@@johnsepulveda443 Hi! I still have several 780's and can check for you when I get back to the office, if you're not able to identify the location in this video. To confirm, do you have a DT ("desktop") model unit, MT ("mini tower"), SFF or USFF ("small form factor" or "ultra small form factor"). DT and MT are the most common. Want to make sure I check the right model.

Which one? They are all standard automotive connectors, but can be difficult if you can't get a good grip on them or if they've melted. Suggest trying to grab the connector with needle nose pliers or a Leatherman. Good luck!

Hello! In my experience you do not have to get these reprogrammed. Only items like the crankshaft position sensor require that.

@@gabrielmacias4466 it was useful for me. 😊

You're welcome! Glad to help. 😊

Thank you, sir. We miss dad a lot. I've brought all the trains back up to the US (it took several trips and a lot of luggage). Eventually, when I have more time, I hope to send them to all his friends on his train forum and donate some to museums near his hometown in Pennsylvania. The layout itself is still there. I've taken some pieces off the helix to try to make a track around our Christmas tree in honor of dad. The rest will all have to be disassembled someday. Hopefully we can find railroad enthusiasts in Panama to collect most of it. Right now we're still busy with lawyers and the probate & succession process in Panama, as well as cleaning out the other stuff from his house. It's very difficult and has required many trips to Panama. We'll get there eventually.

@@CompTechMike thank you i was just wondering what happened to his trains I use to watch his videos all the time and seeing him like this is just sad

Hi Austin! Thanks for checking out my video. I try to avoid posting direct links since the parts I used may be different than what you'd need for your vehicle. Things like the wiring harness, adapters, and SiriusXM receiver may all be different depending on which radio and configuration you have currently in your vehicle, and I don't want to steer someone wrong (or leave links that may be expired or direct to the wrong products). That said, nearly everything shown in this video (with the exception of one satellite radio antenna adapter) came from Crutchfield. I'd recommend contacting their customer service and tell them exactly what vehicle you have and what you're looking for. Here's a list of everything I used in this video for my 2007 Colorado: - Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX - SiriusXM SXV300V1 Tuner - Metra 40-GM10 antenna adapter (this is for the regular FM antenna) - Metra 95-2001 dash kit (black) - Axxess AX-GMCL2 wiring interface (this is so you can keep your door chimes) - Crutchfield ReadyHarness service (they'll assemble a "plug & play" harness for you - makes installation easier) The USB dash mount adapter from Amazon: "PAC Audio USBDMA3 3 Ft. Dash Mount USB Adapter" Here's a link to Crutchfield's website: www.crutchfield.com/

Thank you, Steve. I was just watching a few of dad's videos recently. It's weird in a way. Feels like he is still here with us. At least his knowledge and passion for the hobby will live on. 😊

@CompTechMike After watching your dad and another KZbinr, I'm glad that I bought the type of track that I did.

Hi! Thanks for checking out my video. Yes, you are correct, you'll probably want to install some insulation to keep animals comfortable. Obviously that will vary depending on your budget and construction of your garage. I "went all out" on mine. It has heat, a mini-split air conditioner, and the garage is fully insulated in the walls and ceiling with household-quality insulation materials. We even added radiant barrier in the attic to further prevent it from getting too hot in there in summer. That said, cats are remarkably tolerant of temperature changes. Just bringing them in the garage can be a big change in their lives, if the ones you're caring for are normally outdoor / stray cats. A box with some straw and a roof over their heads would probably be a welcome improvement in the wintertime. 😻

You're welcome! I"m glad these videos are still helping people. They're great trucks, glad to help keep them on the road. 😊

Hi Milos! The power button on this model is part of a small circuit board which contains other components, including the front USB ports and lights. It connects to the inside of the front of the case and then back to the motherboard via a ribbon cable. If your button is broken, my recommendation would be to replace this entire board. You'll probably need to remove the current one to match the exact part number. They're usually pretty cheap on sites like eBay and Amazon. I'm sure you could desolder the button and replace just that, but honestly you're just making more work for yourself (imo). Good luck, whichever you decide!

@@CompTechMike Hi. My little pin on that board is OK. That plastic little circle button from front of the front board it is broken, or not functional. once I pressed it down, it is not going back.

