You are such a resource for repairs. I love watching Louis Rossman as well. You two are true technicians instead of just being able to swap cards out of a desktop and/or changing and upgrading hard drives or ram like some other so-called techs that claim 30 years of experience. I find you to be intriguing as you go through your thought process and as you narrow the problem possibilities. Keep up the great work!
Excellent repair video sir....your explanation makes it very easy to follow what your are doing. This in my opinion is what computer repair is all about. Thanks again and looking forward for another repair
Awesone video, couldn't stop laughing my bum off, when the Capacitor flew off.. Hahaha 😂 👨🏻💻Graham, "awe well, he's gone forever" Again, love watching you work. You are amazing.🖥💻📱🔍
Appreciate the compliments, but yea, I'm pretty tame compared to some of the folks out there! I do my best to make this kind of work easy to understand though, so people can progress from my videos into the super technical ones!
Good work! Here's a suggestion, you can buy yourself an inexpensive ZnSe lens for lasers engravers I would suggest a F101.6 (focal length) and attache it to your FLIR to dramatically improve the image quality, it will allow you to see the actual components instead of a huge thermal blob you're seeing now.
@@diesalweasel Seems like pasting a link isn't possible, go to eBay and search for ZnSe f101.6 if you go a lower focal point you will be getting a macro lens which will mean you will need to come very very close to the board in order for the image to come into focus. I personally have 2 lenses but I mostly use the f101.6.
Legend, I hadn't bookmarked the lens last time someone told me about it, cheers! Here's an example eBay listing that includes the f101.6 option: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363060096058
@@Adamant_IT You're most welcome :) if you do end up getting one, you don't need a fancy holder for it, you can hot glue it over your FLIR. Also, a point to notice with the FLIR is they have an internal battery that does eventually go bad, if you ever replace it get the Seek Thermal Compact Pro, it runs off of the internal phone battery and has much better image quality and I think they're around the same price.
Hi Graham, fantastic video well done, as someone who's been spoiled by a nice microscope I'm in awe at the work you do without one. I know it's easy to become reliant on the thermal camera when you have it but sometimes the IPA method of finding shorts is still useful if the thermal camera helped you narrow down the general area but lacks the resolution to pinpoint the faulty component exactly. Keep up the good work
8:00 lazy like that sounds like something car mechanics do. They have a reason: it reduces the time spent on a job, and customers might complain that the mechanics caused a problem by touching something that wasn't the thing they were paid to fix.
Awsome video's, learning a lot from you, love it! I'm struggling an HP Zbook 15u G4. No post after performing official HP BIOS update. Systeem never booted again afterwards. Three long and two short beeps. BIOS recovery USB ... no way. Do you take orders from NL 😉🍀🙏
It's hard to tell, with the amount of corrosion that this board has seen, it _has_ to have been Liquid Damage related, but at the same time, there was no corrosion at those caps. Maybe there was a lot of ripple on PP3v42 caused by corrosion, which was placing additional stress on the caps... Not sure.
Logitech BRIO 4k. I run it in 1080p 60 fps mode, and have a lot of studio lighting. Logitech cams are pretty decent at close-range when there's a lot of light, they just fall short in low-light conditions.
Damnit, I didn't bookmark it... I got a time from a comment somewhere for small laser lenses that were fairly inexpensive and basically acted as a macro lens for the Flir One, allowing it to focus at super short distances. Can't remember the details though 😩 - I'll keep an eye out.
Aha! BeoGeek called it out further down in the comments: ZnSe f101.6 - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363060096058 I don't know much about these though, I'm assuming you just have figure out how to place it over the stock lens. I have some ideas involving a bit of cardboard with a hole in it and this lens glued into the hole, so I can easily add/remove the extra lense as required. In any case, I've ordered one and will report back in a few weeks when it arrives!
@@Adamant_IT Thank you ! I am ordering it too. Waiting for the video !! :D Thank you for all your videos, I run a small repair shop like you, and your videos (among others) have helped me a lot acquiring new skills
Yea my near-sight is pretty good, but really I should get a microscope. The webcam is just really good for doing repair videos, as it gives a much wider angle, so people can better understand what I'm doing.
