Reducing loudness of a kitchen timer

[Rsmo]

Hi,

I've never tampered with the insides of electronics. Can someone give me an idea how I would reduce the loudness of a digital kitchen timer?

Thanks

 

[(*steve*)]

Stuff some paper into or over it.

Depending on the transducer you could possibly add some series resistance, the amount would depend on a number of factors (like the type of transducer and the current it draws).

 

[daddles]

Steve's method is the best and quickest if it works. Also try putting tape over any of the holes that let the sound out. If you want to open the thing up, you might find the sound-making device and be able to e.g. put tape or some more mass on it to reduce the sound. Or wrap some foam around it. I'd suggest that electrical modifications be last on the list, as it might be easy to break something if you're a noob.