Why 4090 reflow is a BAD IDEA
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maybe you don't have a big house with pool, but you are a real PRO.
Less annoying as well
Ohh ! A hater !
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Who is the guy with the big house and pool?
@@FUJISHIR0and why is he a hater?
The actual "greatest technician who ever lived"
YES
your dad's the most disappointment of his life
"The greatest technician who ever lived" is this guy.
"The greatest technician that ever lived" is the other guy.
@@harrislawrence5250 You are an asshat who posts mean comments with horrible grammar for no apparent reason
8:18 the cat confirmed it.
I can confidently say Tony, you are probably one of the best gpu technicians out there. That card came if for not working and not only did you solve that problem but you also fixed cosmetic problems too. The attention to detail is what makes you good.
Not only that he even solved mechanical problem with the fan
He is a god 😶🌫️
agreed man this guys is very good at what he does u can just tell
Tony Stark?
If he's going to put this thing on eBay, it needs to be "like new". :-)
That will be $200 extra for the bashing out of the metal frame or you can have it back unassembled (if he was ASUS) ;)
This level of expertise is not very common. I used to do board repair and this just amazes me.
Indeed it's not. Even 'conventional' SMD repair is already something at work I know by now (my hobby-experience with simple SOIC stuff, 0603 resistors and such benefits me greatly at work where I'm about the most experienced SMD guy)
I've got Fineplacer automated SMD placement and removal soldering devices to my disposal as well and learned to work with them by now. The first time I saw a J-lead device (PLCC chip) being placed I stayed around to watch. Absolutely awesome to see the solder melt and at some point see the chip sink down onto the PCB with the solder just wetting beautifull between pins and IC.
We can't do BGA's yet (aviation electronics is a very conservative field of work) but I'm sure time is all it takes until we do get the stuff to do BGA's and I'm eager to try it as soon as possible ;) . Fortunately, we also have an X-ray machine to inspect soldered BGA's ;)
@@weeardguy it true it is cool to see the chips Float into place when done right.
He is an engineer
Noooo way 😂 my 4090 has it's own NWR video!!! Thanks for the awesome service T! Best in the biz!
What's your favorite game currently?
@@utrak tetris
I play minesweeper with that bad boy 😈
What did you do to the card? do you mind sharing the cost?
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Everytime you say "No picture" it literally sends jolts down my spine as another drama folds on what could be possibly wrong with the damn thing great vid as always
Ha! “Don’t let that scare you from buying one… or two…”
Jenson Huang would agree! “The more you buy, the more you save!” he proclaimed.
The more you buy the more leather Jensen buys.
The more you buy, the more unit he can fix in the future
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It's not my card. But, GOOD GOD thank you for fixing that card!
Thanks for taking so much good care of someone else's property.
It's pleasant to see that there are professionals like you out there!
Love from Greece.
I agree! One less piece of electronics going to a junk yard.
Ah, he does it for free?
No, he chargers for it, as he should.
The point is, paying someone to do something is not a guarantee that that something will be done properly. Alas, it's actually very rare, and it's getting rarer by the day.
@@viniciusvbf22 you talk like everyone else doesn't repair a card, please wake up
@@sephirothcloud3953 You're expecting people to fix things for free and I'm the one who needs to wake up? Sure 🤣
You fixed one of my rtx 3060 gpus recently. No shit you’re one of the best repair guys on TH-cam. Thanks again Tony 🤘🏼
You fixed that waste of sand? Jeez
@@tlv8555 the alternative option is spending even more to buy a new one or a higher end model. A repair is the most cost efficient option
@tlv8555 I run a 2060 in my main pc to this day because it does all i need it to do, not every usecase requires a 4090, and when i upgrade Ill convert this one into an egpu for my laptop, the 3060 is fine, not great but no waste of sand in my eyes (that award goes to cards like the 4060 or GTX 1630)
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@@tlv8555Just to be clear I have 5 desktop PCs and a laptop. 7900x/7900xtx, 13900k/3080Ti, 7800x3D/4070, 12700k/2080super and a 4790k/980Ti and a 12700H/3050Ti laptop. Actually I lied I have 6 desktops because the single fan itx 3060 he fixed for me, is in an itx build with a 12100F oc’d to 5.1ghz and 7200mhz DDR5. Cost me $125 to fix plus the $50 fee for faster service. Sorry I don’t meet your expectations for GPU repair services.
