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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.