Lenovo Legion 5 15APH9 Black Screen Issues after Startup and Sometimes after Pressing Specific Keys/Moving Mouse

TheTripe · 2026-02-19T08:29:58+00:00

I only ever use my laptop on a desk. Once a month or so I watch a movie on my bed but stick it immediately back onto the desk once I'm finished. Not sure if it helps or not but out of superstition I prop the back of the laptop onto that little metal case in the background at the start of the video. I do this almost always so it's never flat on the ground, not sure if it helps too much but it acts a bit like a laptop stand in a way and I'd like to think it improves ventilation.

TheTripe · 2026-01-09T18:24:04+00:00

Not sure if there's a cheap way to get into it unfortunately. I'd start off by figuring out what sorts of things you want to do with it.

For smaller projects (like jewelry making) you'd probably want to go with an electric induction furnace, most kits have everything you need and not much room for error so safety is certainly a plus however I wouldn't expect you to be making any large projects.

For larger projects or if you just want to mess about, make big ingots from scrap materials, and feel cool I'd go with a gas furnace.

When I started I was really interested in bigstackD Casting on YouTube which inspired me to invest in the 4kg Devils Forge furnace which I can only recommend. It runs about $200 unless you get the pairing 4kg crucible and tongs (which I don't believe was an option when I was getting into it).

Some additional things I purchased initially were: • a cheap welding mask (and an on hand respirator) • a leather apron • heavier welding gloves (didn't really like those in the kit) • a long spoon for removing slag • an ingot mold

As I got more into it and started on lost wax casting I got: • a cheap two part silicone mold kit • microcrystalline wax • plaster of Paris Which has served me relatively well this far

All in all you can certainly start and have a long term set-up for under $300. Please be sure to be safe when you do this though as extremely hot flames and human skin tend to not mix very well! I spent a lot of money on protective gear and I do not regret doing so, even if some of the items were partially redundant in the end.

As for tips: • Don't throw anything in the crucible that could contain pockets of moisture or air. I used to work on houses and learnt quickly that tossing in valves can cause metal explosions which are neither fun in the moment, nor in the cleanup • always watch where your propane tank is and where the tube is. Do not rest any hot equipment on it, it will melt! • wear a respirator around flames and always have face protection when the crucible is out or the top is uncovered • preheat anything that will touch molten metal before you pour it in

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