tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33037886134202363812026-10-14T02:35:52.734-04:00A resource for techs and shops wanting to go just a little deeper and increase their profit margin for repairs. Instead of buying motherboards for every problem they encounter simply repair the bad part. You should be an experienced tech before attempting repairs. This is considerably beyond the average tinkerer, hobbyist. Though it may look easy, there are a number of other factors involved and if you do not understand, you may get in over your head.Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-6329641552286948332018-07-10T19:08:00.002-04:002018-07-10T19:08:33.803-04:00

Though the BLOG has been inactive and I have returned to programming. I left this up for LEGACY Sake. There is still useful information that can be garnered from these posts.Still want the videos they too have been left available. http://www.zapclient.com/hardware/Paypal.htmlAny issues you have let me know HoosierNewman @ gmail.com

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AlsoIf website or store wishes to takeover/acquire/buy this blogsite, email me as I am going on to other ventures.  Hoosier Newman@g****.com

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-84325319468837697972015-08-10T11:27:00.000-04:002015-08-10T11:27:01.755-04:00

Since it's been a while.Here's an update on the videos - I have reduced the prices on the videos 75% so that more younger techs and students in less developed locations can download them.  Realizing that not everyone can afford items at previous rates.  But they are good training methods for junior techs. Any issues let me know ASAPPayPal Videos

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I'd like to thank everyone for the End of the Year donations.  It really helped, now I am looking at getting some additional hardware to tinker with. As well as getting some newer i5, and i7 systems that have been failing.  For some that had thought I was making it rich with the blog (HA HA HA HA), but your levity is warming.  Biggest donations : $19.57  Smallest donation : $

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-24404278689059562032013-11-01T14:08:00.000-04:002013-11-01T14:08:01.581-04:00

Doing a number of things got me away from blogging and posting repairs So I'd like to take this opportunity to show something different. I had gotten an HTC Flyer Tablet in a lot with items that I bought, and it was a nice tablet, but it would not charge! So I first rigged a microUSB port on the top of it to charge the unit.  But with that configuration the cover would not fit. So I

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Since a number of requests have been made, and considering others that may not be fortunate enough to obtain the videos.  I have dropped the price.  I cannot say how long they will be reduced, but you may wish to take this opportunity. Several projects are in the works -   Book based training Write a technical manual that covers repairs as well a principles and typical problems.

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-82599544320750348122013-07-15T14:24:00.004-04:002013-07-15T14:24:55.489-04:00

New videos coming out soon. DV4,5,6,7 and other headache model. They will be on a limited time and number of downloads. Sorry but I have to work rather than monitor activity/ And because I will be rather busy with another project I may not be able to answer Technical Questions on laptops by email for a couple of weeks.  The old videos may be removed or by request only. Since the Donation

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-82126269054981556192013-06-25T12:00:00.001-04:002013-06-25T12:00:27.717-04:00

Added Facebook to contact tools.  https://www.facebook.com/hoosier.newman or search Hoosier Newman

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I'm considering webclasses and webinars. If interested let me know.  Looking at Jul 8-12 for schedule.

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Per all the requests for the videos. They are located on MayoHardware.Com I am trying to get things working smoothly, but as always other jobs, tasks and gigs come up.  If you do purchase the videos, you will be redirected from Paypal to the download page.  These videos are huge and cannot be viewed on iPhone, Smartphones etc. Only PC laptop and desktops.If you do not get a return

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Have a Happy New Year, Joyeaux Noel, Feliz Navidad, Froehlich Neue Jahre. End of the year, and end of the video download.   I am trying to close out 2012. So if you would like the Videos download please see the previous post. AS they may not be available at this price in 2013.  Also expect additional videos to be coming soon. Well worth the price. Also if you have gotten a

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Classes forming for training in Laptop Repair. The first class for training will be in 2013.  More details will be forthcoming as I am working out the locations for these classes.  Cities under consideration. Dallas Chicago (area) Boston Bay Area (CA) Atlanta Seattle Classes will be 5 days covering laptop diagnosis, part identification, common problems and hand 'How To', Dead

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This advice is for qualified technicians.  If you are not qualified, do not continue because you may cause even more damage How to properly clean laptop AFTER Flood or water damage. In most cases this will get your laptop back on, and if screen is damaged, you can use an external monitor to get your data off.  Backup immediately!! First I want to mention that this may or may not

