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Member Since 11/05/2009

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Built more than 12 computers

Worked as repair tech since 1959

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Repairing iPhone Liquid Damage

Completed Guides

Mac Pro First Generation Hard drives and hard drive carriers (Early 2008)

Mac Pro First Generation Optical Drive Replacement

Front Fan Assembly (Early 2008)

Mac Pro Graphic Card for Mac Pro (Early 2008) Replacement

PCI Express Cards (Early 2008)

Power Mac G5 Front Fan Assembly Replacement

Mac mini (PowerPC) PRAM Battery Replacement

Mac mini (PowerPC) Hard Drive Replacement

Mac mini (PowerPC) Upper Case Replacement

Mac mini (PowerPC) RAM Replacement

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Re: Can you operate without door 11/14/2014
This is answer to Elizabeth Holland,s question. Please indicate you have read it. I am worried you might try using the microw...
Need to turn off passlock 01/09/2012
Hi, all. The passlock feature on my truck engages occasionally without cause, making me sit and wait out the 10-minute delay....
Possible hard drive upgrade 05/08/2011
Hi all, On my latest build I have my Windows 7 performance readings at 7.3 or higher except for the hard drive stuck at 5.8. ...
Does any one know of a Windows version of Carbon Copy Cloner? 06/25/2010
Hi, Just completed my latest build and would like to find a Windows version of Carbon Copy Cloner to clone the hard drive. Ra...
I can't erase file 04/21/2010
Hi, I purchased this unit at Office Depot and would like to use it fully as a Mac unit. However it came with a 6MB Windows fi...
Linux on old Macs? 11/15/2009
I want to extend the life of useful, easy to repair older Macs but need a modern OS for useful software. What I need to know ...

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Answer to: LCD Screen Replacement Instruction 06/11/2016
Hi, Here is a link to a you tube video on the complete disassembly of your computer. You would not need to remove everything -- once you remove the screen unit just continue the video to the screen disassembly. Back together in reveres order. Good luck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32jw3x2K...
Answer to: Device teardown and repair for Kindle Fire HD Kids 03/19/2016
Hi, Here is a link to a repair guide and partial parts list for your unit. Hope this helps you. Kindle Fire HD Repair
Answer to: battery replacement for this laptop 01/29/2016
Hi, Here are two links for you. 1 is for the battery and 2 is for the how-to change the battery. Good luck. 1. http://www.battdepot.com/us/model/notebo... 2. Asus X200MA Battery Replacement
Answer to: Can I replace existing HDD with a used 320MB SATA Hard Drive 12/13/2015
To answer the second question first---Yes you will need to erase the new drive and reformat it as a Mac drive. Then you would need to install an Mac operating system to use the new drive. You could do this with the drive installed but have your OS disk handy when you do it. (OS10.6.8 suggested) If after reading this you want to continue I have included a link on how to install the hard drive into your unit, Good luck. Mac mini Model A1176 Hard Drive Replacement
Answer to: Reinstall Windows on SSD factory after formatting 12/07/2015
Hi, Here is a link to a you tube video to help you with your problem. Good luck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unm3VMTM...
Answer to: Where can I get this repaied 12/01/2015
Hi, Here is a link to a google page which would help you disassemble your unit.(to look for loose connections) If you don't want to try repairing it yourself there are a number of servicing dealers on the right side of the page. Good luck. Ralph https://www.google.com/#q=Coby+kyros+mid...
Answer to: Are your parts original apple parts 10/13/2015
Here is a link to a previous answer to your question. Hope it helps. https://meta.ifixit.com/Answers/View/317...
Answer to: antifreeze leaking into motor oil 10/07/2015
Could be as simple as a blown head gasket. I don't think the transmission work had anything to do with it--just old age on the car. Link provided to show you how to change head gasket if you want to try it. Good luck. http://www.wikihow.com/Install-a-Head-Gasket
Answer to: Power button rarely start laptop on its own will 06/13/2015
Hi, Here is a link to Dell's troubleshooting guide for your computer. If this doesn't solve your problem you may have a on/off switch going bad. Good luck. http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/e...
Answer to: How do I fix the Insert Media pop up? 06/13/2015
Hello Jessica, I'm hoping you still have your recovery data on your hard drive. Go to the link provided from Acer. I believe the second choice (more information) is the one you need-- good luck.WARNING---reloading the software may delete data on the computer. http://acer--uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/...-during-startup%3A-insert-a-boot-disk-and-press-any-key

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