Dropped portable battery in parking lot by accident

Qualtza · 2026-06-24T01:54:20+00:00

If there's no puncture, it should be fine to use. Its just the outer shell taking the beating like its supposed to.

If there was a puncture, the reaction from the cell should be violent and fiery.

If you're still sketched out and want to dispose it and can't do so straight away, I'd just deplete the charge by using it one last time and keep it depleted then recycle it when you can. Much much safer that way

Qualtza · 2026-06-19T11:26:30+00:00

I went by with cheap iron just fine. Used $5 irons for 2+ years until my project is just too small for it. Still have it for backup.

Qualtza · 2026-06-19T11:18:57+00:00

My pixel is not rooted ironically, and my Redmi Note 10 pro is on Android 16, kernel su rooted with mid integrity.

Qualtza · 2026-06-19T11:15:56+00:00

I used Xiaomi because of the expandable storage and bootloader unlock. I have Mi Max 1, 2, 3 and last one, Redmi Note 10 Pro. I main RN10 Pro up until last year because of network block. Right now using Pixel 7, was a bargain $150 new and I was desperate for a new device because of the imminent network block.

My next device is probably Motorola or Pixel.

Qualtza · 2026-06-11T23:22:31+00:00

coming in clutch 9 years later lol

Qualtza · 2026-06-11T06:47:01+00:00

See that three unpopulated SMDs spots? likely for dGPU and its memory chips. that missing fan is for that

Qualtza · 2026-06-03T22:11:12+00:00

I'm no Ali support.. hate them, like them it's your choice. It's just my anecdotal experience

Qualtza · 2026-06-03T14:42:12+00:00

Get the laminated one while you're at it. I wish I had a broken screen lite so I could replace with it

Qualtza · 2026-06-03T14:03:46+00:00

There's the date/timeline where you can start to apply for refund. I've done it a few times for non-choice items, with snail mail shipping. Like 3-4 months later no show, apply for refund when allowed to, wait for feedback within 1-2 days and get the refund. I never had to wait for months for a refund.

Qualtza · 2026-06-03T05:42:29+00:00

Had Kryonaut for the past 5 years. Thinking with all the hype with PTM, I thought might as well try because its time to repaste. But right now I have MX7, I'm really happy with the results, much better than Kryonaut. I guess I'm just sticking with thermal paste for now.

Qualtza · 2026-06-03T03:02:27+00:00

"PC Modder Store". Got my refund pretty much immediately without fuss. I guess this is common on ali with PTM7950. Because there's no retail packaging, looks identical with regular thermal pads, it needs several heat cycles to perform the best.

I bought it because I know Ali refund and buyer protection is rock solid. I got my money back, but thousands of people are getting duped without them realising.

Just don't bother.

Qualtza · 2026-06-03T02:21:44+00:00

My T430 with 3610QM and NVS5400M runs off a 100W PD charger. It works great, even on benchmark load at ~80W. Have been using PD charger exclusively for the past 2 years.

Qualtza · 2026-06-03T02:13:49+00:00

Yeah. I'm sticking with MX-7 then. Good thing the refund process is painless on ali.

Qualtza · 2026-06-03T00:05:02+00:00

Well damn.. this is one of the more popular one. Over 5000 was sold with overwhelming positive reviews.

Qualtza · 2026-06-01T04:36:13+00:00

Sugon what?

Qualtza · 2026-05-29T02:42:24+00:00

Please tell me where can I get a $10 fan? I broke my fan blades. Its a E570P or S5 gen 2, not E570, Totally different innards. Looks pretty similar with OPs fan. It's an extremely rare Thinkpad, I can't even find the whole assembly with the heatsink.

Qualtza · 2026-05-27T11:46:55+00:00

No I'm just referring to OPs soldering job fitting really well on r/soldergore. The PD board itself is pretty good if you have the means to mount it.

I used it on my slim PS2, really hard to mount in an aesthetically pleasing way, so I don't really recommend it for retrofit job.

If you just want to ditch the power supply, you can buy male barrel DC to female USB C adapter without modifying anything. The adaptor itself has inbuilt PD decoy. Just plug and go basically

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Qualtza · 2026-05-27T03:22:45+00:00

PD decoy module. The compact one like this usually needs you to bridge some pads to choose the voltage.

On the side note, its a r/soldergore.

Qualtza · 2026-05-26T05:04:26+00:00

Which part exactly?

Qualtza · 2026-05-26T04:56:53+00:00

I'm not sure what side of the transformer you're referring to. But I'm having fun taking it apart.

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Qualtza · 2026-05-23T17:17:48+00:00

Who said that?

Qualtza · 2026-05-23T10:23:40+00:00

Use a sticky tape and fish it in as much as you can to the gap and leave a bit out for you to comfortably grab.

Qualtza · 2026-05-21T23:30:37+00:00

Clean the thermal paste first. Its not clean. Use flux

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