iMac Black screen repair continued - Creators using Better Than Factory.

[@force4200]

Beacuse people use the frace better than factory id beacuse you are famous and its a frace that is said from others far far ago in time :)

[@NorthridgeFix]

I agree, phrase is nothing but combined words just as in ""I hope you learned something by Louis Rossman" The phrase is not invented and it's always been there since the beginning of language. It just references that person because of the constant use compared to all other similar channels on the platform. No big deal and I have no issues. A reference would have been nice rather then "as some would say" by Tronicsfix. I have nothing against Steve. He's a good person and i respect him. It bothered my viewers more then it bothered me. I wasn't aware of any this if it wasn't for the comments and links.

[@romeskiie]

@@NorthridgeFix True, I would be bothered as well if I made a famous phrase and I use it over and over in my content and then went to other creators and using it as well without any reference to the first one who constantly uses it. But in the end you can't stop the internet, it is the nature of the internet; everybody influences everybody and I would not bother trying to copyright take down any creator imitating what I popularized without any proper credit. It would just make my image look bad as a creator. So, I say, leave them be, you know your worth and you know who was the original. Unless it something tangible like a product of your creation or a patent or a part of your branding, then yes you could potentially strike or sue them for copyright infringement. But other than the phrase which is not that big of a deal, it should be warranted as "Fair use." P.S. Selling merchandise with the "Better than factory" phrase would be kind of nice. Other than that Mr. Alex, you're an inspiration, not just the electronic repairs, but mostly on the motivation side of things. I'm glad 'tubers like you exist in the millennial age.

[@force4200]

@@Fatpumpumlovah2 i am from sweden my english isnt the best how many words do you know in swedish ? :) smile

[@NorthridgeFix]

@@Fatpumpumlovah2 Take it easy brother. This is not a language competition channel. I perfectly understood what he said. No need to take it further.

[@pedromimoso8804]

You did'nt understand that those channels were paying a tribute and making a reference to you and your channel By not mentioning you directly? That means that they follow you and pay attention to your phrases, as their followers do, so it's a wink to their viewers, as a comic effect and some cumplicity. No harm comes to the world. I watch your and their channels and I like you all. By the way, Tronics is also called Steve. Finally, that dutch knows how to speak portuguese? Because I do and also Spanish, French, English and bit italian and german. And what does that mean? Nothing really, it doesn't matter. Peace.

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol, guilty as charged but I did show your merch in a recent video so I hope that makes up for it!

[@NorthridgeFix]

No worries, I already dismissed the case as per the pinned comment. Which merch video are you referring to. I missed it.

[@Tronicsfix]

@@NorthridgeFix It's one that I filmed recently but won't be published until 8/05 so it's coming up.

[@ArmenianBot]

Lol I liked when you said it, it was cheeky. And I knew exactly who you were referring when you did.

[@prmzngph]

@@balazsgabor8201 needs the perfect amount of thermal paste 😁

[@Tronicsfix]

@@ArmenianBot That's what I was hoping. I wasn't meaning to "steal his phrase", it was meant to be a nod of respect to Alex.

[@sorcererstan]

I like hearing creators imitate other creators. I think it's a sign of respect and camaraderie. I also hear a lot using phrases from EEVBlog (bobby dazzler, that's a bit how-ya-doin, Bob's your uncle, commagotcha, etc). When one of your catch phrases goes viral like that, you know you're loved.

[@renzojohn06]

Bob's your Auntie 💀

[@padrescout]

"Imitation is the sincerest for of flattery" Which kind of flies in the face of this weirdly ownership obsessed country we live in.

[@mckrack]

A treat especial!

[@lolsypussy]

What does commagotcha even mean?

[@eccaanto1814]

Coily joby😂😂

[@KazsprG]

StezStix fix does say that phrase but he references you and company almost everytime. Also, Computer Booter references you as well when he says it. Most of the time when I see other videos and they use that phrase they pretty much reference your company. As always great video.

[@dandanhesourman2180]

You will always be "the better than factory" guy on this Internet. You will always be one of the most informative guys that keeps KZbin out of the dirt. I've been on the Internet since the beginning and always believe your videos are what it's all about. Tiktok can bite me. Thank you Alex.

[@anthonyzagarella]

I caught that when Steve from TronicsFix said it and it made me smile. I thought of it as a nod of respect, but maybe I missed some context. Love both of your channels!

