Friday, 27 December 2013
Best computer 2014 high performance
Best computer 2014 high performance
This is a monster of a high performance desktop, built for professional audio editing. The processor is a six-core intel core i7, 4930k, Ivy Bridge-E. Supported by 32GB of RAM. Asus Deluxe X79 socket 2011 motherboard and Corsair H100i liquid cooling. This machine is expensive but powerful and is ideal for professionals.
This is a monster of a high performance desktop, built for professional audio editing. The processor is a six-core intel core i7, 4930k, Ivy Bridge-E. Supported by 32GB of RAM. Asus Deluxe X79 socket 2011 motherboard and Corsair H100i liquid cooling. This machine is expensive but powerful and is ideal for professionals.
Graphics problems and repair
Graphics problems and repair
If you are getting bsod and your minidumps point to graphics issues or sometimes the pc starts but you get no video this could be the solution.
If you are getting bsod and your minidumps point to graphics issues or sometimes the pc starts but you get no video this could be the solution.
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Call of Duty Ghosts What you need to know before you buy
Call of Duty Ghosts What you need to know before you buy
Call of Duty Ghosts What you need to know before you buy, minimum system requirements might surprise you. 64 bit OS, 6GB Ram, VGA card that supports directx 11.
Call of Duty Ghosts What you need to know before you buy, minimum system requirements might surprise you. 64 bit OS, 6GB Ram, VGA card that supports directx 11.
Antivirus security pro removal
Antivirus security pro removal
If you get infected by this fake security software this video will show you step by step how to remove it.
If you get infected by this fake security software this video will show you step by step how to remove it.
Laptop sound distorted Windows 7
Laptop sound distorted Windows 7
In this video I show a work around should you have distorted sound from a builtin speaker on your laptop. Windows 7.
In this video I show a work around should you have distorted sound from a builtin speaker on your laptop. Windows 7.
Laptop white screen repair acer
Laptop white screen repair acer
In this video I troubleshoot and repair this acer laptop that shows only a white screen or messed up colors.
In this video I troubleshoot and repair this acer laptop that shows only a white screen or messed up colors.
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Screen problem switching off LG flatron 19 inch repair
Screen problem switching off LG flatron 19 inch repair
In this video I repair a LG Flatron 19 inch screen which works for a few seconds and then the backlights switch off (2 sec to black). I go through the disassembly, troubleshooting and repair steps. Note larger capacitors retain a charge even after mains are disconnected.
In this video I repair a LG Flatron 19 inch screen which works for a few seconds and then the backlights switch off (2 sec to black). I go through the disassembly, troubleshooting and repair steps. Note larger capacitors retain a charge even after mains are disconnected.
LG Flatron W2230S screen backlight problem not capacitors
LG Flatron W2230S screen backlight problem not capacitors
This screen had a problem where the backlights would switch off after a few seconds. After checking the inverter board and capacitors which turned out to be good, I ended up removing and and resoldering a CCFL lamp which sorted the problem.
This screen had a problem where the backlights would switch off after a few seconds. After checking the inverter board and capacitors which turned out to be good, I ended up removing and and resoldering a CCFL lamp which sorted the problem.
Monday, 26 August 2013
Laptop shutting off randomly toshiba A300
Laptop shutting off randomly toshiba A300
Laptop shutting off randomly toshiba A300, in this video I troubleshoot and find out why this laptop shuts off after a few minutes of use. I disassemble the laptop and remove the motherboard and clean out the fan and heatsink and replace the thermal compound. There is alwaysafix. For more info please visit the site.
Laptop shutting off randomly toshiba A300, in this video I troubleshoot and find out why this laptop shuts off after a few minutes of use. I disassemble the laptop and remove the motherboard and clean out the fan and heatsink and replace the thermal compound. There is alwaysafix. For more info please visit the site.
Thursday, 22 August 2013
Nokia lumia 520 digitalizer screen replacement.
