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Repairing display: Acer AL1916W A (third version)
Posted on 2015-07-28 | No CommentsIntroduction I have already repaired two different versions of the 19” widescreen Acer AL1916W monitor (and a couple non-wide versions too). Here is the third version. Externally, it is still […] -
Repairing display: BenQ G2020HD
Posted on 2015-07-16 | No CommentsIntroduction The BenQ G2020HD is a 20” display with a resolution of 1600×900 pixels, that means it’s categorized as a more modern 16:9 aspect ratio screen. It uses a TN […] -
Repairing PSU: Chieftec CFT-750-14C
Posted on 2015-05-27 | No CommentsIntroduction For the first time, we are taking a look into one bad computer power supply unit. Even better units than the el-cheapo (or gutless wonders), often even the high-end ones, […] -
Repairing display: Acer AL2023
Posted on 2015-04-11 | No CommentsToday we will look at the Acer AL2023 LCD monitor. It is a 20-inch display with P-MVA panel which gives it somewhat better colors and viewing angles than TN while […] -
Power supply evaluation methodology
Posted on 2015-04-06 | No CommentsTo avoid constant repeating of the same texts, here is a summary of all the information about how I evaluate the power supplies. This text will be updated if there […] -
Repairing display: LG Flatron W1934S-SN
Posted on 2015-03-08 | No CommentsComputer LCD monitors are probably one of the most typical examples of Planned obsolescence, also called Warranty engineering. Even though sometimes the whole display is poorly designed (like BenQ FP737), […] -
Power supply testing instruments and methodology
Posted on 2015-02-15 | No CommentsPower supply testing instruments and methodology introduction To avoid constant repetition of the same texts, here is a sum of all the information about how we test power supplies, what […] -
Keeping Out the Dust
Posted on 2013-08-11 | No CommentsIntroduction It’s late at night. You’re nearly done typing a 10 page document which has to be done the next morning for work, and your PC shuts off and refuses […] -
Poly-Modding: Does it actually work?
Posted on 2012-03-28 | No CommentsIntroduction The trend for capacitor choices on new PC hardware seems to be to use solid capacitors, also known as polymer capacitors (or “polies” for short). There are several characteristics […] -
Overclocking your Android: is it worth it?
Posted on 2011-12-09 | No CommentsDisclaimer: Overclocking your device may void the warranty, cause overheating, instability, or even permanent damage. Overclock your own risk. Certain other procedures mentioned in this article may also cause damage, […]