Hey Adam, I'm using the same multimeter as you. But I have issues with the Resistance/continuity test mode. I don't know if you have the same issue or it's just mine
my MacBook Air had this same problem took it to a shop they said my board was fried. told me it would be $220 to replace board which I was fine with but they installed a 2014 board when I had a 2017 now I'm stuck with 5000 graphics instead of 6000 and I can't have Monterey natively sigh
Hi, I had problem with my Macbook pro A1502 which I believe the battery drained during sleep mode, its happened like twice before but it managed to turn on normally after battery charge or while on charge. It happened again yesterday and this time the charge indicator keeps red even charge for longer time and it wont turn on. I did try to reset SMC while charging, it did shown indicator turn green for few seconds after releasing the keys but it not running. I also did try to check the battery by removing the back cover and its not shown any fault in condition such as bulging. Please do help me before Im trying to change the battery since I cant think of something else. Theyre no warning about battery (before it happened) but I do believe the battery may also has an issue earlier since its getting so hot while on charging. Thanks in advance
I've never noticed a squeaky chair in your videos, and I thought your name was Adam but I read people calling you Graham ... EDIT: okay now I hear the chair !
Good Video, However - it would be nice to have just a bit more camera Focus or a bit higher Resolution as when we are trying to see what the schematic view when you are explaining the circuitry the view we have is not very clear and is either out of focus or the resolution is to low, But other than that your vids are very educational ...
I do a lot of repairs; I would not be surprised if the prior technician was the cause of the secondary failure of the logic board, simply because he was lazy and did not complete the job. A true tech would have remove the board and clean the liquid stains preventing possible shorts.
Hi! I m beginning to repair video card. I found problem that have my gtx 980 but i have problem to desolder vram and mofset. I have tried with hot gun at 350° After 400° and After 480° with flux but i can t desolder It. Can you make a video ? How to desolder component(vram,mofset), which hot gun to use, which degrees to use and how desolder component if you have problem to desolder It. Br,Alessandro La Ragione
It depends on your hot air station. If you're using a hot air station where the blower is in the handle, it probably won't be strong enough for this kind of work. I would recommend a Quick 857dw+ or better, which has an air pump in the base station and delivers much more airflow, allowing it to move big parts like mosfets and BGA chips.
Finger is definitely the acid-test. But man, thermal cams make it soooo much faster to narrow down roughly where the fault is, and at much lower power levels. I used to do injection at like, 3-4amps. Here there was only 2.5amps, much more gentle on the mobo.
haha one caps it short it rail for 3,3 v and dead , why the chip is no dead to ? it short it in input, it soo weak can't burn that caps turn resistor 0.6 ohm 😆😆🤣🤣
The problem with this channel is the name. Adam Adamant was a cringe tv show decades ago. I would suggest a new name that would include your friend. Goatboy and the Dog.
You are such a resource for repairs. I love watching Louis Rossman as well. You two are true technicians instead of just being able to swap cards out of a desktop and/or changing and upgrading hard drives or ram like some other so-called techs that claim 30 years of experience. I find you to be intriguing as you go through your thought process and as you narrow the problem possibilities. Keep up the great work!
Nice job, it never fails to amaze me how a couple of cents/pennies part can take down the whole laptop.
Love seeing how Apple says you can't fix shit , & here we are another Fixed Apple blunder.
Damn that chair ain’t going out without a fight
Excellent repair video sir....your explanation makes it very easy to follow what your are doing. This in my opinion is what computer repair is all about. Thanks again and looking forward for another repair
That poor Samsung hard-drive cover has seen things :D
Awesone video, couldn't stop laughing my bum off, when the Capacitor flew off.. Hahaha 😂
👨🏻💻Graham, "awe well, he's gone forever" Again, love watching you work. You are amazing.🖥💻📱🔍
Makes me want to add a large black sheet to find them when they hop off
Excellent work and unmatched skills, added to patience and straightforward diagnostic, which lead to a repair success. Keep on the good work!
Phew, unmatched skills you say? You're probably new to TH-cam don't you?
Appreciate the compliments, but yea, I'm pretty tame compared to some of the folks out there! I do my best to make this kind of work easy to understand though, so people can progress from my videos into the super technical ones!
That's why you are good !! Keep on!
I like your videos and your explanations are very well done and easy to grasp. Thank you !!
Good work! Here's a suggestion, you can buy yourself an inexpensive ZnSe lens for lasers engravers I would suggest a F101.6 (focal length) and attache it to your FLIR to dramatically improve the image quality, it will allow you to see the actual components instead of a huge thermal blob you're seeing now.
Hi do you have a link my friend if possible
@@diesalweasel Seems like pasting a link isn't possible, go to eBay and search for ZnSe f101.6 if you go a lower focal point you will be getting a macro lens which will mean you will need to come very very close to the board in order for the image to come into focus. I personally have 2 lenses but I mostly use the f101.6.
