A simple A1502 Macbook Pro board repair

[@mikeperry2814]

Dude, you didn't check both sides of the fuse! DUH?!

[@rossmanngroup]

You don't understand. It is NEVER that easy!!

[@asv5769]

Hehe, it was a long ago since Louis made a repair video. He‘s out of shape :)

[@CreativityNull]

He has said before he sees the components the fuse is supposed to be protecting blow before the fuse does

[@techmantra4521]

@@asv5769 He's a big man, but he's out of shape.

[@6StringPassion.]

🤔Gotta give him props for actually posting this one. 😉😆

[@KenGud]

I literally have no idea what I'm watching half of the time with Louis but I could listen to him talk about anything all day.

[@informediatech-bruno5766]

Its rossmann ASMR

[@person19863456]

I heard he’s single? Ericka is just an employee?

[@cobralyoner]

same lol 😂

[@RealButcher]

[@informediatech-bruno5766]

@@person19863456 and Erika may KUNG FU mkz Gudimani

[@root_squash]

Didn't he see he wasn't going to do any of these anymore? Not complaining. Love these.

[@smmshoe]

he said that he will do them lesa as people are less drawn to it, so he said less, not none

[@root_squash]

Holy crap....that tip for removing the screw. Thank you. Gonna get me some of those pliers.

[@vusun123]

Or use a flat head screwdriver to try rotating it out

[@thatdude5104]

I know these aren't the most popular video's on the channel, but I really enjoy watching them. There is almost something therapeutical about it to me, so thanks!

[@TheSiriusEnigma]

9:20 the PCB files are called Gerbers Files, even if the files are no longer gerbers. What you need for servicing are 4 layers from the gerbers files. Top components, top silk, bottom components and bottom silk.

[@faeranne]

interestingly, I'm pretty sure the Board View files are still distributed in Gerber format. Kicad has a gerber viewer that supports part placement files... which seem to be exported as part of the gerber export. That also could just be Kicad, so ymmv.

[@TheSiriusEnigma]

@@faeranne Altium Designer and Cadence OrCad, use OB++ not gerbers, they can still generate gerbers but it is not recommended. Essentially, those files are CNC type vector coordinates used to control the machine that makes the lithographic plates used in PCB manufacturing. Most PCB manufacturers will simply convert your gerbers files into whatever their machine uses.

[@TheSiriusEnigma]

@Mr Guru the component level contains the actual part names, pads and links between pads. They are only visible in PCB view mode, not printed anywhere.

[@NorthernKitty]

Watching you do repairs is like watching a musician play. The videos you put out are like songs. This is your artistry. If you ever stop doing repair videos, it will be like a music artist who no longer records. In the meantime, thank you for sharing your music with us! 🥰

[@rossmanngroup]

Thank you!

[@Aaaalteer]

Omg almost had to cry. ;')

[@karas3248]

Louis already drew the short straw. He was destined to do board reparis videos

[@James_Bee]

@@stewartbrands What does that even mean? You're insulting him for a making a silly joke?

[@stewartbrands]

@@romaios1609 Je ne sait pas.

[@Antyvas]

Is it true that NYC is adding a whole new section to the tax code specifically targeting product repair videos?

[@MichaelMurphy-wv4so]

I've watched your vids for a little over 6 months or so.....you have my subscription now and I appreciate what you do Louis and support independent repair. Keep up the good fight. I'm not exactly computer literate, but even some of the things I've seen you address boggle my mind. I don't understand how people can support manufacturers when they do everything in their power to milk more money out of you rather than just fix something easily fixed.

[@lord_haven1114]

YESSSSS Louis doing a repair makes me so so happy

[@NewRetroRepair]

Glad to see you doing a bit of board repair! I hope whatever's under your skin doesn't get to you too much.

[@SzymonAdamus]

I’m not very interested in hardware repair, electrician stuff etc. but Your videos make me really calm. I’m trying to bit covid right now and listening to you talking about all that stuff, and watching you repair it gives me a strange comfort. I don’t know why that is, maybe the tone of your voice and many hardware details that I don’t really get? But no matter why I just wanted to thank you for your great content in these hard times.

