#FediHelp

Ich suche in Nord- oder Mitte #Berlin nach einem guten Ort, wo man Hilfe bekommt beim Laptops reparieren.

Ich habe einen Laptop der misteriöse crashes hat, nur die Hälfte des verfügbaren RAMs anzeigt und bei hoher Last abstürzt. Ich vermute ein Problem auf dem Motherboard.

Ich würde natürlich auch Geld dafür bezahlen oder ihn in Auftrag geben lassen.

#ComputerRepair

#ScarboroughON - #PortUnion #RepairCafé

Saturday, February 28, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Port Union Community Recreation Centre
5450 Lawrence Ave E,
Scarborough, Ontario

Repair Café — Fixing
- Small Appliances and Home Electronics
- Housewares
- Jewellery
- Clothing & Textiles
- Computers
- Bikes
- Books and paper

FMI and directions:
https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/port-union-repair-cafe-2-3/

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesToronto
#RepairCafes #FixIt #RightToRepair #Mending #RepairReuseRestore #ComputerRepair #BikeRepair #BookRepair

#Toronto - #OCAD U #RepairCafé

Thursday, February 26, 2026
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

OCAD University
100 McCaul St, Toronto

Mini Event — Fixing
- Jewellery
- Clothing & Textiles
- Computers

FMI and directions:
https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/ocad-u-repair-cafe-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesToronto
#RepairCafes #FixIt #RightToRepair #Mending #RepairReuseRestore #ComputerRepair

Well what do you know – The Electronics Flea Market (EFM) has moved back to Saturday mornings and if you park in lot 2 it is free. Looks as we get to share the campus with the farmer’s market, so I get to peruse fruit & veg for the week and get my nerd on. Hopefully I will find another security appliance from a vendor I do not have yet for my test rack in the garage.

The first date is Saturday March 14, 2026 at West Valley College in Saratoga, CA (south bay area): http://www.electronicsfleamarket.com/

See you there!

#EFM #eflea #siliconValley #SillyValley #ham_radio #ham_operator #HamRadioOutlet #ham
#siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware #sanfranvintagehardware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #VCF #vintageComputerFestival
#retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops #vintagelaptop
#IBM #thinkpad #thinkpads #VintageThinkPad #X86 #WindowsVista #IBMhardware
#lenovoHardware #Thinkpadnium #ThinkPadRepair #vintageDell #DellComputer #upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNoWantNot #reuse #RepairReuseRecycle
#IT #ITsupport #hardwaresupport #computerrepair #retroNetworking #networking #wifi #homeWiFi #homenetworking #AP #accessPoint
#apple #VintageApple #VintageMacintosh #macintosh #mac #mac_pro #mac_osx #MacintoshPr0n
#sunmicrosystem #vintageSun #sunOracle #SAS #sparctember #suntember

Taking your computer to the repair shop? BE VERY AFRAID!

https://peertube.gravitywell.xyz/w/kPCJqYyoLYHfyiEbuYc165

Elusive C64 Short: Adrian’s Digital Basement Solves a Socketed Mystery
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ComputerRepair #ElectronicsRepair #HardwareHacking #DeadTest #DesTestMAX #SID #VICII
https://theoasisbbs.com/elusive-c64-short-adrians-digital-basement-solves-a-socketed-mystery/?fsp_sid=1863

C64 Black Screen Fix: Triple Freedom Brings a Dead Commodore 64 Back to Life
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ComputerRepair #ElectronicsRepair #VICII #SID #Pi1541 #BBS #RetroGaming #TripleFreedom
https://theoasisbbs.com/c64-black-screen-fix-triple-freedom-brings-a-dead-commodore-64-back-to-life/?fsp_sid=1554

A slow computer isn’t just annoying—it’s a warning ⚠️
Crashes, overheating, and pop-ups mean something’s wrong inside.

Fix the cause, not just the symptom.
https://cctvsecuritycamera.in/computers/

#ComputerRepair #TechTips #ITSupport

Anywhere to get decent 3rd party #laptop #batteries?


#3rdpartybattery #laptoprepair #computerrepair

I hope this is the right place to ask, but there is this TV/Radio antennae plug in our Den - Unfortunately it looks like someone cut the line where it comes out of the house near the old TV antennae mast. Any suggestions on fixing/leveraging this for DTV and/or FM antennae for my component stereo setup that I am planning to put back up? The lower plug on that faceplate is so dam weird..

It appears to be ladderline wiring inside - do I reconnect and use for a FM or Ham radio, or do I use it to pull through some COAX & CAT6 to connect the DTV & FM antennae? 🤔

EDIT: I pulled the faceplate and plug off, and it is ladder line inside. The plug is a Wineguard model T32-U which only had the TV/FM connected the lower UHF plug was disconnected - and neither had the ground connected.

