electronic troubleshooting

noun
UK /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˈtrʌblˌʃuːtɪŋ/
US /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑːnɪk ˈtrʌblˌʃuːtɪŋ/

The job of finding out why an electronic device is not working and fixing it.

My dad used electronic troubleshooting to figure out why the TV remote stopped working.

SYNONYMS

electronic repairfault findingdiagnosticstroubleshootingdebugging

RELATED WORDS

circuitmultimetersolderrepairdevice

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of testing circuits and components to locate a fault.

The technician used electronic troubleshooting to trace the broken connection on the board.

3. A skill or subject taught in technical courses about diagnosing electronic faults.

She took a class in electronic troubleshooting at the community college.

4. The steps a person follows to identify and solve problems with electronic equipment.

Good electronic troubleshooting starts with checking the power source.