Excellent class! I have rarely seen tutorials of this caliber on TH-cam. The teacher is obviously a professional and really knows his stuff, but he also has a screen presence which is missing from so many wannabes shooting handheld vids in their bedrooms. Subscribing to this channel immediately! Thanks Eli!
hey ,if anyone else is searching for electronic pcb repair try Saankramer Electronic Magazine System (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my buddy got excellent success with it.
First let me say - another GREAT video - Love your work and have seen almost every video you have done that is public. There are 2 things i would add to this one 1- after removing power cord and battery - push and hold the power button 9 seconds (like a hard shut down) - This helps discharge and remaining electrical current still stored in the device and helps prevent static discharge and accidental shock discharge 2- most modern laptops have a 2nd RAM card built inside the laptop UNDER the keyboard - simply follow the steps to remove the keyboard and the RAM slot is (most cases) even with - or - in proximity to the main RAM accessible from below the laptop - visit the manufacturer website and can get schematics and details of the device BEFORE disassembling the device.
Eli, My friend. You do not know me, I found your TH-cam site out of desparation. I want to thank you for the information that you give according to computer repair. You saved my ass ion having to buy a new computer although I did. That is neither here or there. I lost everything on my Gateway computer after downloading Window 10 (for free) from a Window 7 computer and lost eveything. No boot up, no monitor, nothing. After watching your video on computer repair and analysis of problems, I pulled the bios battery to reset it. I had changed it earlier. Crossed my fingers and fired it up. It came back. Thank you very much. If you would like to know more you can contact me. You have a follower for as long as you can keep going.
Thanks Eli. I love your video on Laptop and computer hardware repair. Your class has given a great insight into computer and laptop repairs. All the info needed were provided and eliminate all my doubt about laptop and computer repair. You class given me a renewed confidence. With your i have discovered why my HP laptop could not power up.
the blocking in this video is surprisingly good. he's literally talking over his shoulder to me. it's creative and i'm a little shocked i didn't think of that myself or that more people don't copy it.
I am from Tanzania,East Africa,i want to be a geek one day,your video has helped me a lot!dont listen to those who write badly about your videos,you are great!!!keep doing the good work!!thank you.
I just wanted to take the time out to thank you. I've been taking a program in my region which recognizes prior learning, and I recently obtained my vocational degree in IT. I've watched a lot of your videos and they helped me polish some knowledge I either didn't remember or simply lacked. Thanks again for the great videos eli! -A happy sub.
Love you man, I like to see a real person demonstrating exactly what to do with a good explanation why to do it. The explanation is relatively important for us who are taking/plan on taking technology classes.
Lots of good info in this lesson. Especially about the LCD inverter. So if the images on the screen are super dim, it means that the LCD inverter is bad. And if you can't see anything on the screen, and the screen is black, it means that the LCD screen is bad. Thanks dude.
bless you eli. im studying for my a+ cert and want to go into repair for extra cash and these videos have been very helpful. you have more than enough experience and tips that most would charge an arm and leg to teach and youre sharing it for free. again, thank you.
good video, i went to the flea market many times and got me around 4 laptops. them started working on them. learned a huge amount of stuff. iam a laptop repair expert now.
I have some advice on this. Firstly when there is only one RAM-board under the computer, there is usually another under the keyboard. Secondly, to remove the panel above the keyboard (the one with the power key), IF the keyboard is fastened below it, you unsnap the half-cylindrical part from behind the screen, and then you bend up the RIGHT side approx 20-30°, and move the panel up until it is completely loose. And to replace it, always place the LEFT side first. Not sure why that order...
@topetoni Either you have the Function Keys set wrong, your Operating System display settings are incorrect, or your motherboard is going. Without seeing thats all I can narrow it down to.
I want to thank you for this video. Today I successfully changed the hard disk and the keyboard on my HP laptop for almost half the price than what I would have paid at the service center. I was all possible because of this video.
Hi Eli: You provide good information on laptops and how you would tackle some of the repairs. I generally find the RAM and replacing the hard drive the easiest to do. One of the reasons why I like the large desk tops(towers) is that most everything is so much easier to do. Parts are much larger and don’t have to worry so much about screws and other plug-ins. On laptops, you do have to worry about parts fitting. The difficulty is if you have to change the motherboard or screen, then that is the problem and you just should buy another laptop. Companies just don’t make it easy to repair them. I do find that just to add another monitor or keyboard, is to make it much easier and cheaper. You would be surprised is you go to a pawn shop or even a thrift store, you can buy add-on’s relatively cheap and don’t have to worry if the parts fit. Everything is external and works. Most of these places now, even provide a certain time limit and if something does not work, they will take it back for exchange for something else, but no cash back. I have purchased computers that way, dirt cheap and never had a problem and never had to worry how expensive a repair is. I know not everybody can do this. I have a laptop and now all the added things that I have connected to it, it looks like a desktop with external monitors and keyboard and performs just fine. The best thing is that you can always up the memory and if you don’t want win 10, why not put in Linux which is much faster and many programs are free. As a matter of fact, the desktop is coming back again as I see it in stores. This is just a comment I wanted to post.
