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Komentáƙe • 362

  • @PCBWay
    @PCBWay Pƙed rokem +199

    It feels so good to have your support đŸ„‚ Thx so much, Alex❀

    • @WarblyWark
      @WarblyWark Pƙed rokem +7

      PCBWay rocks. Do you guys have access to Copper 63 for product printing?

    • @PCBWay
      @PCBWay Pƙed rokem +17

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    • @shadabmozaffar2996
      @shadabmozaffar2996 Pƙed 2 dny +1

      You deserve it. I am a happy customer of PCBWay and must say, your staffs are as good as your products. Special thanks to Leanne.

  • @liarus
    @liarus Pƙed rokem +138

    Insane repair, the fact that you pulled the right capacitor right away is incredible, you make your job look like magic

  • @Batar1apt
    @Batar1apt Pƙed rokem +59

    I'm in the computer repair business at 10 years, and this channel is the best professional to follow for sure, great job👌đŸ’Ș

    • @KaloyanDobrev
      @KaloyanDobrev Pƙed rokem +2

      Isn't it more professional to replace damaged components instead of just removing them?

    • @brahtrumpwonbigly7309
      @brahtrumpwonbigly7309 Pƙed rokem +2

      ​@@KaloyanDobrevNo. He did the job in the most efficient manner, producing the desired result for his customer. The data will be retrieved and the drive replaced. Welcome to real life, kid.

  • @lewworthem8483
    @lewworthem8483 Pƙed rokem +91

    Alex, even with all your experience, it's a joy to see the delight you have when you make a fix.

  • @colinreece3452
    @colinreece3452 Pƙed rokem +6

    Alex the surgeon does it again. that magic smile at the end is priceless.

  • @UnacceptableViews
    @UnacceptableViews Pƙed rokem +37

    nicely done. might have looked easy but your skill and knowledge is what makes it easy. customer will be pleased

  • @JoeyDoesTech
    @JoeyDoesTech Pƙed rokem +28

    Congrats on the sponsor Alex and team. I’ve worked with PCBWay on many occasions, and everything has just been easy â˜ș

    • @PCBWay
      @PCBWay Pƙed rokem +1

      CheeerssssđŸ„‚đŸ„‚đŸ„‚

  • @RedRacconKing
    @RedRacconKing Pƙed rokem +15

    That circuit was most like a power regulator. That capacitor was probably a decoupling capacitor for filtering. Great video as always, Alex!

    • @KaloyanDobrev
      @KaloyanDobrev Pƙed rokem +3

      So it has more noise now which can lead to redused speed of the drive

    • @brahtrumpwonbigly7309
      @brahtrumpwonbigly7309 Pƙed rokem +4

      @@KaloyanDobrev the data will be recovered and the drive disposed of. That is of no concern.

  • @asifshirazi6950
    @asifshirazi6950 Pƙed rokem +11

    Great job! As a hobbyist and student, I'm eager to learn about the potential consequences of removing this cap instead of replacing it.

    • @BozesanVlad
      @BozesanVlad Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

      We're two capacitors, one left on the pcb

  • @Desaved
    @Desaved Pƙed 4 dny

    I do data recovery. It feels so good when you hear that Windows sound indicating success! Congrats on your quick diagnostics! It would be nice to do it from a hardware level, but your training takes years.

  • @MShahidShafiq
    @MShahidShafiq Pƙed rokem +6

    To do this in just two minutes he spent decades learning and practicing... No discount sorry customers ❀... the main skill is customer dealing how you put yourself in a situation where they know you are the right guy for the job... I love this channel

  • @lesthegreat
    @lesthegreat Pƙed rokem +58

    And they said repairs like this won't be possible one day. This is a forgotten skill.

    • @seephor
      @seephor Pƙed rokem +4

      Well they won't be once they decide to pot the entire board in epoxy. You can only repair what you can access. Things are becoming consolidated. First into chips then eventually into sealed modules. Game over.

    • @radoslavsk8591
      @radoslavsk8591 Pƙed rokem

      It is already... You cant fix your cpu, while burned only 1 transistor inside, its sooo tiny :(

    • @wm2008
      @wm2008 Pƙed rokem +3

      Its not forgotten or impossible (and wont be), just not economical.

    • @MageLeaderInc
      @MageLeaderInc Pƙed rokem +2

      More like with how often right to repair gets defeated it will eventually just be illegal to repair your property.

