Hi Alex. I am a PC tech in the UK. I just wanted to let you know that your video's have helped me repair a few PC Motherboards with minor trace and Capicators issues. I don't do in-depth repairs like you, but the task I take on has helped to increase my revenue where I would have otherwise lost money. Thanks for your tuition and easy to follow videos. Don't ever lose the faith, and don't let those with negative attitudes put you down. This happens all over the globe, in all industries. Knowledge is power.
It's getting to a point where I have to wear my sunglasses and have my fume extractor on as well when I watch your videos, gotta protect myself from UV and fumes too 😝😝😝
Hi Alex,Sometimes a little thing just triggers a solution, This video made me go back to my own faulty keyfob and check all the lines. Turns out it was actualy the negative connector plate that had coroded away from the line, thanks to your close up of the faulty line I caught on after labouriously checking all the components and cleaning the board to remove any water damage tracking. (I left my keys near the kettle, and someone who loves me dearly made me a lovely cup of tea and decided in the process to spill some water over the fob.) So big thanks.
We usually aim the ir at a camera and see if it lights up.... thats where our testing stops... love your video's, learning a lot from them. Thank you a lot sir.
Every time I see you grind a trace, I just get completely stressed out. Then everything functions at the end. I am continually impressed with your skill and have learned much from your videos. Good work!
Salaam from South Africa... I'm now at a point where, if i login onto TH-cam, I do, mostly after i get notified if Alex has posted a video. amazing videos and skills. May Allah bless you more and more for sharing your knowledge. let me share my little trick i have learned too, since some of us might not have fob testers, (being from the 3rd world country i come from), tools are very costly for us here, so we try to make do with what we have. I test IR key fobs with the camera of my mobile phone. you will clearly see IR once and button is pressed, while looking at the fob via the camera and pointing the key fob, IR side into the camera lens. Kind Regards A.H
Amazing how much I learn from you Alex. Very delicate components require delicate work. Once again you entertain and educate. Thank you for the heads up on this topic. Lunch is on me.
Hey my man NothridgefFix have a few words for u. You are one of the geniuen youtubers here and im appreciate that u are sharing u skills with us ! You are a Real One! Be BlessedAlex#iknowualreadyblessed with u additude Kids and Famaly
Done to watch start to end Sir, from the Philippines. Thanks for sharing your technique about micro soldering and for some tips and awareness to prevent damage of the I R .
Hey Alex, I’ve been a long term fan more than (4 years now) your videos have helped me develop my technical skills that come from your amazing channel, I learned how to solder from your channel but couldn’t become a professional yet it’s difficult without all the amazing tools you have which I cannot afford, I have a Mercedes key on which I lost my infrared part before that the key wasn’t functioning throughout the buttons, seemed like an issue of power but when I tried to fix it I ended up breaking and loosing the infrared I really need your help! I’m in Vancouver right now, I can’t even start my car no more! Please help!😢
I am always amazed on how steady hands you have to do this, when I tray something like this my hands start to shake like maracas. Also like how you explained all procedures, 👍
Hello Alex, I've been a viewer for a little while now and I am inspired by your work, and I try to reflect it in my own. One repair I intend on doing involves replacing the USB 3.0 header on my motherboard. I have had trouble finding replacements that will not take months to ship, as well as being able to get singular units. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. I would also enjoy supporting your work and I would definitely purchase from you if you sold them. Being that they are a commonly damaged component, I think it would be a worthy addition to your roster of components that you sell on your website. Thank you!
Nice fix! I bought a 2nd hand merc with an opposite fault to this. Radio unlock would not work, but IR unlock would. Key would start car, but had to point the key at the IR receiver on the door handle to open it. From what you've showed, it looks like the coil, or traces near it (in my instance) was faulty. I sent it to the garage and they said they couldn't fix it, where I'm sure you could!
I think the UV light may change you into the HULK, lol!! BTW, the "Fully Adjustable Board Holder" (at 11:27?) has been a fantastic addition to my small shop, thank you for carrying that product! Glad to see you are feeling better, my brother! Take care...
I have one of these keys that just stopped working on my 2008 ml320... My spare key works and I can't seem to isolate the fault on the bad key. It won't unlock or start the car but I do see infra red, and the coil has continuity. Are any of the other surface mount components common failure points I should check next? The board itself is very clean with no corrosion or damage from water.
Hi Alex, really enjoy your videos. I'm just wondering - for jobs like this one where you do something like replace the battery holder with one that you have from a donor unit would you charge extra for that replacement part or is included as part of the general repair cost?