A note on a few things not covered in the video: 1. Crucial.com is another great memory site. 2. If replacing an IDE drive, note where the missing pin is and the accompanying adapter has a blank there. Make sure you have these aligned correctly and don't force it the wrong direction and bend pins. Also use patience generally and don't force anything pulling or pushing to avoid bending pins or the drive may not work. 3. Overheating - put laptop on top of a cooling pad.
Hi I am from South Africa and i love to sit in you classroom for more knowledge. I am A A+ N+ and i have MCDST. I am staddy now to become a Data Administrator. I Love what you are doing for me and other's like me. Thank You for you help Eli . From M.Cloete (Cape Town)
I really enjoy watching your videos . what is different about your videos and other tech people is that most of them are boring ... anyway thanks alot.
I like how in the beginning you were so set on using the pad of paper to mark screw locations, but near the end of the video they are just scattered across the table.
Really I m still fresh in listening to youtube tech. really I feel like this guy he knows how to teach the beginners he has the passion and the ability to go through small hard details that any beginner will love to see
@megamind0420 Most likely your motherboard is dead. Pull the battery out and plug the computer in and see if it will turn on. then try another identical power adapter. If that doesn't work you need a new laptop. You can also try reseating the RAM and the Hard Drive, but it's doubtful that will do anything. Cheers, Eli
I just fixed a laptop bought in 2005. It has been half a year that it is dead. I always suspect that it is the problem of MLB. I did not even take out RAM for basic troubleshooting. And while I watching your video, just want to use this laptop as a learning equipment, do what you said step by step. The laptop comes to its life again, robust. Thanks Eli.
I agree! Sir, I have learned a lot from you and because of your teaching style I was able to explain things in my system admin interview. I got selected! Thanks a lot and God bless you! You are helping millions of us!
He talks about eBay as if it doesn't have any kind of customer service. In the UK at least,if you buy something and it isn't as described, or it's faulty then the seller has to pay for return postage and give a refund, and if the seller won't agree, you can contact eBay and they will step in. So, I'm assuming either eBay in america doesn't have this or he just doesn't like eBay/doesn't know how to use it.
I agree... great video on repairing laptops... all your tips have been dutifully noted... but just one thing... I didn't see anything about the CMOS or Internal battery... I'm sure it's a simple fix as well... but would be nice to see for those who haven't cracked a laptop open yet.
I'm so glad to be the Historian who knows how you put a keyboard than doing it. Its so easy when you can go a buy a wireless keyboard put it in the USB drive and it works for about $30.00. Knowing the history about computers is the way for the future
Hi Eli, I haven't found a related video to my problem in your channel. My computer doesn't turn on, even though I have lights when I press the turn on button. It does a little noise like to start but the screen remains black. Do you have anything that covers these kind of problems? Thanks so much for all the free tutorials you're offering to all of us, I love each one of them !
The keyboard segment brought back nightmares of an old Toshiba laptop I took apart. There was the standard three screws under the top plate which are easy to remove, but it wouldn't give. So we found out that there was a screw that was under the motherboard, but to get to it you needed the keyboard to be removed. So we had to go through the trouble of completely gutting the latop just to change the keyboard after someone slammed their fist on it.
6 months later a IDE hard drive, a OS, and some confidence I was able to update the memory, install the hard drive, install the OS, and then go thru the painful experience of finding all of the drivers for each component in the laptop. It took a total of 4 hours, a bag of screws, and a persistence to get that laptop going. Best ADVICE "Get Educated, get busy and don't be afraid to try. SIDE NOTE practice on an old laptop that if you don't fix it or break it more you won't be disappointed.
I think the hardest thing is the ribbon cables and connectors...they can easily be damaged so take your time. I didn't find laptops that hard because I had already fixed a lot of vcrs and tv's. as to screws he gives some good advice...make sure they go back in the right place. I find this out the hard way with a vcr..put the screws in wrong and you can do some damage.