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-85817934577642192522012-07-13T16:33:00.002-04:002012-07-13T16:41:51.322-04:00

The Blog use and method is quickly exceeding it's purpose. Advanced technicians should contact me

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This is one part of why the DV Series fails, it is not the total solution and should be/could be additional help in keeping the heat vents clean. 2.5x2.5 inch intake vent (6.35cm x 6.35cm) If you get tired of cleaning out your heatsink fans to your DV series laptops you can try this 'homebrew' filter. this is done after you clean the fan and vents and the laptop already

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-50766007524285872382012-04-09T09:35:00.000-04:002012-04-09T09:35:02.749-04:00

An update for individuals that purchased the video bundle. In the Extras bundle, the  video named DVMOSFETS.mpg  The initial problem with the board was no lights, no power.  After some diagnosis and replacing the MOSFETS on the front end the unit was recieving power and would loop, turning on, then off.  Clearing the CMOS and with a Cold Reset it would not revive

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-77772723237029444342012-04-06T12:27:00.002-04:002012-06-30T13:26:51.408-04:00

If interested in finding the power paths for the DV7 here is an animation for these models. here is an animation for techs to trace those paths more clearer. Click here

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-80899245540955797492012-04-01T14:12:00.002-04:002012-04-01T15:19:05.628-04:00

Mail sent to persons requesting the DV series  DVD/ISO.  The Extras Video is no longer included in the ISO purchase. After all the issues surrounding this, I have gotten a reply stating that the process worked and was downloaded in the UK (Thanks Mike).  If I have missed responding to anyone, please email HoosierNewman AT gmail.com. The ISO can be burned to DVD so that repairs

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-56272258029071794632012-04-01T09:40:00.000-04:002012-04-01T09:40:46.512-04:00

After a number of offers, I am currently considering training classes in laptop repair.  (Here or there) The current available timeframes is Apr 23-27 and  Apr 30- May 4.  One location in Charlotte, NC and another in Greensboro, NC.  Dates and location have not been finalized, and this is dependent upon number of requests. Classes will be small 10-20 max.  If you need

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Repair traces on MacBook 2007 -Previous tech attempted to remove Audio port on laptop and damaged traces leading to terminals on mainboard. The trace repair required a steady hand, 32ga filament wire toretrace the electrical path of the audio signals.After the traces were repaired they were coated with clear teflon insulating coating (this is important) so that they would not short against

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-4834892530187311042012-03-12T10:18:00.008-04:002012-04-01T14:15:03.127-04:00

Update: I finally have a solution to the International formats needed for the DVD/ISO! So - Out they go Monday to international requests. Mike/Larry After a number of issues the ISO of The Laptop Doctor had been posted (4.2gb). Since the automation portion has not been completed. You will have to request further information and payment detail via email "Subject: ISO/DVD". Please do not request

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-19581620111615151262012-03-01T10:48:00.008-05:002012-03-01T11:32:09.821-05:00

As I had stated before- The video on demand domain is setup and I am transferring videos and testing, testing, testing. Some videos are currently viewable, but had to go through all of them to make sure the wording is correct and links works. So stay tuned. Repair videos that will be available (soon).How to fix F700 series (No Power & No VideoHow to make a modified cooling shim (nVidia GPUs)

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-87842672281313697712012-02-25T14:59:00.003-05:002012-02-25T15:04:11.561-05:00

This unit was thought to be a reflow and previous user or store overheats parts. So this cap that was to be seated on the South Bridge was sitting on the edge of it. Totally out of place. That is the primary reason I always look closely at the motherboard before attempting repairs. Parts get old, solder gets weak.

Hoosierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05092108804833084210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303788613420236381.post-75845676986532965322012-02-11T18:14:00.001-05:002012-02-19T11:20:54.462-05:00

Reference Images DV1000 Sparks Sparks and No Power/No Lights

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Here is an example of a slow day. HP DV9000 -model not available because  I was brought the board only. An obvious capacitor short, and not sure if it was caused by liquid spill or shorted PC Card slot board. Customer advise to use caution before inserting the PC card.  Since the board arrived as board only, I cannot guarantee it was a spill or defective connector. Main Problem was -

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