High End Asus Laptops are failing. Expensive G733Z Scar No Power Repair

[@mcksysar8620]

The laptop is NOT considered "fixed" when you see something on the screen; but when BIG BOSS makes the "thumbs up" sign.

[@rent2ownnz]

ya always go to the DC Power connector and look for dry joints on that fires then visual damage to mosfets, Caps or inductors in that area for a start. - Thanks for all of your help with these, I am a hobbiest and enjoy this type of work. It is so satisfying being able to fix something that normally gets biffed in the BIN. I particularly like that even though you have seen thousands of these, you cannot take it for granted that the last cause of the same issue will be the fix for the next one. Each one needs its on TLC. Great work - Appreciate it.

[@blackdotkiller1]

G733Z Don't turn the laptop on after you have paid £2500 it saves the life of the laptop. Just keep it in the box it came in 🤦‍♂️ 🤪🤣🤣🤣 no need to turn the clock down

[@youtubasoarus]

That's also a hack for a laptop that never dies. It can last forever! Brilliant idea.

[@Kevinthomaswatson]

Give the boss a raise, he's got a good attitude.

[@dand4485]

I've never had issues with ASUS anymore... Been building my own PC's for 30 years now. After the first AUSU part went bad, never bought them again and so no problems as a lot of my friends who still buy them.

[@diegoknyte]

As a fellow repair technician, I can only hope to become as efficient as NRF. Boom Boom Done. Diagnosed and fixed like a boss.

[@reggiedixon2]

"First power mosfet" I said aloud to Alex's first question - without ever consciously being aware of knowing this - watching videos works at a level we are not aware of.

[@Inkarnid]

My father always gets an asus laptop when he upgrades his work machine. He’s never had a problem but after seeing how many you work on I’d be reluctant to do that. Although it does seem like the gaming laptops are the most prone to failure so who knows.

[@GregM]

Most gaming laptops are prone to failure. Acer, MSI etc. Heat build up more power draw.

[@bad_metaphor]

@@GregM I've had an Acer Predator laptop for 8 years. Still works fine but I might just be lucky.

[@mr.number9279]

@@GregM It isn't really the heat, but when the companies skimp out on parts. You sadly need to do a lot of research. Expensive laptops can use really cheap parts, like MSI with their dollar-store laptop hinges, Alienware with their VCore problems, ASUS with the MOSFETs, etc. But those same companies can have some laptops at similar or even less price points WITHOUT those issues. A bigger problem now is the power flowing through a laptop. Five years ago a gaming laptop wasn't going past like, what, 180W, for the CPU and GPU? Now the CPU or GPU need nearly that much for themselves, to say nothing of the other one needing a similar amount. This means cheaper components REALLY can't be used, but still are for some reason in certain lines. The lack of industry standards is depressing.

[@rabbi619]

@@mr.number9279 what about acer and microsoft

[@Bias_Prineus]

Get a Ferrari and drive it like a scooter 😂

[@Alex-wg1mb]

I am from the past where asus laptops were good and reliable. Now I wonder who makes the most reliable notebooks

[@Bias_Prineus]

Now nobody, they should be lawsuits for this crooks makers

[@JoesephBidon]

Most owners do. That's why you hardly ever see high mileage ones.

[@charles_newman94]

Just commenting to help the algorithm Very nice work keep it up!

[@JoesephBidon]

You make it look so easy.....with your knowledge.

[@Denise_in_progress]

With a thermal camera anyone can find a bad component on a board

[@ThePred2009]

This is why I don't buy gaming laptops anymore they don't last long. Heat in a small space parts will fail faster.

[@youtubasoarus]

I wonder if the liquid on the board had anything to do with it failing. There was some sort of liquid by the look of it where the caps were.

[@yypingu]

That must've been the reflection from the UV Mask

[@gregfisher216]

Great Alex ,you got the bad guy!

[@J4ckKun]

with the recent intel drama i would ask intel the same question, why should i undervolt a i9 14900k?

[@rubyvolt]

My ASUS X533 or some such number... Cost $1000. Tried to use it and the orange light comes on, but ZERO watts show on my Killowatt. NO CHARGING. ASUS is DEAD. A once great company that made great products. Now....they are just another money grubbing corporation.

