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 ;)
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
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.
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.
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.
@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)
@@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.
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
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.
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).
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!
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.
If proper way of fixing the card with new solder is called "reballing", can we call the incorrect way of just heating up the old solder "freeballing" ? If you local repair guy freeballs, you better keep him at the distance of three long beer halls.
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 :(
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
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
Good God, board power draw on GPU-Z was 442.9Watts for that 4090, and I thought my MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio 24GB was using a lot of power at 370Watts.
I reflow every single 4090 i work on. I tell the customer there is a 50 percent chance this fixed the problem if done right. Really, it ensures a 600 dollar repair. If they refuse to pay, i have a clause in the contract i seize the card.
Out of curiosity on 5:02 the core has 5 balls on the bottom right instead of the the typical 3. Is that normal for this card? if so why does it need that many on the arrow side of the core?
Not that its any of my business but I'm curious, how much would it cost to get this level of work done? Like I'm aware that the 4090 is an expensive card so, whatever it is, it's worth it. But I'm just curious.
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.
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.
I would be so scared that the GPU package would just break if i was the person to redo the ball contacts. More so on a version that effectively makes the card cost the 2k USD right now.
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
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.
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 :)
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.
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 UA-cam, you've been hugely motivating to me, thank you!
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.
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
maybe you don't have a big house with pool, but you are a real PRO.
Less annoying as well
Ohh ! A hater !
🤌
Who is the guy with the big house and pool?
@@FUJISHIR0and why is he a hater?
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
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) ;)
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 🤣
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?
😮
this guy makes reballing like something easy even relaxing. what a legend
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
😢
Now **THIS** is what I consider 'better than factory ...'! Well done sir :)
You fixed one of my rtx 3060 gpus recently. No shit you’re one of the best repair guys on UA-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)
🙌
@@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.
The world needs more pros like you. This level of expertise is rapidly becoming a lost art.
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.
👏
just speed it down...and insert a track or two of crazygood 8bit music
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
excellent attention to detail my friend, thank you
You're very knowledgeable and skillful...... Love watching your videos!!
Thanks !
You're damn right you earned my subscription with this incredible video. Great stuff and very cool to watch.
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?
I wish I had your skill level to combine with my level of enthusiasm for computer tech.
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).
excellent work!
This is not a work!
This is ART!!!😮
You're an artist.
It’s a craft not an art but ok
Wow that was pretty dang impressive. Amazing work!
Such a good repair shop.
As you address every single problem, instead of just fixing the problem it was brought in for.
you absolutely earned my sub - you make it look easy - great
Incredible work. Reballing that core was insane - hundreds of contacts. Very impressive.
What is this channel? Why didn't this show up earlier in my recommended? Insta sub.
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!
THIS IS WAY COOLER THAN WORKING ON CARS....WISH I COULD LEARN HOW TO DO THIS!! GREAT VIDEO!!
Pure artistry and genius in action. Such a joy to watch a professional at work. The gaming world salutes you!
Would you please wear latex gloves. Treat the components with a little more love!
Dang, this video clearly shows that not all heroes wear capes. Great job man!👍
Honestly amazing content. Thanks so much for producing and sharing this.
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.
upboat for using modern tools, and correctly
Hi there Tony,
Thanks for sharing a knowledge with us ❤
I'm glad I can learn new stuff every video. Love it. See you and God bless 😀
Thanks so much
Shit, nice work.
This guy is a real GPU Surgeon . Thanks, doctor!
You are an artist!
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!
"If you don't know what you're doing, maybe don't do it."
nothing short of Labour of love .. thats one lucky 4090 FE. whoever sent that you if he watching give this man a big tip.
If proper way of fixing the card with new solder is called "reballing", can we call the incorrect way of just heating up the old solder "freeballing" ?
If you local repair guy freeballs, you better keep him at the distance of three long beer halls.
Man, this card REALLY didn't want to work. Great job.
hold up. how much is this repair my guy ?
How long did this repair take you?????? You do amazing work......
Not sure, all day i guess.
What about using a thermal grizzly kryosheet instead of paste?
Watch Linus tech, he explained why it's junk
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?
What is the cost of this kind of detailed repair? I've always wondered what % of market value ppl are prepared to pay in order to save a card.
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
Another flawless repair.
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.
You are great buddy, nice work!
Rtx 5150 will drive us all crazy
Especially the EVH model.
Do you mean 5090 with the 3 PCBs
Amazing
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
Madre mia loco
stock 4090 clocks 2.5k? thats mean
Good God, board power draw on GPU-Z was 442.9Watts for that 4090, and I thought my MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio 24GB was using a lot of power at 370Watts.
Amazing work. It's so satisfying seeing those balls all get in line as the heat hits the right temperature
bro is a wizard
actual wizard
I reflow every single 4090 i work on. I tell the customer there is a 50 percent chance this fixed the problem if done right. Really, it ensures a 600 dollar repair. If they refuse to pay, i have a clause in the contract i seize the card.
Wow, amazing work (from coleague enjineer) Respect bro!
Wait, when did you get an ultra sonic cleaner?
Out of curiosity on 5:02 the core has 5 balls on the bottom right instead of the the typical 3. Is that normal for this card? if so why does it need that many on the arrow side of the core?
Magnificent.
I can solder, but I am going to be having nightmares about that job tonight. Respect to you :)
Not that its any of my business but I'm curious, how much would it cost to get this level of work done? Like I'm aware that the 4090 is an expensive card so, whatever it is, it's worth it. But I'm just curious.
This is killer ASMR.
I feel like the service level you provided here would be a greater value than the cost of the card.
Watching you work is pleasant, good job
I never knew that Repair work can be honed to an Art form. Bravo
Yeah, I don’t subscribe anymore, but you definitely deserved it. Cheers
You definitely did earn my sub great work man
Step 1: Buy RTX 4090
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.
So awesome!! you are like a wizard. subscribed!!!
you are a god damn specialist dude. Awesome!
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.
good job man. very interesting way of reballing chips. looks like i will try the same. Looks promising ^^
Very impressive work!
I would be so scared that the GPU package would just break if i was the person to redo the ball contacts. More so on a version that effectively makes the card cost the 2k USD right now.
The thoroughness and cleanliness was super satisfying. Thank you for sharing this.
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
That was actually quite emotional, seeing the actual brilliance and skill, dealing with a 4090 like a surgeon, Amazed me that did. Thanks pal.
That timelapse with music was perfect. Love the usual commentary but that was soothing. Thanks for the great content.
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.
You earned a subscription for lifetime Sir. Really a genius and hardworking man.
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 :)
amazing job, my anxiety has decreased knowing there someone on this planet that can do this
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.
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 UA-cam, you've been hugely motivating to me, thank you!
This shows how important a proper diagnosis is. An improper diagnosis almost killed his card for good. Thank you for saving this card.
Your skill is far beyond of what is common. My deepest respect.
You are a magician. The skill and experience that is shown is amazing.
Is so much gratifying to see the videocard running properly at the end of the video.