This curing UV light does not produce 10W (you can measure it with USB tester, usually around 2W). I bought another one from Relife with real 10W power and felt the difference right away.
Will the infrared keep it from working? My key doesn’t have infrared when I shine my camera flashlight to it. But it unlocks my car and cluster as well
HIGH, I have 2 Toyota key fobs.One of them works fine but the other does not open the doors and I can start the car with it only when I put the Fob very close to the start button. I have changed the batteries for both fobs & the problem was not solved. Any suggestions? Thanks
my 2007 mercedes key fob stop working, it will lock and unlock but you can't turn once its the ignition... whats the average you charge to repair something like it?
Hi there sir I'm from South Africa I'm trying to repair a similar key for a friend of mine please can you assist me in how can i strip the black casing to get to the pc board appreciate any help kind regards
i got PCB UV mask (from another place not from your store sadly, big mistake) and the mask is not hardening under my 30W 395-405nm wavelength UV led at all, but as I can see even your solder mask is not hardening under the UV light, it got hard only after you applied some heat, can that be the trick?
i watched your video about how to use a solder mask, after all it seems like the solder mask i bought is faulty, lesson learned, buy things only from credible sources...
i wonder if you can make a video whit a issue that i have , sorry for mi english , i have a small phone repair store , and some times i don t find battery for some phones , or mabe are in china but ... , if is possible to put a samsung battery in to another brand of phone , if possibe could you do a video it will help me much . Thanks for all that you teach us .
Hi Alex. I am a PC tech in the UK. I just wanted to let you know that your video's have helped me repair a few PC Motherboards with minor trace and Capicators issues. I don't do in-depth repairs like you, but the task I take on has helped to increase my revenue where I would have otherwise lost money. Thanks for your tuition and easy to follow videos. Don't ever lose the faith, and don't let those with negative attitudes put you down. This happens all over the globe, in all industries. Knowledge is power.
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It's getting to a point where I have to wear my sunglasses and have my fume extractor on as well when I watch your videos, gotta protect myself from UV and fumes too 😝😝😝
Don't bother with those silly glasses... just look away from the screen. As far as the fumes go, light a match.
Don’t forget your spf 30 sunscreen 🧴
Hi Alex,Sometimes a little thing just triggers a solution, This video made me go back to my own faulty keyfob and check all the lines. Turns out it was actualy the negative connector plate that had coroded away from the line, thanks to your close up of the faulty line I caught on after labouriously checking all the components and cleaning the board to remove any water damage tracking. (I left my keys near the kettle, and someone who loves me dearly made me a lovely cup of tea and decided in the process to spill some water over the fob.) So big thanks.
We usually aim the ir at a camera and see if it lights up.... thats where our testing stops... love your video's, learning a lot from them. Thank you a lot sir.
You make it look so easy. Heaven knows how you do this without ruining the whole thing.
Every time I see you grind a trace, I just get completely stressed out. Then everything functions at the end. I am continually impressed with your skill and have learned much from your videos. Good work!
Great video man, really straight forward. Probably one of the best straight to the point I've seen.
I have no background in soldering, electronics, motherboards or repair whatsoever, but still can binge watch this for hours😂.
😂❤
Salaam from South Africa... I'm now at a point where, if i login onto TH-cam, I do, mostly after i get notified if Alex has posted a video. amazing videos and skills. May Allah bless you more and more for sharing your knowledge. let me share my little trick i have learned too, since some of us might not have fob testers, (being from the 3rd world country i come from), tools are very costly for us here, so we try to make do with what we have. I test IR key fobs with the camera of my mobile phone. you will clearly see IR once and button is pressed, while looking at the fob via the camera and pointing the key fob, IR side into the camera lens.
Kind Regards
A.H
Hi Alex, I admire your skill and modesty 😂
The long pause and then 9m55, 😀. I love watching the repairs!
Amazing how much I learn from you Alex. Very delicate components require delicate work. Once again you entertain and educate. Thank you for the heads up on this topic. Lunch is on me.
Thanx for your videos!
IPad bent 🤔. Don't you know glass shrinks over time 😁
Another efficient repair, thank you for the video Alex.
You are very good at your job, good work 👍👍
Omg seriously someone thought u could get uv from a monitor lol! Cheered my day up, there is always one who stands out in a crowd...