[@agoogleuser7899]

Blown capacitors give faulty readings, voltage drop and short.

[@dragansajkic9704]

How many Volts / Amps do you inject when you test the certain component ?

[@lawrencecavens5760]

In Canada they went for about $2500.00 Dollars

[@realkekec4028]

Nice work done.

[@ThejasonJaw5442]

When we inspect Asus's laptop, we do a visual board inspection

[@ananeyhaw4579]

New here, how do you know the right volt to inject

[@SamerM.ElMeligy]

How much voltage is injected to the circuit safely please?

[@stickfijibugs]

As an electrical engineer, I would like to know what could be the cause of these shorted caps or blown MOSFETs. Clearly, this appears to be a design issue because with correct PS design and choice of parts, this does not happen. Any ideas anyone?

[@nian60]

Some people really have more money than sense. 😄 Thanks for the video.

[@1CrazyDJ4U]

I just come to see the end of your videos, "Thank you Big Boss, The Boss Of All Bosses"

[@davidepalombo2141]

Great work as always! just a question if i can. How do you know the value/capacity of the blown capacitor?

[@GhostXIII13]

That's why I will never buy a ''Gaming Laptop''.. a small capacitor made a 2500$ laptop to fail.just think about it,why the same issue over and over specially with Asus laptops??anyhow, you did an amazing job Alex...

[@salteveline]

what are the causes of them chips failing prematurely ? please share

[@serversC13nc3]

either asus engineers bad design or asus decide to choose cheaper components just to sell expensive ""high-end" laptops.

[@finmat95]

Lack of quality control.

[@seanys]

What’s with all the snot on the board? Was there some spillage? Did they try to wipe it off by rubbing the board on the carpet?

[@tareqalshoufi8563]

i would love to see my laptop in the next video 😅

[@pamelax64]

The first thing to do with a laptop like this is to check where the warranty is ;)

[@MasterJediSean]

Alex says it this like it is one word.... "Addtocartcheckoutpay" lol. Cheers!

[@DeadshotYT89]

Please try to record and upload the disassembly and assembly alongwith the repair tutorial, it would be cherry on the cake....😊😊

[@jurgenkruger3932]

And the surface of the board looks dirty. Dirt can be a source for undesireable current flow.

[@Dark-Sector31]

macha allah alex Good Job

[@MrAlpha1977]

I am kind of hobbyist and worked earlier on component level, what do you suggest for beginners into the repairing business with limited resources.

[@kendoty2463]

A shop that does not solder should be avoided. 🎉❤😂

[@rogerwilco5187]

I don't think that underclocking is going to stop a capacitor from going short circuit.

[@GlassICE]

Agreed, if i want to use 50% of a device's performance i would just go n buy a cheaper one what's wrong with these people !!!

[@anthonyevans7911]

you are awesome.

[@a13Banger]

I also have the NF.Short. How do you switch it to beep on a short?

[@mrBDeye]

It’s the Fluke meter that beeps

[@a13Banger]

@@mrBDeye That is not what I am talking about. Yes, the Fluke beeps. Check out 3:27 of the video.

[@NorthridgeFix]

Press the knob and go to light 3. First light is for voltage adjustment, light 2 is for current adjustment, and light 3 is for beep/no beep While on the 3rd light, Turn knob counter clockwise for no beep or clockwise for beep.

[@a13Banger]

@@NorthridgeFix Thank you! I've used it a thousand times but always just clicked through that 3rd light, never really knowing what it did 🤣 (also just a hobbyist so I don't know my equipment quite like I should clearly lol)

[@NorthridgeFix]

Good thing you watch the videos

[@johnnyb3987]

Hey, don't jinx me! I have one of the newer ones with the dual monitors on it and I love it. I hope it doesn't break. I'd be so pissed! It cost me like 3500 dollars. At least I know who can fix it if it does. Last thing I'll do is deal with ASUS.

[@arturkandla5438]

Yeah same, currently using 2023 year AMD CPU version, fingers crossed.