    • @radoslavsk8591
      @radoslavsk8591 Pƙed rokem

      ​@@MageLeaderInc really? its already like that. If you repair your property without any "certificate" and it got broken, your house "jump to 9th dimension" (Like say Alex 😀), no insurrance will pay you a dime.

  • @tweaker1968
    @tweaker1968 Pƙed rokem +1

    I love it when you do repairs with the low tech "Does the Alcohol boil" approach... Another quality job done!.... You make it look easy! The sign of a true craftsman....

  • @AudioCheck12
    @AudioCheck12 Pƙed rokem +1

    This is called Pride and self respect.
    To many of these content creators sell thier souls for a few dollars offering up thier fan bases to basicly predators.
    You are a rare breed muh man and have served as a incredible mentor for me. I truely hope one day I can repay you and thank you in person for doing what you do for us all.

  • @bblod4896
    @bblod4896 Pƙed rokem +15

    Nice fix. I'm surprised the files were not encrypted considering it belongs to a government entity.
    Thanks for the video Alex. 👋 to Pops and Big Boss.

    • @x8jason8x
      @x8jason8x Pƙed rokem

      Most gov data is unencrypted, most tech people tend to want nothing to do with government.
      Makes sense, the pay is terrible, and the people are corrupt.

  • @goldmarkg
    @goldmarkg Pƙed rokem +3

    Your diagnostic skills never cease to amaze me!

  • @brianmorris159
    @brianmorris159 Pƙed rokem +1

    This is the craziness repair video I've ever seen! Amazing. I have four Samsung EVO drives that died on clients that I might have to take apart now!

  • @TechOttawa
    @TechOttawa Pƙed rokem +1

    You are a ROCKSTAR - such a great demo of how powerful basic troubleshooting can be (literally) in the hands of a pro!
    I have done similar repairs since the days of tubes and really enjoy the thrill of reviving dead gear with only basic info. And it's almost always the cheap power supply!! :-)
    I used to be one of two guys who could keep a certain piece of German robotics running in a challenging install. Fun, frustrating and a joy to work with. No one else would touch it!
    Bravo and thanks for sharing your passion and skill with all of us 🙏

  • @NGRGaming-NGR
    @NGRGaming-NGR Pƙed rokem +1

    Alex, everyone in this channel is watching videos for free and also learning for free , so no one has a right to complain about ads, i am ready to watch one minute ads even though i am not in the field , to be honest, thank you for the help alex

  • @MohammedAbusbeih
    @MohammedAbusbeih Pƙed rokem +9

    great work! 🎉 I think it’s important not to plug in random drives into your computer even from people you know or maybe get a different computer specifically for plugging in a drive.

  • @Konitama
    @Konitama Pƙed rokem +1

    I literally have this same hard drive and it also failed completely. Would not even be recognized by any device. I sent it in to Drive Savers and they couldn't recover data... I've now sent it to a guy in the UK who will at least try to repair the board, so I'm hoping he's as successful as you were here. I'm almost 100% certain it's also a failed component like this. I think the drive overheated and something burned out and failed. Only downside is it's going to take months for the guy to actually look at it and that's not even a guarantee he will fix it.
    You are a life saver here for sure.

    • @Look_What_I_Did
      @Look_What_I_Did Pƙed rokem

      Should have sent it to that guy over in Wyoming. Too late now. He won't touch it after two shops have molested it.

  • @38911bytefree
    @38911bytefree Pƙed rokem

    PCBWay customer experience is second to none. Good sponsor !!!!!!!

  • @xdandroidx
    @xdandroidx Pƙed rokem

    I'm never surprised you fix things so quickly - smart man

  • @johncooper6246
    @johncooper6246 Pƙed rokem +4

    Nicely done. I'm guessing the two caps in parallel are a safe guard for voltage spikes and if so, would you not replace it anyway..?

  • @stemmentor9700
    @stemmentor9700 Pƙed rokem +3

    Always impressed with your knowledge and appreciation for explaining these things. I’m a hobbyists in electronics, and love learning from you. Keep up the good work

  • @daveb7999
    @daveb7999 Pƙed rokem

    Using alcohol to zero in on the area of the short is brilliant, thanks for the tip.
    Many of us can't afford a thermal imaging camera, this is a handy option to use in a pinch.
    PCBWay is the logical choice, their ads are nicely done and on point for your channel.
    Nice job on the speedy fix!

  • @NazarKhan-em4gz
    @NazarKhan-em4gz Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    I love the smile you have after successfully completing the job! Best wishes brother!

