I miss the days when content creators didn't feel the need to create cinematic narrative around a simple repair. Just show us how it's done , perfect example here.
You know it makes me feel old though, I used to find CRTs and now its the LCDs, next the i'll be finding fully functional flat screens people left out for the trash lol
Suggestion: Apply the soldering iron 180 degrees from the point you feed solder to the joint you are attempting to repair. Also make sure the soldering iron tip is clean and tinned before putting on the board and a little solder bridge on the iron will aid heat transfer and lessen the time needed to heat the joint. Your soldering iron tip is a tad large for what you are soldering as well. Otherwise...Well done and useful info for those attempting to make their own repairs!!!!
Dude, I literally have that exact problem with my gaming monitor. I didn't want to spend money on a tech repair (I've saved up all my money for a PS5) so I just made an assumption that a soldering iron would fix it so I bought one from Amazon and its arriving tomorrow but I still wasn't sure if I would actually be able to fix it by myself but now that I found this video you helped reassure and clear up how I will be able to do this. Thanks a lot 👍
Strangely enough, I've just acquired an Amstrad CPC 464 sold 'for parts - untested' and I needed to look up possible issues stopping it powering on. So yes, your video has helped me almost exactly with what I needed help with :)
I followed this from a friend's FB posting, and I can't work out why you got the negative vote. It's clear, short, informative and easy to follow. Titles are a little OTT, but that just style. I wish that there were more videos like this. You got a sub from me. :)
Yes I found an old 17" lcd monitor dumped in the street. It had cracked solder. Your video connector cracking may have been due to mechanical stresses, but I think mine were due to thermal stresses on backlight transformers. These cracks are hardly visible with a hand lens and really need a ~ x20 microscope. Resoldered about 10 joints now it works.
Oh this saved me some time I have a car amplifier with potentiometers that had cracked solder joints and sometimes I moved the potentiometers to turn up the bass or frequency and it would just act dead … I opted to use a little flux and some solder from mg chemical stuff is amazing
Oh yes. Good tip for the extension cables and one that works in a variety of places. The fact is that any highly used socket that is soldered to a board can suffer from this. The most common one being portable music players and their headphone sockets, closely followed by barrel plug type power connectors!
I'm sorry for asking a question to a 10yr old comment, I saw you respond to someone 9months ago so I'm hoping you won't mind answering here too. Could you elaborate on extension cables? You mention that "any highly used socket" but I'm new to this and don't even know what a "socket" is in terms of soldering. I purchased an old Audio Technica sound burger and noticed the audio was off, seems like the circuit board is the common issue and after a disassembly I was able to visually confirm the circuits are very lightly solders and possibly cracked like you show here. Any tips and tricks for audio specific circuitry?
Hi Allen. This was a vintage computer from the 1980's so in this case I use leaded solder. 63% Sn 37%Pb and 1.8% rosin flux. I try to avoid unleaded solder as it's not as easy to work with.
I miss the days when content creators didn't feel the need to create cinematic narrative around a simple repair. Just show us how it's done , perfect example here.
I'm also guilty of the cinematic stuff hahahahahahaha! Thanks for watching :)
This a big problem today … we don’t need the razz ma taz just a fix would be great .
Exactly. Short and sweet and RIGHT!
Neighbors threw out a 42 inch TV with dry solder joins on the a transformer, now I have new 42 inch TV ;)
Well done Tom Gould! You're a legend, you got a new TV *AND* helped keep it out of the dump!
You know it makes me feel old though, I used to find CRTs and now its the LCDs, next the i'll be finding fully functional flat screens people left out for the trash lol
Yep. Throwaway society indeed, and I'm 40 this week!
Suggestion: Apply the soldering iron 180 degrees from the point you feed solder to the joint you are attempting to repair. Also make sure the soldering iron tip is clean and tinned before putting on the board and a little solder bridge on the iron will aid heat transfer and lessen the time needed to heat the joint. Your soldering iron tip is a tad large for what you are soldering as well. Otherwise...Well done and useful info for those attempting to make their own repairs!!!!
Man, you gave me more info in a single 3 minute video then whay i could find in a hour on google
This is exactly what I needed to learn to fix a stereo speaker connection!
Thank you for the helpful video :)
Glad it helped!
I hope this works on my portable cd player. 2 wires came undone from the battery connection when I opened the cover unstick the eject button.
Use flux as well as flux core solder, and tin the tip of your iron. It makes this job 100x easier than it looks in this vid.
