Austin Evans Broke These With a USB Killer - Can I Fix Them? - Extended Version

[@MrRondonmon]

I was praying for you brother, don't post much but I watch sometimes, glad to see you are much better, had my prostrate taken out in 2019, we true brothers in survival mode.

[@zaprodk]

The USB killer has so little energy that you would not see anything visually fried. It's the tiny transistors inside the chips that gets damaged. Schematics are VERY much available for these laptops!

[@glenntownend9047]

Love to see failures. I did this job 40 years and had so many failures . Love the videos 😂

[@hedpt]

I recommend Sorin's (Eletronics Repair School) videos to know how to follow shorts on laptops

[@leehawk7068]

Agree I watch his videos and he's great and very detailed

[@waheedidrees]

The ANX3429 is a DisplayPort to LVDS converter used in applications such as notebooks, tablets, and embedded display systems. It bridges DisplayPort signals (from a graphics processor or other sources) to LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) for driving LCD panels. However, specific output voltage levels for the ANX3429 are not typically provided in public datasheets. This is because the ANX3429 primarily outputs LVDS signals, which are differential signals rather than single-ended voltage levels.

[@LT.tapeheads.service]

10:03 C364 that capacitor is shorted IMO try to remove that one and then test with power in. Cheers

[@zaprodk]

1:08:56 The small common mode filter like on the Switch lite is for EMC/EMI noise dampening of the USB-lines. The7M9 component is a ESD protection diode pack.

[@zaprodk]

13:52 why would there be an inrush of current on the DC-in(not AC) jack? The USB-killer will kill the chipset and ESD diodes may very well lead the high voltage onto the low voltage DC rails, frying the EC, rendering the machine DEAD. Without the EC working, no charging, no power on, no nothing.

[@Alvin853]

13:13 why are you focusing on the AC charger port and the battery circuit, when a "USB Killer" was used? The laptop doesn't charge via USB, so the two share pretty much no circuitry.

[@marksutton116]

I was thinking exactly the same thing.

[@rincewindtvd]

USB killer doesn't discharge through the power lines anyway. It discharges into the data lines.

[@leehawk7068]

​@@rincewindtvdinteresting I never heard of these USB killers before and I have dabbled in computer repairs for several years And wondered how they do their deed I was thinking that the USB killer is something that would build a charge in a capacitor and will release when the device is powered down and release through the power lines but then again that should be stopped in it's tracks with diodes since a diode only allows current to pass one way As for sending the current down a data line I'm going to have a safe bet that would wipe out pretty much anything sensitive such as CPU and PCH for example But in this case when he was testing the first laptop and was getting beeps on a coil by tights that shouldn't be happening as those coils are on the positive side so potentially a dead cap that's a well known problem with laptops had a few like that

[@MrRidged]

dosnt usb kill build power then dump it in to the data pins so it not the charge or power lines that have issues its the data chips that get affected so cpus apus and south bridges ?

[@stevetealey2804]

I don't get why any one would do the to a laptop or any other item that has a usb port that's money down the drain if they can't be fixed.

[@thehillsidegardener3961]

Yeah, I get it's for "content" but I hate waste...

[@jedinite128]

It was to test to see if the USB killers actually worked.

[@edwardmclaughlin719]

@@jedinite128 He already knew before. Think a little deeper. Come on lol.

[@jedinite128]

@@edwardmclaughlin719 I'm talking about Austin Evans. He did a segment on diff USB killers to see if they did what they claim. Some of them actually didn't kill the machines. Worth knowing which to buy if you're in the market for one.

[@-_JayR_-]

Actually he didn't, if you would've watched the video it was to test and see if the weak points in these devices were ever updated. But I wouldn't expect you to understand based on the knowledge you've displayed here so far. @@edwardmclaughlin719

[@Slantir]

@ 3:30 you had a super hard connector to remove. I repair appliances and there is a connector on the GFW148 GE washer for the UI that looks identical and is also equally as frustrating to remove

[@KONAKA95]

It's a 4 megabyte micro-controller, from the sounds of it, it handles power/data delivery across the board.

[@zaprodk]

58:10 the grey SMD components are inductors. They will read shorted at DC.

[@warrenjameson5465]

On the first computer (chromebook) why not use a thermal camera to see WHERE there may be a hot spot (short). Seems to be heating up, cooling, heating, etc...

