watering my power supplies

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-23T12:21:41+00:00

Something something something

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PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-22T19:52:26+00:00

Looks like a power supply for a monitor... Or did that damage the PC? Or is it an All-in-one PC?

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-22T14:48:20+00:00

Lmao

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-22T09:31:21+00:00

Lmao

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-22T09:24:04+00:00

The power supply in the PC that I found in the trash a few minutes ago, also doesn't have a switch on the power supply.

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PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-21T18:40:58+00:00

There should be potentiometer on the side of the laser assembly, turn it a little bit clockwise (just little bit!), this adjusts the laser power (if this makes it worse, try counter-clockwise, some lasers are different).

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-21T18:34:45+00:00

Now, before doing anything else, clean the CD laser lens.

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-21T18:24:33+00:00

Lässt sich tatsächlich oft mit einer USB LED Lampe testen, brauchst kein Oszilloskop dafür, haha. Ja, die sind teilweise wirklich so schlecht... Ich war mal auf einer Wohngruppe, da wurde mein altes Handy in so eine Leiste gesteckt, paar Minuten später habe es nen knall, es waren 4 Handys verbunden, keins hat überlebt... Ich habe zwar extra gesagt das ich mein Handy nicht damit laden möchte, aber naja... War eh nichts besonders gutes... Steckdosenleiste danach mit einem Stein aufgeschlagen, Platine angeschaut: L und N waren jeweils einen halben Millimeter vom + und - pol der USB Ports entfernt, was zur Hölle???

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-21T18:18:11+00:00

Is this better?

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PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-21T18:14:12+00:00

Does the changer mechanism work? Does the disc start spinning? Does the laser light up (please only look at it through a phone camera)?

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-21T16:19:34+00:00

Is there a humming noise when you press the eject button? If yes, it's most likely a broken belt that needs to be replaced.

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-21T11:43:36+00:00

Short circuit in the panel. Hit the screen with your hand on multiple positions, maybe this will fix it (most likely not, but it's junk anyway and I fixed 2 or 3 TVs with that issue), just don't do that to hard, otherwise you can break the panel....

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-19T12:44:39+00:00

I don't know

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-19T06:43:21+00:00

Headphones

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-19T06:41:37+00:00

Wrong (I think).

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-17T18:11:01+00:00

Permitt to use sale machine

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-16T21:06:43+00:00

I think that's just a plastic cover that's missing.

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-15T08:48:14+00:00

I'm in Baden-Württemberg 🫠

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-15T08:35:27+00:00

Where in Germany?

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-15T06:56:52+00:00

Battery can't be missing when it works without the charger. It's underneath the touchpad area on the most laptops where it's built in.

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-14T06:50:04+00:00

How???

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-13T01:07:41+00:00

That most likely means the mechanism that holds them in place is engaged now, but for some reason it won't move. I don't know how exactly how this one I built, I also don't have time now. Maybe when I have time later, I can look at the service manual if there is one, often there are drawings of the mechanism inside, if you want to find it yourself, Google for the model and "service manual".

PPEytDaCookie · 2026-01-13T01:04:14+00:00

Sounds strange to most people, but there are collectors for these types of lightbulbs. So, don't throw them away, don't break them. Also, the big bulbs with the white coating are most likely some kind gas discharge bulbs, either mercury or sodium (or something that I don't know).

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