@@vf3378 if you come from wealthy family then yes, but not everyone is that wealthy. I mean to buy those fancy tool like thermal cam, soldering station
God bless this lovely man ! for those asking it takes me 30-45 mins to diagnose and find short with no thermal cam. -identify short on MOSFET -solder a wire to shorted side -inject voltage with non-linear PSU -I start feeling board with my hand ( if high amperage it will burn the skin ) if not obvious or whole board is getting warm I use alcohol on parts of the board and see where it evaporate -desolder wire on short -remove CAP and never change it !! ( I never replace cap because 1) I have no capacitance meter 2 ) Even if I know the value I can't find part 3 ) IT DOESN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE ! ) ps*: through hundreds of repairs I only found it kinda important to replace CAP on signal areas: Wifi / bluetooth
I’ve been retired for a couple of years now. Never thought I would say this but you actually make me miss fixing things for a living. I still potter at home but your enthusiasm is infectious.
You've inadvertently made an interesting point. The thermal cam and voltage injection tool collectively are expensive items. At first blush, a tech mayn't want to invest $400 to $700 in such equipment. I've been watching for a few months and it's likely you only record a fraction of the work you actually do. From the few jobs you've highlighted on video, I don't think it's too much to say that those devices have already paid for themselves several times over. The most valuable thing you possess is time and if it takes you less time to complete a job, that leaves more time to complete other jobs which in turn equate to more money being made because you can process jobs at a faster rate. The thermal cam and voltage injector pair are like magic wands that grant you more time. When used correctly, these are some of the best investments a tech could ever make for this type of work. Here here!
Perfect I need to order that tool I am completely convinced after watching you use it after the last month or 2. I will say that low melt solder has been awesome to use and your wick you sell has to the best I have ever used hands down, and I have tried lots of them. Great job thanks again for sharing I learn something on ever video you put out.
The voltage injection tool and thermal cams are priceless tools for finding shorts, but I can't help but to notice your test leads for multimeter. It doesn't look like your common leads. Can you explain those.
Ya but the one thing about voltage injection is that without proper tools and understanding you can easily do irreversible damage. When it comes to graphics cards you want to make sure the main power rails aren't shorted to vcore before you inject voltage. So its not as simple as it looks.
@@chendry looking the same size doesnt cut it in this instance, it must be the same as same electronically as well, he must have changed before on a previous repair to know what voltage and what capacitance it is, size isnt everything LOL
You have inspired me to get back into electrical repair.. I have spent a lot of my life keeping other people living their dream. Time to focus on myself. Salute!
What will you do without these priceless tools, it might be a rabbit hole without a light a the end of the tunnel. Alex always says, work smarter not harder. 🌹
Priceless tools are priceless. But even greater tools are nothing If you dont have knowledge. And that, my dear, is not just money. Continuous time and effort, trial and error. Congratulations on another "better than factory" job
I learned a lot from you sir.... but i have no tools to do the other things., thank for the video...God bless and keep safe to you and to your family sir
You are the best, ever repairman. Bravo, To watch for me is I huge fun, how clear and wonderful You work! Only one question, how You know how much farad or microfarad will work? If it's less than have to be could be a problem? How You decide that is exactly this capacitor if we have millions with different specifications?
I would love to see a chart of the most unreliable laptops. It would help a lot of customers. I would definitely use such a chart before buying a new laptop. Best regards from Czech Republic.
Brilliant once again. Really need to get around to getting a thermal camera. Nice and happy when a difficult job is done. When jobs go bad, it makes you sad. Customers are just amazed that the job is done and fully working for a good price. Keep up the good work.
I love your videos watching them has made me grow technically . I tried to put into practice some of the techniques I learn from your videos. The only major limiting factor for me in the part of the world where I am are the high quality tools that you have. How I wish I could have a tool kit such as yours.
Hi Daka, thanks for the comment. You are so right. I really hope to build a college for juniors in any country in Africa someday. I now realize just how much knowledge passed us by especially the tools part. With the right tools, we can get so many more people interested in engineering.
With the correct tools and your knowledge, everything is fixable! "Better than factory" I'm learning with an old iPhone7 board! Thanks for the inspiration and motivation
Not really. You can check for a short on the caps with a multimeter, but this takes a lot longer to do. The voltage injection and thermal cam speeds up the process. A necessity if you have a shop with hundreds of items waiting to be fixed.