Hey my man NothridgefFix have a few words for u. You are one of the geniuen youtubers here and im appreciate that u are sharing u skills with us ! You are a Real One! Be BlessedAlex#iknowualreadyblessed with u additude Kids and Famaly
Done to watch start to end Sir, from the Philippines. Thanks for sharing your technique about micro soldering and for some tips and awareness to prevent damage of the I R .
Another amazing job. That IR plastic is still mint. I don't think I could trust my hands to stay steady enough
Ha Ha that laugh and whistle at about 10:30! Also amazing micro soldering on the discontinuity and IR component. Flawless!
1:36 looks like a component is damage, but it's Ok the fob is fixed &working fine, great job👍
You're sounding a little bit under the weather alex. I hope you feel better! Keep up the great work.
Hey Alex, I’ve been a long term fan more than (4 years now) your videos have helped me develop my technical skills that come from your amazing channel, I learned how to solder from your channel but couldn’t become a professional yet it’s difficult without all the amazing tools you have which I cannot afford, I have a Mercedes key on which I lost my infrared part before that the key wasn’t functioning throughout the buttons, seemed like an issue of power but when I tried to fix it I ended up breaking and loosing the infrared I really need your help! I’m in Vancouver right now, I can’t even start my car no more! Please help!😢
The UV joke always crack me 😁😁
I am always amazed on how steady hands you have to do this, when I tray something like this my hands start to shake like maracas. Also like how you explained all procedures, 👍
"Those who can. Do. Those who can't. Teach." You do, and teach. Thanks
Hello Alex, I've been a viewer for a little while now and I am inspired by your work, and I try to reflect it in my own. One repair I intend on doing involves replacing the USB 3.0 header on my motherboard. I have had trouble finding replacements that will not take months to ship, as well as being able to get singular units. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. I would also enjoy supporting your work and I would definitely purchase from you if you sold them. Being that they are a commonly damaged component, I think it would be a worthy addition to your roster of components that you sell on your website. Thank you!
It's really hard to work on PC motherboards. You should practise on dead motherboard. There should be enough of them everywhere. USB 3.0 is old
Wow you make it look so simple.
MY EYES!! damn UV light got me again. Now I'm blind. another good one Alex.
Nice fix! I bought a 2nd hand merc with an opposite fault to this. Radio unlock would not work, but IR unlock would. Key would start car, but had to point the key at the IR receiver on the door handle to open it. From what you've showed, it looks like the coil, or traces near it (in my instance) was faulty. I sent it to the garage and they said they couldn't fix it, where I'm sure you could!
Garages dont do microsoldering
I did an amazing job of watching you do an amazing job!
looking forward for house's search videos, is also very educational for people looking to buy. Good job Alex 👏
You are truly a wizard!
that one guy who commented about the UV light, is always getting roasted when the UV light is involved LOL
9:40 I do not know why but this always put smile on my face 😅
Better than factory. 👍🏻
I think the UV light may change you into the HULK, lol!! BTW, the "Fully Adjustable Board Holder" (at 11:27?) has been a fantastic addition to my small shop, thank you for carrying that product! Glad to see you are feeling better, my brother! Take care...
i look all your videos very interesting i learn a lot of things. thanks very much 😊
Haha! That UV joke never gets old
10:25-10:35 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that long breath said it all with that laugh i replayed like 5xs
I'm right there.....
The UV light anecdote never gets old.😆
To see actual work of IR transmitter one .may just point it to any camera (i.e. phone camera)
I have one of these keys that just stopped working on my 2008 ml320... My spare key works and I can't seem to isolate the fault on the bad key. It won't unlock or start the car but I do see infra red, and the coil has continuity. Are any of the other surface mount components common failure points I should check next? The board itself is very clean with no corrosion or damage from water.
Awesome video, I learn’t alot 👍
Hi Alex, really enjoy your videos. I'm just wondering - for jobs like this one where you do something like replace the battery holder with one that you have from a donor unit would you charge extra for that replacement part or is included as part of the general repair cost?
He would not charge extra as the customer did not request it as part of the service. Alex took it upon himself to make someone's day better.
@@DirtyRobot you're not a Dirty Robot , a Clean one lol 😂👍
@@DirtyRobot p
like this guys videos. if i was younger id love to be doing this stuff
Alex, make a t-shirt with the lettering "Stop exposing me to the UV light!"
Stop exposing us to UV light. LOL😂
This never gets old.
Awesome work done 👌🏻
you do amaizing job , thanks for sharing your exp.
Awesome repair and figuring out the missing part.
