Section outline

  • Interior Electronics

    • LISTENING

      Listen to a conversation between two electronics techs.
      Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F).
      1 _ The man is concerned that he has overtightened the screws.
      2 _ Nail polish can be used as a substitute for glyptal.
      3 _ Glyptal should not come into contact with the components.

    • Listen again and complete the conversation.
      Electronics Tech 1: Hey, Robin. Can you 1 _____ _____ ______ for a minute? I'm trying to reassemble this radio.
      Electronics Tech 2: Sure, what do you need?
      Electronics Tech 1: Well, I'm worried that the screws on the 2 ______ ______ aren't tight enough.
      Electronics Tech 2: Let me see ... I think we have some 3 ______ in the workshop somewhere.
      Electronics Tech 1: Glyptal? What's that? I've never heard of it.
      Electronics Tech 2: It's a 4 ______ ______ ______ that we use to keep the screws nice and tight. And if you don't have any glyptal handy, you can
      use nail polish instead.
      Electronics Tech 1: Wow! Really? I never would have 5 ______ ______ ______.
      Electronics Tech 2: Ah, there's the glyptal. 6 _____ ______ _______.

    • WRITING

      Use the online article and the conversation from the dialogue to fill out the tech's notes about reassembly. Include information on lead dress, protecting components, and possible dangers.