Lenovo ThinkPad T490S No Backlight Repair - Screen went Dim after replacement

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  • @shadowarez1337
    @shadowarez1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Thank you for all this content and inspiring me to take up this skill instead of sending things to the recycling plant I can bring something back to life.

  • @sharfazhameed6382
    @sharfazhameed6382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Visual inspection and diode mode measurements. Great video as always.

  • @namalperera8069
    @namalperera8069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rear opportunity to view the methods and skills of critically analyse and SMD repair work. Thanks for enable us to view and experience yours skills Alex!

  • @venerandarain3
    @venerandarain3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Any Repairment's Videos you've posted always gave us some lessons sir..
    thank you for sharing

  • @ntlocal6345
    @ntlocal6345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best tutorial I have ever watched on youtube. Bro you're HERO. Thanks for teaching the worl.

  • @viralhunter3561
    @viralhunter3561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Imagine if you bring it to other shop and then they replaced the whole screen but they only fix the fuse. Thanks to Alex we learn a lot from him.

    • @vandehoek
      @vandehoek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here in Holland.

    • @MirceaD28
      @MirceaD28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You would be surprised how many shops are doing this. In all domains.

    • @uuzx0
      @uuzx0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually he didn't fix it the fuse don't blow it self

  • @tobiasmangoma9566
    @tobiasmangoma9566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Most of us will try to fix, fail and tell the customer a chain of technological phrases, trying to get the customer to pay for a new board. Northridge Fix repair and ship it back to a happy customer.

  • @sylvesteryaiuglig2470
    @sylvesteryaiuglig2470 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to compliment you on your saying, it doesn't matter which of the two connectors for the screen... I like that.... Job well done....you nailed it big time..

  • @VictorTope
    @VictorTope 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Sir. Your work is really neat and I really admire your skill.

  • @lovo.c7937
    @lovo.c7937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice job it was really satisfieing and clean.

  • @davidmugali
    @davidmugali 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks for the work you do to educate the world in technology, May the Almighty reward you abundantly.

    • @j.m.5995
      @j.m.5995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you mean to say that they charge for a screen replacement but only replace a fuse? That would be a dirt bag move on the part of the shop. I know they have to diag the problem but they should not be dishonest.
      Remember also that fuses typically won't blow just because there was a reason that it blew

    • @ahyaan2552
      @ahyaan2552 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@j.m.5995 who said that to you?

    • @j.m.5995
      @j.m.5995 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ahyaan2552 What you mean about that?

  • @JassonQuill
    @JassonQuill 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    another great information video.. not just ordinary but extraordinary info for me as DIY technician. i can learn more and more how to troubleshoot and where to start troubleshooting when something same like in the video.. thanks

  • @new-knowledge8040
    @new-knowledge8040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lenovo seems to be a good choice overall. My Lenovo ThinkCentre was manufactured way back in 2009, but it is still fast enough to watch a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60 frames per second. So there is no problem watching YT videos or NETFLIX at this resolution and fps, and also movies and TV shows that are 100% free at a website that I found. I bought the Lenovo as a refurbished computer. So it only cost $200 CAD ($157 USD). Anyhow, the CPU stays between 40 - 55 C temp, the GPU 38 - 50 C, and the SSD about 27 - 31 degrees C. Good enough for me.

  • @DiJAndy
    @DiJAndy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Many times an easy fix is the best fix!
    It gives more time to work with more difficult jobs

  • @harryemerike3205
    @harryemerike3205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice one Boss, always something to learn

  • @RM-en9gk
    @RM-en9gk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This man is the lord and savior of electronics repair

  • @mikerasmussen5452
    @mikerasmussen5452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. I usually never comment anything on youtube what so ever. But i just wanted you to know my appreciation on your videos. I dont have any technical skills regarding your work, but i find your thought process and person amazing. Its just a great combination. So yea well. I wish you , your family - and obviously big boss the best

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
      I got it in my about tab.

  • @Darren777Au
    @Darren777Au 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work Alex. Sometimes you do get the easy ones, Hiroshima ones are interesting to watch as well.

  • @theo2378
    @theo2378 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice of you to start adding humor to your videos, keep it up

  • @WestCorkLife
    @WestCorkLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice to see somebody like his job, can't fake that smile in the end of video :D

  • @johnthooker
    @johnthooker ปีที่แล้ว +6

    For reference if someone is going to replace your screen: Be sure you disable or connect your battery before disconnecting your display, it blows the fuse.

