The life of a Tech summed up in one video. Fix one fault, find another, run out of space on bench, have a healthy fear of being zapped and smiling, lots of smiling. Really enjoyed this video, thank you for sharing.
Glad I stumble across this. It's so satisfying to see you solder so smoothly and how the melted solders go straight to where they need to be soldered on. Didn't know that the gel you often put helps make you apply the solder smoothly, as if it's easy. I remember when I try to fix my own headphone, I burnt the board of it because the solder won't go where it's needed to be. It keeps dripping off the small copper wire.
It kept dripping because there is a coating on the copper wire used with headphones. You need to remove that first, with a naked flame or scrape it off. Then it will take the solder. Flux will also help with the solder taking more easily.
Hello I came across your UA-cam channel a few weeks ago and I'm loving your content. I've been going through videos and I've watched all your videos from this one to 9 months ago. Many thanks and keep up the good work.
A friend of mine also had the same model and size iMac. His hybrid drive also died, and he attempted to put in a new drive, and his screen wouldn't turn anymore. After 2 years, I asked him if I could buy it from him, as he had already bought a 2019 iMac. I bought it for $ 75, but he paid for the shipment, so it was even less than that. I suspected that the lvds cable connecter had been bent or broken when he took the screen off, so I ordered a new lvds cable, as well as a 1 TB SSD, put them in, and voila, I have a very cheap 2012 iMac that works wonderfully. I took a chance, but it worked out.
I've done this with my old PC I built. Forgot to ground myself before installing. A simple static shock fried my motherboard I just bought. Lesson learned!
i have been working at a pretty sizable refurbished laptop shop for a little over 7 months now, we also do mail in/walk in repairs and at some point a customer came in with "Hey can you replace the LVDS connector on this iMac? i am afraid i will screw it up" and so i learned how to replace an LVDS connector on an iMac
If the 2012 iMac is anything like the 2009 iMac I tried to repair, the screen cost more than an entire working unit. I ended up just buying another used fully functional unit for the same price the iScalpers were charging for a USED replacement screen. I then parted out the originally unit and sold the parts individually for more than the whole unit was worth. Gotta love the economics of repairing certain Apple products.
Nice repair. So what does it tell us? Always...always disconnect the power cable and/or battery before working on elektronic stuff. Much better after disconnect power or battery, press long time on power-button to discharge elektricity on the board too. If not, this is what happens. Nice job alex, greets
Sad thing is all this is still cheaper then if the customer got Apple to look at this. He is doing amazing work but I almost feel bad for apple owners they get rung dry on base price then having these issues. Keep up the good work always informative vids best on UA-cam 👍
I really enjoy your work, I would like to suggest you to add a rubber or any soft carpet on the floor because I've seen that you always drop your tools😁 and they get damaged .
I had one with a bad cable that caused this twice. I should have checked the cable, but it didn’t register with me that the lcd cable could have bent pins until I saw the pattern of it happening twice in a row.
hola compañero, en mi caso cambie el disco y me paso lo mismo dejo de funcionar, observo que las led de la placa logica no enciende ninguna, cambie la fuente de alimentacion y sigue igual, no hace absolutamente nada? que significa que las led no enciendan? muchas gracias por compartir el video
Hi, love what you do and i enjoy watching your work. Can you show on video how you put your meter on dial mode with beeping sound how to test caps and mobfes, and why you use only one probe and not two like you test fuses? Thanks. I have a similar meter and dont know how to put it on dial mode and dont know how to use it.
It depends on the workload. For locals we offer fast service specially if repair is not motherboard related. Like phone screens you can pickup 1-2 hours. iPad screens 1 days. Motherboard repairs 1 week. For mails-ins Current time is 1-2 weeks unless customer wants expedited.
I have a 2015 27” iMac that won’t take the latest OS, I know there’s a workaround but it’s still a good computer as it is. I will work on my Linux laptops because I use old machines but I won’t touch my iMac or my decent Windows 10. As an hobbyist you need to know your limitations.