Nokia lumia 520 digitalizer screen replacement.
Nokia lumia 520 digitalizer screen replacement. For more info please visit the site.
Nokia lumia 520 digitalizer screen replacement. For more info please visit the site.
Screen problem flashing on and off philips 19 inch 190v
Screen problem flashing on and off philips 19 inch 190v
This lcd screen flashes on and off, in this video I show you how to troubleshoot and make the repair. If you attempt this repair please ensure the mains are disconnected and be aware that the bigger capacitors retain a charge even without mains. For more info please visit the site.
This lcd screen flashes on and off, in this video I show you how to troubleshoot and make the repair. If you attempt this repair please ensure the mains are disconnected and be aware that the bigger capacitors retain a charge even without mains. For more info please visit the site.
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Laptop only half screen working dell studio 1555
Laptop only half screen working dell studio 1555
In this video I work on a laptop with only half the screen working. I go through step by step troubleshooting and then the repair. Visit the site for more info.
In this video I work on a laptop with only half the screen working. I go through step by step troubleshooting and then the repair. Visit the site for more info.
Friday, 2 August 2013
Laptop charger correct voltage but low amps how to test
Laptop charger correct voltage but low amps how to test
In this video I show you how to test your laptop charger amps output. You might be getting the correct voltage on your multimeter but the amperage is also important. If you dont detect a bad powersupply in your troubleshooting you might end up misdiagnosing the fault and blaming the motherboard.
Visit the site for more info.
In this video I show you how to test your laptop charger amps output. You might be getting the correct voltage on your multimeter but the amperage is also important. If you dont detect a bad powersupply in your troubleshooting you might end up misdiagnosing the fault and blaming the motherboard.
Visit the site for more info.
Laptop white is pink and black is green HP dv6000
Laptop white is pink and black is green HP dv6000
In this video I repair a HP dv6000 that has a problem with screen colors, white is pink and black is green. I run through the troubleshooting and make the repair by reflowing the GPU. This video shows the full disassembly and reflow process.
Visit the site for more info.
In this video I repair a HP dv6000 that has a problem with screen colors, white is pink and black is green. I run through the troubleshooting and make the repair by reflowing the GPU. This video shows the full disassembly and reflow process.
Visit the site for more info.
Monday, 22 July 2013
Sony vaio screen problem GPU reflow
Sony vaio screen problem GPU reflow
If your colors are messed up or even a black screen, you could have a problem with the onboard graphics GPU mostly due to overheating. Vist the site for more info.
If your colors are messed up or even a black screen, you could have a problem with the onboard graphics GPU mostly due to overheating. Vist the site for more info.
Dell Inspiron N5110 disassembly and access hard drive
Dell Inspiron N5110 disassembly and access hard drive
In this video I take apart a Dell Inspiron N5110 intel i7, this video is perfect if you need to access the hard drive or service the cooling system. The HDD can only be reached by removing the motherboard so take care. Visit my site for extra info.
In this video I take apart a Dell Inspiron N5110 intel i7, this video is perfect if you need to access the hard drive or service the cooling system. The HDD can only be reached by removing the motherboard so take care. Visit my site for extra info.
HP pavilion dv5 black screen bios corruption easy fix
HP pavilion dv5 black screen bios corruption easy fix
This laptop was not starting, just a black screen and flashing caps and num-lock. HP flash code chart shows this laptop to have bios corruption. This video outlines the possible solution to this problem including the fix. Good Luck. There's alwaysafix. Visit my site for extra info.
This laptop was not starting, just a black screen and flashing caps and num-lock. HP flash code chart shows this laptop to have bios corruption. This video outlines the possible solution to this problem including the fix. Good Luck. There's alwaysafix. Visit my site for extra info.
Laptop netbook mic not working fix
Laptop netbook mic not working fix
If your onboard mic doesnt work, update your audio drivers first, if that doesnt work check out this video. Visit my site for extra info.