[@Digital-Dan]

Tell Anel and Paul that some of us really enjoyed their board repair videos. Each added something to the mix.

[@bbblop4545]

I'd love to see Paul's reaction to finding out that you got a board with a broken DC in fuse.

[@hdezn26]

Same here!

[@atraylen]

I respect you. You are the kind of person that drives themselves so much. Thoughtful, diligent, intelligent. You sir are a force of nature. Thanks for sharing yourself with so many. I've been watching you for years.

[@TheNBSPerry]

I AM WATCHING TO DISPELL THE MYTH THAT PEOPLE DONT CARE ABOUT BOARD REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH I WATCH THIS CHANNEL FOR FINANCIAL ADVICE

[@elizatownshend2048]

Did you truly disprove that myth?

[@Poop-nu1so]

@@elizatownshend2048 yes. yes he did.

[@codyw518]

Here here

[@anonymousarmadillo6589]

I'm gonna unsubscribe because louis uploaded an unrelated board related video rather than the regular financial advice and rants.

[@Poop-nu1so]

@@anonymousarmadillo6589 Louis doesn't give financial advice, this is a Taco Bell

[@thamill3826]

I bought an old record player and it had a huge schematic inside it. It’s really sad that we lost that.

[@Poop-nu1so]

14:08 good transistor info! Had to watch a couple of times

Looks like you finally fixed enough boards to unlock the "blown fuse" achievement. Congratulations!

[@James_Bee]

This is why I'm subscribed. Don't get me wrong, I think right to repair is important and you should absolutely advocate for it, use your platform to do so and continue to fight (I know it feels like a losing battle, and it might be, however you would regret not trying) and I even occasionally watch (and appreciate) your perspective on current events in NY regarding the coof. And while I may not watch all of the other videos, I do appreciate them and respect your right to produce that content, I just may not watch every single one. Keep on keepin' on.

[@rossberg1000]

Although like many I don't understand the letters and numbers corrisponding. I enjoy listening to the stories and funny rambles in between fixing these things.

[@blamekike1987]

MAN! I missed Louis fixing boards! (y) good to see you still have it in you! LEGEND!

[@zoidberg444]

God bless you Louis. Some of us - a very small percentage (not an Apple one) do enjoy watching your board repairs. It's very therapeutic. 👌

[@ASOIAF-Henrik]

I have no clue about the workings of a computer or boardrepair, but I love watching Louis fix things.

[@Antyvas]

LOUIS ROSSMANN, I ALWAYS LEARN SOMETHING FROM YOUR VIDEOS EVEN THOUGH THEY MAKE ME SO ANGRY

[@CreativityNull]

Haven't you said before the fuses never blow when they should and something it's supposed to protect usually goes first? It's nice when they hand you a curveball

[@denisdespins1127]

I like to check (like you) continuaty because some fuse's are blown that look GREAT.... (UN SOLDERED AT ONE END) ! Good JOB Luis !

[@applebenny]

It is interesting to watch your videos. As an Mac Technician working at the Premium Service Provider I am repairing Macbooks, but I don't repair the parts, I only replace them. Nice to learn something :)

[@神奈川よしろう-h4j]

Thank you for the straightforward and well-detailed repair.

[@John-oo9xu]

Always watching a slapstick movie with Louis. Love your comments and video's bro. Cheers

[@georgH]

I really enjoy how you guys manage to repair "unrepairable" laptops, giving them a second life. Right to repair (lack thereof) is a consequence of governments all over the world bending over to big multinationals and oligarchs

[@michaelstinson1061]

Yay repair videos! And it actually was the fuse. A milestone from every direction.

[@The_Kerensky]

There are such things as miniature screw extractors. I have several that have worked amazingly well when dealing with borked phone screws. mcmaster has them if you need a source.

[@TheCod3r]

Nice Louis is back 😁

[@jamesdougan8789]

g`day louis good to see you back on the tools

[@laurakathleenkadaver1550]

Man after my own heart❣️- also great tip for stripped out screws going to buy a pair of those nippers now!

[@KassiusFineArt]

Hope things turn around quickly & you feel great soon!

