V Terrova shuttered then spins 360 degrees when Hold is pressed, powered by two 12V LiFePO4 batteries.Open
- Why does a NordicTrack C1650 treadmill show a running program but the belt does not move?On a C1650 treadmill, pressing Start makes the console show the workout running, but the walking belt does not move. No error codes appear, and iFIT connectivity may have been interrupted.Open
- Why does a PS5 show no power light and make no beep?A PlayStation 5 console shows no power light and does not beep when the power button is pressed.Open
- Why does a Send Help video say please try again later?A Send Help video will not play and the screen shows a message such as please try again later.Open
- Why does a Sharper Image massager show a blue flashing light and will not turn on?A Sharper Image massager (model 205360-01) flashes a blue light, sometimes beeps, and will not power on even after unplugging and holding the power button.Open
- Why does a SiriusXM car channel say Blocked?SiriusXM in the car shows a channel as Blocked even though you did not intentionally block it, and you want service restored.Open
- Why does a Vivitar card reader show empty files?A Vivitar card reader mounts an SD card, but the computer reports that the files are empty or cannot be opened.Open
- Why does a camera battery stop charging after a few minutes?A camera battery starts charging but the charge stops after only a few minutes, sometimes with the charge lamp turning off early.Open
- Why does a device have no power with a 9V adapter, and how can I reset it?A device shows no power when using a 9V supply, and the user wants to know whether a reset or adapter check can fix it while troubleshooting remotely.Open
- Why does a device still not power on after trying different outlets?A powered device still will not turn on after being tried in multiple wall outlets, so the problem is likely the device, cable, or power supply rather than one bad outlet.Open
- Why does a drive or file still say unreadable after copying one file back?After following recovery steps, a drive or file still shows as unreadable, possibly after copying only one needed file back onto the drive.Open
- Why does a home battery stop discharging at 50% with UPS reserve enabled?A home battery or hybrid inverter system stops usable discharge around 50% while UPS or EPS reserve is enabled, and disabling that reserve is being tested.Open
- Why does a map timestamp show the wrong time or hide the time portion?In a map viewer, field timestamps look wrong or show incomplete time values, often related to time zone display settings.Open
- Why does a television keep going offline?A smart television repeatedly loses its network connection, and the usual troubleshooting has not stopped it recurring.Open
- Why does a trailer left turn or brake light still fail after replacing the tow vehicle socket?After replacing the trailer lighting socket on a tow vehicle, the left turn signal and brake light on the trailer still do not receive a signal.Open
- Why does a treadmill speaker make static after a power outage?After a power outage, a treadmill that was plugged into a surge protector now produces static from the speaker even though the machine otherwise responds.Open
- Why does a treadmill turn on for a second and then shut off?A treadmill with heart-rate control powers on briefly and then turns off, often related to power, the safety key, or a tripped reset breaker.Open
- Why does an AcuRite weather station display keep flashing on and off?A recently purchased AcuRite weather station display will not stay lit and suddenly started flashing on and off. New batteries did not fix it and no error message appears.Open
- Why does an Icom IC-880H display flash briefly, click loudly, then power off?An Icom IC-880H display comes on for about half a second, a loud click is heard, then the radio turns off and may not stay powered on.Open
- Why does my Lectric e-bike display flash briefly and then go blank?On a Lectric e-bike, pressing the power button makes the display light for less than a second, then the bike will not respond and shows no lasting error code.Open
- Why does my Samsung TV freeze and need power cycling to recover?A Samsung TV freezes randomly, makes a noise, and only recovers after cutting power several times; a technician visit is being considered.Open
- Why does my TV keep turning off by itself?A TV connected to a Spectrum cable box keeps turning off unexpectedly.Open
- Why does my TV remote flash green then red, and how do I reset it?A TV or satellite remote’s indicator light flashes green then red, which often means it needs new batteries or a reset.Open
- Why does satellite radio keep cutting out in a garage but work fine indoors?A portable satellite radio in a garage keeps cutting out or showing No Signal, while another unit in the house works normally.Open
- Why doesn't Fender AudioBox Go appear in Fender Studio Pro?A Fender AudioBox Go (model BA1A) was purchased, but when adding a new device in the Fender Studio Pro app the AudioBox Go model does not appear in the list and cannot be added.Open
