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[@harubanana19]

Thank you so much for fixing my drives! I had about 7 years of projects, pictures, and memories on them! I can't thank you enough! TT

[@NorthridgeFix]

You're welcome. I enjoyed working on your drives. Thanks for the feedback.

[@registriert2012]

you should think about backups :)

[@mobihen]

@@NorthridgeFix if you didn't had those doner bkards, how could you tell the value of the diode? Or how would you know with what to replace it with?

[@electronicsforall8631]

@@mobihen It's easy to find those components from any electronics board and just read the value of the diodes on the multimeter.

[@mobihen]

@@electronicsforall8631 yes but there are different components sizes.. how can one tell?

Probably the part that I like the most about this channel is that when he messes up, he doesn't edit it out, he shows it and acknowledges it. That's pretty amazing. We are all human after all and we all make mistakes.

[@ulyssesgoze4528]

Magaling!

[@sarockpashotan]

you are right about messe cos he is really honnest!

[@sarockpashotan]

when a messe happed if we see that he does not edit it out it means something simple and that is really a honnest man¡¡!

[@rokenom]

Alot of people forget that all are humans and not robots...

[@MitchCairns]

The diode shorting on the second one was causing the 0 ohm resistor to appear as if it was continuous. It was not until you placed a proper diode that the resistor was revealed to be blown. Really interesting stuff!

[@scotty562]

This is an interesting point. Something to keep in mind for the future.

[@skirmishgla]

I like when you show how you fail. mistakes always happen and it is nothing to be afraid of.

[@DrDeepspace]

Truly, a wise man learns from his mistakes! :)

[@roseelectronics4582]

@@DrDeepspace geniuses learn fr the mistakes of others 😊

[@ducksonplays4190]

@@roseelectronics4582 if you dont learn for yourself a mistake will not make as much of a difference unless you make the mistake yourself

[@roseelectronics4582]

@@ducksonplays4190 might be true...

[@ducksonplays4190]

@@roseelectronics4582 so someone else's mistake won't mean as much as your own

[@Lardzor]

Asking for the bad components is just a common practice when having anything repaired because disreputable repair shops (especially automotive) will say they replaced an expensive part when really they finished the repair by replacing a switch or something simple and cheap. So if they charge you for replacing a fuel pump, when all they really did was fix a loose wire, a customer will ask for the old part as evidence that they actually did what they said they did.

[@azashukri5322]

Good point, but asking for a shattered screen is kind of useless.

[@martinschmidt959]

@@azashukri5322 Working but shattered screens are still worth some money for refurbish

[@bhoot1702]

@@azashukri5322 lol ya

[@EshmesVid]

In my country consumers have the right to request any old part that was replaced, damaged or not. It is to protect consumer from scamming repair shops. But if the shop is legally obliged to dispose the old part, like motor oil or batteries whatever i dont know, then you cannot request it. But however the reason behind this is to protect consumers from scammers, and as a means to verify a bill.

[@ski740]

@@EshmesVid Yes true, sometimes the throw away part has another part attached that you may use later.

[@nbrowser]

That smile that comes with a successful repair...that's when it feels good to do what you do.

[@Killawife]

Agree. I think anyone who works in repair can recognize the feeling of accomplishment.

[@LukeEdwards67]

I really appreciate how you show love for your job. With every repair there's a victory smile. Love your content man 👍

[@NorthridgeFix]

Thanks brother

[@MrTravellert]

These amazing ppl should be in trend, not the idiots who show useless content, i learned a lot from you as a mechanical engineer. Much respect for you, and thank you for posting these videos.

[@MorDreadful]

Just a quick tip for anyone with a HDD that doesn't power up, @13:36 you see at the bottom of th screen those pads with nothing on them, they can go brown. With a soft eraser, you can actually remove that and that brown oxidation or whatever, that can actually be the culprit at times. Try to remember to look at those pads as they connect to the HDD itself. Make sure they are clean and shiny. Doesn't cost much to get a soft eraser, as you do not want to rip off anything etc. I have had a couple of mine now, suddn;y not be recognised and lose power, I cleaned up those pads and Bob's-yer-uncle, they powered back up and were recognised. I have also done this with an old 250GB HDD that was just left for 10 years, cleaned those pds and it is now up and running, this was for a friend. ALWAYS check those pads as you never know, it may just be that, these though, without the proper look at them, seem quite shiny anyway, but, you never know. Newer HDDs like the 2.5 may have a plug system instead of pads as in the first HDD it seems. It seems to be the most common culprit that I have seen. Just a Pro tip. Clean contact pads, 2 rows and say about 20_ in all. Can't miss them. got no sodler on them. Look at your HDD to see which ones they are.