When we are speaking we generally do just say "laptop"... In a class environment I just want to make sure people don't get confused... a huge percentage of my audience primary language is not english...
Excellent explanation. Thanks a lot for the video. Good Job! A big hug. When I have problems with my desktop computer, I always repair it. Sometimes it 's not easy to find people who can repair, so it's always good to learn. Now I've been interested in learning to fix laptops.
@alex38079 sounds like either your OS is corrupt, or your hard drive died. If you get the BIOS screen, but it doesn't boot further... try reinstallig the OS, if that doesn't work try swapping the hard drive and reinstalling the OS... if that doesn't work... it's dead...
@Eli the Computer Guy, I want to learn to repair and upgrade my laptop and other electronics, but I'm new to this, just incase I want to know how I can get in contact with you gor info to possibly repair a laptop I got as a gift, that is sentimental, I refuse to trash it, and know it can have a new lease of life.
I never use static bands either, never popped anything. But the best thing to do before touching any electrical parts is to touch something metal as that will remove any charge on you. Only once popped a graphics card with static in 15 years of messing with PCs.
great video very informative I thought it was a funny to dismount the entire laptop and then talk about the power adapter but thanks for posting this video I learnt alot
Many laptop main boards can be repaired down to component level but not by the average pc repair shop. It is a little more specialized. More electronics than computer if that makes sense. I do 3 or 4 board level laptop repairs per week and have saved many really nice machines from the scrapyard. Awesome videos Eli.
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about electronic repair courses try Saankramer Electronic Magazine System (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.
Can you make video on repairing laptop problems based on soldering components on the board, changing components like ICs? I really want to know how to repair laptop boards and maybe LCD monitors, what course do you think I should learn? Can I learn electronics from a TV repair shop? or should I go and learn laptop repair from a computer guy?
If using a universal power adapter make sure the (1) VOLTAGE is the same as the voltage required for your laptop & make sure that the operational (2)AMPERAGE delivered by the adapter is sufficient, i.e. the same & it can be even be much more than the original adapter. NOTE// It cannot be rated less as it will not meet the power requirements of your laptop.
The fun part of fixing a laptop is after someone else has "fixed" it first. I have an Acer with a "blue screen of death" because of a driver problem. It will only boot into safe mode without networks. I tried to do a factory restore only to find the recovery partition is corrupted.
I draw out the bottom of the computer, including each screw hole on the sticky part of contact paper. The screws stick very good and there is no need for tape.
You'r just super awesome ELI.....I have watched most of your videos and must say they helped me allot. Keep up the good work man.
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Hey Eli,i think You forgot to mention graphics card issue. Cause how to know is the lcd screen went out either graphics card died? Beeps from motherboard maybe may provide a clue,but if there are no beeps,then what?
Hi Eli, I want say that your classes are really understandable and user friendly. You are a good teacher. I have an issue with my Toshiba satellite laptop. When I turn it on, it take a lot of time to boot and run and the fan is making a weird noise. Can you please help me understand these issues and tell me how to fix them?Thank you for your help.
thermal compound would certainly help if it's baked on but i'd check the fan. it might be not working or heatsink fans might be clogged. i would still replace the compound while i was in there if i was you. might be a good idea to look into shimming the gpu and removing the rubbery stuff from it. that can be BAD for a computer. working on one right now that has a bad gpu not letting it boot. it's preventive maintenance imo..
@boxing318 Continue, If the AC adapter is not the problem then it is either your mobo or the power button board connection or PSU (Power Supply Unit) if it is an older model. Newer models have an alternate method of gaining power. Not sure how but they do. I doubt it's CPU overheat because it is not on long enough to overheat but I would check and make sure the fan is spinning properly like Eli mentions in this video. This very well may be the problem. Make sure it's plugged into mobo snug too.
I'm glad i got to meet u on u tube. u'd really enlighten me wit ur courses. I'M GRATEFUL Eli. But I also av a problem with my monitor. My laptop is connected to an additional Monitor, which has always been working but suddenly does not come up and the message on the black screen is VGA Input - No Input signal. Then next is Monitor going to sleep. I've tried using another monitor and i av the same message, I've used another VGA Cable and still the same problem. What really do u think is wrong?
Great video. Curious if you have any ideas. I recently took apart my laptop to clean out the dust and to replace the thermal compound. Have it all back together. It powers on but nothing happens on the screen. I've retried twice I'm sure I am just missing something. Do you have any ideas?
Eli - Great video - have an HP Pavilion dv4 laptop whose screen glows with a low light yet does not display any information, would that be the cable, inverter or LCD?
