Broken USB Flash Drive Smoked - Repair and Data Recovery

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  • čas přidán 8. 12. 2023
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Komentáře • 159

  • @chartier67
    @chartier67 Před 6 měsíci +13

    The smile Alex gets every time he successfully repairs something is priceless.

    • @luckyirvin
      @luckyirvin Před 6 měsíci +1

      makin good ones day by day
      sweeet

    • @ypanos
      @ypanos Před 6 měsíci +2

      Indeed . Any he always say "We did it" which for me shows a humble person

  • @henningokholm7912
    @henningokholm7912 Před 6 měsíci +10

    The confidence of a radiomechanic and the joy and the excitement of the beep of accepted usb drive.

  • @COINAGE656
    @COINAGE656 Před 6 měsíci +36

    im your average IT repair dude and absolutely love watching these videos. ive actually already ordered a BIOS flashing device because you made me confident enough that i could use it from your other videos....Thanks Alex!

  • @Danbotics
    @Danbotics Před 6 měsíci +38

    It’s always such a pleasure to watch you work Alex! It’s just awesome to see that even after countless devices fixed you still get excited and show so much joy when you succeed. Thankyou for all you do!

  • @Electrically-Electronic
    @Electrically-Electronic Před 6 měsíci +39

    This kind of flash drive are now disappearing. The new ones now have all the components on one ic which makes it extremely hard to repair. Looking forward for the video which involves this new drive.

    • @blackace69
      @blackace69 Před 6 měsíci +10

      They gotta just complicate everything dont they

    • @SlartiMarvinbartfast
      @SlartiMarvinbartfast Před 6 měsíci +4

      @@blackace69They make more money that way - the idea is to make repair as tough as possible and as a result they sell more, and it's all down to greed. Just look at the antics of Apple and John Deere as just two examples of making unofficial repairs almost impossible for certain components.

    • @l33tninja1
      @l33tninja1 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@blackace69of course. If they don't then people won't spend even more money that they think we somehow have with the current economy .

    • @frostbitefilmsproductions6943
      @frostbitefilmsproductions6943 Před 6 měsíci

      This kind of usb flash drive cost more . Thats why china is using cheap memory cards inside usb body case. Looks usb flash drive but instead inside its memory card. 😂

    • @VV-om8vv
      @VV-om8vv Před 6 měsíci +1

      Smaller/simpler with single IC = Cheaper and less ewaste

  • @lilluminatoalternativo3926
    @lilluminatoalternativo3926 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Hi, I'm Italian, I've seen a lot of videos of your repairs that normally no shopkeeper does, if there were still so many like you in italy especially pc hardware repairers, the general repairers of electronic products are disappearing, because people are conditioned by use and throwaway.

  • @OuweGouwe
    @OuweGouwe Před 6 měsíci +8

    Alex is the saviour of all repairs, if another repairman f**k's up, Alex steps in to show how it is done.
    Great video, hope you and your family are doing well

  • @drphibesrises
    @drphibesrises Před 6 měsíci +6

    Another happy customer! Great job again, Alex. Now start teaching your son your skills and he will be a genius.

  • @allthingsgaming02
    @allthingsgaming02 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I've been subscribed now for over a year and honestly, I am a developer so I don't know anything about components or repairs but just from watching your videos I learned so much about different components and what they do, keep up the good work (:

  • @billdomitilli8125
    @billdomitilli8125 Před 26 dny

    The only thing I would have done differently, is strain-relieved the wires on the board with Kapton tape. I'm a retired Tech, who was a Lab Admin for the team that gave you WiFi on your cell phones for the first time. I admire your approach...visual inspection first, power supply checks second. In general, the third thing I used to look for was clock, or something stuck in reset. Usually, as you know, the power supply tells the tale. Best wishes. --bd

  • @kahvac
    @kahvac Před 6 měsíci

    Alex ..you make that look so easy ..it would take my all day and still not fix it ! Thank you for the education !

  • @rizvitalukder1586
    @rizvitalukder1586 Před 6 měsíci +17

    I'm not any professional mechanic or engineer, but I simply watch your video as I think you are the Silvestre Stallone (RAMBO) of fixing electronics. 😂
    Love your work although I'm nothing. Thanks.

  • @yummyklown9226
    @yummyklown9226 Před 6 měsíci

    Love that smile when you fix something. That's pride! You can't teach pride in your work. Great job Alex!

