Ipod crapped out?

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I tried to put it in manual disk mode but no luck.  I hope I can get this POS to work, it is only 2 1/2 years old.  Maybe I need to purchase a Zune to get back at Apple?  Any ideas, beside running over it in the car?

Sandpiper pump problems

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I replaced the poly hose line with a cool orange air hose.  I also used some fancy air hose connections and a ball valve.

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I swapped out one of my sandpiper pumps and I actually have less air leaking out, but I could fix 3/4 of the problems.  The top brass fitting needed new tape to seal it from leaking (the top threaded piece has a crack).  The diaphragm is leaking but I tightened it and could not get it to stop.  Last problem was the air connector which was leaking so I replaced the part.

Foam brush solenoid problem

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When you turn off the foam brush and the chemical still comes out, that is bad.  It also says there is crap in the solenoid valve.

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You want to check the plunger, usually their will be crap making it be stuck open.  So you have to take the valve apart.

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This is about as bad as I have seen.  But usually the crap is smaller.

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Sometimes the rubber plunger thing (last picture) can be messed up to allow a constant stream.

I spotted a real UFO!

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I was listening to my podcast of Coast to Coast AM and spotted this UFO.  Can you believe it?  A real UFO!  Okay, so you doubt the picture?  I will tell you the truth:  there is no way I could have identified this UFO because it is just too far away.  So that is why it is an Unidentified Flying Object!

Dell Inspiron 9300 power button problem

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I got to fix my mother’s laptop!  I had to take off the plastic covering over the power button to get this thing to start.  I guess the button is messed up.  I am planning to replace the plastic piece first then maybe I will try the circuit board if there is still a problem.