[@mishanearithoppah9364]

The utter joy this guy has after fixing these drives is exactly why we enjoy repairing things!!

[@ApexMark2002]

Not editing out your mistakes makes the videos real. Otherwise we never know the truth of what happens. This is a great channel, hard to stop watching.

[@michaelbyrd4004]

That smile after he sees the drive working! I know the feeling. It feels so nice to get something working after spending time troubleshooting and fixing problems. Bravo!!!

[@mohsentabouna6401]

beautiful 20+ min video Thank you alex it's 9 PM where I am and this is my reward for hard working all day

[@NorthridgeFix]

Thanks Brother

[@PrivateEvans]

Hey Alex, it would be awesome if you could do a video walk through of all your tools and equipment and your experiences with each and why you use them. I've learnt so much through your work and admire your abilities.

[@ronross4288]

Ron Ross, You are a very skilled repairman. I have watched many of your videos. I am a Navy Veteran and since getting out of the Navy in 1980, have stayed in the electrical field. You will burn out working the kind of hours you work. You need someone you can teach working along side you. Maybe more that one. Find someone with good basic electronic understanding. I am old school, vacuum tubes, but find you repairs very informative. I have purchased a hot air reflow soldering station that has only done heat shrink tubing. Thank you for you kind attitude.

[@haralamposp.7975]

I like watching you being happy about fixing something. Everything you do appears to me so honest.

[@morphuk1]

I love your transparency Alex. Things do go wrong and we do make mistakes but it's good to see an honest workflow with mistakes left in!.

[@marcotinnirello6010]

You did check the resistors, you’re not going mad (see 14:37). Strange resistor was working and then failed when you connected it to computer to test it. What could be the explanation for that? (PS love the videos and your look of joy when you fix something and say “awesome” 👌)

[@ukasekwr]

The resistor was broken from the beginning. A short circuit on the diode disturbed the reading, probably due to the repairman's haste.

[@Calmerism]

I really like how you show us the mistakes you are making, that makes your videos so much more honest. Thank you 😊

[@mayuchip93]

The happiness on your face when it started working shows how delicately you work on your projects. It really inspired me.

[@Josstrigaming]

It's very encouraging to see that even professional techs still accidentally make mistakes. I just started soldering myself, and I have definitely put the wrong components in the wrong locations. Thank you for showing not only you successes but also your fails! Its encouraging to see that everyone makes mistakes.

[@mikenelson9568]

Another one of my favorite youtubers doing videos on electronic repair right here. It takes a lot to be able to make these videos and even more to be so transparent that you would also include your mistakes. My hats off to this dude. Thanks so much for all your informative videos thus far my friend!

[@Mobiledotwww]

"We'll do something else in the next video". This sentence makes me smile every time, like when I was young and after the end of my favorite cartoon I'd hear "in the next episode...". Thank you for these educative videos. The information provided and your charm, are the salt and pepper of this channel. Keep up the good work!

[@tamasnagy315]

"Torrents" - I guess it was filled with linux distributions, and other legal stuff, as it should be :p

[@CRIMSONDANTE]

Yes, I also keep all my legal stuff in my torrent folder.

[@Sanx007]

Hahahahhahahah yeah! All those .jpg legaly obtained from imageshack

[@MBrulla]

Nothing more than open source downloads.

[@morphuk1]

Yes, I'm sure that it was😌

[@martinmalone6324]

nothing to see here move on!!

[@drunklunchbox619]

I like how excited you get when you get it working. I'm sure you've been fixing things forever, but somehow it's like it surprises you when they work. You must really love what you do. I live for fixing things. I want to get setup fixing boards like this.

[@Th3OmegaPoint]

Awesome work as always. Kudos for keeping the mistake in, it would have been easy to edit that out and nobody would have ever known.

[@mesterak]

I’m glad I found your channel. It’s given me the courage to go attempt to fix my drive myself.

[@freddiespencer927]

I love your informative videos and they are sound. But what I love the most out of everything is when you make mistakes you acknowledge it leave them in the video. This is priceless. Everyone makes mistakes but to let others know that you do and leave it in the video, that is priceless. Absolutely priceless!

[@JoRoosen]

The smile on your face when those drives spin up....priceless! That feeling must make every bit of work worth it, doesn't it? :)

[@crohkorthreetoes3821]

That's awesome man. I really appreciate you showing your mistakes. Makes me way less critical of my own failings in learning electronics.