I've been watching the channel for a few months now and till this video I was enjoying the content. It's not the content exactly but the way you handled the two Switch mobos and the the PS4 and Xbox mobos. You said they were boards belonging to customers and I pegged you to be a uber professional. Upset😷
Hello, i have imac2017 the issue is after shutdown then after 2days i turn on the imac will black screen but have chime sounds .what is the problem? TIA!
Just watch his videos. He is very descriptive about the parts and repair methodology, and no fluff. Way better than a certain other big youtuber that also do repairs like this.
I watch your video since your first video I saw on youtube.I urge you to take some good quality time holiday vacation with your family( big 👪 boss 😃 ).
they could have used a power mosfet or more to bring power to the display....this design is intentional so that you will brake the display or the motherboard if you don't remove power before changing the display.
There's a song I sing in my head any time I am working on a device. *Disconnect the power may it be battery or plug in or watt hour* *Be ready for a fire with your blanket of desire* *Then when ready to power up, leave it in a place of safety* (Yeah, "UP" and "Safety" don't rhyme but you get the idea* Happy Soldering!
The life of a Tech summed up in one video. Fix one fault, find another, run out of space on bench, have a healthy fear of being zapped and smiling, lots of smiling. Really enjoyed this video, thank you for sharing.
I came across your videos and I love them, no BS, straight to the point and honest. Keep up the good work.
Waooo... 5 min job by the customer turned into $$$$.$$ repair+parts. Thanks for the video! Tell BigBoss to pace himself...😁😁
Iife is a risky business
Glad I stumble across this. It's so satisfying to see you solder so smoothly and how the melted solders go straight to where they need to be soldered on.
Didn't know that the gel you often put helps make you apply the solder smoothly, as if it's easy. I remember when I try to fix my own headphone, I burnt the board of it because the solder won't go where it's needed to be. It keeps dripping off the small copper wire.
That Gel is flux and
Flux is our friend !!
It kept dripping because there is a coating on the copper wire used with headphones. You need to remove that first, with a naked flame or scrape it off. Then it will take the solder. Flux will also help with the solder taking more easily.
It seems like your whole family is very hard working. It’s a rare quality these days. Keep it up.
I finally have a chance to get into this field. You have shown me a lot of tips and tricks to make things a bit easier to learn. Wish me luck!
Hello I came across your UA-cam channel a few weeks ago and I'm loving your content. I've been going through videos and I've watched all your videos from this one to 9 months ago. Many thanks and keep up the good work.
I learn stuff everyday! Thanks for sharing this repairs!
cidden müthiş bir yeteneksin seni izlemekten keyif alıyorum
It's so cool you have so many tickets but always relaxed and things done correct.
A friend of mine also had the same model and size iMac. His hybrid drive also died, and he attempted to put in a new drive, and his screen wouldn't turn anymore. After 2 years, I asked him if I could buy it from him, as he had already bought a 2019 iMac. I bought it for $ 75, but he paid for the shipment, so it was even less than that. I suspected that the lvds cable connecter had been bent or broken when he took the screen off, so I ordered a new lvds cable, as well as a 1 TB SSD, put them in, and voila, I have a very cheap 2012 iMac that works wonderfully. I took a chance, but it worked out.
God for you. You knew how to take advantage in that situation.
I've done this with my old PC I built. Forgot to ground myself before installing. A simple static shock fried my motherboard I just bought. Lesson learned!
Ty for your videos! Im learning so much and its so enjoyable to listen to you :)
Every time it is a treat to watch your videos
i have been working at a pretty sizable refurbished laptop shop for a little over 7 months now, we also do mail in/walk in repairs and at some point a customer came in with "Hey can you replace the LVDS connector on this iMac? i am afraid i will screw it up" and so i learned how to replace an LVDS connector on an iMac
great work, always good to have sub's laying around
If the 2012 iMac is anything like the 2009 iMac I tried to repair, the screen cost more than an entire working unit. I ended up just buying another used fully functional unit for the same price the iScalpers were charging for a USED replacement screen. I then parted out the originally unit and sold the parts individually for more than the whole unit was worth. Gotta love the economics of repairing certain Apple products.