@@MilosLacika I just did a quick search online and saw many of them starting at $5. Search for terms like "optiplex 780 dt power button assembly". Should be an easy fix, hardest part is removing everything in the way to get to the component. 😉

Awesome! It's been a few years since I recorded this video. I've added stuff like new toolboxes, attic stairs, and a mini-split AC unit. The wood is holding up great and I'm very happy with it. Receive a lot of compliments from friends & visitors how nice my garage is. 😊 Good luck with your project!

Thank you for the kind words. I brought a few pieces from his helix back up to the US with me last weekend. Was thinking about trying to make a circle to go around our Christmas tree. Of course I have no idea how to assemble them. I started looking on KZbin, and dad's videos were the first thing to come up. He sure did touch a lot of people with his passion, thank you for being his friend. 😊

I'm sorry, what? The intake manifold? Or a vacuum line?

@CompTechMike bacuum intek

You're welcome! Glad this video is still helping people. 😄

Haha, nice. It was much harder 11 years ago, without KZbin or manuals to help me, LOL. The brakes have held up well, I still never want to have to do it again. 🤣

Hi Kenny! Yes, In my experience, a relearn is only necessary when doing things like the crankshaft position sensor. Not the cam sensors. Good luck, hope this is the case for you as well!

Hello, I'm sorry, I don't understand your question. Could you rephrase it?

Hi! Not sure I understand your question. If you just want a "monitor splitter" I'd suggest searching for "monitor splitter" on sites like Amazon. Plenty of models available. Of course, with a "splitter" you would only be able to display the same image on both monitors. If you want more advanced capabilities (such as using extended mode), you would need the full capabilities of a docking station - like shown in this video.

Hi! Thanks for checking out my video. Afraid I don't understand your question. You mean two individual desktop PC towers? Or two laptop docking stations?

@@CompTechMike two desktop PC towers, I'd love to get all the files from one tower into just one tower, one tower is old, the other is 2 yrs. old with lots of storage, if we get rid of one tower, then we can set up 2 monitors for it easily -- real problem is moving all my files from the old tower into the newer one, can I do it or not?

​@@michaelsix9684​ hi! There are plenty of videos out there that tell you how to copy files from one computer to another. If you have a network router or switch you can set up a small network between them. Or you can upload the files from the old machine to an online site like OneDrive or Google Drive and download them onto the new machine. Or my favorite easy way: copy all the files off the old machine onto a portable external hard drive or USB flash drive, then just plug it into the new PC and copy them off. Any of these methods will work fine for transferring data such as documents, movies, pictures, and music. Applications will of course need to be reinstalled on the new machine, but just transferring data is easy. 😄 Hope this helps!

Hi! Thanks for checking out my video. There's a few things I can suggest here. First, try swapping the monitors around. Do they both work correctly when hooked to the laptop's native HDMI output port? And do they both work correctly when hooked to the single HDMI output port on the docking station? Have you tried pushing the buttons on the monitors to ensure they're receiving power and have the correct input selected? Have you checked in Display Settings and/or Device Manager to see if they both show up, or if one is disabled? Since the SE2722H monitors are kind of low-end and don't have DisplayPort inputs, as you mentioned, you need to use an adapter or adapter cable. In my experience, every adapter you add is just another potential point of failure. I strongly recommend *against* the use of adapters. That said, we've had pretty good success with these Rankie DisplayPort-to-HDMI cables: amzn.to/40CJCf1 Maybe try one of these instead of whatever adapter you're using currently? Basically, you need to narrow it down to whatever is causing you the issue. Test each item independently. Ensure each monitor works by itself. Ensure each cable works by itself. The Latitude 5530 should have sufficient "graphics horsepower" to drive two external monitors through a WD19TBS dock, but just to be on the safe side make sure you've installed all your Windows Updates, driver updates, Intel updates (through the Intel Driver Support Assistant), and the latest firmware for the dock. You can download the latest firmware for the dock from Dell's support page, here: dl.dell.com/FOLDER10996411M/1/DellDockFirmwarePackage_WD19_WD22_Series_HD22_01.00.20.exe That said, I would suspect the adapter is your issue. If everything else works, give that Rankie cable I linked to above a shot. And for any new monitors you purchase look for models that support native DisplayPort input. That's all we use at my offices, and find it much more reliable than other types of monitor connections. Good luck, let us know when you've got it sorted!

​@@CompTechMike Thanks for your advise. I noticed that there was an issue with the Dell Display to HDMI adaptor. All I had to do was to unplug and plug back the HDMI cable into the adaptor. Thank you very much.

@@ombiliyetusantos great! Glad to hear it was something simple. 🙂

You're welcome!