  • @superconductives88
    @superconductives88 Před 6 měsíci

    Alex that was an awesome repair, you went through it so methodically and now customer gonna be happy!

  • @bashbash3973
    @bashbash3973 Před 6 měsíci

    Your confidence does wonders to a painstaking job as this. Thanks for your inspiration.

  • @AnssiVIH
    @AnssiVIH Před 6 měsíci

    Gotta love that satisfied smile on your face after every successful repair 🙂

  • @DailyDoseOfLSD
    @DailyDoseOfLSD Před 6 měsíci

    your skill and knowledge never ceases to amaze me.

  • @crazyedo9979
    @crazyedo9979 Před 6 měsíci

    I can hear the first resistors scream "NOT ME!! PLEASE NOT ME!!!" 😁

  • @yummy_blueberry
    @yummy_blueberry Před 6 měsíci +3

    A job well done as always... Love from Pakistan

  • @bblod4896
    @bblod4896 Před 6 měsíci

    Great detective work Alex. Thanks for the video.

  • @vcblueworld123
    @vcblueworld123 Před 5 měsíci

    Amazing work as always, well done

  • @numbr6
    @numbr6 Před 6 měsíci

    A bad capacitor strikes again. Amazing diagnostics skills. Thanks for sharing the wisdom.

  • @yasha1928
    @yasha1928 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Awesome data recovery Alex!
    I wanna get into micro-soldering one day, it seems enjoyable

  • @esmail88
    @esmail88 Před 6 měsíci

    even as professional as you , I'm sure it feels like happy magic when fixed part works.

  • @dexternengomasha7579
    @dexternengomasha7579 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks Alex for your amazing videos. I actually managed to solder Lenovo IT8586E EC chip successfully . imagine it's my first time and I nailed it. Had experience in soldering but not that 0.5mm pitch. May God bless you

  • @intergalactic_Planetary
    @intergalactic_Planetary Před 6 měsíci

    I'm so glad you were able to fix this

  • @xxDADDYDAYCARExx
    @xxDADDYDAYCARExx Před 6 měsíci

    You’re a great dad
    👍❤️🇮🇪👍❤️🇮🇪👍❤️🇮🇪👍❤️🇮🇪👍

  • @Peter-oc3wl
    @Peter-oc3wl Před 6 měsíci

    Amazing troubleshooting skills!

  • @ThriftyToolShed
    @ThriftyToolShed Před 6 měsíci +1

    Awesome recovery! It's wrong, but I was waiting to see the shorted cap put on top of the burned resistors and get some work out of the bad guy😂

  • @mrbobo86
    @mrbobo86 Před 6 měsíci

    Great videos. Very educational. You are doing a great service

  • @luckyirvin
    @luckyirvin Před 6 měsíci

    i hate it when my tweezer tips get bent!!
    i love watching this Master at work!!

  • @PartyPls
    @PartyPls Před 6 měsíci

    I don't know exactly why, but this repair in particular was so good to see.

  • @CXensation
    @CXensation Před 6 měsíci

    Expertly done 🤩

  • @Cinaro_
    @Cinaro_ Před 6 měsíci

    Nice work!

  • @SB-sx2hp
    @SB-sx2hp Před 6 měsíci

    Great job!

  • @clivewright7778
    @clivewright7778 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice job Alex

  • @user-co3pj3yz6q
    @user-co3pj3yz6q Před 6 měsíci

    That was FIRE 🔥🔥🔥🔥NorthridgeFix

  • @colinreece3452
    @colinreece3452 Před 6 měsíci

    Well done again Alex, the PC surgeon. Nice to see you got a visit from 'Little Boss' as well he's a handsome guy like his dad.

  • @rfr653
    @rfr653 Před 6 měsíci

    Good job mate 👍

  • @laidman2007
    @laidman2007 Před 6 měsíci

    Enjoyed seeing you interact with your boy.😊

  • @ginopedone158
    @ginopedone158 Před 6 měsíci

    Good job. From Italy

  • @BayBye2011
    @BayBye2011 Před 6 měsíci

    excellent job

  • @argeeman
    @argeeman Před 6 měsíci +1

    Wow! Nice smoke, Alex.