Now **THIS** is what I consider 'better than factory ...'! Well done sir :)
Hello. I don't usually post but I wanted to thank you for these videos. For me they are like therapy after a stressful shift. I only wish you could post more/longer videos. Keep it up
It took all day to make this video.
Any longer and I will lose my mind making videos.
One of your best so far, great vid.
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just speed it down...and insert a track or two of crazygood 8bit music
this guy makes reballing like something easy even relaxing. what a legend
An excellent repair indeed.
still probably cost a lot of money I agree with technician though why the heck would you try to reflow the core that way that has a worrse success rate than the oven method
it is not a repair. Problably going to get toasted in a few months. Then after a few hours then afteer a few minutes. Reflow is not repair. It is a purgatory cycle of lies.
Excellent repair! That last bit where the PCI connector was dirty would have totally gotten me. After such a detailed repair, it's funny to see the littlest thing almost bringing this whole repair down.
4:19 what a simply BEAUTIFUL shot
mmm yes macro focus and everything
you're not doing a repair job or making a repair video !!
you're doing an art and this is a masterpiece 🔥🔥
why do people steal the simplest comments?
You're very knowledgeable and skillful...... Love watching your videos!!
Thanks !
I saw a lot of repairs done by you; all of them demonstrates that you’re a Maestro, something like a great watchmaker, giving attention even to the minimal detail. In this particular case, you even surpassed this level of dexterity and detail. Congrats! (I have a PhD in electronic engineering).
The world needs more pros like you. This level of expertise is rapidly becoming a lost art.
That was actually quite emotional, seeing the actual brilliance and skill, dealing with a 4090 like a surgeon, Amazed me that did. Thanks pal.
Such a good repair shop.
As you address every single problem, instead of just fixing the problem it was brought in for.
Not gonna lie, this has been my new ASMR for the past few days. Huge thank you for sharing your knowledge and your passion, your work is art.
Incredible work. Reballing that core was insane - hundreds of contacts. Very impressive.
You're the Best Technician that's ever lived in my opinion
This is not a work!
This is ART!!!😮
You're an artist.
It’s a craft not an art but ok
The thoroughness and cleanliness was super satisfying. Thank you for sharing this.
Pure artistry and genius in action. Such a joy to watch a professional at work. The gaming world salutes you!
First I heard the accent, was kinda annoyed and wanted to close it, then slowly the editing and the level of knowledge and masterfulness kicked in. Watched until the end and you got a sub.
Dang, this video clearly shows that not all heroes wear capes. Great job man!👍
I don’t understand 90% of what I just watched but I can absolutely understand the attention to detail and thorough nature of this investigation/repair, very impressive stuff
My Man!!! Every time I watch a video like this of yours, I find myself amazed not only with your skill but with your bloody patience. I hope I will never need your services but if I do, I'm glad you are out there.
Your work is Art in Motion, just draws me in and look in amazement and awe. The skill and craft you honed over the years is a testament to you dedication.
This guy is a real GPU Surgeon . Thanks, doctor!
Aah for me the magic started at 3:30. Fantastic as always. Even managed to slip in a smiley at 5:20. So satisfying to watch you work. Keep it coming, man!
nothing short of Labour of love .. thats one lucky 4090 FE. whoever sent that you if he watching give this man a big tip.
You are a wizard! I'm so impressed, I'm about to email you about a possible repair job, being sent to you from Melbourne, Australia. It's going to be pricey to send and return, but I've been watching you for over a year now and I don't belive a more skilled or capable technician exists. Big fan of your show on TH-cam, you've been hugely motivating to me, thank you!
Working or not, anyone who disrespects a 4090 by not even bothering to package it properly, does not deserve a 4090.
Awesome video, thanks brother.
I’ve worked in Amazon and FedEx warehouses for years if the workers don’t beat the packages up the conveyor belts sure do.
