Repairing and upgrading Lenovo IdeaPad 330s ( broken case - ¢50 repair )

[@antonio_guedes]

Very nice and clean repair, just a tip: you can loose a bit the nut of the hinges and put some oil in it. This will reduce the pressure of the hinges, avoiding the laptop case of breaking again.

[@santisvander]

Was just about to say that. Just loosening a little bit the hinges will go a long way

[@GamerBat3112]

Exactly

[@tre1740]

@@santisvander wow i never thought of this actually wish i did when i was repairing my personal laptop a couple months ago. silly question but do you use like, WD40 or something as the oil..?

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

@@tre1740 Some thing like sewing machine oil would be good

[@michaelwood9866]

It may be a budget repair and upgrade, but the dedication, time, and love is immeasurable Andrew!

[@robertcartier5088]

That trick with the baking soda and "super glue" is brilliant! I've used it before to reinforce screw mounts and fix cracks like in this video. A word of caution: During the chemical reaction that solidifies the baking soda, the area gets quite hot. So build the material up in layers if you need more thickness. Otherwise the prolonged heat from a thick glob might warp the part you are trying to fix. ;-]

[@user-vlad385]

And then it's still fragile and will break again!Must apply Холодные сварки Poxipol

[@rangerjoe126]

I think epoxy is a lot better and much more long term solution fix cause I've done the baking soda trick before because when I tried to open my laptop for cleaning the screw mounts came with a solidified baking soda and glue block XD it was a hassle to re-attached it again but when I tried to recreate the shape of the mount with the epoxy it never came out and stay solid up to this day

[@patrickcardon1643]

I've been looking at using a heating gun with staples, as used on large plastic parts, to add structural strength to broken plastic computer parts. The baking soda or epoxy can then be added to cover it up and add more strength

[@user-vlad385]

@@rangerjoe126 Agree with you

[@robertcartier5088]

To answer some of you: Yes, of course epoxy is better, but it is also very thick and not easy to work with, for precision work. Unless you buy the really good stuff. In very tight spaces, and if applied properly, I found the superglue/baking-soda solution to be very efficient. Any good epoxy is way more expensive, particularly compared to what a hobbyist might already have at home. And since I believe these videos are aimed at hobbyists and not professionals, I consider this to be an important factor. But, again, for certain types of breaks, where we expect there to be structural stress, then yes, epoxy is better.

[@Ivan007valla]

I do this every single day at my job and still watch all your videos! So relaxing!

[@ItsMrLee]

Always an inspiration Andrew. You inspired me to take up electronic restoration as a hobby a few years back so I could confidently restore my everyday laptop to like new condition. I've since gifted that laptop to my sis so she can use it for her business, and for a 2017 laptop it's still running perfectly for her and very speedy.

[@Eggkillz]

That superglue and Baking soda trick has helped me fix my Lenovo slim 3 hinge. Thanks man.

[@jasonstephen7564]

Oh shit that super glue and baking soda is crazy! I've never heard of it before. I had a laptop with a giant crack on the plastic near the hinge which I never was able to fix but had to painfully use for years. I asked so many people what I could do but no one had such a simple solution as Andrew's! Thanks dude you've thought me so much!

[@DragonBlazeDesigns]

I hate to seeing underpay for great work using new ideas and so much time that is your life put on something underpay we greatly respect you and your time & work💯👏I hope they will too

[@emmanuelcamarena9838]

Ver como reparas las lap me genera una paz interior jajajajaja haces magia! Saludos desde México!!!

[@ADITYASHARMA-fj3qc]

i completely understand your words

[@kyerie030]

Amazing repair and restoration. I wish I knew about the baking soda plus super glue thing back when my first laptop got damaged. I would have been able to use it for several more years.

[@luisf.velasquezq]

I have a Lenovo Ideapad 3-15IIL05 laptop, which I need to service and thanks to this video, I know exactly how to proceed. Thank you very much bro for a new kind of laptop maintenance, and the super glue trick and baking soda is a good alternative. For large repairs such as cases, I use ground rice, mixed with the super glue. Greetings from Bogota, Colombia

[@elfedorausado]

Ese truco es nuevo para mí 😂 mueles el arroz hasta que queda hecho harina?