[@amarant8916]

Right? I thought it was awesome and immediately thought of this channel. What did people expect him to do when they told him? Turn into TheFineBros?

[@Scitch87]

Same here it really made me smile and immediately think of this channel when i saw the videos of TronicsFix and StezStix Fix.

[@Tronicsfix]

It was a nod of respect

[@Scitch87]

@@Tronicsfix maybe in one of the coming northridge fix videos we'll see a perfect amount of thermal paste application? One can hope. :D

[@38911bytefree]

Tronix Fix is a big channel, hes is a cool guy, he clearly gave you a nod. He is very respectful person and great humor, probably a bit of puling your leg there but, Im sure that was mostly a nod.

[@roadkillraker]

I love hearing you say better than factory. Shows pride in your work. Feels good to see that.

[@BuyitFixit]

I used "We did an awesome job" in my latest video (xbox series x repair), but I also said "as northridge fix would say"

[@christopherking2999]

I would steal the phrase "Sometimes the boat does not sail in the direction of the wind." Brilliant so many meanings, but all make you check your work and parts.

[@MastercraftKARIGAR]

I always use the praise "better then original" b4 Started watching your videos... When I do good.

[@Ianjowett1]

stestixfix here in the uk often uses the phrase too but he hs shouted out to you quite often . nice fella , im sure people use that phrase in nothing but respect and a nod to northridgefix .

[@zx8401ztv]

Alex, people like your style and humor, nothing wrong with that 😀 Being popular spreds your name and company 😀

[@TheCod3r]

Someone mentioned this to me on my stream last night about your quote. Personally I only parrot my chat, so if I do say it, I'm simply reading out what my live viewers are saying. That said, and as you've already said in so many words, I don't think it's intended as trying to steal your phrase, it's more a nod of respect from creators who have watched you work. I did notice someone mentioned "someone using the phrase and also mocking low melt solder in the same stream". I can only assume they meant me. I recall talking about low melt recently, but everyone who watches me already knows how I feel about low melt solder, and that I don't feel it's necessary to so the job safely, so that definitely wouldn't have been any malicious intent on my part. Nice way to deal with it though, the Internet will always be the same and its just a few words. Shrug it off and keep doing your thing :)

[@NorthridgeFix]

A node of respect usually comes with a reference or shoutout. No big deal to me but I got over 100 comments about this happening and I respectfully went over it.

[@prmzngph]

it's a compliment and the community love your work! . people like me and others at the game console repair legion enjoy your content very much! you are the better than factory, the job is done and our solid guy :) everyone loves NorthridgeFix Greets from Manila PH

[@charliemirviss4608]

As has long been said, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Keep them coming!

[@computerbooter1566]

I have your “look at those joints, better than factory” on my soundboard and always chuckle and usually shout you out on my stream. I think the phrase is hilarious, I love it

[@NorthridgeFix]

Thanks bro. I appreciate it.

[@mm0077]

Respect to both of you. Cboota I would testify to that being a regular viewer of both channels.

[@todormiroleskov8663]

Hah, I can't understand the people who get offended if someone uses your catchphrase "Better than factory". On the contrary I think this is a sign of respect to you. But this is my understanding based on my culture and previous experience. Having in mind your videos are watched all over the world it is understandable there will be all kinds of different thoughts on a certain situation. All the best. :)

[@BArTI007]

Some might say that imitation is an ultimate compliment. Others see conflict everywhere.

[@GuamanianHarmonLoop]

It's a common phrase. I've heard people say it 30 years ago. It's not unique.

[@leandrolaporta2196]

Copying is the ultimate sign of accomplishment for me it's like "man, you are awesome, I'm gonna do as you do" kind of thing.

[@TLM-Nathan]

@@RadzioTheGreat I get what you're saying about it being an old phrase; however, look at other common phrases such as: "I'll be back." It has been said for many dozens of years but the mention of it these days conjurs up images of Arnie in the Terminator. Alex isnt being "full of himself" just because he is addressing numerous comments and emails he gets regarding his little catchphrase. His jovial attitude is proof he is more than likely flattered rather than upset. To reiterate; yes it may be an old phrase yet none of these other content creators were using it like they are now until NorthridgeFix became so popular in the electronics repair circle of KZbin.