[@Thesusoperator]

The joy when you fixed something is what i want to come back into my life. The simple joys of life.

[@jimmcintosh2708]

I am enjoying your work, 70 years ago I started it was radio only, watching you today gives me great pleasure as a service engineer, likewise your European accent, I worked with a polish guy all those years ago, listening to you brings back old and fond memories, thank you for sharing your time and work.

[@Btech_Gamer_Yt]

Sir i think u should have 5million subs for real.. I love your work. By the way love from india ❤

[@ecmjr]

Wow! I love seeing these successful repairs, especially from a HDD (especially with important files). Good Job!!!

[@HowTowinAmusementGame]

No word is enough to tell that you help a lot of people. Maybe i can only pray that you'll always in good health to continue to help and inspires us using your video. Salamat..

[@frozeneye100]

I like how you admit a mistake you made, realized and fix it. That really is what people need to learn in this world.

[@JamieBulloch1]

good work, love your videos, no BS simply good clear info....

[@tekmusti]

21:51 this happiness makes that guy great.

[@stephenrussell8899]

Love your transparency and how you show how we all screw up occasionally and how to fix it. Keep it up. Love your whole approach.

[@kobeiganedanu]

මට ඉංග්‍රීසි වලින් හරියටම ලියන්න තේරෙන්නේ නැහැ. ඒ නිසා මම තේරෙන සිහලෙන් මෙහෙම ලියන්නම්. හරිම පැහැදිලිව කියනදේ තේරෙනවා. ඒ ඒ භාණ්ඩ වල ගැටලුව තියෙන තැන හරියටම හොයාන විදිය නිවැරදිව පැහැදිලිව කියලාදෙනවා වගේම නිවැරදි කරලත් පෙන්වනවා. ඔබතුමාට ගොඩක් පිං. මම ඔබතුමාගේ වීඩියෝ ගොඩක් බැලුව හරිම පිළිවෙලයි පැහැදිලියි ඒකට මම ගොඩඩක් කැමතී. තෙරුවණ් සරණයි☸️

[@Try4Hard]

Just ask the customer at the beginning of the repair "Do you want the broken parts back?". Yes or No. Or add a checkbox in your repair formular.

[@masteryoda394]

This is not a good idea, some people will be creeped out by this question.

[@UDRElectronics]

@@masteryoda394 why would they be creeped out?

[@masteryoda394]

@@UDRElectronics well I think they would say " why are asking me this? ", people are weird man!

[@radius.indrawan]

@Try4Hard i think that's a good idea. +1 for this.

[@Try4Hard]

@@radius.indrawan Thanks :)

[@erhandemir90]

I can see when the dopamine kicks in 😁

[@NorthridgeFix]

:-) I didn't realize it kicked in until i watched the video.

[@erhandemir90]

@@NorthridgeFix That's when you feel relief and happy haha, I have the same it's like bringing a patient back to live or winning the lottery.

[@fidelnavarro5064]

For good technicians it is very rewarding when we manage to repair something, but we also get frustrated when we invest our time and cannot repair something. good job buddy

[@k.delectronics3966]

That smile when you fix something damaged bro , its the best think. I love this job just because gives me that smile every day. About the customers you told..these people are everywhere in the planet ,unfortunately...

[@theannoyedmrfloyd3998]

0 ohm resistor otherwise known as an "insulated connector."

[@ThatGuy-ht9sp]

@EKS Tech Creation en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-ohm_link

[@Raven-fu1zz]

@EKS Tech Creation it's pretty much used as a slow blow fuse at a specific wattage, technically you could just use a wire in it's place, but you risk damaging other components because a wire isn't limited to the same wattage, and there's always a reason why they fail, unless you're apple, then they just fail on their own

[@Spelter]

@@Raven-fu1zz I hear the same thing with car fuses "there has to be a reason for it failing" - no, it's old age, change between hot and cold stresses the material, power going through stresses the material, they fail because of that. I never had a bad component there, just blown fuses from old age.

[@richardlyd7450]

@EKS Tech Creation basically a jumper...bridge across tracks...also good for removing to fault finding to component level

[@NanoMine]

More like a fuse.

[@ipr724]

Laughed so much after "what a mess".

[@kevintanaka4351]

Just started watching your videos and love them! Not just for the technical aspect, but your comments regarding possible negative feedback from customers along with practical advice on the business is spot on! Keep up the good work!

[@joseph_donovan]

Phew! A see-saw of emotions watching this video! Will you, won't you fix the drives? But a happy ending after the highs and lows and masterful repairs. Bravo!