  • @nextbizzy
    @nextbizzy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work as usual my friend. Thanks for sharing

  • @oneandonlytyler1
    @oneandonlytyler1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice work,fast ,effective ,efficient

  • @rizwanfarooqui5518
    @rizwanfarooqui5518 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing all your hard work, help us alot to learn. Quick question, i have lenovo x1 carbon, its not powering on, power button blinks 4 times, fan spins once but not turning on. Any suggestions. Thanks in advance

  • @anro_gaming
    @anro_gaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great job, sir
    it's great to see you dont have to replace the whole laptop just for the broken fuse
    🤣

  • @saadikaoukdji6042
    @saadikaoukdji6042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome content, I'm really learning a lot when I go through these videos. Random question but how much would you normally charge for this repair?

  • @johne3439
    @johne3439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder what caused that fuse to blow in the first place. nice find 👍

  • @workingonthatphone
    @workingonthatphone 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job as always

  • @giorgiovasta7128
    @giorgiovasta7128 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good Job 👍🏻

  • @nickotube585
    @nickotube585 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i always watch your vid sir Goodbless from Philippines

  • @virgildeklerk
    @virgildeklerk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow just wow awesome fix ones again Alex. Another tiny cheap part that fails and makes the whole laptop unusable crazy... we need the right to repair so we can get scematics. In the mean time we are lucky to have you and you knowlegde 👍

  • @SiaVids
    @SiaVids 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fuses are even indicated on the silkscreen, such a refreshing change from Apple devices.

  • @sandiledlamini3374
    @sandiledlamini3374 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've learn alot from you sir....Sandile from South africa

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther ปีที่แล้ว

      Sandile I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe.
      I got it in my about tab.

  • @user-oc1qp3fh6l
    @user-oc1qp3fh6l 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Thanks for the work

  • @k.o.0
    @k.o.0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dear Alex. I watch all your videos. I am trying to fix my sons graphics card (Sapphire R9 390 Nitro) and have determined the problems are a blown fuse, 1 mosfet and for good measure the 5V regulator on the backside. I have ordered all parts BUT I cannot get these chips off at 400c (of course with AMTECH flux). This seems way higher than other boards that I practice on at 350c and remove chips with ease. What temperature do you advise?
    I did get the fuse successfully swapped by first adding low temp lead solder. Soldering on the replacement was easy using leaded solder. But I next wanted to do the big 5V voltage regulator and it isn’t budging at 400c. I am worried about damaging the traces if I go further up in temperature. Also I don’t think adding low melt leaded solder would work since this chip is surface soldered underneath. Just for added information, this board is black (not green) so I am guessing this means it can handle more heat than average? Not sure if that means anything.
    Could you please advise the best way to get this chip off? I am guessing the last chip mosfet will be the same difficulty since it is also soldered from underneath and must be flow soldered off. I am using a good SMD rework station that can go up to 450c.
    Thank you Alex ahead for any advice. Your videos are great & greetings from Canada!
    Anyone else who knows the answer please also advise. Thanks! This is a great community.

  • @rfr653
    @rfr653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    good job mate.

  • @mulatiechekol4513
    @mulatiechekol4513 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @joebloggs8256
    @joebloggs8256 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome helped me out . Thanks

  • @ashrafkarjiker6888
    @ashrafkarjiker6888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please show how to test more components like capacitors etc. since I’m not sure whether I’ve been taught properly

  • @arasus6107
    @arasus6107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job bro keep rocking bro 👍👍👍

  • @honeypagador4937
    @honeypagador4937 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank youuuu!! big help!!

  • @stefanlechner
    @stefanlechner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If every job would be as simple as this one, just a little blown fuse. Nice repair. Good video. Thank you for that video. Greets

    • @TheHottwhyrd
      @TheHottwhyrd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But the question now is why did the fuse blow? Hope it works forever

    • @chriszahra4755
      @chriszahra4755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Must disconnect battery before replacing screen....

    • @stefanlechner
      @stefanlechner 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chriszahra4755 yes exactly. Always disconnect the battery first and every other power source. Also is it good to push the on/off switch to discharge all components of the board

  • @revparsons3tl
    @revparsons3tl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the man👍

  • @MarvelousMarvinB
    @MarvelousMarvinB ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What is the best way to size up these bad fuses for replacement? Is it enough to just match up size? I have some other dead lenovos, maybe take the fuse from those? should those be cross compatible? Edit: I used a macbook pro backlight filter (labeled with a "P") and all worked out and my backlight is back!

  • @amirkhalidpk
    @amirkhalidpk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like you work... Quite expert...