If your onboard mic doesnt work, update your audio drivers first, if that doesnt work check out this video. Visit my site for extra info.
Laptop notebook netbook not starting troubleshoot and repair
Laptop notebook netbook not starting troubleshoot and repair
This laptop did not boot. Customer was quoted huge money to replace motherboard by the manufacturer. Turned out not to be the motherboard just a shorted cable to the webcam and ended being a cheap fix. Before you give up on your motherboard remove it from the housing, remove all devices except one stick of ram, connect to the screen and connect the power. If it boots you just add one device back at a time until you find the culprit. Dont forget to check the 3v button battery. Visit my site for extra info.
This laptop did not boot. Customer was quoted huge money to replace motherboard by the manufacturer. Turned out not to be the motherboard just a shorted cable to the webcam and ended being a cheap fix. Before you give up on your motherboard remove it from the housing, remove all devices except one stick of ram, connect to the screen and connect the power. If it boots you just add one device back at a time until you find the culprit. Dont forget to check the 3v button battery. Visit my site for extra info.
HP 6500 E709n, HP 6500A plus E710n officejet AIO disassembly
HP 6500 E709n, HP 6500A plus E710n officejet AIO disassembly
HP Officejet 6500A Plus e-All-in-One Printer - E710n. If you ever need to take this printer apart this video shows you all the hidden clips and screws, with this info you can have this printer apart in minutes. Visit my site for extra info.
HP Officejet 6500A Plus e-All-in-One Printer - E710n. If you ever need to take this printer apart this video shows you all the hidden clips and screws, with this info you can have this printer apart in minutes. Visit my site for extra info.
Laptop white screen trojan virus infection easy fix
Laptop white screen trojan virus infection easy fix
If your windows computer or laptop starts fine but you have no desktop only a white screen with your mouse pointer, you may be infected with a ransom trojan like the police fine trojan horse. In this video I show an easy to fix this problem. Visit my site for extra info.
If your windows computer or laptop starts fine but you have no desktop only a white screen with your mouse pointer, you may be infected with a ransom trojan like the police fine trojan horse. In this video I show an easy to fix this problem. Visit my site for extra info.
Acer laptop not starting blank screen repair
Acer laptop not starting blank screen repair
In this video this acer laptop does not power on correctly. Troubleshooting revealed a bad motherboard battery. I show you how to disassemble this model and replace the battery. Visit my site for extra info.
In this video this acer laptop does not power on correctly. Troubleshooting revealed a bad motherboard battery. I show you how to disassemble this model and replace the battery. Visit my site for extra info.
PSP problem picture rolling and shaking
PSP problem picture rolling and shaking
In this video I show how to dissasemble a Sony psp E1004, including how to remove the battery. This psp had an issue with the display, the picture was rolling and then white screen. It turned out to be a faulty motherboard. Please note that removing the battery will void the warranty. Visit my site for extra info.
In this video I show how to dissasemble a Sony psp E1004, including how to remove the battery. This psp had an issue with the display, the picture was rolling and then white screen. It turned out to be a faulty motherboard. Please note that removing the battery will void the warranty. Visit my site for extra info.
Toshiba laptop broken screen repair
Toshiba laptop broken screen repair
In this video I show you how replace a damaged screen in a Toshiba C660D laptop. Visit my site for extra info.
In this video I show you how replace a damaged screen in a Toshiba C660D laptop. Visit my site for extra info.
Samsung Laptop charger socket problem and fix
Samsung Laptop charger socket problem and fix
In this video I show you how to take apart the laptop, remove the motherboard and replace the charger socket. Visit my site for extra info.
In this video I show you how to take apart the laptop, remove the motherboard and replace the charger socket. Visit my site for extra info.
Lines on screen VGA reflow
Lines on screen VGA reflow
If you get lines on your screen or colours running this could be a sign of a faulty graphics card. In this video I show you how to clean and reflow your GPU. Visit my site for extra info.