On the computer over heating section, I didn't notice anything said about the possibility of dust/pet hair built up between the fan outlet and the copper diffuser On the 3 laptops I have limited experience with, that was a problem with over heating. A pretty much solid layer of the stuff had built up Just an ideal thought for those who have pets/dust/dander. Cleaned mine out and lap top immediately ran much cooler.
Manuals: Usually all the manuals can be found on internet. But don't pay for it. The manufacturers like HP or Dell have them free to download on their webpage. On HP lets say go to -support- -software- type exact model and then on the left column find -manuals- and go for Maintenance and Service Guide. There will be complete service manual how to remove all the parts with pictures.
Thank you for your effort & your videos, I have watched several of them. Regarding this particular video, those "stickers" as you say around the laptop screen, if you're referring to the rubber pieces, they actually serve a purpose of protecting the screen when the laptop lid is closed, so it's wiser to save and put them back. Also, you mentioned several times this laptop is old/junk, I think even today some people can use that model or even older ones, or can be used for parts on...ebay!
Hi, Thanks for your many different video tutorials, they are great. I have a question regarding laptop screen, would like to know what may cause the entire screen to be totaly white colour? Will be troubling you with more questions on different topics on IT every now and then. Keep up the good work. Regards,
You have a good point, replaicing is the new way. However when it comes to saving money and quick in the spur of the moment, soldering is key. im doing electronics engineering an i must always solder... Remember replacing is different from Repair.. But you are pretty awesome keep up the good work :)
You are my kind of guy.. Watching your videos for the fun you do :) Im electronics engineer with lots of xp.. Not necessarily agree with all you say, but you are good fun!!
About the only thing your going to solder or repair would be a dc adapter jack on the system board and most of the new mobo have plug and play not the solder on type. Everything else is replace only. A+ with 8 years experience the days of of soldering connections on laptops is over.
Yes. Think about it after you messed with it it performs differently. So I would pull it apart and reclean it. Go to radio shack and get arctic silver thermal paste. ITs the best. use no more than half a pea size. You don't to over do it or s to little of the paste. Good luck!!!
@elithecomputerguy You need one for Bottom Enclosure, Battery Compartment HDD Caddy and mount, Optical Drive WiFi and Modem and WiFi Switch Cards, Keyboard and Speaker Panel w/ Power Button board and touch pad + palm rest and speaker panel ribbons, Mobo, and finally CPU Heat sink and Fan. That's a total of 5 cups. This should help you to use the right screws per component and to not lose any. Hope This helps. You need Solo Cups and a Sharpie.
over heating is also caused by dust, just use some compressed air and you'll see an amount of dust coming out of the fans like you've never thought it would!
Excellent class! I have rarely seen tutorials of this caliber on TH-cam.
The teacher is obviously a professional and really knows his stuff, but he also has a screen presence which is missing from so many wannabes shooting handheld vids in their bedrooms. Subscribing to this channel immediately! Thanks Eli!
hey ,if anyone else is searching for
electronic pcb repair
try Saankramer Electronic Magazine System (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my buddy got excellent success with it.
@@najibcasa2745 Any website that uses ">>HAVE A LOOK NOW and discover what's inside
First let me say - another GREAT video - Love your work and have seen almost every video you have done that is public.
There are 2 things i would add to this one
1- after removing power cord and battery - push and hold the power button 9 seconds (like a hard shut down) - This helps discharge and remaining electrical current still stored in the device and helps prevent static discharge and accidental shock discharge
2- most modern laptops have a 2nd RAM card built inside the laptop UNDER the keyboard - simply follow the steps to remove the keyboard and the RAM slot is (most cases) even with - or - in proximity to the main RAM accessible from below the laptop - visit the manufacturer website and can get schematics and details of the device BEFORE disassembling the device.
Eli, My friend. You do not know me, I found your TH-cam site out of desparation. I want to thank you for the information that you give according to computer repair. You saved my ass ion having to buy a new computer although I did. That is neither here or there. I lost everything on my Gateway computer after downloading Window 10 (for free) from a Window 7 computer and lost eveything. No boot up, no monitor, nothing. After watching your video on computer repair and analysis of problems, I
pulled the bios battery to reset it. I had changed it earlier. Crossed my fingers and fired it up. It came back. Thank you very much. If you would like to know more you can contact me. You have a follower for as long as you can keep going.
Thanks Eli. I love your video on Laptop and computer hardware repair. Your class has given a great insight into computer and laptop repairs. All the info needed were provided and eliminate all my doubt about laptop and computer repair. You class given me a renewed confidence. With your i have discovered why my HP laptop could not power up.