[@micflynn1]

On the black Apple laptop some of the capacitors around the chip that you said was shorted look like they were cracked in half.

[@waheedidrees]

The ANX3429 itself does not directly support USB-C video output. It is a DisplayPort to LVDS bridge, designed specifically to convert DisplayPort (DP) signals to LVDS signals for driving LVDS-based LCD panels in devices like laptops and tablets.

[@zaprodk]

35:46 - The protection is on the data lines, not the 5V supply. checking for 5V does not tell you if the USB transceiver survived.

[@manganmegamangan]

this is the only thing i found about the M6 chip for the tough laptop: Common Applications for the 4S0101 Chip The 4S0101 chip finds its place in various innovative applications. One notable use is in consumer electronics, where it enhances device communication capabilities. This makes gadgets smarter and more efficient. Automotive systems also benefit from this chip. Its reliable performance aids in vehicle diagnostics and data logging, improving overall safety on the road. In industrial automation, the 4S0101 plays a crucial role as well. It helps streamline processes by enabling real-time monitoring of equipment. Moreover, hobbyists and makers appreciate the flexibility of this chip for DIY projects. From robotics to home automation, its versatility opens up endless possibilities for creativity. Healthcare devices are another area where the 4S0101 shines. By facilitating accurate data transmission, it supports vital patient monitoring systems seamlessly without interruption or delay.

[@manganmegamangan]

but there is np datasheet for the chip

[@janjanssen3136]

hi, why not inject voltage and chk out what comp gets hot under a therm camera, in the first laptop

[@antonioneves7451]

you got skills and fun to watch, thanks for the upload

[@viralhunter3561]

poor troubleshooting skill

[@davidhines7592]

what about the batteries? they all have circuitry these days to track their lifespan, which is why resetting them sometimes works. maybe the usb kill broke the control ciruit on the batteries. also sending massive current and voltage along data lines not meant to take that could kill things all over, including a cpu. im sure you knew that tho.

[@imaginitivity7853]

I love how excited he is to receive potential e waste and help it live to see another day

[@Michael-B41]

probably a capacitor watch electronic school of repair sorin is great that'll give you better direction on how to fix these things

[@badang9605]

Hope you are doing good buddy 👍

[@frankthespank]

Is…. is he OK? Is he fighting… you know, the big C? 😢

[@clarkeboy12345]

On the first laptop, c470 looks like it has a crack on it. Hope that helps

[@scottdunn4506]

The iPhone also has wireless charging you may still be able to charge it if you have a wireless charger so even if the charger port is bad you still can charge it

[@paultufescu9652]

hope you are doing good, wishing you all the best

[@Pandor25]

16:18 Don't you risk to make it break even more if you bridge those with your tester with power on? Or is it real low voltage?

[@snoopscopes2449]

30:25 I just wanna know if that chip is melted on top left across top

[@Grizzly2110]

One quick tip. For better understanding the location of a hot spot on a thermal camera make sure that the camera is in focus. From the Thermal MX view you can see that the lens is out of focuse. To focus the camera you must align the outline shown by the MX view with the thermal view. Gws

[@CharmCorgi]

I noticed that too! It annoyed me that he didn't notice it.

[@ericdeleon30]

Must inject voltage at the short and monitor the board on the thermal camera

[@mauricio2915]

Video Summary=Nothing was repaired.hahahaha.

[@KorruptOne]

Fkin spoilers gahdamnnn 😢

[@Stormy4221-ft3sn]

i don't mind failed reparis, but 20 mins of random BEEEEEEEP on generic laptop boards is not really the pinnacle of entertainment :P

[@temporaryscars]

Why not inject voltage on the chromebook?

[@slaskskrot2868]

U34 cap on firat board looked like it had a crack

[@japanskakaratemuva5309]

Suggestion: Open a usb killer and see how it works to understand how it might impact the equipment and then start looking for broken stuff.

[@leehawk7068]

That's a good point Because first time I have heard of these USB killers and winder how they work At a guess I assume the capacitor inside stores power while laptop / device is switched on and then once device turned off it release the charge and possibly blow components in it's path But in reality it should stop any reverse current going back into the circuit when the current reaches a diode since diodes are one way But if it sends the charge down a data line then in most cases would be game over as it could take out many components including the CPU and PCH and on most modern laptops they are a bitch to replace

[@pileofstuff]

They charge their internal capacitors to a relatively high voltage, then dump that voltage on the USB data lines. And keep repeating that until there is no more input power.