  • @joseph_donovan
    @joseph_donovan Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    Wow! That was remarkable! Talk about the luck of the Irish, and you're not even Irish! What a satisfying feeling to hit the fix within seconds. Well done! Bravo! Freedom of the county for you!

  • @dhimanelectronicsandbusine5052

    Hi i am from India and I am always enjoy and learn chip leval repair in electronics from you sir, love you your team uncle, your sister,wife, and you also always...
    You are my teacher ❀

  • @hfatboydth4715
    @hfatboydth4715 Pƙed rokem

    It always feels great when you work on something to figure out why is not working and you find the problem straight off. Great Job Alex!!! Thank for another great video. Hello to Big Boss the Boss of all Bosses!!!

  • @plamenivanov8056
    @plamenivanov8056 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    I`m new on the channel, and i`m very glad i found you. Amazing repairs! Most of the technicians will replace the drive and no one will dig on the problem!

  • @Trustsimo07
    @Trustsimo07 Pƙed rokem +1

    the caps did it, and again ! good job 👍

  • @jollegrat6590
    @jollegrat6590 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    alex you are like a sniper in the war, one single bullet and its kill the enemy right away. good jobs greeting from indonesia.

  • @kennymanchester
    @kennymanchester Pƙed rokem +1

    The customer (and you) got lucky on this one. So glad you took a chance and tried to see what happens. Hope you charge a good sum for this one, since you saved their data! ;)

  • @ghostraider4312
    @ghostraider4312 Pƙed rokem +1

    Excellent and reliable work as always! 😄👍

  • @ezzmonster84
    @ezzmonster84 Pƙed rokem +1

    What a repair! The skill is 2nd to non absolute class.

  • @Jason-zh7wo
    @Jason-zh7wo Pƙed rokem +1

    Nice job 😀😀 That's the kind of repair we wish for everyday 😃😃

  • @freddybeck326
    @freddybeck326 Pƙed rokem

    A huge amount of knowleedge and a litlle bit of luck.. But to see the happyness on you face when you saw the result... PRICELESS! , I know the feeling.

  • @fccagar
    @fccagar Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

    I like your way of working simple basics techniques observations &no rocket science making every repair too easy
    I learnt soo many things from watching yours videos
    Tons of love & respect to your work from a small town of india

  • @SuperEzeKieL96
    @SuperEzeKieL96 Pƙed rokem

    The way you handle the advertisments got me subscribed(++ the repairs are magical). Keep up the good work !!

  • @gregfisher216
    @gregfisher216 Pƙed rokem +1

    Great work Alex, in is times like these that make it all worth while!

  • @christhompson6010
    @christhompson6010 Pƙed rokem

    Wow this is amazing from a consumers point of view. Was told SSD,s were not repairable. Very educational thanks

  • @sgottoboni
    @sgottoboni Pƙed rokem +1

    Awesome repair. Don't you wish it would be that easy every time. 👍

  • @outseeker
    @outseeker Pƙed rokem

    lol i love to see that big cheezy grin when you remove the faulty component first try :D
    and you called it too! your optimism and skill is admirable.

  • @czerus2233
    @czerus2233 Pƙed rokem +1

    Amazing job as always and this what makes me watch more of your educational videos

  • @warriorplutotrent3827
    @warriorplutotrent3827 Pƙed 5 dny

    Great video. I've learned so much from you. I have two of these drives in my computers. I know how to fix them now 😁😁 thanks allot. Valuable information and priceless information

  • @space4ace582
    @space4ace582 Pƙed rokem +2

    Is it luck or an expert at work? Nice work as always, Alex. Nice to see you smile when it finally works. Love all your videos.

  • @sayakbanerjee9
    @sayakbanerjee9 Pƙed rokem

    Your hands for repair ts too good.
    Thanks sir

  • @x8jason8x
    @x8jason8x Pƙed rokem

    Alex is the best electronics repair person on the planet. You can't tell me otherwise. If he can't fix it, it's a paperweight.

  • @cloud1930
    @cloud1930 Pƙed rokem

    Excellent work. Great luck. Maybe pick my next lottery numbers!

  • @Dheazzo
    @Dheazzo Pƙed rokem +2

    One word only WOW! will definitely try out pcb way for my motor control PCB I recently designed

  • @IxXDOMINATORXxI
    @IxXDOMINATORXxI Pƙed rokem

    Man that's incredible that first cap you pulled was the issue, great stuff man!