Hi! A bad smog pump is not likely to cause a "knocking sound" in the engine. Unless the pump itself has failed in some way, it is highly unlikely to be the cause. I would recommend trying to isolate the source of the noise you are hearing. A quick way is to run the motor for a few seconds with the belt removed to verify if the sound is coming from one of the accessories or the engine itself. You can also listen with a stethoscope or even a long piece of wood (what people did in the old days). I would change the oil and filter with fresh high quality replacements and see if the noise changes (as it can, if it's something in the motor knocking). Also check your old oil for any metal shavings. Hope this helps, good luck, let us know when you get it resolved!

Hi! Did you replace the entire wiring harness & resistor? I'd also suggest checking fuses, connections, fan speed switch, and also bench test the fan itself if you're still having trouble. Good luck, let us know if you figure it out!

You're welcome! Glad to help. ☺

Hi Andy! Afraid this particular unit is currently deployed out-of-state, so I'm not able to open it and measure. But you can see the NVMe SSD drives in this video when I show it with the top of the case removed. Based on the components visible around them (including a coin cell battery and fan), I would guess at least three quarters of an inch of space. Should be sufficient for any standard heatsink currently available on the market: imgur.com/a/r9tEvK1 Hope this helps!

@@CompTechMike Thanks. QNAP support responded to my on the same question and recommended their heatsink with max height of 15 mm. Now I need to find what I need but not exceeding the max height recommended by Qnap support :)

Hi John! I'm sorry, I don't understand your question. The "sensor" side of the oxygen sensor threads into the exhaust. The other side is the wire - it connects to the vehicle wiring harness. Typically it just unclips (uses standard automotive-style electrical connectors).

Hi Hector! Thanks for checking out my video. It's been quite a few years but we still have a few 780's running around the office. Your upgrades sound exactly the same as we did to ours - quad core Q9650, 16GB RAM, Samsung SSD's, etc. I wouldn't want to use them for any heavy-duty work but for basic office tasks they still hold up. Glad to hear you've got Windows 11 on yours. I also did that with some of ours (different machines, slightly newer but still not meeting Microsoft specs). Rufus and a few TPM tricks make everything possible, haha. Thanks for keeping your old machines going and helping reduce e-waste!

Hi John! Thanks for checking out my video. It's been a few years and the garage is doing great. We've added some things like a mini-split AC and dropdown attic stairs. Most of the ceiling work was done prior to us buying the place, so afraid I don't have any videos of that. Is there any specific questions you have? I could try to snap pictures if it would help.

You're welcome! Glad to help. 😊 It's been almost a year since I posted this video and the cats still love their "nest". We've brought in a 3rd cat who was abandoned in our neighborhood and needed a home, but the original two (Ace & Sidney, shown in this video) guard their nest and get mad when he goes into it, haha. Cats! 😹

@@DebitsandDirt you're welcome! Glad to help. 😊

@@zakariazr8869 this is only to fix the "mute" issue. If the microphone pickup slider is stuck on 0.0 and people are having a hard time hearing you there's a lot of other suggestions in the comments. I would try changing it in the Windows Settings app (gear icon) instead of Control Panel. Also download the latest audio drivers from your manufacturer website, and also the latest Windows Updates and any other sound drivers for your system. You might also check if it can be adjusted in a specific application (such as Teams or Zoom), or within any manufacturer-specific audio settings tools. There's too many variables to list them all, but hope this helps. Good luck!

@@CompTechMike finnaly i fix the problème The problème is the hyper x is not working on windows 11 But is working on windows 10

Hi! Just replace it. There shouldn't be any programming necessary if you use the correct part number for your model year & engine size. ☺

Yes, it is much more difficult to reach with the coil spring suspension as compared to the torsion bar suspension (like mine). Suggest removing the battery and try to get at it from above. Also check some of the other comments for suggestions. Good luck, let us know how to get it!

You're welcome! Glad to help. ☺

Lots of swivels and extensions. 😆 You can put a piece of tape on a swivel if it flops around too much. It may help to remove the air cleaner housing, as well. On some trucks the reservoirs are one molded piece, and other years the reservoirs are two separate pieces. Good luck!

Thanks! Yes, very good point about that hose. I don't recall if I mention it much in this old video, but I definitely discuss it in some of my more recent videos. Thanks for bringing it up here! ☺

@@imd3695 you're welcome! Glad to help. 😊