@@Menky90 lol. We need more insights like this to help our critical thinking!
That timelapse with music was perfect. Love the usual commentary but that was soothing. Thanks for the great content.
I'm not surprised that Tony fixed this one too! He has a methodical approach, no nonsense, people at certain age only care for real professionalism! That's why I watch his videos!
You are a magician. The skill and experience that is shown is amazing.
Man, this card REALLY didn't want to work. Great job.
You are incredibly good at this! I would love if you actually described what you were doing, particularly in the montages. Even a title saying "adding flux", "removing old solder with copper braid", "cleaning excess flux" would be super interesting.
With his skill and knowledge and attention to detail.
There's only one downside after I started watching this channel. Which is...
He isn't in my country, I couldn't find anyone willing to reball anything in my country :(
it means you have to doit yourself.
@@dermuikerand then become local GPU guru?
You are the greatest technician that every lived
I mean this with the utmost of respect. I cannot imagine the amount of mistakes you might have made to become as skilled as you are. Hats off to you, sir.
How long did this repair take you?????? You do amazing work......
Not sure, all day i guess.
something so hypnotic and ethereal about the time lapse footage in your videos...i dont even know what im looking at yet i appreciate the magnitude of the work performed :)
While we come home at night and reflect on our lives with all our hopes and dreams, you are making hopes and dreams a reality for a vast number of GPU owners. Have you ever considered that countless of people turn to therapy or medications, but instead they could benefit from watching your videos? Keep it up Tony. You bring joy and extreme happiness to us all. Russ
I like that you arent afraid to use furmark. I never understood why everyone was so worried about it. Never killed any of my cards.
ngl all the big gpu companys should hire this guy he really knows his stuff love your vids man
please god no... the best people are the ones that work for themselves...
@@BelowAmbientyeah...true iether way this guys good asf
Or but him a house with a retirement plan in exchange to train a dozen techs.
They have their own in-house people who can do similar repairs - the problem is, when you have a manufacturing line that can spit out new cards, there are limits to what is economically feasible and it is hard to provide same reliability from reworks/repairs vs. new. 4090 and higher priced pro cards have changed the equation somewhat, so it happens more these days, but back when high end GPU was
why would they do that? their profits would be cut in half because he would tell them to stop designing the cards like crap.
amazing job, my anxiety has decreased knowing there someone on this planet that can do this
Rtx 5150 will drive us all crazy
Especially the EVH model.
Do you mean 5090 with the 3 PCBs
Great that you fixed this card. I'd love to have a dead one just for display purposes but here in Australia nobody sells then cheaply, they all try to get maximum dollar and sell them for parts or repair.
Hopefully the 5090 doesn't have these issues anymore
They're geared more for ai than gaming. So meh
Huang: "Yes"
I bet there are even more problems for twice the price. 😂
@@DeadNastyRust Yeah, you know all about the GPU that hasn't been released yet. So meh.
@BenState no one cares
I didn't understand any of the processes you did but watching you repair it was so satisfying! Great job 👍🏻
I love when people resuscitate thousands of dollars of cards, and you my guy, tirelessly, stubbornly found everything wrong with the card and fixed it.
I hope when I start working again, I'll be like you.
Is so much gratifying to see the videocard running properly at the end of the video.
This rocks man, I've always wanted to do the physical part of this kind of job, but I absolutely lack the diagnostic insight for anything this complex.
The time lapse of the Rebol was art. Well done
I love watching you work, you're so amazing at what you do. I don't do any of this kind of work, I use PC's, but I'm a tattoo artist and there's just something so comforting and satisfying about how you do your work. Big respect from Canada.
you truly are a master of your craft. always interesting to watch you surgically dissect and repair these cards.
I have no idea what you just did, but it was fascinating to watch you work.
Always nice to see an artist at work.
Thank you.
Your skill is far beyond of what is common. My deepest respect.
This shows how important a proper diagnosis is. An improper diagnosis almost killed his card for good. Thank you for saving this card.