Dude, I literally have that exact problem with my gaming monitor. I didn't want to spend money on a tech repair (I've saved up all my money for a PS5) so I just made an assumption that a soldering iron would fix it so I bought one from Amazon and its arriving tomorrow but I still wasn't sure if I would actually be able to fix it by myself but now that I found this video you helped reassure and clear up how I will be able to do this. Thanks a lot 👍
Good luck!
Perfect Mark. I know this is 9 years old but it's exactly what I needed to be shown and told. Cd32 and A1200.... Look out
I think I did an updated version of this?
@@MarkFixesStuff Is it the same but with much more flux? 🤣
Strangely enough, I've just acquired an Amstrad CPC 464 sold 'for parts - untested' and I needed to look up possible issues stopping it powering on. So yes, your video has helped me almost exactly with what I needed help with :)
This has given me more confidence. Cheers
Good luck!
I followed this from a friend's FB posting, and I can't work out why you got the negative vote. It's clear, short, informative and easy to follow. Titles are a little OTT, but that just style. I wish that there were more videos like this. You got a sub from me. :)
That socket at the end hsd a smiley face :)
He did seem very pleased 😀
thanks-this helped me out- I was going to toss old an old Boss guitar tuner but was able to save it and now it's working again!
Great news!
what a great example adding more solder without flux
Yes I found an old 17" lcd monitor dumped in the street. It had cracked solder. Your video connector cracking may have been due to mechanical stresses, but I think mine were due to thermal stresses on backlight transformers. These cracks are hardly visible with a hand lens and really need a ~ x20 microscope. Resoldered about 10 joints now it works.
Thanks, fixed my cooker hood light switch!
Well done Will!
Oh this saved me some time I have a car amplifier with potentiometers that had cracked solder joints and sometimes I moved the potentiometers to turn up the bass or frequency and it would just act dead … I opted to use a little flux and some solder from mg chemical stuff is amazing
Great news! Flux is the key to fixing many problems!
Thanks mate, save me hundreds on my Pinball machine.
Scott Sheridan Brilliant and very pleased to hear it!
Great video on soldering circuits. Thanks!
This comment made my day! Well done Sandra!
Not heard of this channel, learned from this!! ;o)
good video clear explanation
My crt color monitor had this and the color red did not display until I did this thanks
Great news!
Thanks Arron. Titles are intentionally OTT as you guessed. I really appreciate the comments and the sub :)
Thanks for the vid. Helped me immensely whilst repairing the climate control in my p.o.s. commuter car today. much obliged
Thanks for taking the time to comment, and well done on your fix!
Was it a buick? Lol
@@MitchySlick35 it was a busket ass civic. This fix also worked on the fuel pump relay. I am since rid of it.
Oh yes. Good tip for the extension cables and one that works in a variety of places. The fact is that any highly used socket that is soldered to a board can suffer from this. The most common one being portable music players and their headphone sockets, closely followed by barrel plug type power connectors!
I'm sorry for asking a question to a 10yr old comment, I saw you respond to someone 9months ago so I'm hoping you won't mind answering here too. Could you elaborate on extension cables? You mention that "any highly used socket" but I'm new to this and don't even know what a "socket" is in terms of soldering.
I purchased an old Audio Technica sound burger and noticed the audio was off, seems like the circuit board is the common issue and after a disassembly I was able to visually confirm the circuits are very lightly solders and possibly cracked like you show here. Any tips and tricks for audio specific circuitry?
thanks mark. i have to fix my laptop's dc power jack :) you've helped, and nice music...
Exactly what I need for 2 loose jackinputs. There is a first for everything. Never fixed anything on a board.
epic, bro! especially the credits. hopefully this helps me fix a pcb fender amp i've been beating my big dumb head against.
Worked on Nissan Almera DRL Daytime Running Lights Module 28575 5M500. Thanks!
Great news! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Happy driving :)
Yay! So pleased I helped!
awesome end credit music
I've been using a flux pen, I put flux on the board and then solder.
What kind solder you use ? Was it rosin solder ?
Hi Allen. This was a vintage computer from the 1980's so in this case I use leaded solder. 63% Sn 37%Pb and 1.8% rosin flux.
I try to avoid unleaded solder as it's not as easy to work with.
Great. Thanks Mark.
Thanks! I dropped my headphone amp and now I’m getting buzzing, so I’m going to try to repair it instead of forking out for a new one
Good luck with your repair +Peter Vautier! Let us know how it turns out!
thank you so much
Yep, the good old SJS2 to Atari adapter!
Hells yeah!
thanks
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