[@aldrinochoa703]

Excellent boss

[@jonathanjacob468]

in Brazil is around 5.600 US$ this notebook our min wage is $US 256,33 💀💀💀

[@nelsoncastillo6779]

I used to prefer Asus Laptops over other trade marks. However, I am very disappointed because of failures in the power supply system and other failures short after the expiration day of guarantee. In addition to the built-in ram memory modules which in failing leaves you with an expensive repair in most countries or another laptop in the trash can. So, I've decided to try other trademarks.

[@realrichbunny]

warranty? rma?

[@Keys_9914]

Northridge do u accept international repairs ?

[@Jason-zh7wo]

€3800.00 in France, exchange rate 1USD=0.92€

[@dhanukavithana9990]

in my case , exchange rate 1USD = 300LKR

[@deathtrap1976]

Alex makes us play the "go figure it out for the bad guy" once again. 😂

[@charlesbutlerjr2577]

I still find it very hard to believe you could not repair my Asus laptop. Two Tries. Thanks for this video. Ill check myself or have another shop check. Blessings All

[@sankhawkulathantille]

02:12 Because their brains are underclocked by factory defaults. 😅

[@bad_metaphor]

Strike 2 for Asus.

[@XANIMEBAKCHODI09]

Hello sir I am from India I have rog g 15 2022 g edition after my screen blank display issue they will change my laptop motherboard in 7 working days what you think does this problem will be happen again after the change of motherboard

[@Terost36]

It's why Asus quality control has fallen big time. I used to have many Asus motherboards long time ago and they were reliable. Today l won't buy anything from Asus.

[@drsysop]

Asus & MSI lately are made in China & not surprised why they are failing. -Cheers!

[@suryavanshib]

Awesome ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@JoeTjoepJoep]

Some laptops are insanely gross

[@phazonclash]

That's the bad guy! So say good night to the bad guy! Come on!

[@ssikhcnerf]

You can decrease heat from CPU or GPU by undervolting, it's more efficient than underclocking and you don't loose any performance...

[@pctechtalkprowizard]

Regarding quality control of Asus even @jay2cent hade the same issue with Asus branding components!.

[@thomashenden71]

People who still buy ASUS laptops are not watching this channel…

[@realdeal485]

I said took him 5 minutes.. Then you said took me 5 minutes right after I said it.. lol

[@mr.number9279]

The reason people would underclock it is because of Intel's lunacy. Their CPUs, desktop OR laptop, are so absurdly power hungry now that they cook themselves and, in the case of sensitive things like a laptop, fry capacitors/other components a lot. Intel's clown solution was to "underclock", even though any CPU that's ever hit 65W is a victim. And any CPU is going to hit at least 65W now with Intel. We have no reason to believe Intel on the "65W+" thing, they've consistently lied about Raptor Lake/refresh this entire time. The average high-end laptop CPU from Intel how runs at 55-65W *standard* now while turboing anywhere up to and over 150W. Remember, depending on workload, room temps, and laptop cooling, it can sustain itself at said wattage, which with modern Intel is... scary. My 2020 Sager laptop is a "45W" chip that can comfortably sustain itself at ~65-70W for workloads (gaming does count as a workload).

[@ThabaPhoshoko]

inspect mosfet

[@ronaldwitteman2134]

It failed because of heat.

[@mart182003]

Keep buying them Asus products, I’m sure their rma department will gladly help you out 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mulyantorais1603]

Ii's only a bad guy not a bandit Lol

[@NuwanThisara]

Wow ❤

[@sohelsaleem2578]

Look for short

[@ranjitmandal1612]

Amazing 🫡

[@lemagreengreen]

All laptops are failing.

[@humoful]

Charging mofets

[@indrasutarman]

awesome

[@aliemlek]

👌👌👌👌👍👍

[@_DanielPrieto]

there are no shades of gray, only black and white. Undervolt you gaming laptop or build a desktop pc.

[@fpk1954]

🥰🥰🥰💖👍👍💖🥰🥰🥰

[@rezaghasemi7651]

some people are stupid 😂

[@houssam-the-explorer]

allahi barek

[@ABHIJITHMOHANAN1997]

🥰🥰🥰

[@StanzGamesJungle]

first😊

[@abdalothmab9632]

First ❤

[@pctechtalkprowizard]

But if the notebook is under warranty the musfed is defective and is obviously not working ... warranty will be fixed even the whole mainboard ..... Very u usual from Asus @nordridgefix