Excellent work, when you put it in the ultrasonic is when you earned my sub. Good job on that 4090. I would have lost it after there was no picture after the proper re-ball.
you and TheCod3r are two of the best electronics repair technicians on youtube (in history). reballing is certainly not easy, and takes forever but you make it look so easy
You earned a subscription for lifetime Sir. Really a genius and hardworking man.
I am a retired USA software engineer, but I do appreciate expertise no matter the field. I am also a 4090 owner. I did design a custom aluminum scaffold to reduce load (vector force load; not electrical load) on the plug and positive force into the socket. This is if you assume the GN analysis of seating/resistance being the problem was right vs the Der Bauer analysis that the EE margin of error should be 1.9, but is actually 1.1. Time will tell.
One thing which is clear is if that 4090 develops issues (despite a supposed ASUS warranty), I will be contacting NWR. (I even live in Taiwan, home of ASUS/ASUSTEK, but I still don't trust them.)
The whole video, is satisfying. The audio, visual everything makes your videos soothing.
Damn, the amount of work that went into fixing this is huge. Well done with the job!
Tony, you art an artist at this, even at metal working to fix stuff others would go "how the fluff do I fix this?".
Your patience, effort and dedication are inspiring and motivating me on a daily basis.
*Thank you.*
Watching you repair dead GPUs is honestly so cool, it's amazing to see what stuff can be achieved with knowledge and a little patience
Wonderful background music. When the work began to be on display in the video and when the music began, it made for a pleasant experience watching.
Your professionalism, and dedication , to both your client and the product is outstanding.....i had to say something!! keep it up dude !!!!
You’re really good 👍 I enjoyed watching you working.
bro is a pro, and a real bro for sharing the full process.
The sheer amount of skill and knowledge you have is humbling. Great stuff!
It's funny I don't really know that much or have that many skills to be useless enough to justify my very existence 😔
@@northwestrepair Well for someone who claims to be entirely self-taught, you possess an extraordinary amount of knowledge and expertise in this field. Definitely underplaying yourself here.
Dude, you have some serious repair skills. Quite enjoyable to watch.
It is so satisfying to see a person who performs their profession in such an excellent manner.
Loved the detail of the bezel correction.
Thank you Tony for a excellent repair video. Your attention to details is very good👍👏👏👏
I try
Your skill, patience, and passion for solving the problem is incredible. Thank you for doing this work, keeping cards out of the landfill and sharing some beautiful videos with the rest of us.
Jesus that was a awesome repair video gave me flash backs of fixing bad traces on ps3’s from bad repairs when I was a refurbishing tech
From your video I can see you have both the knowledge and equipment for this work.
It's always nice when repair people actually clean the card after repair. Especially when you use that thick aggressive flux paste.
I've seen some really dirty stuff in my days.
At my job we are not allowed to use that flux paste unless in extreme cases. It's too aggressive to the board and can damage it.
We use a flux that looks like water. It's a liquid rather than paste.
You are a REAL MASTER TECHNICIAN speaking from a 15 year Senior ASE Certified DIesel Technician and Gamer. MUCH RESPECT! Love your passion for repair! I follow this same attention to detail on my fleet repairs for trucks and buses.
Thank you for your service to the community.
Impressive work! That takes a lot of patience, dedication, and skill. Amazing!
I don't know much about board repairs, but i sure as hell know that this is how its done properly!
You're the man bro. I just found you and love this. The music, the closeup fixing, the walkthrough, you definitely deserve more subs. Nice job
If I ever have a failaing card, you will be my first choice for repair !! Great work !!
i would love to work in a place like this, troubleshooting was always my passion, 0 skill in the field but always ready to learn
You're a magician man
If I ever run into bad luck I'll be shipping my card to you. You and KrisFix in Germany are the top fixers in my mind
I find this really beautiful. Repairs like this are insanely difficult to do. Thanks!
The editing is nice. It's easy to watch and love the music! Would like to see some shots in motion zoomed in on some of these components, like while you were melting the balls on the chip. Would be awesome! Great video.
Nothing better than seeing an honest work.
i really like your setup. i can see why you are in this business. these cards go for over a grand used. and you do excellent work.
You sir deserve more than you perhaps receive...great work as always BRAVO!