Comments for this is my defective kit. http://defectivekit.com it's not broken. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:04:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on HowTo: Guide to replacing your laptop LCD by Honie Holding http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/20/howto-guide-to-replacing-your-laptop-lcd/#comment-6050 Honie Holding Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:04:28 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/20/howto-guide-to-replacing-your-laptop-lcd/#comment-6050 I have just inserted a new screen into my acer aspire 5315 laptop but it is not working. Tha screen is brand new and i have double checked that all the wires are connected correctly etc...... We have been running the laptop on a seperate monitor for some time now and it works ok on there but only on "safe mode with networking" it used to work on "normal mode" too but one day it suddenly stopped. It used to do the start up repair thing ok too but doesn't anymore. I have also checked the monitor application in windows as someone suggested that i check whether it is showing 2 screens but it isn't it only shows the 1. AM really baffled and at my witts end now )<: Help me please!!!! Thanks. I have just inserted a new screen into my acer aspire 5315 laptop but it is not working. Tha screen is brand new and i have double checked that all the wires are connected correctly etc…… We have been running the laptop on a seperate monitor for some time now and it works ok on there but only on “safe mode with networking” it used to work on “normal mode” too but one day it suddenly stopped. It used to do the start up repair thing ok too but doesn’t anymore. I have also checked the monitor application in windows as someone suggested that i check whether it is showing 2 screens but it isn’t it only shows the 1. AM really baffled and at my witts end now )<:
Help me please!!!!
Thanks.

]]> Comment on Guide to fixing a laptop power jack. A Do-it-yourselfer by John http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6047 John Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:36:09 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6047 All I can say is "Thank you!" Having performed laptop power jack repairs WITHOUT having read your blog, I can confirm all the caveats mentioned! Happily, God must preserve the simple. For all my repairs have worked wonderfully despite not previously having had access to your insightful advice. The only thing I would add is the TREMENDOUS difficulty I have had removing the old parts and cleaning-clearing out the circuit board holes for insertion of the new parts! Any advice or "tricks" on that one? I am using an expensive QUALITY solder iron (with a solder wetted tip), have solder wick, have a solder sucker. But the combined force of those tools-aids just doesn't seem to get it done. I invariably have had to use a sharp tool to open up the eyelets after almost having to pry the old parts off the board. (Obviously, I am on dangerous ground resorting to such brute force.) Am I fighting conductive glue (not solder)? Something. I have worked on older audio components for years and have never encountered the problems described above. Anyway, thanks for the light you have shed on this topic. Cheers! All I can say is “Thank you!” Having performed laptop power jack repairs WITHOUT having read your blog, I can confirm all the caveats mentioned! Happily, God must preserve the simple. For all my repairs have worked wonderfully despite not previously having had access to your insightful advice.

The only thing I would add is the TREMENDOUS difficulty I have had removing the old parts and cleaning-clearing out the circuit board holes for insertion of the new parts!

Any advice or “tricks” on that one?

I am using an expensive QUALITY solder iron (with a solder wetted tip), have solder wick, have a solder sucker. But the combined force of those tools-aids just doesn’t seem to get it done. I invariably have had to use a sharp tool to open up the eyelets after almost having to pry the old parts off the board. (Obviously, I am on dangerous ground resorting to such brute force.)

Am I fighting conductive glue (not solder)? Something. I have worked on older audio components for years and have never encountered the problems described above.

Anyway, thanks for the light you have shed on this topic.

Cheers!

]]> Comment on Guide to fixing a laptop power jack. A Do-it-yourselfer by Rantim Desai http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6041 Rantim Desai Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:16:38 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6041 I have a Gateway laptop (MT6821) too, with the same problem. How did you remove the back cover to expose the DC jack? I removed a lot od screws last night, but was not able to remove the back plastic cover. I have a Gateway laptop (MT6821) too, with the same problem. How did you remove the back cover to expose the DC jack? I removed a lot od screws last night, but was not able to remove the back plastic cover.

]]> Comment on Guide to fixing a laptop power jack. A Do-it-yourselfer by A. Medina http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6038 A. Medina Sun, 30 May 2010 01:49:45 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6038 On previous message I forgot to mention that this is my second attempt and power jack on the same motherboard. The first one had a clicking short that went "puff and sparks" when I wiggled the charger plug connected. Now I just need to check the voltage before re-installing. On previous message I forgot to mention that this is my second attempt and power jack on the same motherboard. The first one had a clicking short that went “puff and sparks” when I wiggled the charger plug connected.
Now I just need to check the voltage before re-installing.

