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White’s TM-808 teardown. In pictures: coil repair

A deep seeking White’s TM-808 is one of the most well-liked machines among deep holes lovers. The detector has definitely gained its popularity due to its low price. However, the TM-808 breaks down just like any other metal detectors, even a bit more often. And it’s the coils where the unit’s problems begin with. Here’s a pictorial report of the ones that were opened to be repaired. I wish you all happy hunting without breakage! Continue reading

Opening the Garrett GTI 2500. Inside pictures

Here’s a pictorial report of the Garrett GTI 2500 teardown for repair. What’s inside the electronics housing. What microcircuits are used in this machine. Everything is seemingly based on modern technology, but still, the Garrett GTI 2500 is definitely the device from the past. I wish you all happy hunting without breakage! Continue reading

Opening the Teknetics T2 (original). Photo review

Here’s a photo review of the Teknetics T2 teardown. It’s an original, not Chinese made, machine. The peculiarity of the T2 unit lies in the fact that Chinese are producing the Teknetics T2 copies that are hardly distinguishable from the originals. It’s also very hard to spot the differences in electronics (but still possible). Continue reading