[@micflynn1]

The blue HP laptop I think had a chip blowed it was on the lower left hand side the top of the chip look like it was blowed off.

[@CapedGeekMarcel]

On the Chromebook, those SlimPort ANX3429 (and ANX7447) die all the time. Most of the time it's user error... well... and in this case a Austin is a special kinda user. The chip almost exclusively handles USB-C Power. If I find a white paper on it, I'll pass it on.

[@finalbag858]

"recently" I feel like this is the 3rd or 4th time you've posted this.

[@surge21xx]

After doing so many Switch repairs and Chip repairs, I'm surprised you still troubleshoot by removing resistors and capacitors instead of just removing the chip first. really with the Switch lite that should've been the first step rather than the last.

[@zaprodk]

30:02 - Capacitor, not a diode.

[@richardbriansmith8562]

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[@Mr.1.i]

Usb killers direct the 5v rail through the data + /data - .

[@filips7158]

The "usb killer" should be standardized in conducted suceptibility standards on USB lines. Tbh the design correction is applicable to any system (an AECQ-101 TVS array woud probably do the job, load dump immunity is standard in automotive EMC). This is becoming ever more common. 2k$+ laptops dying to this should not happen.

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Nice going.

[@bradpott5231]

13:13... Can you try the other board and see if u can spot the problem

[@perkulant4629]

You mistook a few caps for diodes btw. At around 30mins etc.

[@shaunmckay8550]

Try contacting Dakota from the UK and see if he has a chip.

[@FlavioCasimiro.dancer1983]

The coils are power lines. They shouldn't be shorted to ground

[@Bob-le4um]

Hope you revisit this ,(of give the laptops to elektronics repair school) ...... for second ...........

[@themadatheist1976]

Hurricane Milton took out TECO - Can I fix Them?

[@StevenGrice-s8b]

How much would it cost me to have an og xbox fixed by u

[@Holycurative9610]

At least 3 million bucks but it could be less. Why not try fixing it yourself based on the videos from Steve and the stuff on his website.

[@leonardmatala]

😂😂😂 send everything to Sorin from Electronics Repair School i am 100% he will be able to repair everything😂😂😂

[@jaym5938]

Why would he do that? Send it to the UK, have Sorin repair it then ship it back? That's the most expensive 'fix' and absolutely pointless to take a loss when trying to make money.

[@KorruptOne]

​@jaym5938 to continue the series, not to cater to a single like yourself but a broad audience that would enjoy it 😉

[@swpowell1226]

It's interesting that on several boards you traced it to the 2R2 chip. Coincident ????

[@Jonn254]

Before I watch this video, let me guess... nothing will get fixed.

[@jiwik731]

Peopele in these days are getting views by creating a e-waste... thank you for trying to fight their stupidity. :)

[@lmwlmw4468]

Send them to Sorin, and see what will happen...!!!

[@Rockworksbyashish]

I see this video on few months ago 😅 I don't get ? Because youtube showing 4hour ago to upload this video. Then how I see this 😑

[@TeddieBean]

This is the longer less edited version as it's on the TronicsFix Long channel. You probably watched it on the main channel

[@Tutti001]

You have to send all this items to master sorin,(Electronics repair school)

[@aurthorthing7403]

Master of bad habbits... and master of hot snot....NOT a master of electronics at all.

[@Tutti001]

@@aurthorthing7403 sorin is the best. 😂

[@MatiusLenin]

He will directly tell you that it is not possible to repair them because the damage is on the data lines that go to the main ICs of the system.

[@DanielGarrido1975]

great video to learn how to not repair an electronic device

[@dominicschaefer8738]

Can I ask why on earth he killed these computers? Why do that?

[@Andre217]

Austin does a lot of pointless things for content. He gets plenty of views though he probably makes it back and has money to spend on this.

[@koddesa]

why would this austin evans fellow destroy working items?