If you get lines on your screen or colours running this could be a sign of a faulty graphics card. In this video I show you how to clean and reflow your GPU. Visit my site for extra info.
Friday, 3 May 2013
Fix for Samung lcd TV colour display problem.
Fix for Samung lcd TV colour display problem.
Samsung lcd 40" tv with a serious colour issue.
Checked powersupply board for bad caps, checked cables were seated properly to T-con board, still no luck. Factory reset did not help either. Entered the service menu, find your combo here
http://factory-reset.com/wiki/Samsung...
and i found DDR option was set to "line" I changed that to "samsung" and everything went back to normal.
Checked powersupply board for bad caps, checked cables were seated properly to T-con board, still no luck. Factory reset did not help either. Entered the service menu, find your combo here
http://factory-reset.com/wiki/Samsung...
and i found DDR option was set to "line" I changed that to "samsung" and everything went back to normal.
Monday, 29 April 2013
LAPTOP CHARGER OPEN AND REPAIR CABLE
LAPTOP CHARGER OPEN AND REPAIR CABLE
Symptoms – laptop is not charging,
damaged cable close to charger casing.
Troubleshooting – visibly inspect
cable for damage, check for DC output with multi meter.
Solution – pry open casing, desolder
output cable, cut off damaged part and resolder.
Precautions – make sure it is
disconnected from mains.
Tools required – vice, hacksaw, flat
screwdriver, solder iron, solder sucker, solder, well lit and comfortable
antistatic workspace.
SAMSUNG TV CHANGING CHANNELS BY ITSELF
SAMSUNG TV CHANGING CHANNELS BY ITSELF
Symptoms – channels changing by
itself.
Troubleshooting – remove back cover,
check for loose cables and bulging capacitors.
Disconnect the PCB behind buttons.
Solution – if the TV stops changing
channels by itself when the PCB is disconnected, replace said PCB.
Precautions – unplug from mains, note
that bigger capacitors can hold a charge even when mains unplugged.
Tools required – Philips
screwdriver, container to keep screws etc, well lit and comfortable antistatic
workspace.
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Easy way to make a CAT6 patch ethernet network cable
Easy way to make a CAT6 patch ethernet network cable
If you are running a long patch
cable through walls etc, you will need to make your own. For shorter patch cables I recommend buying
the cable ready made. With the bottom of
the connector facing you, working left to right the colours are :-
1. white/orange, 2. orange 3. white/green 4. blue 5.
white/blue 6. green 7. white/brown 8.brown.
Tools required – RJ45 connectors,
RJ45 crimping tool, Ethernet cable tester.
MINECRAFT 1.4.7 JUNGLE TEMPLE
MINECRAFT 1.4.7 JUNGLE TEMPLE
This video is a tutorial on what to do when you come across a jungle temple.
There are two chests to raid, two trip wires as well as a hidden compartment accessible with levers.
Good luck!
This video is a tutorial on what to do when you come across a jungle temple.
There are two chests to raid, two trip wires as well as a hidden compartment accessible with levers.
Good luck!
Minecraft 1.5 TnT cannon destroying creepers
Minecraft 1.5 TnT cannon destroying creepers
This video is a bit of fun getting revenge on those pesky creepers. We have built a TnT cannon, four barrels each firing two TnT's, which we use to kill creepers.
Check out 0.53 to see our results.
Monday, 25 February 2013
MINECRAFT 1.4.7 DESERT TEMPLE
Minecraft 1.4.7 desert temple
Minecraft Desert temple pyramid raid without blowing yourself up.
This short tutorial will guide you through all the steps required to safely access four chests and harvest nine TNT. You will accomplish your mission without being killed or damaging the structure.
Good luck!
Minecraft Desert temple pyramid raid without blowing yourself up.
This short tutorial will guide you through all the steps required to safely access four chests and harvest nine TNT. You will accomplish your mission without being killed or damaging the structure.
