DIY Series 51: Repair Bread Maker (Trio TBM-111)

When you see your bread maker's kneading blade is not rotating when you press Stop/Start button, you might think that it is time to get a replacement unit.

In fact, the bread maker is still usable, just need to do a minor repair. I had another similar DIY on Morgan Bread Maker MBM-1020 previously.

This time, I am working on fixing of Trio TBM-111.

1. Open the top lid and take out the bread pan

2. Turn the bread maker upside down and unscrew 6 screws

3. Use a screwdriver, unlatch the top cover from the base

4. Open the top cover slowly and detach the control board connector in order to be able to remove the top cover completely

5. Unscrew 4 screws to remove the inner housing

6. Unscrew 7 screws at the base metal plate in order to see the belt

7. Flip over the base metal plate and you will see the old rubber belt is no longer exist. Only remain the debris and also a bunch of strings stuck at the motor rod

8. Clean the motor rod and the gear (at the bottom of kneading rod), remove the strings. Then, replace with new rubber belt.

9. Reassemble the unit back to its original condition.

10. Power ON and test the Bread Maker. If  none of the buttons (except Stop/Start button) is functioning when it was pressed, try to press and hold the Stop/Start button for 5 seconds to reset the program to default setting.

Tools required:

• Screwdriver

Cost involved:

• Rubber Belt = US$2.50

DIY Series 50: Panasonic Air Purifier (Unable to Power On)

Panasonic Air Purifier (F-VXT90) - Japan Model (100V Supply Model)

It was told that the Panasonic Air Purifier (F-VXT90) was malfunction, unable to power on. The owner wanted to scrap it, but I managed to fix it with just merely US$0.50.

Photos (PCB Debug & Repair):

1. Power Module PCB was taken out to check the malfunction parts
2. Burnt parts identified (T3.15A Radial Fuse & Varistor 07D221K)
3. Desoldered the broken parts
4. Broken parts (Zoom In): Visual inspection and open/short test using multimeter
5. Replace new parts (T3.15A Radial Fuse & Varistor 10D221K)

Photos (Suitable Parts Study & Sourcing):

1. Function of Varistor (Circuit Protection)
2. Comparison of Varistor 07D221K vs 10D221K (to check on compatibility for replacement)
3. Sourcing for radial fuse (T3.15A, 250V)
4. Sourcing for varistor (use 10D221K to replace 07D221K, due to part unavailable from local market)

Photos (Dismantling of Air Purifier Unit):

1. Lying down the unit, open the front cover
2. Remove the filters (3 parts) from the unit
3. Unscrew the screw at the left and right (upper side)
4. Unscrew the screw at the left and right (lower side)
5. Unscrew 6 screws at the base to remove the roller base plate
6. Remove the roller base plate
7. Unscrew the center screw to remove the PCB Cover (upper side)
8. Remove the Front Cover
9. Unscrew to remove the Infrared PCB
10. Remove connector on Wifi Module PCB (with MAC Address)
11. Remove the 2nd layer PCB Cover
12. Unscrew the 1st screw on Power Module PCB
13. Unscrew the 2nd screw on Power Module PCB
14. Disconnect all cable connectors, dismantle the Power Module PCB

Tools required:

• Screwdriver
• Soldering Tools
• Multimeter

Cost involved:

• Radial Fuse (10 units): US$0.40
• Varistor (1 unit): US$0.10

Repair Records:

• 1st Unit: 04/Jan/2024
• 2nd Unit: 09/Mar/2026

Transportation Options for XMUM Students

This post is dedicated for XiaMen University Malaysia (XMUM) students.

XMUM is located at Bandar Sunsuria, very near to KLIA. It is just one station before KLIA Terminal 1 if you are travel by ERL (Express Rail Link) or more commonly known as KLIA Transit. The nearest ERL Station is Salak Tinggi Station.

It is merely 20min walking distance from XMUM campus to Salak Tinggi Station via Sunsuria City Le Park jogging track (with 24hrs CCTV monitoring).