It's 2019 and I'm finally learning how to repair my laptop. Awesome. 👨💻
I watched this vid 30 min ago and 30 min later my laptop was turn to parts and reassembled successfully for my very first time. This video is awesome!
i spent the last 5 years of my life training soldiers for forward observations and i have to say your presence is a great teaching personoality
Eli is the type of TH-camr that TH-cam exists for. Thanks Eli.
the blocking in this video is surprisingly good. he's literally talking over his shoulder to me. it's creative and i'm a little shocked i didn't think of that myself or that more people don't copy it.
Great ending throwing everything on the floor. Great work Eli.
I am from Tanzania,East Africa,i want to be a geek one day,your video has helped me a lot!dont listen to those who write badly about your videos,you are great!!!keep doing the good work!!thank you.
I have learned more from your video in a few minutes, than the four hr classes I've been taking at school.
I just wanted to take the time out to thank you. I've been taking a program in my region which recognizes prior learning, and I recently obtained my vocational degree in IT. I've watched a lot of your videos and they helped me polish some knowledge I either didn't remember or simply lacked. Thanks again for the great videos eli!
-A happy sub.
Love you man, I like to see a real person demonstrating exactly what to do with a good explanation why to do it. The explanation is relatively important for us who are taking/plan on taking technology classes.
Lots of good info in this lesson.
Especially about the LCD inverter.
So if the images on the screen are super dim, it means that
the LCD inverter is bad.
And if you can't see anything on the screen, and the screen
is black, it means that the LCD screen is bad.
Thanks dude.
bless you eli. im studying for my a+ cert and want to go into repair for extra cash and these videos have been very helpful. you have more than enough experience and tips that most would charge an arm and leg to teach and youre sharing it for free. again, thank you.
Introduction before you open up anything. 0:00-15:00
ur classes r simply ausum. i always try to search ur videos io need more videos... i love ur teachings...
good video, i went to the flea market many times and got me around 4 laptops. them started working on them. learned a huge amount of stuff. iam a laptop repair expert now.
Nice Videos man....I just opened my own computer repair shop and it's nice to hear from someone who knows the ins and outs of the business.....Thanks!
I reseated the RAM in my 'dead' laptop
and it all came back to life. saved me a load of money.
YOU DA MAN ELI!!!
You are a very good teacher. Take time to explain to learners don't talk too quickly. Its been very helpful thanks.
Love to see this video done again with more modern laptop.
An all cap retort to a video is obviously the best way to grab someone's attention and not seem like a fool or a troll.
Sincerely, Sarcasm
I have some advice on this.
Firstly when there is only one RAM-board under the computer, there is usually another under the keyboard.
Secondly, to remove the panel above the keyboard (the one with the power key), IF the keyboard is fastened below it, you unsnap the half-cylindrical part from behind the screen, and then you bend up the RIGHT side approx 20-30°, and move the panel up until it is completely loose. And to replace it, always place the LEFT side first. Not sure why that order...
@topetoni Either you have the Function Keys set wrong, your Operating System display settings are incorrect, or your motherboard is going. Without seeing thats all I can narrow it down to.
I want to thank you for this video. Today I successfully changed the hard disk and the keyboard on my HP laptop for almost half the price than what I would have paid at the service center. I was all possible because of this video.
My summary: If you can't find the parts new, it's not worth my effort, and remember where all the parts go. Nice video!
Eli's sessions on computer hardware and networking are easy to understand and really practical.
What a patience to and a smiling face just to share your skills and knowledge. Much respect!!
Hi Eli:
You provide good information on laptops and how you would tackle some of the repairs. I generally find the RAM and replacing the hard drive the easiest to do. One of the reasons why I like the large desk tops(towers) is that most everything is so much easier to do. Parts are much larger and don’t have to worry so much about screws and other plug-ins. On laptops, you do have to worry about parts fitting. The difficulty is if you have to change the motherboard or screen, then that is the problem and you just should buy another laptop. Companies just don’t make it easy to repair them. I do find that just to add another monitor or keyboard, is to make it much easier and cheaper. You would be surprised is you go to a pawn shop or even a thrift store, you can buy add-on’s relatively cheap and don’t have to worry if the parts fit. Everything is external and works. Most of these places now, even provide a certain time limit and if something does not work, they will take it back for exchange for something else, but no cash back. I have purchased computers that way, dirt cheap and never had a problem and never had to worry how expensive a repair is. I know not everybody can do this. I have a laptop and now all the added things that I have connected to it, it looks like a desktop with external monitors and keyboard and performs just fine. The best thing is that you can always up the memory and if you don’t want win 10, why not put in Linux which is much faster and many programs are free. As a matter of fact, the desktop is coming back again as I see it in stores. This is just a comment I wanted to post.
