MSI GS76 Laptop Repair. Blown Super I/O. Is it Fixable ?

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  @An_Onion · 3 years ago

  I know you probably won't read this, but I just wanted to thank you, Alex. I started watching you three years ago. I liked working on vintage through-hole stuff but couldn't do SMD to save my life. Watching you made me start taking an interest in developing the skill. A few years ago I ordered from you some pad strips, UV resin, and a few other things to repair a video card. I did it, but it took weeks of practice to be confident enough to try to mess with an expensive video card. Fast forward to today and I now have a job at a big public university, fixing instruments in their chemistry department. I just saved a $40,000 instrument control board, using pad strips and UV resin. Unfortunately, I didn't order these from you (government rules and whatnot), but it made me think that I should drop you a line. Thank you for the inspiration that's lead me to a better career. Love from TX.

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• SI

  @silentnll · 3 years ago

  Big boss looks great, he looks very healthy and energetic in this video. Its good to see him like this.

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• NE

  @NerutaGP · 3 years ago

  The time when power is on I'm kinda excited and when it's booted I nearly jump. Thank you for another knowledge, and thank you Big Boss for your magic hand.

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• SC

  @scouse1967 · 3 years ago

  I so wish we had Alex and big boss here in the UK. You guys are just amazing and it's always a pleasure to watch your repair videos.

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• TH

  @TheWaLeK · 3 years ago

  I was walking while watching this video and i literally stopped when you tapped the chip to settle in place. Like if I move you wont be able to solder it 😂😂😂

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• DE

  @DevilbyMoonlight · 3 years ago

  MSI are one of the few manufacturers that have the EC firmware downloadable from their site,  but in many cases EC firmware can be programmed though the keyboard connector if you find your in a tough spot and out of options, but obviously you have to have the firmware and not every manufacturer  makes it available.

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• A1

  @a13Banger · 3 years ago

  I envy your ability to reach down and grab/hold a chip in one motion without shaking too much and grabbing that chip so solidly. I still struggle to grab onto a chip that I just placed without disturbing its position and having to realign it.

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• WA

  @WagnerFelix · 3 years ago

  I'm glad you keep the "better than factory" music

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• HA

  @hang10wannabe · 3 years ago

  Today on Northridge Fix, hold a board like you'd hold a baby... you don't want to crush their bones.  Life lessons.

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• JE

  @jeffpv. · 3 years ago

  I had a SMD component go flying from my tweezers tonight, and off to the 9th dimension. I instantly thought of you! Appreciate you and Big Boss putting out great content.

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• BL

  @blackdotkiller1 · 3 years ago

  Quick get big BOSS to do the Lottery 🤣👍

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• EA

  @earlbond2929 · 3 years ago (edited)

  Its time to add the super i/o chips in the inventory for 100$ 😅😅😅😅😅😅

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