[@505Trading]

They should at least say "Like Alex says, better than factory"

[@electronicengineer]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! Fred

[@BOBcustom]

I reference your channel to friends, not only as electronics and soldering knowledge, it is pleasant to hear you and a good way to learn some english (I'm from Spain). I like to see how your channel grow step by step. I wish you the best Alex, thank you for all!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Even though this one wasn't a fix, I just enjoyed the quality of solder work 😊

[@SmarkDepper]

Not a creator, but I can't avoid using it when my job gets out shiny clean and quick. Like, when I don't believe I did that myself. But in spanish 😀 I just cannot help hearing your voice whenever I get a satisfactory job. People started to bring me anything, though. EDIT: Yeah. I never forget to mention you. You are just the man. I need to reference someone with authority.

[@joshuasox]

Lol I say better than factory at my shop all the time for everything. It's definitely a nod to Alex and I don't do videos. Been watching from the beginning!

[@stefanlechner]

Well you tried your best. You really tried everything what's possible for you. Sad that it didn't worked, but well more luck on the next device. The "better than factory" phrase, well i think everyone who follows your channel and the channel of the other ones, knows where the phrase come from. I think it's a funny reference to you and your channel. you are known for this saying. It's not meant in a bad or negative way, on the contrary...everyone knows you because of this proverb. i think it's cool. Great video. Thanks

[@GuamanianHarmonLoop]

Thanks!

[@billylenox]

I actually had the same issue and I just bought a new LDS cable and it worked. I think there was a broke pin in the cable.

[@brentgale]

I was surprised that you didn’t tin the 5 hidden connections.

[@CUF85]

Those hidden pins are ground pins used for stress relief. Not really needed to test the screen. The connector has ground pins too.

[@jasperdelumen1587]

i think there is a small component that got loose around 2:42

[@xKateshi]

That's a donor board

[@leew4145]

You will always be the original 'Better than Factory'

[@Z06Fred]

yep I heard better than factory just the other day...first thing I did was visit this channel.

[@judahrex]

I guess this time the repair was NOT "better than factory". NorthridgeFix, please fix this. The whole world is watching you. Make us repairman proud. Have another go at this and do not allow a Mac to defeat you. You are our last and only hope. Since Rossmann bailed on us all.

[@WasteNotWood]

Same as "hiroshima" or " right amount of thermal paste" from steve. Is nice to hear them in fixing community 👌

[@seazilialiabond5740]

You are the best,Love from India.

[@aslambhatkar2223]

Hi, If some creators on KZbin are using phrase "solid " & "better than factory", it usually means these creators recognize and take notice of your channel. I think it is a good sign. For we are a community after all. Have a nice day.

[@RogerTannous]

"Better than factory" is an expression, you can't put it in the same "basket" as the word solid, being an adhective!

[@RogerTannous]

Adjective *

[@raindropsrising7662]

2:44 time in the video... There's a component, a tiny cap maybe, is lifted off it's base at a weird 45°.

[@marastefka]

Hey!!!! 2:43 - 2:45, there is component that fall off from board. I don't know if it's related in anyway but I noticed it! Keep up great work!!! Regards from Czech Republic

[@HighPoweExpress]

Think for one second, when other people said your phrase, this means they watching and learning from your channel. :)

[@fullraph]

People use the "better than factory" phrase as a mean of recognition. They're fans of your content :)

[@dazzerda]

what about smc / pram reset cmd + option + p + r have sometimes found if the system has been powered on without the lcd i had to do the resets for a picture

[@VincentVonDudler]

12:10 - We did an amazing job again. 👍

[@bexualhealing]

I saw the Tronics Fix one and thought he was giving you a shout out tbh 🤷‍♀️

[@sunilkhajuria9018]

I like the way you work please check display connector power section and diode valu on the lcd connector may be your screen is faulty but I know you are a good hardworking man and you will do it god bless you I learn so many things from your videos your videos always inspired me keep it up 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞 from India 🇳🇪

[@JoesephBidon]

You could plug in an external monitor ? Isnt there a firewire connection?

[@benjaminwirth5192]

Dont matter who imitates you. U r the best.

[@Aliofarabia]

@alex noticed you didn’t put solder on the pins first to reflow connector. Did the 5 pins under the connector make a connection? Just guessing as to why I didn’t work.

[@NorthridgeFix]

Already answered

[@TechProFury]

They are strength pins, possibly ground but have nothing to do with lcd cable.

[@TonySantos-wf7ni]

Keep up with the videos you are awesome and you are better than factory!!!!

[@LouSalamone]

Well, how about " NorthridgeFix is Better Than Factory". Let um say that. I dare them. 🙂 Thanks Again for your content.