  • @garyr7027
    @garyr7027 Pƙed rokem

    Testing the bad cap is good practice and full confirmation.

  • @husainhabib4789
    @husainhabib4789 Pƙed rokem +4

    There was no need to replace that Capacitor?

  • @CXensation
    @CXensation Pƙed rokem +1

    Enjoy the easy fix - you deserve it !

  • @MoonsOfEmpire
    @MoonsOfEmpire Pƙed rokem

    You do know your stuff Alex. I would love to learn a fraction of your knowledge, keep up the great work.

  • @JockoFlocko
    @JockoFlocko Pƙed rokem +8

    Great video as always, I have a question though. So you simply don't replace the bad cap? Is it a situation of redundancy where there's multiple caps of the same value on the board doing the exact same job? Also, how do you go about finding the value of a shorted cap?

    • @Karlston
      @Karlston Pƙed rokem +2

      Am curious about that too. Great minds think alike. 🙂
      Perhaps it was more about data recovery than repair. Now LA Metro can get the data off the drive, so that was enough? Then they’ll bin the drive.

    • @ralphj4012
      @ralphj4012 Pƙed rokem +2

      If not just intended for data recovery, but for reuse then the capacitor should be replaced and probably also the IC as those sorts of temperatures can quickly degrade them. The cap looked to be in parallel with another, this is common practice in many products and allows you to have double the capacitance without the expense or size of just one cap. Also, a form of redundancy (but not by design), one capacitor is better than none, especially on power rails. In this instance the two large capacitors are likely the same value so you would just measure the good one. Failing that you would either measure one from a donor board or take an educated guess, typically 10uF on power rails.

  • @martinschulz7885
    @martinschulz7885 Pƙed rokem

    The one Million Dollar Shot âœŒđŸ»

  • @talkshow5100
    @talkshow5100 Pƙed rokem

    It's a lost art but you Sir are a master!

  • @omnicode
    @omnicode Pƙed rokem

    Right on - I like the idea on ads. The read could be a little slower but honestly I just care about quality and no "junk" bs ads - nice

  • @glbernini0
    @glbernini0 Pƙed rokem

    Nice to see you get lucky for a change!

  • @DB25k
    @DB25k Pƙed rokem

    Absolutely astounding Alex absolutely astonished... Great video...

  • @ThEsItuAtIoN88
    @ThEsItuAtIoN88 Pƙed rokem

    Alex should have a little boss he can teach his knowledge because he can really be a good teacher!

  • @RFC3514
    @RFC3514 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    Never underestimate the diagnostic abilities of a fingertip.

  • @speedydanny4624
    @speedydanny4624 Pƙed rokem

    splendid job as usual....wish i could learn some more of this.

  • @SubjectiveFunny
    @SubjectiveFunny Pƙed rokem

    10/10 👏
    Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.

  • @KC-nd7nt
    @KC-nd7nt Pƙed rokem

    Superman saves the day !
    What a smile

  • @crshovveride
    @crshovveride Pƙed rokem +7

    Wow. So cool. I appreciate your teachings Alex. Also, does the cap not need to be replaced as well? Or is it okay as is? Thanks again!

    • @dd313car
      @dd313car Pƙed rokem +6

      most caps are for smoothing out the voltages, and there are many of them in parallel. As long there is no short at any cap,you can take out caps ,they are not really needed. But I think Alex replaced it anyway. Even the value isn't that critical

    • @griffin1366
      @griffin1366 Pƙed rokem +3

      Question is if you want to keep using that drive...
      Definitely keep a backup guys!

  • @EnthusiastPC
    @EnthusiastPC Pƙed rokem

    PCBWay really is excellent :)

  • @hanstandt9587
    @hanstandt9587 Pƙed rokem

    You gave me a big smile on my face !

  • @HazeAnderson
    @HazeAnderson Pƙed rokem +1

    After finding that cap, you should have gone and immediately purchased a lottery ticket! 😆

  • @Spiralexe
    @Spiralexe Pƙed rokem

    I love pcbway I tried them out years ago from another sponsored stream for some prototype pcb's amazing quality

  • @abdalothmab9632
    @abdalothmab9632 Pƙed rokem

    Thx to show us everything how to fix electronics ❀

  • @Pistol_Knight
    @Pistol_Knight Pƙed rokem +3

    Do you have to replace that cap?