  • @mohmansour5031
    @mohmansour5031 Před 6 měsíci +3

    تسلم ايدك👌

  • @alexanderloonyov4978
    @alexanderloonyov4978 Před 6 měsíci +1

    5:05 you move the tip like an artist move their brush

  • @Yashika_Yehani.98
    @Yashika_Yehani.98 Před 6 měsíci

    Pleasure to see your child. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
    God Bless your family🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @matthewwatters5870
    @matthewwatters5870 Před 6 měsíci

    just perfect your never off your game always on point

  • @robertbartram5632
    @robertbartram5632 Před 6 měsíci

    thx for posting

  • @vicrod74
    @vicrod74 Před 6 měsíci

    Your son is too cute!! Love all your videos Alex! Keep up with all the good work my friend!!

  • @GardenLives
    @GardenLives Před 6 měsíci

    good job, very informative

  • @DarrenSteele-mx3ks
    @DarrenSteele-mx3ks Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hope you don't mind the question: Do you ship to Canada as some U.S. companies do not (shipping issues?) Ok, thank you, Alex!

  • @zachariepayant3864
    @zachariepayant3864 Před 6 měsíci

    Excellent....

  • @cant4624
    @cant4624 Před 6 měsíci

    What an amazing video..

  • @dasmin1135
    @dasmin1135 Před 6 měsíci

    This is why You need electronics knowledge to become an electronics repairer.

  • @Jason-zh7wo
    @Jason-zh7wo Před 6 měsíci

    Nice job

  • @CooLDEaFY4204Me
    @CooLDEaFY4204Me Před 6 měsíci

    Great job Alex….Big Boss… Better than factory

  • @GlishaSo
    @GlishaSo Před 6 měsíci

    nice job bro !

  • @lifeisfuneh
    @lifeisfuneh Před 6 měsíci +1

    How about introducing the little guy?! :) ... He will make daddy proud one day !

  • @Hello_-_-_-_
    @Hello_-_-_-_ Před 6 měsíci

    Incredible

  • @Chewligan1
    @Chewligan1 Před 6 měsíci +2

    It's definitely worth paying every penny to recover important data !!

  • @ChanvibolPen
    @ChanvibolPen Před 6 měsíci

    excellent 🎉

  • @uruksumer4101
    @uruksumer4101 Před 6 měsíci

    so good videos

  • @in2caffeine
    @in2caffeine Před 6 měsíci

    Nice!

  • @zarehbajanian3553
    @zarehbajanian3553 Před 4 měsíci

    excellent THX for video! :-) U R The best

  • @jameskim62
    @jameskim62 Před 6 měsíci

    YOU ARE THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  • @lemagreengreen
    @lemagreengreen Před 6 měsíci

    I bought some USB plugs that have screw terminals for stuff like this, they work pretty good but of course not for enameled wire like this.

  • @whitag01
    @whitag01 Před 6 měsíci

    Very interesting to see if the Magic Smoke is let out it's not necessarily dead!

  • @kyzercube
    @kyzercube Před 6 měsíci

    That flash drive wanted to play games. You obliged it Alex 😆

  • @johnnynmarylousantiago7029
    @johnnynmarylousantiago7029 Před 6 měsíci

    MUY BUENO TREMENDO QUE MAS PUEDO DESIR

  • @stfnsipos
    @stfnsipos Před 6 měsíci

    Wish You all a happy new year❤❤❤❤

  • @Authoratah
    @Authoratah Před 6 měsíci +2

    He lived through many Hiroshimas but still was able to have kids

  • @arminsafarloo
    @arminsafarloo Před 6 měsíci

    I hope your offer for new house gets accepted ❤️

  • @hichem.w32h
    @hichem.w32h Před 6 měsíci

    ما شاء الله عليك

  • @3mariusx
    @3mariusx Před 6 měsíci

    amazing !! thank you for this precious info! what program do you use for files backup? or the best way si ijust copy paste them? thank you😁

  • @mike6340
    @mike6340 Před 6 měsíci

    The flash drive wanted to play games, so games were played

  • @kassimsaid9506
    @kassimsaid9506 Před 6 měsíci

    Masha Allah

  • @BigDogDiagnostics
    @BigDogDiagnostics Před 2 měsíci

    Just found this channel, Great content man? What were you using to heat the board/solder when removing those components?