- Why is a BreezaMax personal cooler not blowing cool air?A BreezaMax personal cooler runs but does not produce cool air when using the manual controls.Open
- Why is a Hume Band not charging properly?A Hume Band is not charging as expected, such as charging slowly, not starting, or staying stuck near a full percentage.Open
- Why is a security camera recording still images instead of video?A security camera that previously recorded video clips now saves only still photographs.Open
- Why is a treadmill motor silent with no error code?A treadmill shows no motor noise and no error codes or warning lights. The display may still power on while the walking belt does not move under motor power.Open
- Why is basal insulin not running on a t:slim pump used with Dexcom G7?Blood glucose keeps rising unless bolus insulin is used; the user suspects basal rate settings are missing or need a restart on a system involving Dexcom G7 and a t:slim X2 pump.Open
- Why is heart rate not showing on my Garmin Vivosmart 5?A Garmin Vivosmart 5 shows dashes instead of a heart rate reading even after the sensor was cleaned and basic settings were checked.Open
- Why is my Hume Body Pod connected but not taking measurements?A new Hume Body Pod shows as connected in the app but will not take a body measurement even after resets and a full charge.Open
- Why is my Pyle amplifier remote not working?One or more remotes for a Pyle amplifier do not control the amp, or only some functions respond.Open
- Why is my electronic door lock not accepting any code input?An electronic door lock will not accept keypad input even with a new battery, and repeated attempts may produce red beeps or a temporary lockout.Open
- Why is the camera black on an IdeaCentre or Windows desktop PC?The camera on a Lenovo IdeaCentre or similar Windows desktop shows a black screen in camera apps, and the webcam may be missing or disabled in Device Manager.Open
- Why is the camera black when uploading an ID for unemployment?A unemployment ID upload link asks to take a picture, but the camera view is black and the page may say Something went wrong.Open
- Why is the zoom slider grayed out in Emeet Studio for an Emeet Pixy webcam?An Emeet Pixy webcam works in Emeet Studio, but the zoom slider stays gray and cannot be moved, including when trying to use the camera in Zoom.Open
- Why is there no access codes option in a smart lock app?The user management section of a smart lock or smart home app does not show the expected option for creating access codes.Open
- Why is there no picture on the TV when a red standby light is on?When you turn on the TV, no picture appears while a red light stays lit.Open
- Why is there no sound after installing a Connects2 CTSK100C.2 with a Pioneer head unit?A Connects2 CTSK100C.2 interface was installed in a Hyundai Santa Fe with a Pioneer SPH-DA77DAB. The Pioneer powers on, CarPlay works, and steering-wheel controls work, but there is no sound from any source.Open
- Why is there no sound from a stereo receiver and how do I reset it?A stereo or AV receiver appears powered but produces no sound, which can be caused by mute, low volume, the wrong input, or a settings fault that needs a front-panel reset.Open
- Why is there no sound on one cable channel after a box reset?After resetting a cable box, one channel (such as channel 179) briefly had sound then went silent again while other channels may be fine.Open
- Why isn’t a Philips electric toothbrush charging properly?A Philips electric toothbrush handle is not charging properly, may buzz on the charger, and shows no clear error lights.Open
- Why was I charged for a chat after my Kobo issue was already fixed?A Kobo device issue was resolved, but a roughly $95 charge appeared for chatting with an electronics expert with no useful result.Open
- Why will a new GoPro not charge at all?A newly unboxed GoPro camera will not charge when connected to power, so it cannot be used.Open
- Why will my Olight flashlight not turn on?An Olight flashlight such as a Warrior Mini 2 will not turn on or seems unresponsive after charging.Open
- Why won't BritBox play in a browser on Android or Chrome?BritBox video will not play—often in Chrome—while the service page may still load. Ad blockers, extensions, or browser hardware acceleration are common triggers.Open
- Why won't a 7700 Elite treadmill fold fully upright?A 7700 Elite treadmill will not fold all the way into the upright storage position; the deck stops before locking vertically.Open
- Why won't a Bluetooth speaker connect to a tablet?A Bluetooth speaker will not pair with a tablet, reporting a connection failure.Open
- Why won't a Tactical Traps shelf open with the RFID card?A Tactical Traps RFID shelf will not open properly; external batteries were replaced but internal lock batteries cannot be checked easily.Open
- Why won't a Vivitek D5010 projector stay on after a lamp replacement?A Vivitek D5010-WNL projector powers on but will not stay on after the lamp assembly was replaced, and resetting the bulb-over-hours timer shows a message to refer to the owner's manual.Open