[@ralphj4012]

Good effort. Probably nothing (and I expect you already spotted / corrected it) but there is a component that looks like it's almost off the pads (diode or something on the right at 2:43), gives the impression that other work was done by another party.

[@NorthridgeFix]

That's the donor board bro.

[@ralphj4012]

​@@NorthridgeFix Oops, apologies.

[@Estranho-mo2wg]

hello my imac 2012 model a1418 does not have a display. it works fine but it's too slow slow slow it's because it doesn't have the screen. can i do something for it to work normally with the external monitor sorry my english. Thanks

[@chonkik5754]

It's good that people are inspired by your words ie "better than factory" 🤘

[@iphonegoes1250]

Better, than factory.. i love this phrase

[@JulzTowers0327]

2:44 is that a misplaced part?

[@n3kro838]

I follow Tronics :D And i was wondering in his last video, as he mentioned " better than factory " :D I noticed, that he's watching your channel ^^ But i never seen another guy, with your skills!

[@rfr653]

Good job mate.

[@filips7158]

Also, solid, solid, solid... a lot of people are using that now

[@HanCurunyr]

Well, I kinda incorporated your 9th dimension thing when small things vanish into my life

[@_rico5743]

hi, check if there are fuses on the screen , usually near the connector.

[@bkrich]

I hope you learned something that it is better than factory and the short is gone while using the hot tweezer and wick technique, don’t forget to like and subscribe and we’ll do something else in the next video 👍🏼

[@andrasszabo7386]

Nice video, Alex :) I had iMac screen issues on a late 2010 iMac I got from my brother as faulty, and just plugged in a different type of iMac screen, but it had the same connectors. This helped me to find out that the motherboard is fully functional, I just have to buy another screen that is physically compatible with that iMac.

[@shubhamsahuSD]

11:40 solid moment and big boss at the end

[@JoshuaG]

12:56 Tronics Fix is also a cool dude ❤️ repairing stuff for fun ❤️

[@Showstopper108]

He’s the man I love he’s Channel

[@miguelfernandez2325]

Imitation is the highest form of flattering. A phrase can't be copyrighted.

[@kc123ism]

I had an issue similar to this with the same motherboard where I checked everything he checked and then noticed the lvds cable was cracked on one corner and I replaced that and it still didn’t work. After I swapped the motherboard today the display worked so there’s something else on the motherboard that was wrong

[@TheLastSock]

Check the brightness had exactly the same fault, had to plug a keyboard in and readjust the screen brightness as for some reason it has gone to zero.

[@ccteeslive]

What if it's a bios issue

[@dolphineyole2099]

Its a common phrase.

[@Cinefilo_Celuloide]

it could be one of the flexes on the screen?

[@AmigaofRochester]

I always reference "Better than factory" when i livestream, but I definitely call you out, because you encourage me to do better than factory. I know the creator that did this, but won't get into it. I did feel like it was kind of disrespectful but he then he also mocked low melt solder in the same video...

[@lloyddsouza2798]

Which Brand Hot tweezer do you use???

[@johnlemmey7698]

What about the 5 pads under the connector?

[@lakiza55]

Those are structural, they don't need to be soldered

[@urbanmec993]

Great video.

[@ChrisCookTech]

Does the iMac work with an external display?

[@fullrepairlab6774]

alex es posible que si ese fusible se alla abierto del lado de la pantalla tambien se alla abierto porque no lo revisas?

[@OlaYemi85]

Interesting video! Did you manage to fix the problem? I have very similar issues with my computer where I can hear the chime on startup, but not image appears on the screen. On another channel, a technician was working on a computer with also the same problem and after many testings on the 2010 computer he found that if the video isn't going to the LCD then it will not light up the LEDs. In other words, you need the upper connector and the video connector both connected you won't the background light on your LCD. Watch the video called "How to: 2010 iMac black screen lcd problem solved" for details.

[@ramiressrauul7705]

Perfect time to colaborate with tronicsfix specially if he is using your phrase, that would be a win-win

[@NicsFix]

I'll just go ahead and call myself out before someone else does lol. To be fair I did give credit my first time :) "...as northridgefix would say, better than factory!" I'm willing to bet a lot of people hear it from other people who don't know where it originally came from and just think it's another idiom

[@xpanza]

Did you use low melt solder when soldering new connector?

