I plugged in my Smith Corona electric typewriter (color gray and portable) into a 230 volt socket and it needs only 110-120 volts. It turned off suddenly and smells bad, but no smoke came out. It burned. It didn't burn like a burnt piece of wood. Can it still be fixed? If yes, what does it need to have replaced? There are a lot of electricians in my place.
By David from Philippines
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Nope. You've fried the circuitry and modules. If you contact the company they may be able to send you new guts. Good luck!
Is this a fully electronic typewriter? If so, I can't help you. But if it's electromechanical, all you should need to replace is the motor.
I too have same issue. I witnessed smoke from the typewriter. What parts might have been damaged?
Other than buying a new typewriter you might try a shop that repairs typewriters. They may have the elements to repair the typewriter if they think it is savlvageable.
Can it be repaired by an electrician? And by the way, my country uses 230 volts instead of 110 volts. I don't like to plug it in a voltage converter, it may get worse. I don't see any typewriter repair shops in here because its all computers and printers. You know that most of the old stuff is fading away from the world.
by David
I know what's the problem in here. I checked it a while ago and it was a fuse. Where can I get a fuse for this typewriter in Philippines? This brand is SL575 Spell, Right Dictionary.
Thanks anyway, I found a repair shop for my typewriter. Maybe I can convert it to 220 volts instead of 110 volts.
My Smith Corona is only 4 yrs old. Does not relate to the key I press. I need a repair shop in the New London. CT area. Can you help me?
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