[@WeFixTvs]

Louis just want to say thank you for your content,

[@penelopelgoss2520]

Hi! I've watched a few of your videos. I've learned alot and enjoy the technical aspects. Question though, have you ever thought pf using a different colored or different mouse icon? I got lost when you were going through the PDF. LOL, the white icon disappeared.

[@russellhltn1396]

I agree with Erica about Hawaii's rail.

[@tomwilliam5118]

I always learn something watching these videos. Thanks

[@Plepple]

Thank you for this board repair video!

[@prestonsteimel1907]

i could listen to you explain stuff for a very long time

[@101scotia101]

Can't believe Ben Stiller is now doing Mac repairs. Covid has hit all of us.

[@spacenodus7959]

What do you do if you had a stripped screws(tri wing specifically)on an iPhone? Which is smaller that those on laptop

[@rossmanngroup]

Cry

[@spacenodus7959]

@@rossmanngroupalready done that 😅

[@davidashurov5255]

send it to nintendo after they get sued for their shit controller design oh wait iphone right. If a flathead can slot in then use that, i once yoinked out a stripped Y000 with a torx t5 so maybe that? You maybe at power drill stage or you can test out soldering a needle to the screw and wrenching it out or see if screw extractors are easy to find in smaller measures?

[@DFPercush]

cut a flat groove in it and use a flat head screwdriver. Or the modified snipper idea might work too, if you can create a couple of punch holes to grip.

[@stanimir4197]

Drill it out with carbide pcb drills, they come extra cheap from the candy mountain lands (like $1.5 for a pack of ten).

[@mmilosz1111]

kinda missed those, gonna enjoy this one

[@cavedon.felipe]

I still love repair videos

[@Digital-Dan]

Your checking algorithm is what we in the software biz would call a binary search.

[@DanielPerez-ee3wp]

Are businesses still closing in NYC?

[@informediatech-bruno5766]

0.05 usd one fuse and 274.95 dollars years and tears of knowledge , I LOVE OUR INDUSTRY

[@smcomputersolutions]

Great video yet again. From over in England 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lusciousbobby]

completely brilliant

[@ryanspillman1198]

EE here. They probably thought you wanted the gerbers. Tell them you want component locations, not the gerbers. I mean you could maybe do some extra work to overlay pick and place over top/bottom layer(s) if that's all you can get...

[@Manian488]

Wanted to buy that tool, can't find it on eBay or Amazon. The beauty of UK.

[@2.Panzerdivision]

Been watching all your videos for a while.

[@TheodoroDML]

this is the second time i see someone in chat ask Louis about dmt lol

[@HumbertoMassa]

I love board repair videos

[@boahneelassmal]

Fuses in Macbooks: a) why should I blow? There's caps that can crap themselves, gtfo! b) AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I'M GONNA BLOW!!!

[@jockeyjeon9532]

But where’s the fan spin?

[@themekfrommars]

That's a relief he's not gone completely mad yet

[@wongway40]

nothing like a good hard screw to start the day off

[@sourekpetr]

How come that the fuse blown up, but no short? Underated fuse?

[@szaboaz]

Would it be difficult to make these PCB-s water (and therefore corrosion) resistant by coating the surface with some repellent? Is there an obvious reason they don't do it?

[@bertblankenstein3738]

Yep, you're not asking for the kicad or altium pcb design files.

[@NERPolitan]

What's Erica's stance on Honolulu Rail?

[@kintag4459]

amazing job

[@dbriddie9525]

about time. A feckin board repair!

[@imlegero]

Great video

[@TomLeg]

In your discussion of "board files" you left out the lawyers. Whatever you ask for, the lawyers say "NO". I'm curious about D7020 ... why have two diodes in parallel? and Why does Q7010 have two source pins, 5 & 5A?

[@DFPercush]

Just guessing, but it's probably a current limit thing. The bleeder circuit (2 diodes) sounds like it's discharging some capacitor, but it's weird why they wouldn't just double the 10k resistor to a 20k one if that's the case. I dunno. As far as the mosfet with 2 lines going to the same place, maybe it was just easier to make 2 traces instead of changing the width to accommodate the necessary current. Who knows.

[@LordSandwichII]

I thought you said you were retiring from board repair?