  • @moamgaphonemga6166
    @moamgaphonemga6166 Před 6 měsíci

    Esta arte do conhecimento e habilidade é fantasticamente prazeroso no sentido de quando conseguimos consertar algo nos faz abrir um sorriso no rosto.
    Ótimo vídeo!

  • @mindblah
    @mindblah Před 6 měsíci

    As I watch these videos I often wonder if sending something in for repair makes sense vs attempting the repair yourself. As an example I have a VR controller that has a joystick issue. The cost of the controller cost $250 new because you can only buy them in pairs but the component to repair it cost a few dollars. I bought a set of new ones, but for $250 it seems like a repair would be worth the attempt as I would have a spare set. It's probably not worth sending in for a professional to do due to cost though. I am a hobbyist so watching these videos is good for learning techniques, even if I don't have all the professional tools. Kinda hoping I can manage one component though...

  • @snowysnowwolf6228
    @snowysnowwolf6228 Před 6 měsíci +1

    How's your leg now Alex ??

  • @stfnsipos
    @stfnsipos Před 6 měsíci

    Would be not much easyer if move (swap) the mem chips on a other new drive ?🤔🤔 But was a plesure to wach Your work , like allways.💖💖from Hungary.

  • @cgzsqueek1984
    @cgzsqueek1984 Před 6 měsíci

    ok question what would you recommend for beginners need the basic set just to reconnect things as a set and do you deliver to UK

  • @boony64
    @boony64 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Did you replace the shorting capacitor or not? Is it not needed? Why do they use it if not? Sorry if these are dumb questions :D

    • @lordimac
      @lordimac Před 6 měsíci

      Was asking myself the same thing.

  • @eilonberger4186
    @eilonberger4186 Před 5 měsíci

    "the repair attempt looks worse than my twisers that fell on the floor..." .... lmfao..

  • @jeffdriver3000
    @jeffdriver3000 Před 6 měsíci

    You let the smoke out. That's what electronics run on

  • @7emezzo
    @7emezzo Před 6 měsíci +1

    Alex, the value of capacitor? How do you determinate the value?

  • @D.Hozzie
    @D.Hozzie Před 6 měsíci

    “ You should be smarter than this”……….Well said Alex.

  • @nextbizzy
    @nextbizzy Před 6 měsíci

    Aww cute kid Alex

  • @TECHHUBfixitup
    @TECHHUBfixitup Před 6 měsíci

    Its only me that is reading DIY letter on those 1 ohm resistor? 12:39

  • @kassimsaid9506
    @kassimsaid9506 Před 6 měsíci

    Good boy

  • @tehnics-optics4560
    @tehnics-optics4560 Před 6 měsíci

    hello ,woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow ! but I simply watch your video ! thanks for this video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @samshanker5753
    @samshanker5753 Před 2 měsíci +1

    15:34 why red probe is in ground and measuring with negative can anyone tell...?

  • @CrazyCat229
    @CrazyCat229 Před 6 měsíci

    The times I had people bring me these at one of my old jobs. But my boss refused to buy me tools so I could do this work yet he would try to tell people we could do this work. -_- What i would have given for a good hot air station, solder station I had a good personal multi meter. Used to piss me off the amount Data recover places we sent out to would charge to F stuff up.

  • @dharmendersinghdehiya2918
    @dharmendersinghdehiya2918 Před 2 měsíci

    Do you sell that tweezer Soldering iron on your site? I was searching for it but didn't found on your site.

  • @alaa2003net
    @alaa2003net Před 6 měsíci

    Which is that soldering tool for smd solder/desolder?

  • @BigEightiesNewWave
    @BigEightiesNewWave Před 6 měsíci

    IMO that is proof a flash drive is not a good idea for important file storage. I have had name brand drives like that go bad, usually the controller. Burning to M-DISC or even a spinning drive is better, and cloud too of course.

  • @hpat225
    @hpat225 Před 6 měsíci +1

    17:04. We got it. 👍

  • @leandrolaporta2196
    @leandrolaporta2196 Před 6 měsíci

    "is worst than my tweezers"😂😂😂😂😂 poor little tweezer it had a hard life😂😂

  • @aliemlek
    @aliemlek Před 6 měsíci

    👌👌👍👍

  • @flipfloptanlines926
    @flipfloptanlines926 Před 6 měsíci

    I made fried chicken for dinner. Thanks for the soldering class.