[@ghettotech9617]

cant you connect another moineter

[@misfortune5007]

You got to be proud they are using you phrase. That means you gave to the world and helped people learn to the point they started their own busyness.

[@lookitskazzy]

Lmao people are using the catchphrase because they're fans and they love your channel! Nobody is pretending it's theirs or that they invented it. Nerds in KZbin comments need to chill the fuck out.

[@taltechchip5827]

Even the imac was not fixed. The components you replaced are soldered better than factory😁👍

[@DirtyRobot]

BTF. You are getting reach with memes which is the best reach. Good job!

[@MarcellWhite]

At least the iMac's motherboard is in a better state after you worked on it. Would be nice to have a universal "screen tester" that gives you a "PASS" or a "FAIL". That would save lots of time and unnecessary screen purchases.

[@anthonydenn4345]

You could use the same model screen with cracked/broken glass to test this too. Much cheaper than buying a new screen just for testing.

[@snagrul]

You can probably check by looking if there's activity on an oscilloscope. Lots of activity but no display => broken screen, no activity => something else is broken.

[@MarcellWhite]

@@snagrul Good point!

[@mr_mnky]

How much do you guys spend on donor boards, and how do you go about deciding how to source them? do you just search for any random make/model of device, or do you specifically target specific models when searching for donors?

[@benzyblenaru9602]

You can connect it to an external HDMI screen Just check that there is a picture?

[@NorthridgeFix]

Yes, it shows externally. if it chimes it works. 4 led's on the motherboard means everything is good.

[@vincem.exclusive9151]

@@NorthridgeFix maybe the panel does not receive power?

[@chechugarguez3934]

Many thanks for your work and sharing with everyone. Maybe You solved it already, As it was showing on MiniDP out we can assume GPU is not the problem, sometimes if there is no display on MiniDisplayPort out we better look for gpu issues too. Kind regards.

[@rengstrom]

Low melt solder sticks don't seem to be available in my country. Though I have found solder paste with a melting temp of 138C, would that be a reasonable alternative to use instead?

[@NorthridgeFix]

Solder paste is messy but you can try.

[@rengstrom]

Thanks, I'll give it a try. :)

[@Daniel-ru3dq]

Just fart on your board. It will do the trick.

[@stephen6869]

Excellent video as usual. If you suspect the screen, can you try an external monitor to see if computer boots at all?

[@NorthridgeFix]

Already answered. External screen works

[@larrysteele2609]

who do your website

[@evaldasjankaitis1978]

What model multimeter are You using?

[@basharhermas1862]

رأيي واذا بتسمحلي مش في الشاشه... المشكله في تغذيتها وتحديدا ال12فولت

[@bwack]

I did it too. More like an imitation of you and asking my viewers if they recognize who I'm imitating :) Video: "Soldering trouble. Repairing some OLED display PCBs" at about 2:35 into the video :)

[@jaras1969]

Is it just me, or what happened to those 5 pins under the connector??? How did you solder those???

[@ebrahimshami9928]

I also have this question.

[@TechProFury]

Its nothing. Does not affect the lcd cable pins. Extra strength slightly but no biggie

[@GamingForGamerz66]

That saying goes back to the 1900s.

[@Hilasterion_gaming]

Where do you get your circuit diagrams? :)

[@Daniel-ru3dq]

From hell

[@tripsix2186]

@Northridgefix at 2:44 there is a small capacitor that is diagonal, may be a clue.

[@NorthridgeFix]

That's what happens when your watch the video without paying attention. Watch again.

[@TechProFury]

Lmao

[@TechProFury]

@@NorthridgeFix getting sassy answering all these reduntant comments. Dont blame ya

[@tripsix2186]

Yep, I missed the mark. I'll try to do better.

[@hamzatayawe1083]

لو سمحت اخي لوتظهر شاشه جهاز الافوميتر او الملتيميتر

[@quattro4lifet844]

Try another lcd Cabel you can replace it

[@mark041]

how can you know the measurement of a capacitor when there is no writing on it ? is it just by it size, does anybody know, how to ?

[@davvehallberg]

This is why we need schematics for the product.

[@TechProFury]

You can test caps that are on donor board, read schematics, or usually the same as caps near it that are the same. Look at a desktop board, and cap sizes etc. These boards are simular in the way they tend to match the surrounding caps that are exact size

[@greentech1658]

One more repair Better them Factory® :)

[@jamesdow3047]

What the Flux. Good job

[@markherring3513]

i like the "9th dimension" phrase.