Ha Ha Ha that was so funny UVL in another country via YT really enjoy your videos
Amazing job as always 👌🏻
Thanks for your help
This curing UV light does not produce 10W (you can measure it with USB tester, usually around 2W). I bought another one from Relife with real 10W power and felt the difference right away.
Did you hurt your eyes for testing the true power of UV's light? 😂😂😂
@@deathtrap1976 of course! otherwise how I could be sure! :D
@@Styler3x So, I guess you're using a Braille keyboard, TalkBack and sunglasses from now on, don't ya?
Re-watch the entire video, but this time look for cues of sarcasm. Your whole world will change.
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 What are you on about?
Great work on another benz key. Why did they bring always benz-keys? What about other brands? Greets
Wich mic do you use? how is it called? it captures your voice real good and it looks so light.
another great vid thanks for posting
Must have used that there flexi glass on that ipad. Feel like it was an improvement, you upgraded her to a curved screen!
Will the infrared keep it from working? My key doesn’t have infrared when I shine my camera flashlight to it. But it unlocks my car and cluster as well
A bent iPad from replacing the digitiser? Are you sure the device was an Apple? Or could it have been a banana?🤣
HIGH,
I have 2 Toyota key fobs.One of them works fine but the other does not open the doors and I can start the car with it only when I put the Fob very close to the start button.
I have changed the batteries for both fobs & the problem was not solved.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Thaaanks
my 2007 mercedes key fob stop working, it will lock and unlock but you can't turn once its the ignition... whats the average you charge to repair something like it?
I guess I'm going to have to wear a welder's helmet if I'm going to continue watching your videos.
Amazing tools
you must have a patience of a saint i would of said "it looks like you sat on the i-pad"
very nice job👍👍👍👍
Nice job, do repair ezi module for mercedes class
How can uv light be transmitted Thru a TV or monitor, doesn't seem likely
wow proper job!
I would like to send my fob key to you. How much does the hot air cost?
no big boss in this video im very disappointed
😁😂🤣😁😂🤣😃
Assembly and dissambly can be done by Alex. No need for big boss to use his magical hand for this small fry
He's been exposed to UV light and had to go home for the day
@@Ghost572 🤣
Was about to ask about Big Boss, but you did..... 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
What microscope are you currently using?
Hi there sir I'm from South Africa I'm trying to repair a similar key for a friend of mine please can you assist me in how can i strip the black casing to get to the pc board appreciate any help kind regards
Amazin Job
Amazing!
I think it is save to say that @northridgefix is the bob ross of fixing electronic devices :D
you made my car alarm go off when you tested the fob! ha-ha just kidding. Love your videos Alex!
i got PCB UV mask (from another place not from your store sadly, big mistake) and the mask is not hardening under my 30W 395-405nm wavelength UV led at all, but as I can see even your solder mask is not hardening under the UV light, it got hard only after you applied some heat, can that be the trick?
i watched your video about how to use a solder mask, after all it seems like the solder mask i bought is faulty, lesson learned, buy things only from credible sources...
Any tips for steady hands?
No smoke, no drug
No alcohol
You need to rest your soldering iron hand on the work table. A couple of years ago Alex explained in a video how he supports his hand while working.
Hi, does the motherboard has a specific code for that car?
Yes
@@StuRedmanThanks
Hey buddy nice video.I have my key fob stop working is it possible if I mail it to you for fixing?
Yes northridgefix.com/mail-in/
Man you're good
Mailed over for repair.
Amazing! 🙂
i wonder if you can make a video whit a issue that i have , sorry for mi english , i have a small phone repair store , and some times i don t find battery for some phones , or mabe are in china but ... , if is possible to put a samsung battery in to another brand of phone , if possibe could you do a video it will help me much . Thanks for all that you teach us .
Outside question ; How to you , Can you calibrate your DC Voltage supply / Tester ? I have 3 testers and all off by .05
Bros mercadies key fob case collection sounds like a bin of legos lol
Good work
I wonder how they solder the delicate IR transducer at factory? 🤔
PERFECT
Can I send you mine to diagnose and put new housing on?
Please expose more your viewers to UV light!!! You just try to disinfect them!!! 🤣🤣🤣
can a local locksmith do this as well?
I'm always looking forward to get exposed to UV light, is the best part
Can you post a video story the most eaziest repair youve done and the hardest one,
Somebody in some country got exposed to UV light on this channel through his tv 😂🤣
To test the infrared you can also point the remote to the camera and you will see it blinking red on your screen if ok 🙂
Why you pre liquify the solder using hot air and then quickly palce the component
The components on the other side would fall off.
Lol.