A note on a few things not covered in the video:
1. Crucial.com is another great memory site.
2. If replacing an IDE drive, note where the missing pin is and the accompanying adapter has a blank there. Make sure you have these aligned correctly and don't force it the wrong direction and bend pins. Also use patience generally and don't force anything pulling or pushing to avoid bending pins or the drive may not work.
3. Overheating - put laptop on top of a cooling pad.
Hi I am from South Africa and i love to sit in you classroom for more knowledge. I am A A+ N+ and i have MCDST. I am staddy now to become a Data Administrator. I Love what you are doing for me and other's like me. Thank You for you help Eli . From M.Cloete (Cape Town)
just came by to stay that your 'lessons' are awesome !
hope you'll be posting new videos any time soon.
cheers from The Netherlands !
Great lesson, Eli! Very easy to understand!
I really enjoy watching your videos . what is different about your videos and other tech people is that most of them are boring ... anyway thanks alot.
I like how in the beginning you were so set on using the pad of paper to mark screw locations, but near the end of the video they are just scattered across the table.
that would be a torx, a hex is 6 sided, like an allen wrench
Really I m still fresh in listening to youtube tech. really I feel like this guy he knows how to teach the beginners he has the passion and the ability to go through small hard details that any beginner will love to see
@megamind0420 Most likely your motherboard is dead. Pull the battery out and plug the computer in and see if it will turn on. then try another identical power adapter. If that doesn't work you need a new laptop.
You can also try reseating the RAM and the Hard Drive, but it's doubtful that will do anything.
Cheers,
Eli
I just fixed a laptop bought in 2005. It has been half a year that it is dead. I always suspect that it is the problem of MLB. I did not even take out RAM for basic troubleshooting. And while I watching your video, just want to use this laptop as a learning equipment, do what you said step by step. The laptop comes to its life again, robust. Thanks Eli.
I agree! Sir, I have learned a lot from you and because of your teaching style I was able to explain things in my system admin interview. I got selected! Thanks a lot and God bless you! You are helping millions of us!
He talks about eBay as if it doesn't have any kind of customer service. In the UK at least,if you buy something and it isn't as described, or it's faulty then the seller has to pay for return postage and give a refund, and if the seller won't agree, you can contact eBay and they will step in. So, I'm assuming either eBay in america doesn't have this or he just doesn't like eBay/doesn't know how to use it.
I agree... great video on repairing laptops... all your tips have been dutifully noted...
but just one thing... I didn't see anything about the CMOS or Internal battery... I'm sure it's a simple fix as well... but would be nice to see for those who haven't cracked a laptop open yet.
I'm so glad to be the Historian who knows how you put a keyboard than doing it. Its so easy when you can go a buy a wireless keyboard put it in the USB drive and it works for about $30.00. Knowing the history about computers is the way for the future
Hi Eli,
I haven't found a related video to my problem in your channel. My computer doesn't turn on, even though I have lights when I press the turn on button. It does a little noise like to start but the screen remains black. Do you have anything that covers these kind of problems? Thanks so much for all the free tutorials you're offering to all of us, I love each one of them !
The keyboard segment brought back nightmares of an old Toshiba laptop I took apart. There was the standard three screws under the top plate which are easy to remove, but it wouldn't give. So we found out that there was a screw that was under the motherboard, but to get to it you needed the keyboard to be removed. So we had to go through the trouble of completely gutting the latop just to change the keyboard after someone slammed their fist on it.
6 months later a IDE hard drive, a OS, and some confidence I was able to update the memory, install the hard drive, install the OS, and then go thru the painful experience of finding all of the drivers for each component in the laptop. It took a total of 4 hours, a bag of screws, and a persistence to get that laptop going. Best ADVICE "Get Educated, get busy and don't be afraid to try. SIDE NOTE practice on an old laptop that if you don't fix it or break it more you won't be disappointed.
I think the hardest thing is the ribbon cables and connectors...they can easily be damaged so take your time. I didn't find laptops that hard because I had already fixed a lot of vcrs and tv's.
as to screws he gives some good advice...make sure they go back in the right place. I find this out the hard way with a vcr..put the screws in wrong and you can do some damage.
