Posts by ikenfixit

Oh And the mods in all of their infinite wisdom, Even though weve helped numerous individuals through this board, Deemed in a necesssity to remove our info from the actual posts. So just google ikenfixit.com..Then you will know who we are.

These use the smart adapter and the port is similar from a USB.. (I can see why someone could try to plug into the wrong port).. It ac be repaired but needs to be looked at to tell what exactly went wrong.. The fact its still running on...

White screen? Or just the backlight firing as normal..

Its integrated and you cannot do a thing to it.. Also if you are pushing the limits sooner or later things will begin to break-down.. Best leave well enough alone..

Bad solder joint if the jack was pulled.. Its a pain on these but repairable.. Also look to see if the Negative blade connection plate got bent to deter contact.. (May be able to bend back w/out disassebly).. Good luck!

If its a G-4 the RAM slot may have killed the memory.. I'd recommend not using this slot until you get it nailed down.. (hate to see you have a second ram mod croak).. These are fairly well known for failure and it may be in line for a...

Is this incorporated with a smart adapter? If so be careful probing voltage on the systembaord while its plugged in. There are 3 circuits on these.. 19V Input.. 6V data, And Neg or gnd.. (Weve seen these toasted due to 19V to datapin...

Its not that bad but you have to be sure the replacement drive has a compatable structure for the drive face. Contact HP Or search similar to find the ones that will work. Theyre not propietary as far as functionality but the bummer weve...

No I dont "Job them out" I figure out the issue and repair them here...MOSFET's/CAP's/DIODES/BGA/well you get the point...And yes we have the equipment to do so.. But if you want work I can also refer some your way I dont mind...

LMAO...There you go.. Its not that bad an issue trust me.......