[@SURGE101]

I’m first!😂 winner winner chicken dinner!

[@YuriTechTricks]

im 1st hahaha

[@roseelectronics4582]

I'm not the last

[@bigdog8882]

Usually When customers ask for the Old Parts back, they wanna make sure that you didnt charged them for something that you didnt actually do, or so they can go online to check the price of the part. When I used to fix the Older TV's in the Field which were mainly 80% component level repairs, some customers would have a problem once they seen the receipt and it showed the part price of $35 and the labor at $200. So I started putting the whole $235 as labor but still listed the part I replaced with no price next to it. For some reason I never had any questions after that. lol. Thanks for the Good Video Bro!

[@Nayeem_BD25]

My early career (2004~2009) was the same brother and still loving a lot. Your success feeling is the same was mine! Unfortunately I had no chance to use modern magnifying system ! Good job and great job bro , wish you all the best!

[@MandeepSingh-xk2wy]

My HDD stopped spinning coz the board is fried up. I know that the data is safe in there, but I can't access it anymore until I get it fix. Ur video is giving me hope that the drive will get repaired. Trust me, the data is my whole 1 year of grind. I would have been chilling if it was filled with movies and images, but it contains my work that I have created over the time, it costed me a year to be there. Can't loose that. Thanks for the video.

[@martinmcfadyen3993]

Really like these videos, great that you show the mistakes and dead ends in repair process 👍 And yes, “understanding customers” is a skill that is never fully mastered 😎

[@KC-nd7nt]

Love that smile . I hope my skills will someday be on your level . Glad I have the best to learn from . Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@MopedFrank]

How to start friday in a relaxing way: watching another superb repair! Alex, maybe you can make small bags with all broken components and sell them as "solder training bag"

[@Pfirtzer]

Kudos for not disguising the misses that happen. You have to understand that people want to see the components so they know what the problem is and next time they know what to look for. Not something obvious like a screen or so. I once brought my car to be checked and it was at the same place where I put it when I came to pick it up, after the checkup and change of oil etc they should have gone for a drive. I must add I already had changed the washer fluid etc. They did charge me for something I filled myself. So people do get some mistrust because of experience. Never take it personal. Show the parts, small thing and you win trust. Trust comes at slow pace and is gone at light speeding.

[@MyRealDelusion]

I love to see someone with enough balls to admit when they make a mistake. Dont make people with out ego anymore thank you.

[@AzUeL82]

I love just watching u fix things this used to bore me but the older I get the more I wanna learn

[@therokkaperkele]

No matter how long you've been doing it and you know you can do it, success is always rewarded.

[@michaelperugini4199]

i spent so many hours watching louis rossman but now i think i found a new channel to enjoy.. not to mention i have a drive that spins but not recognized by computer, no one says they can fix it, except on place who said it would be $2000 to get my data, that was 2009 i have been without that data since.

[@VK5IR]

I love seeing the smile on your face after you have realised it's working. Good job!

[@Rev_Blanket]

I do not normally replace components for lack of equipment. I replace the board making sure that the numbers on the boards matches. Good job buddy!

[@MrNiceGuy485]

Always a joy to know when you've fixed something complex.

[@bacaw2856]

Respect for showing the mishaps you seldom do - really makes these videos inspiring, who really wants to see someone succeed all the time like they're some kind of perfect animal?

i like your clear explanations that you're making during the video. we can learn so much with your hints. you are mounting the videos as that, what fits exact for me.

[@theluceros]

It is always a pleasure for me to see the dedication with which you repair something. And when it works again you will shine like a child. You are very sympathetic to me. thumbs up

[@michaelsmith6818]

Really grateful that you made a mistake, noticed it, and corrected it

[@mahbaotan]

Ahh yes, the satisfaction kick when you solve the problem. Can't get enough of that. Excellent job!!

[@zortingen3169]

His expression when the drive worked was so wholesome :)

[@BlackFoxInc]

I am a simple man, I see someone do great job, I hit the sub.

[@ytboxeviltwin4081]

You're the nicest technician and probably the best

[@huraibyel-huraiby7462]

You make it look easy. It isn’t. This is a testament to your vey high degree of skill.

[@Saeedjokar]

تعمیرکار وقتی حواسش به دو تا کار باشه، این اشتباهات پیش میاد، خیلی عالی بود ممنون.