Legend, I hadn't bookmarked the lens last time someone told me about it, cheers!
Here's an example eBay listing that includes the f101.6 option: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363060096058
@@Adamant_IT You're most welcome :) if you do end up getting one, you don't need a fancy holder for it, you can hot glue it over your FLIR. Also, a point to notice with the FLIR is they have an internal battery that does eventually go bad, if you ever replace it get the Seek Thermal Compact Pro, it runs off of the internal phone battery and has much better image quality and I think they're around the same price.
@@beogeek thank you
Hi Graham, fantastic video well done, as someone who's been spoiled by a nice microscope I'm in awe at the work you do without one. I know it's easy to become reliant on the thermal camera when you have it but sometimes the IPA method of finding shorts is still useful if the thermal camera helped you narrow down the general area but lacks the resolution to pinpoint the faulty component exactly. Keep up the good work
What hot air station are you using? Is it more than 1000W? Thanks for al the great video’s 👍
I really like the way you explain things. thanks so much and a well inspiring work you did!
Dear graham,may i ask please,the make of your electric skrewdriver,and a great vid too.
SQ-ES126 Smart Screwdriver - sequremall.com/collections/screwdriver/products/electric-screwdriver?ref=fl20o11jut
Thanku bud,i really appreciate,this very much indeed
Graham, please have a look at mouser (UK) and search for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) there are about 430K results. Good luck. All the best.
Nice job Grahan!
I thought his name was Adam ?
8:00 lazy like that sounds like something car mechanics do. They have a reason: it reduces the time spent on a job, and customers might complain that the mechanics caused a problem by touching something that wasn't the thing they were paid to fix.
we need mooree lfc
Please keep the squeaky chair as backup ;-)
Awsome video's, learning a lot from you, love it! I'm struggling an HP Zbook 15u G4. No post after performing official HP BIOS update. Systeem never booted again afterwards. Three long and two short beeps. BIOS recovery USB ... no way. Do you take orders from NL 😉🍀🙏
Hi Graham pls can you make a video testing dual mosfets
Why dont use lacquer thinner?
Do you think the dodgy charger was the culprit for blowing those caps or the historic liquid damage?
Maybe LD . The Airs always seem to have Liquid ingress faults
It's hard to tell, with the amount of corrosion that this board has seen, it _has_ to have been Liquid Damage related, but at the same time, there was no corrosion at those caps.
Maybe there was a lot of ripple on PP3v42 caused by corrosion, which was placing additional stress on the caps... Not sure.
Hello! Whats the webcam that you use? wonderful focus and image
Logitech BRIO 4k. I run it in 1080p 60 fps mode, and have a lot of studio lighting. Logitech cams are pretty decent at close-range when there's a lot of light, they just fall short in low-light conditions.
Which thermal camera used for short detection in this video?
Nice work, brother!!!
could we know what is the model of camera, which you use as "microscope", please ?
which software do you use for Apple and PC boardview and schematic like you did in this nice video ?
I use FlexBV, which is premium software. There's a more basic version called Open Board View which is free.
hi, what alcohol isopropyl you using?
Makes me wish I was in your neck of the woods with a broken MacBook. And I'd bring the biscuits:)
19:14 what kind of fancy lens are you talking about ?
I use the same flir one thing and would warmly welcome any possible improvement
Damnit, I didn't bookmark it... I got a time from a comment somewhere for small laser lenses that were fairly inexpensive and basically acted as a macro lens for the Flir One, allowing it to focus at super short distances.
Can't remember the details though 😩 - I'll keep an eye out.
Aha! BeoGeek called it out further down in the comments: ZnSe f101.6 - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363060096058
I don't know much about these though, I'm assuming you just have figure out how to place it over the stock lens. I have some ideas involving a bit of cardboard with a hole in it and this lens glued into the hole, so I can easily add/remove the extra lense as required. In any case, I've ordered one and will report back in a few weeks when it arrives!
@@Adamant_IT Thank you !
I am ordering it too. Waiting for the video !!
:D
Thank you for all your videos,
I run a small repair shop like you, and your videos (among others) have helped me a lot acquiring new skills
Hi how do you see with a smartphone the electric hot on the screen ?
Your ability to work without a microscope is impressive! Being an old man, I can't do it any more, haha.
Ah - you are not short-sighted then. The one blessing of short sight is an in-built microscope.
Yea my near-sight is pretty good, but really I should get a microscope. The webcam is just really good for doing repair videos, as it gives a much wider angle, so people can better understand what I'm doing.