[@Pandor25]

4:06 Massive overcharge and fuse is A-OK. Damn those fuse suck, why have them if you can't use one with a lesser breaking point than other component. Like the fuse is suposed to be there to protect the board not being Hercule or something. :/

[@rincewindtvd]

Because the USB killer discharges through the data lines. So it should be all the data filters that fry, not the power fuses.

[@Lazyman1975]

Isn't this a repeat video

[@WheeledHamster]

Glad he contributed to e-waste to make KZbin video.

[@jonelisss]

YOU GUYS????? 😂😂😂

[@REktSigMa]

Why would anyone use a USB killer? Lol. I mean it seems counter intuitive. Lol. I mean data can still be extracted from these computers, so I just don't understand why someone would use a USB killer.

[@Mekazas]

c364 is shorted.

[@Game-Tech-DZ]

I think the usb killer short the cpu

[@maximus_ab]

TRONIX NOT FIX

[@lucianofz788]

who the f.. is Autin vans?

[@leeartlee915]

What do you think? Some KZbinr.

[@higihups]

You already made it into the internet, now try using that search thingy everybody talks about.

[@eddgutierrez5811]

It's Austin Evans

[@bandmangold5160]

🖖

[@bulufish8208]

A MacBook with a samsung battery 🔋 hahaha.

[@kvk1988]

Iphone display s are the samsung displays

[@leeartlee915]

I wish when he was doing the search for shorts, he kinda explained better what the noises mean. Like, sometimes it beeps and sometimes it doesn’t. Kinda seems like one of those two would indicate something is wrong.

[@jaym5938]

As he was stating, he doesn't have a schematic to determine whether the 'beeps' (indicating a short to ground) are supposed to be shorts to ground or an actual shorting of the circuit. If he had more experience he wouldn't need a schematic as he can visually map the traces and components... Sometimes you'll hear a beep as the multimeter is settling, but it isn't an actual constant beep that indicates a short.

[@leeartlee915]

@@jaym5938 I hear you but a lot of times when he’s running his tool across the board and I, as lay person, am just going “wtf is happening here?” I don’t feel that way when he’s doing other things in his video. Just during that.

[@temporaryscars]

The beep means it has no (or low) resistance to ground. So naturally a point that should have voltage shouldn't have little to none resistance to ground (not always 100% true, but generally it is).

[@leeartlee915]

@@temporaryscars But am I tripping or is it sometimes the case he’s expecting it to beep at other times he’s expecting it to not beep. I get it intellectually but I’m just not quick enough when he is ripping through the repair process to know if it should make a sound or not. I mean it becomes obvious because if it makes the wrong sound, he stops and will check it again but I don’t feel myself going along with him. That’s just my take. Maybe ya’ll are just more in tune with him than I am.

[@ImranOO7]

What I don’t understand is what is it with the funny faces on thumbnails

[@MachinimaCommentary1]

What happened to your hair?

[@wougle]

He’s got/had cancer. Not a long time subscriber I take it.

[@Josh-pb5eo]

He had cancer, and now in remission

[@MachinimaCommentary1]

Not gonna lie but he looks like a character from fallout now 🤣

[@leeartlee915]

He had the treatable kind of cancer. Still, treatment still makes your hair fall out all the same.

[@paulb174]

Jeez what a question

[@pagedeveloper]

I did not know what a usb killer was, so I had to do a little research. It states that it will kill the USB port, maybe try replacing the USB port on the machine.

[@Holycurative9610]

It doesn't just kill the USB port, it releases a jolt of voltage through the USB port which fries components on the board.

[@outogetyougotyou5250]

Extended version of accomplishing nothing. No actual diagnosis and no fixable items. YAY

[@oblioi]

:o)❤

[@menotyou8369]

Wow, you're completely useless with anything other than game consoles.

[@handyman683]

Destructive

[@muhammadersyadbinmohammadd3609]

Bruh, i can fix all those device with ease. I have fix many devices & gadgets killed by usb killer. Its easy if you know what you're doing without even looking at the schematics. My advice is think what does usb killer do & use your nose.

[@jenks4879]

So you started troubleshooting without any knowledge on what is the correct operating conditions? lmao what a waste of time.

[@ashystyle]

Yo man, put the beard and hair back on plz!

[@jaym5938]

It's frustrating to watch this guy. He's been at this for years and still seems rather clueless. And this is how he makes money....

[@galvanizedgnome]

Can I have link to your videos?