You're a good (and funny) teacher! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
These classes are a god send!!
I'll be taking this course during my free time to supplement my career
Thanks and please load more.
Following from Kenya. Subscribed
When we are speaking we generally do just say "laptop"... In a class environment I just want to make sure people don't get confused... a huge percentage of my audience primary language is not english...
Excellent explanation. Thanks a lot for the video. Good Job! A big hug. When I have problems with my desktop computer, I always repair it. Sometimes it 's not easy to find people who can repair, so it's always good to learn. Now I've been interested in learning to fix laptops.
Great video man! Real generosity of you to share all this!
@alex38079 sounds like either your OS is corrupt, or your hard drive died. If you get the BIOS screen, but it doesn't boot further... try reinstallig the OS, if that doesn't work try swapping the hard drive and reinstalling the OS... if that doesn't work... it's dead...
@Eli the Computer Guy, I want to learn to repair and upgrade my laptop and other electronics, but I'm new to this, just incase I want to know how I can get in contact with you gor info to possibly repair a laptop I got as a gift, that is sentimental, I refuse to trash it, and know it can have a new lease of life.
I never use static bands either, never popped anything. But the best thing to do before touching any electrical parts is to touch something metal as that will remove any charge on you. Only once popped a graphics card with static in 15 years of messing with PCs.
great video very informative
I thought it was a funny to dismount the entire laptop and then talk about the power adapter but thanks for posting this video I learnt alot
Hello Eli! Talking the mother board at the end, how would I know is not working if the problem is not the power jack. Thank you. You are the best.
Many laptop main boards can be repaired down to component level but not by the average pc repair shop. It is a little more specialized. More electronics than computer if that makes sense. I do 3 or 4 board level laptop repairs per week and have saved many really nice machines from the scrapyard. Awesome videos Eli.
Thanks a lot! My fan is now clean and PC is up and running!
21:01 that awkward moment when you say "this is easy peasy" and then immediately begin to struggle
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about
electronic repair courses try Saankramer Electronic Magazine System (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.
hey! thanks for spending an hour of teaching that could be a years of tools for my knowledge :)
Can you make video on repairing laptop problems based on soldering components on the board, changing components like ICs? I really want to know how to repair laptop boards and maybe LCD monitors, what course do you think I should learn?
Can I learn electronics from a TV repair shop? or should I go and learn laptop repair from a computer guy?
YOUR A GREAT TEACHER,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEO COLLECTIONS............. ALOT OF KNOWLEDGE......
Ali viva you are proper teacher
thank u mr teacher it eli ive learned much as im following A+ courses on computer repaires configuration and programming
thank you very much for this tutorial! Very informative! I am thinking to become an IT technician and this helped me a lot !
If using a universal power adapter make sure the
(1) VOLTAGE is the same as the voltage required for your laptop & make sure that the operational
(2)AMPERAGE delivered by the adapter is sufficient, i.e. the same & it can be even be much more than the original adapter. NOTE// It cannot be rated less as it will not meet the power requirements of your laptop.
Probably not... those things are usually soldered to the motherboard...
This was awesome. Do you have any videos on how to build a laptop? I love your teaching style.
The fun part of fixing a laptop is after someone else has "fixed" it first. I have an Acer with a "blue screen of death" because of a driver problem. It will only boot into safe mode without networks. I tried to do a factory restore only to find the recovery partition is corrupted.
I deal and see bad techs all over,wannabes with a screwdriver.wow he is tech because he has tools!right?
I draw out the bottom of the computer, including each screw hole on the sticky part of contact paper. The screws stick very good and there is no need for tape.
You'r just super awesome ELI.....I have watched most of your videos and must say they helped me allot.
Keep up the good work man.
Hey Eli,i think You forgot to mention graphics card issue. Cause how to know is the lcd screen went out either graphics card died? Beeps from motherboard maybe may provide a clue,but if there are no beeps,then what?
Hi Eli, I want say that your classes are really understandable and user friendly. You are a good teacher. I have an issue with my Toshiba satellite laptop. When I turn it on, it take a lot of time to boot and run and the fan is making a weird noise. Can you please help me understand these issues and tell me how to fix them?Thank you for your help.
All in all I thought this was an excellent video. Thanks, Eli!
Very good video. Your presentation is very clear and concise. Very much appeciated.
thermal compound would certainly help if it's baked on but i'd check the fan. it might be not working or heatsink fans might be clogged. i would still replace the compound while i was in there if i was you. might be a good idea to look into shimming the gpu and removing the rubbery stuff from it. that can be BAD for a computer. working on one right now that has a bad gpu not letting it boot. it's preventive maintenance imo..
