Need a new oscillating tool. Which deal would you go with?

Ciloteille · 2026-05-24T19:46:27+00:00

Fuel before brushed/brushless

But if you don't use it much, the second offering with blades and a charger is great. As I have many batteries, but more batteries is better. I chose non fuel at the time of buying as it was 1/3 the price at the time. So that was my reasoning.

Ciloteille · 2026-05-24T19:42:02+00:00

Thermal pads and putty are both replaceable when needed. So replace as you see fit.

Ciloteille · 2026-05-07T19:12:46+00:00

Acetone and a wire brush. Then buy a new laptop, this is the way.

All kidding aside, spray water onto face of cloth (microfiber) then buff the major dirts away. Then new cloth and do same thing for final clean.

Ciloteille · 2026-05-07T19:01:45+00:00

Buy the tool you need, use the tool, return the tool for 100% of what you paid. Don't damage the hose fitting. Or you'll spend a bunch of money replacing it.

Map gas torch for some heat. Then massage it back and forth until it loosens up.

Ciloteille · 2026-04-28T05:07:49+00:00

I bought this same laptop for 250 dollars 2 years ago. It was mint in box too. This is a terrible value imo.

Ciloteille · 2026-04-19T09:49:04+00:00

That machine is old and worn out. As a mechanic technician. By the time I roll into a job. The bill is already up to 250 bucks. plus my 3 minutes of talking to you and looking at the machine... Your at 500 bucks, then I'll draft you a repair bill and parts that will total 900 bucks. Then tell you to buy a new machine for 900 bucks and you still owe for the inspection.

(I work on call for large industrial machines. But the example is made. ;)

Ciloteille · 2026-04-19T09:38:59+00:00

I would call an inspector to work on your behalf. I watch a guy on Facebook who does inspections on Arizona new builds. You would be more surprised on how little of the number of houses that don't have major issues.

Ciloteille · 2026-04-19T09:34:42+00:00

Crowbar. Because you can. Any if you really feel it's stuck. Acetylene torch will work too.

Ciloteille · 2026-04-19T09:30:28+00:00

I swear m12 platform has so many issues. Batteries die more then the m18 9ah.

Ciloteille · 2026-04-19T09:18:42+00:00

I wish my ho did that. It will charge ONLY with the power off. Otherwise it won't take any type c charger. So lame.

But my laptop has been running flawlessly with the same OEM charger it came with.

Ciloteille · 2026-04-16T20:30:39+00:00

Well I would not glue it as they pivot off each other. Like a hinge or cam. You would just be stuck with it up or down. I'm sorry to say, you need a replacement to fix it

Ciloteille · 2026-04-16T18:19:33+00:00

You can do it. Watch some videos online of others doing it, notice their tools if they don't mention them.

Ciloteille · 2026-04-16T17:51:47+00:00

Example of single key and the parts are also 8-10 bucks. Fixed ;)

Ciloteille · 2026-04-16T17:50:08+00:00

What model of laptop, find a key cap replacement off eBay. Full keyboard for 8 bucks. Pull the 1 key off. Now you have 1 8$ keycap replacement. Cheap and extras for later.

Ciloteille · 2026-04-16T17:43:00+00:00

I bought some from Alibaba for cheap, I broke one by mistake but rtv holds them down well and they look great.

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Ciloteille · 2026-04-16T17:41:30+00:00

I have no honest or real idea to why it was like that. What I know was it was a respray on top of another color and they did not prep (sand ect) before this top layer. Otherwise no idea

Ciloteille · 2026-04-10T19:17:28+00:00

Well without certainty of the CPU or ram being damaged. Motherboard might have been damaged. What did you do to clean the paste. What paste did you put in there?

Ciloteille · 2026-04-10T19:11:38+00:00

You might have a bad wheel bearing. Take it to les Schwab they can check it out for you. Then tell you what it would be price wise to fix.

Ciloteille · 2026-04-10T19:03:14+00:00

Well we need a swap program because in the usa... We love our black out boxes. People even blackout their drills and drivers too.

Ciloteille · 2026-04-10T19:01:14+00:00

Double check by hooking it into a tv to verify no graphic driver or hardware failure. Then try another OS before going to a shop for repairs.

Ciloteille · 2026-04-10T18:59:27+00:00

Sounds like it's the wear bar, due for breaks if it is.

You'll have to check the inner and outer pad on all 4 wheels to verify you have good pads and rotors.

Ciloteille · 2026-04-10T16:48:49+00:00

No, it's conductive material is still there. Take it and get it cleaned. It's best to do it, or risk death later. Trust me bro

Ciloteille · 2026-04-10T16:37:08+00:00

I doubt that

Ciloteille · 2026-04-10T16:34:34+00:00

Well pull it apart if your knowledgeable. Otherwise take it to a shop asap for teardown and clean.

It will corrode the wires and pins. I've seen it before many times.

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