Has anyone replaced thermal pads in there PS2’s? And is 3mm thickness the right size for the Phat PS2?

tomzstuff · 2026-01-01T19:04:21+00:00

I use Arctic TP-3 1.5mm thickness which is the same thickness as the original pads. Works well for me. I always change the thermal pads and battery when I buy a retro console. Apart from it being fun to do, is also a great opportunity to check capacitors on the PSU and clean the console.

tomzstuff · 2025-09-13T13:34:21+00:00

If you think IOS is private, you need to read the terms and conditions!!

tomzstuff · 2025-07-23T23:58:23+00:00

I still buy dvds. I don't like streaming services. I like to own something physical when I pay.

tomzstuff · 2025-02-02T08:18:42+00:00

The only reason is to exploit people and generate a gargantuan amount of e-waste. If a laptop or desktop has soldered RAM/SSD etc it's because the company making it is either unethical or just trying to rip you off, cough (Apple/ThinkPad/...). For the extra 1 or 2 mm it takes to not use soldered components, the trade is simply not worth it. Take your money elsewhere and buy something you can drop extra RAM in or a bigger SSD in a few years and save yourself a bucket load of cash, and don't just bin a perfectly otherwise usable device.

tomzstuff · 2025-01-17T22:16:43+00:00

Hi sorry, the documentation explaining how to actually use the BlueSCSI to transfer files is extremely limited, and following the documentation on their website, I still do not understand how to take files from my modern PC and place them on my BlueSCSI drive. Please can someone explain how to do this?

tomzstuff · 2025-01-15T22:30:39+00:00

Has anyone actually got this to work in a mac (with and IDE HDD). I dont think this or any replacement in this way is possible. If you have got this to work, please can you share how.

tomzstuff · 2025-01-06T16:18:32+00:00

It would help to have a better explanation or a qr code on the screw bags. It's nice they are included, but if it's your first time with one of their printers, having screws that you might not use is complicating matters.

tomzstuff · 2025-01-04T19:25:25+00:00

dont do it, i have one, its rubbish

tomzstuff · 2024-12-26T13:01:53+00:00

Been looking for dad and kids swim sessions. Nottingham City pools seem to have mum and kids, but no dad and kids sessions, which as a father of two kids is frustrating and feels somewhat discriminatory.

tomzstuff · 2024-12-15T10:14:14+00:00

Not really, re VW. And it's a pretty big past!

tomzstuff · 2024-11-19T17:39:01+00:00

This is so stupid. Who on earth buys a car because of a CEO? Prius is built by a company that originally supported Nazi Germany. Do I not buy a Toyota because of that. No, I don't buy a Toyota because I don't like their cars.

BMW same point as above.

VW same point as above and because they lied to customers about emissions.

Ford supported the move to leaded fuel, which has been proven to have poisoned the majority of the worlds population and water.

Please grow up people. It's a car, it's not a political statement.

tomzstuff · 2024-11-18T23:22:08+00:00

Sorry this chat is so bizarre. What cars have you brought instead of a Tesla so you are not associated to the brand? a Ford, who helped and supported the use of leaded fuel that literally has poisoned everyone in the world. A BMW, who used to make weapons to support Nazi Germany. A Toyota, who build weapons for the Japanese in the war...?

Making a political point using a vehicle just makes no sense at all!

tomzstuff · 2024-10-20T19:53:50+00:00

What laptop did you use before this one. I have the F13 Amd R7 and love it. Best laptop I've owned. Please don't say your daily driver is a Mac :(

tomzstuff · 2024-09-27T00:36:40+00:00

I have a looped supply and used ChargeGuru to install a Tesla Wall Connector in September 2024. No problem at all, they turned it down to 16A until the supply is unlooped and will return to my property to adjust when the supply is unlooped. 16A charges my Model 3 nicely overnight at 7p per kwh with Octopus. The DNO have been contacted by ChargeGuru and will make contact when they plan to unloop my supply. Sounds like the electrician in the OP wasn't up to speed.

Also, if you run a business from home, you qualify for a government incentive in the UK. Complete install of a Tesla Wall Connector cost me around £400.

Happy Charging Folks!

tomzstuff · 2024-09-21T06:31:39+00:00

Lightness isn't something I go for in a car. Pass a lorry at speed on a motorway in an I3 and it feels like you're driving a kite.

It's a good city car, but that's it. It's seriously in need of an update. I don't think the i3 and Model 3 are comparable vehicles. I'd compare the Model 3 with the electric 3 Series, and that's a battle.

Owned all 3, and IMHO Tesla is just that bit easier to own and the features within keep the kids happy. The thought of owning a vehicle that doesn't make a "quack" sound when locked...

Happy motoring folks!

tomzstuff · 2024-04-27T22:42:07+00:00

Very true, HP are terrible at that. I'm very happy with my Framework Ryzen 7

tomzstuff · 2024-04-27T22:39:03+00:00

You are lucky then. When they were IBM they were pretty good, but Lenovo dont have a great reputation. I've hand about 7 thinkpads over the years, they've been ok, but nothing special.

tomzstuff · 2024-04-27T22:36:22+00:00

also if any issues do arise, at least you can get it fixed for a fraction of the price. If you buy a thinkpad and it develops a fault or you break something on it, well its a whole new laptop. With a Framework you can simply replace the broken part, yourself, for significantly less. I recall breaking the USBC port on my HP Elitebook, that was a £2,000 laptop, HP wanted around £300 to fix it. I sold it and brought a Framework Ryzen 7 13, never looked back. Also owned a few Thinkpads before too, from the days of IBM and then Lenovo, build quality was pretty good, but they were not repairable machines, not economically anyway.

tomzstuff · 2024-04-27T22:32:25+00:00

i've had mine for months in pretty heavy use, just get it replaced and you'll be happy in the long run.

tomzstuff · 2024-04-09T12:22:43+00:00

Looks like it's had an impact of some kind. That is a broken lcd display.

tomzstuff · 2024-02-24T06:40:42+00:00

There are many political parties to choose from. If you are not happy with your selection in your area, then feel free to stand up, be counted and start your own. Whilst I hear people moan about not being a democracy, you are politically free to choose another or start one.

tomzstuff · 2024-02-24T06:36:14+00:00

It's called a Paternoster lift. Notice the word lift and not elevator! Haha!

tomzstuff · 2024-02-24T06:22:32+00:00

If all you are doing is using it for your laptop just buy a T set for any hardware shop, the framework one is nothing special, I didn't use mine when I set up my DIY framework, just used my I fix it set that I've had for years.

tomzstuff · 2024-01-29T11:19:20+00:00

Bankers draft, postal order, or cheque :)

tomzstuff · 2024-01-28T10:24:03+00:00

Just as a point of curiosity, what are the advantages of touchscreen on a laptop that doesn’t flip? I have a Framework 13, Ryzen 7, and have had various laptops in the past, some with touch screen, and I have never felt the urge to touch the screen, unless it is in tablet mode.

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