• Entrance of Le Park via Sunsuria Sales Gallery

• Le Park Jogging Track (Satellite View)

• Exit of Le Park (Opposite Salak Tinggi Station)

From Salak Tinggi Station, there are many options. You can choose to travel via:

1. KLIA Transit: Taking ERL all the way to KL Sentral (RM18.30) or KLIA Terminal 1 (RM4.90)
   For higher learning institutes students, refer [ KLIA Transit MyKad Concession Fares | KLIA Ekspres ]
2. MRT/LRT: Taking ERL to Putrajaya Sentral (RM4.70), then transit to MRT Putrajaya, and you may opt to take LRT at certain connecting stations within KL
   For Integrated Transit Map, refer [ KL MRT, LRT, Monorail ]
   For 1-Day Pass, refer [ MyCity Pass - MyRapid ]
   For Student Card, refer [ Concession Cards - MyRapid ]
3. Buses via KLIA Bus Terminal
   For KLIA bus terminal, refer [ KLIA Bus Terminal: theairportbus.com.my ]
   

It is very convenient to take a bus to other destination via KLIA Terminal 1.

Nearby Cities
From RM15.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - KL Sentral
From RM15.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Pudu Sentral
From RM15.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Klang (AEON Mall Bukit Tinggi)
From RM12.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)
From RM12.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Terminal One Seremban
From RM  9.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Shah Alam (Terminal 17)
From RM  6.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Putra Height (LRT Station)
etc...

Interstate
From RM24.60: KLIA Terminal 1 - Melaka Sentral
From RM35.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Awana Genting Highland
From RM40.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Muar
From RM44.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Ipoh (Amanjaya)
From RM44.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Lumut / Manjung / Sitiawan
From RM50.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Batu Pahat
From RM56.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Butterworth
From RM59.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - JB (Larkin)
From RM65.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Terminal Sentral Kuantan
From RM70.00: KLIA Terminal 1 - Kuala Terengganu
etc...

Other useful links:

1. KLIA Bus Terminal (theairportbus.com.my)
2. Aerobus
   
3. Jetbus Malaysia - Affordable & Comfortable Airport Shuttle!
4. KLIA Transit | Train Timetable & Ticket Fares
   
5. Salak Tinggi Park & Ride (Salak Tinggi KLIA Transit) Parking Rate
6. Travel: Inter-Terminal Transfer between KLIA1 & KLIA2

DIY Series 49: Water Heater Inlet Valve's Washer Replacement

Symptoms:

• Water Heater inlet valve is not functioning to stop the water flow completely when it is turn OFF

Findings:

• Washer inside the valve was worn-out. Need to get replacement washer.

Photos:

1. Replacement Part: Washer (4pcs/pack)
2. Water Heater inlet valve (front view)
3. Water Heater inlet valve (side view)
4. Water Heater inlet valve (inside view, without washer)
5. To dismantle the knob, use hand to turn it anti-clockwise
6. Get a new washer to be insert into its location
7. New washer inserted into its location, place back the knob and turn it clockwise.

Tools required:

• NIL

Costs involved:

• Replacement Washer (4pcs/pack) = US$1 ~ US$2

Note:

• Different brands might have different size of washer / parts. However, the same mechanism / concept should be common or similar across all types of valve / tap.

DIY Series 48: Washing Machine Suspension Rod Holder / Cup

 Symptoms:

• Washing machine's drum tilted to one side
• Loud sound during its operation, and unable to proceed washing process

Findings:

• A suspension rod was found detached from its holder/cup
• One of the holder/cup was broken, the other 3 holders/cups was in bad condition 

Photos:

1. Location of Washing Machine Suspension Rods
2. Disconnect the water inlet
3. Unscrew the top cover screws (left side, 2 screws)
4. Unscrew the top cover screws (right side, 2 screws)
5. Checking the suspension rod holder/cup
6. Example of L-Shape Hook Suspension Rod
7. Example of Suspension Rod Holder/Cup

Tools required:

• Screwdriver
• T-Shape Wrench

Costs involved:

• Suspension Rod Holder/Cup (4pcs) = US$4.00

DIY Series 47: Laptop CMOS Battery (CR2032)

CMOS batteries can last from 3-10 years. However, just like any other consumable item, they need to be replaced at some point.

Symptoms:

• CMOS checksum is invalid
• CMOS Reset (502)

Findings:

• CMOS Battery need to be replaced

Photos:

• Error Message during Power ON
• Condition of old CMOS Battery

 

Tools required:

• Screwdriver

Costs involved:

• CMOS Battery (CR2032) = US$0.10 ~ US$0.30