  • @dennisfahey2379
    @dennisfahey2379 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

    There was a period where ceramic caps experienced a global shortage that lasted a couple quarters. This was traced to be a lack of forecasting for the enormous rise in consumer products and IOT stuff. There was a mad scramble to get enough caps to build and ship. Major companies bought up the 1st tier supply at a premium to guarantee they would be able to sustain manufacturing. Third party brokers stepped in and sold grey market parts from questionable sources. These had large initial fallout and really short longevity in the field. There are a huge number of these little caps per board. Point being - look for them. They are out there. Ticking time bombs.

  • @SoloPlayMaker
    @SoloPlayMaker Pƙed rokem +1

    You need to sponser so much because u are the best

  • @daviddevillers6790
    @daviddevillers6790 Pƙed rokem

    Nice job finding the cap. Next, start selling a backup solution for LA Metro - sheesh!

  • @tekkenboy5461
    @tekkenboy5461 Pƙed rokem +4

    Was the capacitor replaced or was this not needed?

  • @georgekennedy1886
    @georgekennedy1886 Pƙed rokem

    Awesome! Never say never! Great job. Keep it up!

  • @Zhaymoor
    @Zhaymoor Pƙed rokem +2

    How can you tell if the component was a capacitor or an inductor while on board?
    If you want to replace the faulty capacitor, is there a way to know its value ?
    Thank you for the amazing video

  • @mohammedsabrah8505
    @mohammedsabrah8505 Pƙed rokem

    don't be suprised You ARE A PRO.

  • @Gtechrepairs
    @Gtechrepairs Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    Good work. As a technician we always expect the worst lol

  • @venerandarain3
    @venerandarain3 Pƙed rokem

    lucky Guessing today, Awesome job sir.

  • @Embermist69
    @Embermist69 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    I like a saying a automotive repair channel says. Sometimes you get the bear and other times they bear gets you.
    Which in general is what I see happing on this channel. Sometimes items are able to be fixed or their times not. Take Alex, Big Boss and family.

  • @jasonmabry1877
    @jasonmabry1877 Pƙed rokem +2

    Alex, how is it possible that the device can work without that cap being replaced?

  • @gwhiz1397
    @gwhiz1397 Pƙed rokem

    Good method. Good find. Good video.

  • @JonJonChannel
    @JonJonChannel Pƙed rokem +1

    Alex going for a KOBE!!!

  • @patriot439
    @patriot439 Pƙed rokem +1

    could you explain why you don't have to replace the bad capacitor? Thanks!

  • @Zebpro
    @Zebpro Pƙed rokem +4

    So it is not necessary to put another cap back for replacement?
    Or is it just working for a moment, enough to save all the files to another drive?

    • @pumm3l46
      @pumm3l46 Pƙed rokem +1

      had the same thought myself, guess it'll work without it but what was it's purpose?

    • @funkgab2013
      @funkgab2013 Pƙed rokem +1

      Its for the latter.
      Not required to be able to transfer to another drive.
      Once a drive fails like that, you should never use again. Even with replaced components.

  • @asmaps
    @asmaps Pƙed rokem +1

    I'm not so super experienced, so I have a maybe noobish question: why does it work without the capacitor? Is it in parallel to the circuit? Otherwise the circuit would be open, wouldn't it?

  • @warunakangara6791
    @warunakangara6791 Pƙed rokem

    I’m also get a motivation after seen your videos, weldone ❀

  • @geraldforrester4366
    @geraldforrester4366 Pƙed rokem

    Excellent job.

  • @arabianseagull
    @arabianseagull Pƙed rokem

    Absolutely amazing

  • @picaoid
    @picaoid Pƙed rokem

    Using my secret antiblur tool, i have downloaded all LA public data from your screenshot. 😄

  • @donny121able
    @donny121able Pƙed rokem

    Good to see your choosy with sponsorship, I watched a channel that reports on knife crime and they sponsored knives, literally in the middle of reporting a death by knife.

  • @PatricioRomero_xumi
    @PatricioRomero_xumi Pƙed rokem +1

    is not necessary to replace the shorted cap?

  • @frankbumstead3838
    @frankbumstead3838 Pƙed rokem

    Good diagnosis, your lucky day.

  • @Talmiior
    @Talmiior Pƙed rokem

    I love how rapid fire ya did that ad lol! They look like a good company though. GreatScott! CZcams Channel I'm pretty uses them a lot and he rarely complains about the product he gets from them

  • @hssnov
    @hssnov Pƙed rokem

    It's amazing from the first iteration you found it. This can be called LA metor Karamat

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    @abrahimmohammed Pƙed rokem

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