Excellent work, Alex. Big Boss should be commended for his hard work as well. To be able to disassemble and then reassemble all the different devices you get is a huge skill on it's own. I've been taking things apart since I was a child (but early on, definitely not getting them back together correctly). My mom hated me doing it but it has served me well in my life and jobs. Give Big Boss a huge thumbs-up! 👍
You can do the same with ice spray and a power supply on hand (with slectable voltage ob about 0,8-1V). You only need the fancy stuff if you wanne make a business, so the tools pay for itself.
Hello sir , I hope all is well ! This why your the master of all repairs , you can retire and make more money by teaching and selling the tools I do follow others but no where as good as you or should I say better then factory you awesome sir ! May God bless you and the family and keep all very safe
So these Asus will take on the HP Spectre in terms of faulty Desigh from sounds of how many are arriving. Great job as always showing how with right tools can make any repair look easy and quick.
"Consider it Fixed"
"Better Than Factory"
We Need a T-shirt of this
""Better Than Factory,"" Almost ! 👍
Looks like the job is easy, but literally it is difficult if you don't have enough knowledge, experience and of course the right tools. Good work.👏👏👏👍
Considered it fixed!
Correct
It's the combination of the trinity : Knowledge, Experience and Tools
To buy tools is easy, to learn something takes effort, but experience is about time and patience. Good job, again 🙂
@@vf3378 if you come from wealthy family then yes, but not everyone is that wealthy. I mean to buy those fancy tool like thermal cam, soldering station
I always love seeing the joy on your face when you get a device working even though you have been doing the same job for a long time.
same for me, is like a kid!. love that smile, its seems like he loves what he do for living
@@MultiLexxus exactly 😍
God bless this lovely man !
for those asking it takes me 30-45 mins to diagnose and find short with no thermal cam.
-identify short on MOSFET
-solder a wire to shorted side
-inject voltage with non-linear PSU
-I start feeling board with my hand ( if high amperage it will burn the skin ) if not obvious or whole board is getting warm I use alcohol on parts of the board and see where it evaporate
-desolder wire on short
-remove CAP and never change it !! ( I never replace cap because 1) I have no capacitance meter 2 ) Even if I know the value I can't find part 3 ) IT DOESN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE ! )
ps*: through hundreds of repairs I only found it kinda important to replace CAP on signal areas: Wifi / bluetooth
@@laboratorioassembler I understand, I'll test the difference in heat on the MOSFETS once I get the multimeter from alex, it has thermometer
I’ve been retired for a couple of years now. Never thought I would say this but you actually make me miss fixing things for a living. I still potter at home but your enthusiasm is infectious.
The feeling you get from turning something on that was previously broken and now works again is very nice.
Been repairing all day man, you give me so much energy to do this 😄
Keep the spirit 🙏🏼
I always have pandora playing. Aslong as I have music playing I can work on boards all day 😆
Once again you’ve saved the world from complying. I still can't believe that someone once complained about you saying that.
You've inadvertently made an interesting point. The thermal cam and voltage injection tool collectively are expensive items. At first blush, a tech mayn't want to invest $400 to $700 in such equipment. I've been watching for a few months and it's likely you only record a fraction of the work you actually do. From the few jobs you've highlighted on video, I don't think it's too much to say that those devices have already paid for themselves several times over. The most valuable thing you possess is time and if it takes you less time to complete a job, that leaves more time to complete other jobs which in turn equate to more money being made because you can process jobs at a faster rate.
The thermal cam and voltage injector pair are like magic wands that grant you more time. When used correctly, these are some of the best investments a tech could ever make for this type of work.
Here here!
I'm interested in electronics, but I studied doctor of pharmacy. You're video is satisfying. I watch all your videos..
I think by now you could also add a t-shirt to your merch section where "Let's save the world from complaints" is printed on.
All your videos are amazing and the way you work is amazing. I follow all your videos and learn every day.🇩🇿🇩🇿
Perfect I need to order that tool I am completely convinced after watching you use it after the last month or 2. I will say that low melt solder has been awesome to use and your wick you sell has to the best I have ever used hands down, and I have tried lots of them. Great job thanks again for sharing I learn something on ever video you put out.
done the job again in no time. and a new notebook is brought to life. nice 👍
That smile when he says "It's working" is the best moment 😄
His confidence in the moment he found the short 😎
Haha yeah 😊
Sure hope NorthRidgeFix is okay and didn't get the virus. Miss his videos!