#ladderline #broadcast #networking #networkingTech #SOHO #homeOffice #nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #linux #BSD #computerHistory
#retro #retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology #upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNotWantNot
#happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops
#upcycle #restore #reuse #RepairReuseRecycle
#IT #ITsupport #hardwaresupport #computerrepair
#retroNetworking #homenetworking #HAM #ham_radio #tv #radio #fm #fm_radio #antennae #home_improvement #home #homeRepair #CATV #coax #cat5 #cat6e #cat6

Tech-AD has introduced a video creation program for employees, rewarding their contributions. The first video, made by team member Ajay:

https://zurl.co/BbYio

#LaptopRepair, #KeyboardReplacement, #DellLatitude7270, #TechRepair, #ComputerRepair

Expectation: buying a replacement keyboard to get rid of broken keys on this #thinkpad laptop

Reality: Replacement keyboard comes with broken keys

*sigh* So it is micro mechanism surgery time to build one working keyboard from two broken ones

Dear #lenovo, this sliding cover mechanism hiding the screws is an absolute pain to work with

#repair #diy #electronics #computerRepair

Yep, I mentioned a #yubikey being found - in the laptop I picked up was this yubikey in one of the #USB ports

Well, I can always use another one

#siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware
#sanfranvintagehardware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #VCF #vintageComputerFestival
#retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNoWantNot #reuse #RepairReuseRecycle
#IT #ITsupport #hardwaresupport #computerrepair

In the #ewaste scores is this random USB drive, with the "Bank of Communications" on one side and "2010 USB Key" for bankcomm{DOT]com
Serial number: HDE-30156307

It shows up in a fresh Win11 install as an "unknown smart card" (because I was not going to insert this USB from #China in any old #PC of mine).

In my searching so far there are no drivers are found anywhere for this device.

Do I keep messing with getting this to work, or does it go back to ewaste and I use the #yubikey that was found? 🤔

#vintagecomputing
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware
#computerHistory
#retro
#retrocomputing #retroComputers
#WallOfRetro #upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNotWantNot
#retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #encryption #security #cybersecurity #siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware
#sanfranvintagehardware #informationsecurity #IT #ITsupport #hardwaresupport #computerrepair

SX-64 Rolling Screen Fix: Tracking a Black Video Output
#Commodore #SX64 #C64 #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ComputerRepair #VICII #PLA #RetroHardware #RevivingRetro
https://theoasisbbs.com/sx-64-rolling-screen-fix-tracking-a-black-video-output/?feed_id=7121&_unique_id=6942bc9d5a126

Grabbed a #Lenovo #Ideapad C330 (#Chromebook) from my local #ewaste facility, looking to log into certain #Google Workspace accounts without providing a footprint on an actual #PC. And in the future when no longer supported install #Debian on it.
Also: this Chromebook folds to a tablet.

Unfortunately, the battery never fully charges: solid red for a few hours, then blinking red LED. I can get it to boot, but it will stay on for just a few minutes and then dies. Leaving it charging overnight, I was able to get logged in and started the upgrade for #ChromeOS 105.0.5195.134 (32 Bit), got the reboot and then it died. Left it unplugged, and there is no juice at all.
I found replacement batteries for $5 and up on #ebay, $10 plus shipping on gotlaptopparts.com, and stupid prices elsewhere. My concern is that it is not the battery but the circuits that managing charging the battery (which I would consider beyond repair and take back to eddies).

Via https://cros.tech/device/maple/ it looks as this Chromebook will support ChromeOS 143.0.7499.46, so there should still be some life in this device if the power issue is addressed.

Anything I’m missing here/not considering? Worth getting that cheap assed ebay battery and giving it a try?

#siliconValley #SillyValley
#vintagecomputing
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware
#computerHistory
#retro #IT #ITsupport #hardwaresupport #computerrepair
#retrocomputing #retroComputers
#WallOfRetro
#retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech
#laptop #IBM #thinkpad #thinkpads #VintageThinkPad #IBMhardware
#lenovoHardware #Thinkpadnium
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #ThinkPadRepair #WasteNotWantNot #Thinkpadnium

Computers power our daily lives — from office work to personal use. But even the best systems need care. Regular checkups by professional technicians keep your devices performing smoothly and extend their life span. Don’t ignore small glitches — early repair prevents costly replacements later!

👉 https://cctvsecuritycamera.in/computers/

#ComputerRepair #TechSupport #HardwareCare

Testing the Pile Part 2 C64 no2

https://makertube.net/w/rZF6TaXNJZrYc3mcBrN8TG

ZX Spectrum 48k Rubber Key Initial Diagnosis

https://makertube.net/w/5ANuU1uyPw7ZVfKegSY4vA

Dam, spoke too soon. This #thinkpad #P70 running #Win11 #LTSC decided to shit the bed overnight. I was using it last night to organize #ROMs, closed lid should have hibernated. Tried to start it up today, get #BIOS test screen and then a quick flash of text, then a black screen. Tried booting into advanced recovery mode, unable to get it to work with the holding the power button 3x, so I try to boot with my win11 LTSC install USB and get the same black screen....

I picked this up a few months back. Intel xeon i7 2.66 with 64 GB RAM, primary storage is a Samsung M2 which is showing up in the boot BIOS and as a boot-able device in the BIOS.

As posted previously, I was having some weird USB issues over the weekend when I was moving ROM collection file to external SSDs for archiving, but I had attributed to the #SSD in the external #USB sleds that was/has now failed. Man, it would bite of the controller chips on this #motherboard are failing.
Thankfully I had already moved all my job hunting notes & stuff to a different laptop, but all the ROM and #hakchi2 stuff is on this #laptop

Just in case, I started the #Lenovo diag mode to confirm hardware was ok when the battery died (I swear I had it plugged in). Now this POS will not even go into Diag mode.

Any thoughts on next steps for getting this Thinkpad booting again?

Any chance I can take the storage out of this and put it in a comparable P70 I have? and it will boot & let me log in?

#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware
#computerHistory
#retro #retrocomputing #retroComputers
#WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware
#IBM #thinkpad #thinkpads #VintageThinkPad #X86 #IBMhardware #lenovoHardware #upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #ThinkPadRepair #WasteNotWantNot #Thinkpadnium
#makeShitMonday #showmewhatyougot
#reuse #RepairReuseRecycle #IT #ITsupport #hardwaresupport #computerrepair