Your awesome. It's really nice of you to spend an hour doing this. :)
@boxing318 Continue, If the AC adapter is not the problem then it is either your mobo or the power button board connection or PSU (Power Supply Unit) if it is an older model. Newer models have an alternate method of gaining power. Not sure how but they do. I doubt it's CPU overheat because it is not on long enough to overheat but I would check and make sure the fan is spinning properly like Eli mentions in this video. This very well may be the problem. Make sure it's plugged into mobo snug too.
I'm glad i got to meet u on u tube. u'd really enlighten me wit ur courses. I'M GRATEFUL Eli. But I also av a problem with my monitor. My laptop is connected to an additional Monitor, which has always been working but suddenly does not come up and the message on the black screen is VGA Input - No Input signal. Then next is Monitor going to sleep. I've tried using another monitor and i av the same message, I've used another VGA Cable and still the same problem. What really do u think is wrong?
Great video. Curious if you have any ideas. I recently took apart my laptop to clean out the dust and to replace the thermal compound. Have it all back together. It powers on but nothing happens on the screen. I've retried twice I'm sure I am just missing something. Do you have any ideas?
Eli - Great video - have an HP Pavilion dv4 laptop whose screen glows with a low light yet does not display any information, would that be the cable, inverter or LCD?
On the computer over heating section, I didn't notice anything said about the possibility of dust/pet hair built up between the fan outlet and the copper diffuser On the 3 laptops I have limited experience with, that was a problem with over heating. A pretty much solid layer of the stuff had built up Just an ideal thought for those who have pets/dust/dander. Cleaned mine out and lap top immediately ran much cooler.
Your vids are great man,you should be an IT college teacher..no joke
Manuals: Usually all the manuals can be found on internet. But don't pay for it. The manufacturers like HP or Dell have them free to download on their webpage. On HP lets say go to -support- -software- type exact model and then on the left column find -manuals- and go for Maintenance and Service Guide. There will be complete service manual how to remove all the parts with pictures.
Thank you for your effort & your videos, I have watched several of them. Regarding this particular video, those "stickers" as you say around the laptop screen, if you're referring to the rubber pieces, they actually serve a purpose of protecting the screen when the laptop lid is closed, so it's wiser to save and put them back. Also, you mentioned several times this laptop is old/junk, I think even today some people can use that model or even older ones, or can be used for parts on...ebay!
Hi,
Thanks for your many different video tutorials, they are great.
I have a question regarding laptop screen, would like to know what may cause the entire screen to be totaly white colour?
Will be troubling you with more questions on different topics on IT every now and then.
Keep up the good work.
Regards,
Seems to me that it is better to tape the small screws to the covers or other computer parts that must go back into place.
You have a good point, replaicing is the new way. However when it comes to saving money and quick in the spur of the moment, soldering is key. im doing electronics engineering an i must always solder... Remember replacing is different from Repair.. But you are pretty awesome keep up the good work :)
I just want to say thank you, you have help me a lot with your videos, keep up the good work thank you.
very nice & very useful tutorial. Your a good instructor, by showing it step by step. xD
what a complete tutorial of repairing Hardware . i love it . thnkgs for sharing ur knowledge with us . awesome is free .
You are my kind of guy.. Watching your videos for the fun you do :)
Im electronics engineer with lots of xp.. Not necessarily agree with all you say, but you are good fun!!
About the only thing your going to solder or repair would be a dc adapter jack on the system board and most of the new mobo have plug and play not the solder on type. Everything else is replace only. A+ with 8 years experience the days of of soldering connections on laptops is over.
Yes. Think about it after you messed with it it performs differently. So I would pull it apart and reclean it. Go to radio shack and get arctic silver thermal paste. ITs the best. use no more than half a pea size. You don't to over do it or s to little of the paste. Good luck!!!
@elithecomputerguy You need one for Bottom Enclosure, Battery Compartment HDD Caddy and mount, Optical Drive WiFi and Modem and WiFi Switch Cards, Keyboard and Speaker Panel w/ Power Button board and touch pad + palm rest and speaker panel ribbons, Mobo, and finally CPU Heat sink and Fan. That's a total of 5 cups. This should help you to use the right screws per component and to not lose any. Hope This helps. You need Solo Cups and a Sharpie.
There is a big difference between hardware repair and hardware replacement.
over heating is also caused by dust, just use some compressed air and you'll see an amount of dust coming out of the fans like you've never thought it would!