Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics

Building upon foundational knowledge, this course equips students with advanced techniques for diagnosing and resolving complex malfunctions in dental equipment. Focus areas include comprehensive schematic interpretation, advanced signal tracing using specialized tools, in-depth analysis of power supply architectures, and the intricate workings of control boards and various sensor technologies. Students will master systematic fault isolation protocols, learning to efficiently pinpoint component failures. A critical aspect of the course involves evaluating repair versus replacement scenarios, considering cost-effectiveness, reliability, and safety. Extensive use of manufacturer service documentation and practical application of diagnostic principles ensure students are well-prepared for real-world, high-level service demands, enhancing their ability to tackle challenging repairs with confidence and precision.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

DEN 101 DEN 105 DEN 110 DEN 115

Course outline

Lectures, virtual labs, and graded assignments — completed in your browser.

01Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Interpretation and System Architecturelecture

02Lesson 2: Signal Tracing Techniques and Diagnostic Toolslecture

03Lesson 3: In-depth Power Supply Diagnostics and Repairlecture

04Hands-on Lab: Power Supply Fault Isolation & Component Replacementlab

05Lesson 4: Control Board Topologies and Microcontroller Basicslecture

06Lesson 5: Sensor Technologies, Calibration, and Troubleshootinglecture

07Lesson 6: Systematic Fault Isolation Methodologieslecture

08Hands-on Lab: Advanced System Troubleshooting & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 7: Component-Level Diagnostics and Repair Ethicslecture

10Lesson 8: Data Acquisition, Logging, and Predictive Maintenancelecture

11Hands-on Lab: Intermittent Fault Diagnosis & Documentationlab

12Lesson 9: Repair vs. Replace Decisions and Economic Considerationslecture

13Lesson 10: Advanced Service Documentation and Technical Communicationlecture

14Capstone Service Project: Complex System Diagnostic and Repairassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Advanced Schematic Interpretation and System Architecture","Week 2: Lesson 2: Signal Tracing Techniques and Diagnostic Tools","Week 3: Lesson 3: In-depth Power Supply Diagnostics and Repair","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Power Supply Fault Isolation & Component Replacement","Week 5: Lesson 4: Control Board Topologies and Microcontroller Basics","Week 6: Lesson 5: Sensor Technologies, Calibration, and Troubleshooting","Week 7: Lesson 6: Systematic Fault Isolation Methodologies","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Advanced System Troubleshooting & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 7: Component-Level Diagnostics and Repair Ethics","Week 10: Lesson 8: Data Acquisition, Logging, and Predictive Maintenance","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Intermittent Fault Diagnosis & Documentation","Week 12: Lesson 9: Repair vs. Replace Decisions and Economic Considerations","Week 13: Lesson 10: Advanced Service Documentation and Technical Communication","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Complex System Diagnostic and Repair"]