[@xankriegor253]

The HA diode seemed tilted.

[@gemini_man3322]

Louis, what do you use for a solution in your ultrasonic cleaner to remove flux?

[@misamokuzelpizu]

i still have a a1502 mainboard, the only thing wrong with it is, that i killed the smc chip(i guess) by reprogramming it accidentally..

[@magnivilator4380]

I wander why YT shows me old videos of you that I've already seen, but wont update my feed about your new videos. Im not here for the Mac Repair, just listen up to you while Im mathing and chilling

[@MysticalPickler]

I have the same pair at my desk. I even make the same noises when using them lol.

[@eltorro4962]

What, an actual Repair-Video?! I can´t believe my eyes :-D

[@aydeeT]

Hey Louis, you should totally watch "Bill Burr | Apple Store Tantrum" its on his channel

[@Brees1986]

I need a replacement A1502 screen. Any recommendation for where I can buy a replacement in “A” condition for a decent price?

[@Aar69]

don't worry, I always watch the board repairs

[@richardmangelmann4975]

I’ve got a question about an error, if its worth making a video about or answering here. I’m not in your country so sending my iPhone in for data recovery sadly isn’t possible. So my iPhone has an error 9, I’ve been to data recovery but they told me they can’t decode it or something and that the data is probably there, they just can’t get to it. I’m honestly getting really hopeless...And there isn’t much about it in the internet that actually helps me with my questions. I’ve seen repairs on the memory card, but in none has the data been saved, so my question would be if that’s even possible? I’ve been told that apple probably has some sort of key for the code(?) or solution but doesn’t do anything about it.

[@AC3handle]

how do you overclock a mac?

[@bogdan192]

You still haven't answered the DMT question.

[@tomcarre8280]

Hi Louis I was wondering how do you not sweat like an animal when wearing gloves? I wear them when cleaning tape machines at work and when I take them off my hands are disgusting. Hope everything is good on your end!

[@wisnoskij]

What is the point of putting fuses in devices that you do not what repaired?

[@rossmanngroup]

Prevention of a fire

[@anarekist]

Fun video thanks man

[@in4moon]

Hey, anyone knows which replacement battery manufacturers are worth recommending for A1502 ?

[@TGNiceShotNub]

I'm doing my part to tell the Algorithm that I like board repair videos even though I have never owned an Apple Product, never intend to own one, and never intend to do board repair on them.

[@Wahinies]

I've a feeling Louis is the same, the only Apple products he buys are donors for parts because Apple strongarms component vendors into not selling parts for repair.

[@TGNiceShotNub]

@@Wahinies Oh yeah 100% lol but doesn't his girlfriend have a macbook

[@bigdog8882]

As soon as U checked for the 18v at the fuse, I said to myself "I wonder Why didn't he check the other side?" lol.

[@iBRANCHPro]

Fan Spin For the Win

[@EyeOfAllah]

Even if you acquired the full board schematic - there would be no risk of you using it to compete with Apple. The cost of making the boards or computers is too prohibitive. That is why they are made in China-low labor and manufacturing costs.

[@jeffdorris5321]

Nice work 🎇🎆✨

[@tomwilliam5118]

Parts locator

[@horst696]

Do you want to fix a w530 lenovo board?

[@electrolatif]

Hi MASTER can you help about A1502, i have short at Q7321 and Q7311 next to cpu, i remove them but still the short, i inject 1v to 2v i notice cpu get a lit bit heat PPBUS_G3H 12.27V PP3V42_G3H_REG 3.42V DCIN. 6.8V PP18V5-DCTN-ISOL 18.5V SMC-RESET-L 3.4V SMC-MANUAL-RST-L 2.8V SYS-ONEWIRE 1.9V

[@chriholt]

Well, to be fair Louis, there *was* the issue of the screwed up screw :)

[@johnsmith8981]

I know you said sometimes you check comment history and don't see board repair comments. Some of us just don't comment on the board repair videos 😘

[@sonyajones]

Very nice.

[@markburton3306]

The binary chop method.

[@Korybagel]

ooo a new video

[@CarlosMartinez-mg6kg]

That HA, HA’D You lol