2010 clock

[dwelch09]

is there a silver bullet to fix the clock on my 2010 5. i'll set the time and the next day it'll be off a couple hours. thanks

[Enxebre]

It's likely than one or more of the capacitors in the board of the clock failed, and you need to be replace it.

I have seen photos of that board, and it looks relatively simple, so any person with a little knowledge of electronics, an access to a solder iron and a desolder, should be able to replace those capacitors.

[Eg.h2o]

Or if you’re not that handy, get a used one from the recycler.

[dwelch09]

thanks for the info. i'll look for the recycle folks first.

It's likely than one or more of the capacitors in the board of the clock failed, and you need to be replace it.

I have seen photos of that board, and it looks relatively simple, so any person with a little knowledge of electronics, an access to a solder iron and a desolder, should be able to replace those capacitors.

[dwelch09]

thats where i'll look first. thanks

[Enxebre]

If you are going to replace it anyways, I would give the repair option a try.

Two capacitors of that type cost less than 1$, and you only need to desolder 4 points.



As you can see in that photo, the board is very simple.

[dwelch09]

looked at some of the repairs on this clock so i tried it and it seems to work. now if i can get the radio fixed that easy life would be good again. radio seems to work good when it wants to then takes a brake for a day or two. thanks for the help on the clock

If you are going to replace it anyways, I would give the repair option a try.

Two capacitors of that type cost less than 1$, and you only need to desolder 4 points.



As you can see in that photo, the board is very simple.