You are a genius. I am very impressed with your skills. I am from Kurdistan. thank you
Awesome repair, never miss your video. greetings from indonesia...😁
In case it zaps I'm gonna do break dance
😆😆😆hahaha,
🤣
😂
🤣🤣🤣
Nice repair. So what does it tell us?
Always...always disconnect the power cable and/or battery before working on elektronic stuff. Much better after disconnect power or battery, press long time on power-button to discharge elektricity on the board too.
If not, this is what happens.
Nice job alex, greets
True brother
تستاهل مليون سبسكرايب لانك مخلص في عملك. بارك الله فيك
I was happy as you when the screen turned on
Hi. Thanks for the video, when I grow up I want to be just like you. I'm 41.
What do you mean? You're already a grown up! LOL 😂
@@princeofabyss You're obviously not over 40 lol
@@0x80O0oOverfl0w I was born in '79, and although I don't feel like a grown up most of the times, truth is I am... Or I'm supposed to be at least... 😂
@@princeofabyss '78, same. Our parents lied to us. They had no idea what they were doing 🤣🤣🤣
iam realy glad that i find your channel alex keep up the good work
Awesome work and teaching videos. We earlier saw you playing piano, now its time for break dance :)
I love your videos you are extremely talented and knowledgeable i wish i knew what you know.
Awesome results as always 👍🇬🇧
Sad thing is all this is still cheaper then if the customer got Apple to look at this.
He is doing amazing work but I almost feel bad for apple owners they get rung dry on base price then having these issues.
Keep up the good work always informative vids best on UA-cam 👍
Another excellent video, as always! Congrats
that messy desk haha. dont fix what aint broken but it was just so funny and relatable
Ifs always great to see your vids n learn a ton of knowledge
How do you keep track of who’s boards is who’s if there are duplicates? Like the switches.
Enta M3alem , All the best .
I really enjoy your work, I would like to suggest you to add a rubber or any soft carpet on the floor because I've seen that you always drop your tools😁 and they get damaged .
Rubber bands on every tool so they get dragged upwards instead of falling down.😁
Thanks for sharing your experience. What type of flux you are using sir
He uses AMTECH NC-559
northridgefix.com/product/amtech-nc-559-v2-tf-flux-10g-syringe-plunger-2-needle-sizes/
BRUH
Thanks for sharing Sir, i enjoyed to watch your video. Thans.
I have to applaud your patience but if you charge by the hour I can only imagine the repairs exceed the value of the imac
Realy i enjoy waching you.god bless you
Very, very good, congratulations! ;-)
it is possible the the one who replace the ssd did not properly reconnect the lcd cable connector?
hi
how do you get such a nice illumination?
can you please describe the illumination equipment you're using in your videos, please
big fan!
thanks
What do you use for tracking clients, jobs, parts, invoicing?
Result Alex well done , is it true a new ssd can only be done through Apple
I wish I could drive down and help with some of your overflowing work.. .
Love reaction at 14 :8
I had one with a bad cable that caused this twice. I should have checked the cable, but it didn’t register with me that the lcd cable could have bent pins until I saw the pattern of it happening twice in a row.
رائع كالعادة اخي حسين
شكرا ، نورتنا
Big respect from iraq 👍🌹
Brake dance 😂,almost fell of my chair!!!
Amazing man genius 👍
May I know what model of multimeter you used
do you ever do overtime given how much work you have? not sure if you get extra pay in the US but in the UK its normally 1.5x pay for overtime rates.
He's self employed?
@northridgefix What Brand are you wick? :)
hola compañero, en mi caso cambie el disco y me paso lo mismo dejo de funcionar, observo que las led de la placa logica no enciende ninguna, cambie la fuente de alimentacion y sigue igual, no hace absolutamente nada? que significa que las led no enciendan? muchas gracias por compartir el video
Me pasa lo mismo, lo solucionaste?