Cheers Ron
Where can get schematic brd files for open board view app?
Hey Adam, I'm using the same multimeter as you. But I have issues with the Resistance/continuity test mode. I don't know if you have the same issue or it's just mine
Is it possible the liquid damage occurred after the display connector was replaced?
Yea it could be actually... now you mention it, that would be the obvious answer. Entirely possible that it's not this laptop's first liquid spill.
@@Adamant_IT I wonder why the display connector had to be replaced?
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
You’re the best! What a filthintosh 😩
Great video with detail .
my MacBook Air had this same problem took it to a shop they said my board was fried. told me it would be $220 to replace board which I was fine with but they installed a 2014 board when I had a 2017 now I'm stuck with 5000 graphics instead of 6000 and I can't have Monterey natively sigh
Great stuff. Did not recognize you at first with the snazzy haircut.
Hi, I had problem with my Macbook pro A1502 which I believe the battery drained during sleep mode, its happened like twice before but it managed to turn on normally after battery charge or while on charge. It happened again yesterday and this time the charge indicator keeps red even charge for longer time and it wont turn on. I did try to reset SMC while charging, it did shown indicator turn green for few seconds after releasing the keys but it not running. I also did try to check the battery by removing the back cover and its not shown any fault in condition such as bulging. Please do help me before Im trying to change the battery since I cant think of something else. Theyre no warning about battery (before it happened) but I do believe the battery may also has an issue earlier since its getting so hot while on charging. Thanks in advance
I've never noticed a squeaky chair in your videos, and I thought your name was Adam but I read people calling you Graham ...
EDIT: okay now I hear the chair !
Very nice job as always!
Good Video, However - it would be nice to have just a bit more camera Focus or a bit higher Resolution as when we are trying to see what the schematic view when you are explaining the circuitry the view we have is not very clear and is either out of focus or the resolution is to low, But other than that your vids are very educational ...
Please I wantvto find how to check icloud on macbook
Love your videos bro!
I do a lot of repairs; I would not be surprised if the prior technician was the cause of the secondary failure of the logic board, simply because he was lazy and did not complete the job. A true tech would have remove the board and clean the liquid stains preventing possible shorts.
How would the liquid stains cause a capacitor that was covered in glue to short out though? Possibly but unlikely.
There is also the possibility that the liquid damage happend some time after that repair.
I hope the person who did the great soldering job but crap cleaning job has watched this and is hiding in disgrace, and great save on the MacBook
teleported into the void..... I laughed with that one, pity it doesn't translate well in my first language, I was intending to use this thing
yes, but that already exists as an expression, I was intending to achieve novelty
after scrubbing it I would give it a rinse with the IPA
Hi!
I m beginning to repair video card. I found problem that have my gtx 980 but i have problem to desolder vram and mofset.
I have tried with hot gun at 350° After 400° and After 480° with flux but i can t desolder It. Can you make a video ? How to desolder component(vram,mofset), which hot gun to use, which degrees to use and how desolder component if you have problem to desolder It.
Br,Alessandro La Ragione
It depends on your hot air station. If you're using a hot air station where the blower is in the handle, it probably won't be strong enough for this kind of work. I would recommend a Quick 857dw+ or better, which has an air pump in the base station and delivers much more airflow, allowing it to move big parts like mosfets and BGA chips.
My macbook air a1465 not on
very nice
Watching master!
You really should be removing the hard drive sooner than you did in your workflow this time.
do not care the thermal camera, finger is the law!!!!!!
Finger is definitely the acid-test. But man, thermal cams make it soooo much faster to narrow down roughly where the fault is, and at much lower power levels. I used to do injection at like, 3-4amps. Here there was only 2.5amps, much more gentle on the mobo.
You're good for explanations! Thanks! But your chair screams beneath you ... do something right with it :)
Fortunately it has gone... just have to flush out the rest of the videos with it still in the shop
Super super lazy.. umhhh Sorin come to my mind...
nice
i can alsmost guarantee super lazy, because i am 100% super lazy and that is what id do.
haha one caps it short it rail for 3,3 v and dead , why the chip is no dead to ? it short it in input, it soo weak can't burn that caps turn resistor 0.6 ohm 😆😆🤣🤣
Can you pls be a good boy and change the damm SEAT :D 10x and keep up the good series of LFC !
The problem with this channel is the name. Adam Adamant was a cringe tv show decades ago. I would suggest a new name that would include your friend.
Goatboy and the Dog.
Please by a new chair :-)
cool
second :/