The voltage injection tool and thermal cams are priceless tools for finding shorts, but I can't help but to notice your test leads for multimeter. It doesn't look like your common leads. Can you explain those.
Ya but the one thing about voltage injection is that without proper tools and understanding you can easily do irreversible damage. When it comes to graphics cards you want to make sure the main power rails aren't shorted to vcore before you inject voltage. So its not as simple as it looks.
I absolutely love it when he gets happy after a successful repair!
I love how it always says : A few moments later".. when anyone who has rebuilt a laptop knows it takes a tad longer than a moment :)
I'm glad your website takes Paypal. Makes buying so much easier .
Creative as usual, but how did you know the value of the capacitor?
yes... good question...
Thermal cam and short killer priceless tools and of course knowledge and experience
Amazing job!
What is the Cap value? How can you tell?
Thanks
just look the same size
@@chendry looking the same size doesnt cut it in this instance, it must be the same as same electronically as well, he must have changed before on a previous repair to know what voltage and what capacitance it is, size isnt everything LOL
Knowledge + experience + thermal cam,. epic combo
Anyone else expecting the red triangle from the movie "predator" when he was toggling the termal cam modes?? 🤣🤣
No but now that u mention it 😂
Your videos are very satisfying to watch. Thanks!
How do you know what value of capacitor to put if the capacitor is broken?
i have the same question.....
I have the same question?
Bypass capacitors probably all the same general value, but I'm only guessing.
I took a break from repairs but I still love your videos.
You can recycle those dead caps and use them as 0-ohm resistors ;)
there pennys lol
Only if it weren’t a joke
Good one :D
You are a perfectionist can't compromise on better than factory job
How did you knew the Ratings of the capacitor?
Same question over here. Did he had the schematic ?
You have inspired me to get back into electrical repair.. I have spent a lot of my life keeping other people living their dream. Time to focus on myself. Salute!
5 Days no video, feels like something is missing in daily life.
Came here to see what's up. I'm hopeful he's just taking a break. The dude deserves it!
@@SydHeresy yes seems like it.
Hey thanks for the video. Mine one had same issue. Even the same cap was bad. Replaced that capacitor and it’s working now…cheers.
Thanks for all those tutorial, the way you solve problems is step by step which makes it easy to understand.
What will you do without these priceless tools, it might be a rabbit hole without a light a the end of the tunnel.
Alex always says, work smarter not harder. 🌹
Bought a Flir that should be here tomorrow to try to find a similar pesky cap for a customer in my store. Thanks for your videos
Priceless tools are priceless.
But even greater tools are nothing If you dont have knowledge.
And that, my dear, is not just money. Continuous time and effort, trial and error. Congratulations on another "better than factory" job
I learned a lot from you sir.... but i have no tools to do the other things., thank for the video...God bless and keep safe to you and to your family sir
You are simply the best. Fixing the world.
Nice that investing in some priceless tools saved you time
consider it done... love to hear you say that.
Another better then factory job!
Skilled hands,open mind and the right tools done the job again.
You are the best, ever repairman. Bravo, To watch for me is I huge fun, how clear and wonderful You work! Only one question, how You know how much farad or microfarad will work? If it's less than have to be could be a problem? How You decide that is exactly this capacitor if we have millions with different specifications?
Proper Tools, Experience & Knowledge Makes the Repair Work Easier.
With the right tools, "BETTER THAN FACTORY"💪
You are a superhero, saving the world... from complains
Brother you're stupid funny and how good you are at what you do and you use your equipment to the fullest that's gangster man
Very good training. One day I will find a way to buy a low cost thermal camera. Tks for those videos from Alex
Shops are working bad and the costumer has no idea if there is work done or not so god bless everyone and thanks very much ms alex
the joy on your face when you get a device thats amazing.
This never gets old...always manages to put a smile on my face..a job well done 👍👍👍
The right tools make a difference.
I would love to see a chart of the most unreliable laptops. It would help a lot of customers. I would definitely use such a chart before buying a new laptop. Best regards from Czech Republic.
Brilliant once again. Really need to get around to getting a thermal camera. Nice and happy when a difficult job is done. When jobs go bad, it makes you sad. Customers are just amazed that the job is done and fully working for a good price. Keep up the good work.
i like to see the excitement on your face when its fixed.