Good luck!
Thursday, 21 February 2013
HOW TO REPLACE A BROKEN LAPTOP SCREEN
HOW TO REPLACE A BROKEN LAPTOP SCREEN
Symptoms
Shattered screen.
Troubleshooting
Plug in external display to ensure laptop is in good working order, and that only the screen is faulty.
Solution
Replace lcd/led panel.
Precautions
Unplug from mains. Contact the supplier with part numbers, to ensure you receive a compatible replacement.
Tools required
Philips screwdriver, container to keep screws etc, and well lit and comfortable antistatic workspace.
Symptoms
Shattered screen.
Troubleshooting
Plug in external display to ensure laptop is in good working order, and that only the screen is faulty.
Solution
Replace lcd/led panel.
Precautions
Unplug from mains. Contact the supplier with part numbers, to ensure you receive a compatible replacement.
Tools required
Philips screwdriver, container to keep screws etc, and well lit and comfortable antistatic workspace.
FIX FOR DESKTOP PC SHUTTING DOWN AND UNSTABLE
FIX FOR DESKTOP PC SHUTTING DOWN AND UNSTABLE
Symptoms
Noisy fans, computer unstable, slow and shutting down by itself.
Troubleshooting
Check temperatures with sensor monitoring software. Open cover and visually inspect fans and heat sinks.
Solution
Thoroughly clean fans, heat sinks etc. Re-check with sensor monitoring software.
Precautions
Unplug from mains. Do not use hair dryer, vacuum cleaner or air compressor.
Tools required
Philips screwdriver, container to keep screws etc, and well lit and comfortable antistatic workspace.
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
PC UPGRADE GOOD VALUE
PC UPGRADE GOOD VALUE
Symptoms
Slow PC unable to run new games.
Troubleshooting
Run and compare benchmarks to determine CPU speed, RAM speed and size, VGA adequacy.
Solution
Replace motherboard, CPU, RAM, VGA. (Replace PSU and HDD if necessary).
Precautions
Unplug from mains. Read instruction manuals before fitting. Make sure that all parts are compatible. Be aware some new motherboards will not have some of the old connectors, e.g. IDE.
Tools required
Philips screwdriver, container to keep screws etc, and well lit and comfortable antistatic workspace.
Symptoms
Slow PC unable to run new games.
Troubleshooting
Run and compare benchmarks to determine CPU speed, RAM speed and size, VGA adequacy.
Solution
Replace motherboard, CPU, RAM, VGA. (Replace PSU and HDD if necessary).
Precautions
Unplug from mains. Read instruction manuals before fitting. Make sure that all parts are compatible. Be aware some new motherboards will not have some of the old connectors, e.g. IDE.
Tools required
Philips screwdriver, container to keep screws etc, and well lit and comfortable antistatic workspace.
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
PC FRONT PANEL USB PORTS REPAIR
PC FRONT PANEL USB PORTS REPAIR
Symptoms
Front panel USB ports damaged.
Troubleshooting
Visually inspect USB ports are damaged.
Solution
Disassemble front panel. Remove and replace USB ports.
Precautions
Unplug from mains. Remove all cables connecting front panel to motherboard, e.g. power switch, reset, LEDs, FP audio etc. Double check soldering for short circuit.
Tools required
Soldering iron, solder wick, Philips screwdriver, container to keep screws etc, and well lit and comfortable antistatic workspace.
Symptoms
Front panel USB ports damaged.
Troubleshooting
Visually inspect USB ports are damaged.
Solution
Disassemble front panel. Remove and replace USB ports.
Precautions
Unplug from mains. Remove all cables connecting front panel to motherboard, e.g. power switch, reset, LEDs, FP audio etc. Double check soldering for short circuit.
Tools required
Soldering iron, solder wick, Philips screwdriver, container to keep screws etc, and well lit and comfortable antistatic workspace.
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