  • @stephengordon8968
    @stephengordon8968 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work

  • @rockyvlog4087
    @rockyvlog4087 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nc job...sir Alex!

  • @jeroeniemans
    @jeroeniemans 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    good job!

  • @gregtechcomputerfix5461
    @gregtechcomputerfix5461 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Guess what you saved me sir thanks so much for this masterpiece ❤

  • @sixxiom1142
    @sixxiom1142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Achoo!! ..and it's gone..into the 9th dimension..lul you should do a vid with some of these components next to a dime so people can get a scale of how small these parts are. Love the channel btw.

  • @osamagayak
    @osamagayak ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you man ❤️

  • @Costel8294
    @Costel8294 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi. I would like to put an external power button on a lenovo 3500 laptop. which way is the best?

  • @robotech
    @robotech 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have two old Steelseries Cataclysm mouse that I broke via static from my finger. They dont' make this mouse anymore and used ones are going for $200 and up on eBay. Is it worth sending to Northridge to fix?

  • @rajannarayanan2759
    @rajannarayanan2759 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good knolage thanku

  • @abdalothmab9632
    @abdalothmab9632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job

  • @bestbuildpc
    @bestbuildpc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lenovo is one of the best laptops. This means the motherboard has been taking care as it should. Just one fuse replacement!

  • @billybat5790
    @billybat5790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Random but you should do a short where you do that shaking hand trend so I can have hope in being as precise as you or maybe knowing why I never will be

  • @emildan772
    @emildan772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question. Why old laptops working properly and new laptops have a lot of problems? I have an old Lenovo g550 from 2010 and it's working like first day. Greetings from Romania. I admire your work, I wish I could do the same same work but I can't afford the technology you use.

  • @SergiuCrisan
    @SergiuCrisan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing boards

  • @nelchan2421
    @nelchan2421 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Job

  • @markjadebanguis5913
    @markjadebanguis5913 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you just jumper the fuse if you can't find a replacement? Is there any damage could occur?

  • @godwintechnology8202
    @godwintechnology8202 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please Sr, I want to know of this item you use to easily unsolder and solder small components. Thanks

  • @tomasis7
    @tomasis7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    always nice to see when you suceed :)

  • @zakizada1915
    @zakizada1915 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the Video, I' have Lenovo Idea pad 5 and suddenly the backlight is gone, I have tried another LCD same issue, tried External monitor and it just worked fine, do you think the fuse could do that? I know if the backlight on the motherboard got bad it should be same result on the External Monitor, right?

  • @ozanpress
    @ozanpress 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good laptop in good hands

  • @rajannarayanan2759
    @rajannarayanan2759 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good Thanku

  • @AkbarMerchant
    @AkbarMerchant ปีที่แล้ว

    What did you use to test. Can you please tell me that?

  • @alialshams1043
    @alialshams1043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Vedio ☮️👍

  • @rgry
    @rgry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It did not look like a fuse but a zero ohm resistor you put in?

  • @ricardojimenez7879
    @ricardojimenez7879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can zero ohms resistor be used has a fuse?

  • @CanukArgento
    @CanukArgento 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey brother ....love your videos ..would it be possible for you to mention the cost of repairs please ...we know that your skill and experience is really what a customer is paying but I would love to know

  • @WhitbyWireless
    @WhitbyWireless 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi bro do you know about LWS-301 Laser Soldering Station. soldering with laser no heat gun

  • @ajitpalsingh7391
    @ajitpalsingh7391 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    which model of microscope you do use

  • @tellolite
    @tellolite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's a menu dedicated to battery connection on the BIOS on my Thinkpad X1 carbon laptop, maybe it's adequate to prevent blowing fuse while changing parts such as LCD

    • @amaltom8948
      @amaltom8948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even my 2021 Lenovo Legion 5 has it. No need to physically disconnect the battery. That bios option will disable the battery power until its plugged in or something.

  • @renantejosesiguiente1442
    @renantejosesiguiente1442 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was quick one

  • @fotografm
    @fotografm ปีที่แล้ว

    But why did the fuse blow and what's to prevent the new fuse blowing for the same reason ?

  • @RudolfXC
    @RudolfXC ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you find out the fuse capacity ?

  • @jimvalim1567
    @jimvalim1567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a video on the equipment that you use? I've asked before on what hot air rework station you use, but it was ignored.

    • @frank38606
      @frank38606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Weller WX 2021 Soldering Station
      Quick 861DW hot air station

  • @fraserc9768
    @fraserc9768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So you replaced a 3A (P) SMD fuse with a non fuse Zero Ohm SMD link component ?