]]> Comment on Guide to fixing a laptop power jack. A Do-it-yourselfer by A. Medina http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6037 A. Medina Sun, 30 May 2010 01:35:16 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6037 On an HP zd7000 I've done all that, now I want to test the power jack before re-intalling all peripherals back. How to connect the leads from the volt meter to the power jack? Power should be on and connected to charger and AC on the wall? I get continuity among the three holes when power jack not installed, is it supposed to?. The upper side of the m/b where the jack goes, has like a white square the size of the jack, should I solder the pins up there also? Kindly, notify me when there is an answer. On an HP zd7000 I’ve done all that, now I want to test the power jack before re-intalling all peripherals back.

How to connect the leads from the volt meter to the power jack?
Power should be on and connected to charger and AC on the wall?
I get continuity among the three holes when power jack not installed, is it supposed to?.
The upper side of the m/b where the jack goes, has like a white square the size of the jack, should I solder the pins up there also?

Kindly, notify me when there is an answer.

]]> Comment on HowTo: Guide to replacing your laptop LCD by Jim Gerien http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/20/howto-guide-to-replacing-your-laptop-lcd/#comment-6035 Jim Gerien Fri, 28 May 2010 23:52:07 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/20/howto-guide-to-replacing-your-laptop-lcd/#comment-6035 I followed as directed. I have a lite screen, but no picture. I followed as directed. I have a lite screen, but no picture.

]]> Comment on Guide to fixing a laptop power jack. A Do-it-yourselfer by Spruch http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6027 Spruch Wed, 19 May 2010 21:12:25 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6027 Hello from Germany! May i quote a post a translated part of your blog with a link to you? I've tried to contact you for the topic Guide to fixing a laptop power jack. A Do-it-yourselfer « this is my defective kit., but i got no answer, please reply when you have a moment, thanks, Spruch Hello from Germany! May i quote a post a translated part of your blog with a link to you? I’ve tried to contact you for the topic Guide to fixing a laptop power jack. A Do-it-yourselfer « this is my defective kit., but i got no answer, please reply when you have a moment, thanks, Spruch

]]> Comment on Guide to fixing a laptop power jack. A Do-it-yourselfer by Eli http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6026 Eli Wed, 19 May 2010 04:55:32 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6026 Hi great website. I am tryig this on my laptop, its a "no brand" so Im having trouble finding any docs on it. I tried desoldering it but it would not melt the solder. I am using a 25W and 30W Solder Iron. I have seen videos on other laptops and it seems to melt with ease. Do I need more wattage? If so how much? Thanks! Hi great website. I am tryig this on my laptop, its a “no brand” so Im having trouble finding any docs on it. I tried desoldering it but it would not melt the solder. I am using a 25W and 30W Solder Iron. I have seen videos on other laptops and it seems to melt with ease. Do I need more wattage? If so how much? Thanks!

]]> Comment on Guide to fixing a laptop power jack. A Do-it-yourselfer by YueQing Bontley Electric Co.,Ltd http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6024 YueQing Bontley Electric Co.,Ltd Sat, 15 May 2010 08:48:01 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/15/guide-to-fixing-a-laptop-power-jack-a-do-it-yourselfer/#comment-6024 Thanks for your sharing my friend It is very helpful for freshman ,such as me Thanks for your sharing my friend

It is very helpful for freshman ,such as me

]]> Comment on HowTo: Guide to replacing your laptop LCD by Raymon http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/20/howto-guide-to-replacing-your-laptop-lcd/#comment-6023 Raymon Thu, 13 May 2010 04:25:39 +0000 http://defectivekit.com/2007/02/20/howto-guide-to-replacing-your-laptop-lcd/#comment-6023 I have done this procedure before on a Toshiba M35X. I was not aware that I should avoid touching the edge. The motherboard on the M35X died. I now have a Toshiba L305 with a bad display. I have checked the specs on the display and they seem to be exactly the samee as the M35 except that the screen for the L305 is 'Glossy,TruBrite' and the M35 is 'Matte,Antiglare.' In your opinion, would you feel that these displays would be interchangeable? I also have a Toshiba A205 which is what I'm using to send this, as well as an IBM and Emachine desktop. Also, for those of you who feel that buying a new laptop would be a better solution, you can buy a NEW display WITH A WARRANTY on E-bay for around 80 bucks. Thanks for listening. I have done this procedure before on a Toshiba M35X. I was not aware that I should avoid touching the edge.
The motherboard on the M35X died. I now have a Toshiba L305 with a bad display. I have checked the specs on the display and they seem to be exactly the samee as the M35 except that the screen for the L305 is ‘Glossy,TruBrite’ and the M35 is ‘Matte,Antiglare.’
In your opinion, would you feel that these displays would be interchangeable?
I also have a Toshiba A205 which is what I’m using to send this, as well as an IBM and Emachine desktop.
Also, for those of you who feel that buying a new laptop would be a better solution, you can buy a NEW display WITH A WARRANTY on E-bay for around 80 bucks.
Thanks for listening.

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