[@stefanlechner]

Very nice job alex. I learned something...👍👌 maybe its better to put a mark above the bad component on the board when there is enough space and there were many components that look similar. Everytime i watch your vids, its like relax-timefor me. Feels great, thx for that

[@NorthridgeFix]

Thanks Enjoy

[@benzykaram]

Thank you for the wonderful video Mr Hussain. You are a really disciplined repair person. Wishing you and your family good health and much more success in the future.

[@ThriftyToolShed]

Awesome job. I have been a technician most of my career and have always desired to have a repair shop like yours man. I have to get to that level first. I have always enjoyed electronics. I share repairs on KZbin that we learn together while looking inside of tools and electronics, but it's so slow compared to you and I see how you can make a living doing it, for me so far it's seems like I might starve, lol .. I know one problem is I try to share as much different items as I can so they are not much alike in troubleshooting, and alot of tools have potting material also making repair too time consuming. I appreciate learning with you on here, thanks for sharing your techniques with us. It really helps.

[@wayneholzer4694]

Interesting video for years we used to swap the boards out with same model similar serial date number and hoped for dear luck 9 times out of 10 it worked I haven't repaired a newer hard drive yet now I know what I am in for cheers

[@kenwebster5053]

I have 2 very old external hard drives. Actual discs from the 90s (I guess), with external power supplies. They had become unreliable, lost files and were packed away for years. Quite some time ago I unpacked them and opened the cases to find that they are normal internal drives, just piggy backed onto a case mounted connector. I disconnected the internal plug and treated the contacts with Dioxit Gold contact cleaner conditioner. Many of the lost files reappeared on bootup an they have both worked flawlessly ever since. Mind you, I just treat them as curiosities now but they do still work.

[@hightttech]

I love your work ethics. I work best when everyone is gone, and it's just me, my dog and NF video playing in the background.

[@JackVogel2024]

Great work man. Found myself holding my breath as you connected them to the pc. Must be a great feeling hearing that sound

[@acebanner0077]

That was a great job on figuring out what the problem was by visually inspecting the board.

[@strannik8234]

I shake your hand tight! Thank you for your videos, you can watch them just like ASMR because it's always nice to watch the master work! I really like that there are a lot of soldering frames, because it fascinates and attracts me. I myself am trying to do electronics and love to solder, besides I am trying to learn English. Here I can combine one with the other, it's great! Thanks again and lots of luck!

[@MarcioSilva-ig7vl]

Congratulations friend, I still get there, you are an excellent professional!!!

[@fitsumgetaneh7791]

Thank you very much Alex like i always tell you i have no words to express my admire to you, i really appriciate what you have done. your presentaiton, your dedication , your troubleshooting procedures and your smile it all inspires me day to day please keep it up !!!

[@miryam.advanced]

I loved your work 🤷‍♀️😍 From iran 🙆‍♀️ Please make clip more of these field 👍

[@jirayasm1668]

i like to see how happy you be when fix something, because i feel the same whem i fix anything. great job. congratz.

[@sickofthisshit3333]

You sir, are a micro-soldering and diagnostic Artist! Nice video. Tyvm.

[@SanjuroSan]

It's so satisfying watching someone fix stuff lol

[@prvinsharma]

Nothing more satisfying than having things fixed. Nice video!

[@Aviritius]

Great work! I have one of 4Tb WD Black and it is almost totally dead. It starts spinning, stops and repeats it continuously. I wish I had the workshop like this in our country.

[@droquesteni]

I really enjoy that face when you say "its working"... yeah job done, some guy will be happy. You make the diference. You`re good my friend! A really tech guy! Respect!

[@Phatkatmat]

A good repairman isn't judged by how good he is at fixing problems but how he fixes his mistakes.

[@giuseppeverde4793]

I have to tell you thank you very much, with your videos I'm learning a lot and starting fixing my broken stuff. Again thanks from Italy

[@goku445]

It is nice and it takes courage that you let us see your mistakes. They are as important if we want to learn.

[@iRepairit]

I really like your smile when you done the job

[@ziadfawzi]

Every time I watch your channel l learn something new. Thank you.

[@LETSDANCEMUSIC]

i just saw vid to get ideas at tackling all my dead drives- i did notice and asked myself other solder part was 90 degrees rotated and thought something looked little odd it was great you corrected b4 powering it on- i'm gonna try FONZI-FIX my dead drives b4 sending them for repairs

[@phantompanda1508]

this is the first time i saw this guy smiling after fixing both drives wow....he looks much younger with an smile

[@TheRamiro234]

I've been binge watching all your videos. Great content. Precise and to the point. ❤❤

[@LittleLord82]

The teacher is teacher, wonderful, mashAllah Tabarakallah