    • @Alan2E0KVRKing
      @Alan2E0KVRKing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was going to comment the same!

    • @FilipeNeto616
      @FilipeNeto616 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking about the same here. Does it really make any difference? Could someone explain it?

    • @94mac
      @94mac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FilipeNeto616 the zero ohm is basically just a wire it’ll blow just like a fuse if the current is exceeded

  • @Thephysiquemechanic
    @Thephysiquemechanic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since we are unable to call you guys for repairs anymore, I submitted a form to mail in a repair and still haven't heard back three days later oh, what's the best way to reach you guys now?

  • @kharali3475
    @kharali3475 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can someone tell me what the chip he’s testing at 1:43 please. Thanks in advance

  • @flyt129
    @flyt129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I once blew this fuse when I changed a faulty screen without unplugging the battery. In the end I replaced the whole motherboard as I could get my hands on one for 30€ which was cheaper as letting someone exchange the fuse. Sadly my soldering skills are not up to this task.

  • @uboredtoo
    @uboredtoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    With ALL Thinkpad laptops (and possibly most modern laptops), it is REQUIRED to either disconnect all batteries or temporarily disable them within the BIOS BEFORE removing the LCD connector. Otherwise, the fuse blows when the LCD connector is disconnected as the LCD power lines are always "hot" even when the laptop is off. Older Thinkpads did not have this requirement as I was able to plug and unplug LCDs even while the laptop was on (for testing). Not sure when it started but definitely around the T460s and 6th gen Intel Core laptops as I had to learn the hard way. To be safe, always disconnect all power.

    • @naturbo2000_2
      @naturbo2000_2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I blew a fuse on a T420 by changing screen without pulling the battery. I ended up piggy-backing the new fuse physically adjacent to the original as I don't have the soldering skills to pull off a full replacement. This guy makes it look super easy. Let's pretend it's all in the equipment 😀

    • @umutgenc1
      @umutgenc1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just remove battery. I guess it'll enough. The rule of disasambling electronics is disconnect all power.

    • @pp3v42_g3h
      @pp3v42_g3h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can't disable the LCD in the bios, the backlight power is from the main power rail, it's always present. It's this way from the beginning (from the T410 for sure), but almost all laptops have the backlight voltage direcly connected to the main power rail. (However sometimes you can disable the battery in the bios but it's easier to be careful and take a second to align the connector properly)

  • @mohamedhussein120
    @mohamedhussein120 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice 👍🏾

  • @suryavanshib
    @suryavanshib 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

  • @zachariepayant3864
    @zachariepayant3864 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alex it is!

  • @renejam4614
    @renejam4614 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job boss

  • @lexander9686
    @lexander9686 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @mjunho1
    @mjunho1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Muito bom 👍🇧🇷🙏

  • @mamadoualioudaradiallo6814
    @mamadoualioudaradiallo6814 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Waw i love you bro❤❤

  • @thusithaliyanage8754
    @thusithaliyanage8754 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gd job

  • @leonjohnsonjr3331
    @leonjohnsonjr3331 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When i install a new lcd i take the battery out if not the battery would short out the lcd or led backlights

  • @nasirhossain7304
    @nasirhossain7304 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watching from Bangladesh

  • @hielmyz
    @hielmyz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was quick

  • @vincentmillard7692
    @vincentmillard7692 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Disconnecting the Batts should be a no Brainer. Good job we have the Alex's of the Real World.

  • @bogdanfrz142
    @bogdanfrz142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easy one!!

  • @BryantAvant
    @BryantAvant 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So you just used a resistor as a fuse?

  • @monopry5635
    @monopry5635 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a set of PS4 controllers and they all have a problem with the power. The battery does not charge and the LED does not light, although I changed the usb boards. I am an amateur technician and studied this until the middle school. Please explain in a video how I can fix this

  • @user-nn3bw7wo5x
    @user-nn3bw7wo5x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, I have my Lenovo T420 notebook which no longer shows images on the very weak screen, I can't see it and with the audio outputs burnt out p2 and headphones, can you tell me where I can find the damaged part?

    • @user-nn3bw7wo5x
      @user-nn3bw7wo5x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      brazil aqui

    • @user-nn3bw7wo5x
      @user-nn3bw7wo5x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ou sim voce tive um esquema eletrico pdf desse placa vai me ajuda muito

  • @pakkiarajahbaheerathan8280
    @pakkiarajahbaheerathan8280 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This computer fues pack where parching sir pl telme web page & conduct methods sir pl