More knowledge to gain...
Hi, love what you do and i enjoy watching your work. Can you show on video how you put your meter on dial mode with beeping sound how to test caps and mobfes, and why you use only one probe and not two like you test fuses? Thanks. I have a similar meter and dont know how to put it on dial mode and dont know how to use it.
He keeps one probe on a large ground pad and the one on screen to find shorts to ground. With fuses you need both probes for 2 sides of the component
Nice troubleshooting sir
Nice job
fan from India 💕
Great job and video like always
Great video! Question what do you tell your customers about time frame for the devices to get fix?
It’s all on his website and of course it varies. Recently its 2-3 weeks.
It depends on the workload. For locals we offer fast service specially if repair is not motherboard related. Like phone screens you can pickup 1-2 hours. iPad screens 1 days. Motherboard repairs 1 week. For mails-ins Current time is 1-2 weeks unless customer wants expedited.
I have a 2015 27” iMac that won’t take the latest OS, I know there’s a workaround but it’s still a good computer as it is. I will work on my Linux laptops because I use old machines but I won’t touch my iMac or my decent Windows 10. As an hobbyist you need to know your limitations.
Nice work!
I've been watching the channel for a few months now and till this video I was enjoying the content. It's not the content exactly but the way you handled the two Switch mobos and the the PS4 and Xbox mobos. You said they were boards belonging to customers and I pegged you to be a uber professional. Upset😷
And your point ? If he breaks them he will repair them
@@sj55 If you have to ask about respect, I'm out.
@@ianteddy see ya then ✋
At 1:14, you can see a blob of solder on the LVDS connector, that caused a short.
Yes i see it also
Damn I wonder why anyone was messing with solder for a hdd replacement
Hello, i have imac2017 the issue is after shutdown then after 2days i turn on the imac will black screen but have chime sounds .what is the problem? TIA!
Change the Hard drive while powered on, very smart.....
Maybe a Trump supporter hahaha
I wondering what and inductor he is using and where did get it
thank you
Solid.. solid..solid..🙂
satisfying 😃
i wish i could have a 25% of your skills lol did you do (or have already) some training course? if yes, how much it cost? thanks in advance :)
Just watch his videos. He is very descriptive about the parts and repair methodology, and no fluff. Way better than a certain other big youtuber that also do repairs like this.
good job sir.
from p.k
Nice work this was a good video.
Great.
Very Nice
How much for the screen and cable. Im fan from sri lanka 🇱🇰
Thoes swabs are awesome.. no little hairs..
I watch your video since your first video I saw on youtube.I urge you to take some good quality time holiday vacation with your family( big 👪 boss 😃 ).
Awsome job..
big fan ...i,m indian😊
How much did you charge the customer for this repair?
Can it possible to fixed customer display .?
can i have a link to the mini hot tweezers you use?
ربي يرزقك عاشت ايدك وحش 👍 تحيه خاصه من العراق
Nice one as before
tankful
flamethrower to install SSD?
wary nice warke sir 👍😘
Awsome Video
Good job keep it up
they could have used a power mosfet or more to bring power to the display....this design is intentional so that you will brake the display or the motherboard if you don't remove power before changing the display.
مبدع
Maybe its the backlight. Dont know if its an LED or not but you could used a flashlight on the screen.
One very expensive change of Harddrive. But doing things on your own, you need to accept the risk and anticipate the consequences. :)
There's a song I sing in my head any time I am working on a device.
*Disconnect the power may it be battery or plug in or watt hour*
*Be ready for a fire with your blanket of desire*
*Then when ready to power up, leave it in a place of safety*
(Yeah, "UP" and "Safety" don't rhyme but you get the idea*
Happy Soldering!
what happen to the screen like to see the problem.
👍😀👍
13:50 LOOOOL
love you bro
You are asome
Heres a great tip disconnect any power source before installing ram/video card ssd drive............