I love your videos watching them has made me grow technically . I tried to put into practice some of the techniques I learn from your videos. The only major limiting factor for me in the part of the world where I am are the high quality tools that you have. How I wish I could have a tool kit such as yours.
Hi Daka, thanks for the comment. You are so right. I really hope to build a college for juniors in any country in Africa someday. I now realize just how much knowledge passed us by especially the tools part. With the right tools, we can get so many more people interested in engineering.
With the right knowledge, tools and enthusiasm, "consider the job done"
New experience today, you can split one hand in to two hands 😁 great work👍
Right Tools and the right Skills makes every job easier!
very easy for you as you have more and better experience glad to watch
Consider this board a fix. Man I enjoy watching your videos ❤️
Once again better than factory using priceless tools!!! Good Work!! 👏👏👏👍
With the correct tools and your knowledge, everything is fixable! "Better than factory"
I'm learning with an old iPhone7 board! Thanks for the inspiration and motivation
It's very difficult to locate this fault without voltage injection and thermal cam.
Another great repair
Not really. You can check for a short on the caps with a multimeter, but this takes a lot longer to do. The voltage injection and thermal cam speeds up the process. A necessity if you have a shop with hundreds of items waiting to be fixed.
Consider it fixed. I love your confidence and your overall positive personality.
Nice repair. The power of thermal-cam and voltage-injection tool. They are both really indispensable. Thank you for the video
You are genius Alex.
Endless knowledge and repair channel that I am addicted to.
Really enjoy seeing your reactions in your videos and your sense of humor is great. Keep up the good work.
Excellent work, Alex. Big Boss should be commended for his hard work as well. To be able to disassemble and then reassemble all the different devices you get is a huge skill on it's own. I've been taking things apart since I was a child (but early on, definitely not getting them back together correctly). My mom hated me doing it but it has served me well in my life and jobs. Give Big Boss a huge thumbs-up! 👍
Nice work! Sent over something of mine to get repaired. I know it's in the right hands.
Very relaxing to see something electronic with to many components fixed and have life again. Good job!
A good way to start the day, watching a NorthridgeFix video, with a successful repair.
Awesome job Alex. The right tools are so important. Makes the job very easy every time.
Everytime it looks so easy to see you fixing circuits with the thermal cam.
I look forward to having my first successful repair, currently 2 ps4's with the same 8 grounded pins on the encoder IC
Whether its repaired from outside it was a easy job for you, your experience is literally to good , thanks for sharing your experience
I do believe you ! Consider it DONE... DOUBT NO MORE !
I hope all is well, i miss drinking my coffee while watching one of your videos. Stay safe and healthy!
When pro repairing the laptop..it's look so easy ♥️
Another JOB is DONE. Awesome Sir GOOD JOB....
The beauty of the thermal cam!! And having the right equipment Makes the job easier every time, great video thanks for the lesson
You can do the same with ice spray and a power supply on hand (with slectable voltage ob about 0,8-1V). You only need the fancy stuff if you wanne make a business, so the tools pay for itself.
Hello sir , I hope all is well ! This why your the master of all repairs , you can retire and make more money by teaching and selling the tools I do follow others but no where as good as you or should I say better then factory you awesome sir ! May God bless you and the family and keep all very safe
I have a laptop with the same problem, but I don't think I can fix it by myself. Good work
PRICELESS TOOLS AND PRICELESS MAN TO USE IT
You make your jobs look so easy when you're repairing a motherboard
Thermal camera is very useful. It makes your work fast.
The job is absolutely done.
Your experience is really perceivable especially when you track and pin the short. And as always nice job 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you. I was thinking to use chepo smd ceramic capacitor on my next project.
Fascinating, outstanding and excellent work. The customer would be happy.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻...just placed a order for the power injector.
So these Asus will take on the HP Spectre in terms of faulty Desigh from sounds of how many are arriving.
Great job as always showing how with right tools can make any repair look easy and quick.
Im starting to watch old videos that I've watched 2-3 times previously when my fav youtuber is not uploading
another great vid...I love to watch and learn...just need wick..low meld..and flux and I get a heat gun that would help..
right tools in the right hands
Shorted cap was professionally found.
greetings Alex 🥰
Thanks for the Thermal camera for making a Job a little easier
Consider it fixed and off course Better than factory. Another great fix. Thank you