[@luisf.velasquezq]

@@elfedorausado Algo por el estilo, aunque más que molerlo, es hacerlo más pequeño y mezclarlo con super pegamento

[@eudiscontreras1453]

Hello Andrew, sorry my English I am using a translator but great restoration as always I really love watching your videos of restorations or repairs of electronic devices in general they are very gratifying, but I would like to give you a little suggestion regarding the hinges of laptops and more when They are repairs in that area, it is recommended to loosen them a bit so that the plastic and the mechanism in general are less forced.

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Hi bro, I do loosen a little bit later, but in video i didn't because to show that the repair can hold even with all normal

[@Fred_le_lorrain]

Very good job as usual. I keep on my mind baking soda and super glue.

[@lemonagaming]

This is the only channel which I am desperate to watch videos from 😅. I love your videos Andrew keep up the good work your videos really inspires me

[@lemonagaming]

@CatAndAndrew. Andrew doesn't do give aways I ain't that stupid 😆😆😆😆

[@konstantine_c]

Great fix! I've been using baking soda & superglue on similar repairs for years. Especially comes in handy for laptop and Nintendo DS hinges. Just have to be careful not to make a mess with it.

[@rchltmedia]

i owns lenovo laptop with same issue as this. the plastic are very brittle. i do not drop this laptop but still broke. this confirms that this is certified Lenovo™ quality 👌

[@carlosbrioly5661]

We love your videos and you also have an audience from Latin America, specifically Colombia! a thumbs up for your channel 👍👍

[@deathtrap1976]

Some "superglue" brands can melt or devour plastics, depending on composition. I'm glad to see that isn't the case.

[@verpejas]

When guleing palmrests like that it is always a good idea to loosen the hinges a little bit. There is a nut on the enf of a hinge. Loosen it a little bit to compensate for the less strong palmrest after guleing. This will also prevent further cracks or degradation.

[@rchltmedia]

one more, thank you for teaching me how to fix hinges without replacing the whole palmrest.

[@nerdyneighbor]

Man, I love watching your videos.

[@fatmama335]

I must say I really enjoy your content, kind of inspiring as well.

[@eliax600]

Well done Andrew 😊

[@adityaanand9683]

As usual, relaxing and satisfying 👍👍

[@brokenhero2562]

bro s making a gr8 job ! that is a real talent !

[@ksenofobov]

For repair broken case like this you need EPO besides superglue. 1. You put fallen pieces back where they belong with super glue to hold their positions. 2. You surround these pieces with EPO to hold. Super glue stays too fragile and falls off again if used alone. Epo supports. 3. Very important thing is cleaning the hinge. I sometimes loosen it up a bit. Hinges collect dust and get tough, thats why the case starts to crack in first place.

[@piruz1349]

Tanks for the info about baking soda and super glue.

[@stefanstechlab]

Great restoration! The trick that you used in the video will come in handy in the future :)

[@eveningtechshorts938]

Amazing bro 😮❤

[@Dark51536]

EXCELENTE TRABALHO, MAIS POR UM CAMINHÃO DE PASTA TÉRMICA... EXCELLENT JOB, MORE FOR A TRUCK OF THERMAL PASTE...

[@nicholaseyberg6849]

Just a tip when using that method on fixing plastics. Use a ruff piece of said paper before you apply the baking soda will stick alot better

[@scottstamm7022]

Love your videos man. Wish you could make more, and had a larger following.

[@TheSpotify95]

Nice refresh and repair on the cheap! I don't like soldered RAM as it limits upgrades, but I do like how you can have an M.2 SSD as well as a SATA SSD/HDD. Also, for best results when gaming, always use the charger, performance on battery power is almost always limited for better battery life, though gaming whilst on battery power will almost literally destroy both battery life and battery longevity.

[@yotoprules9361]

the difference probably isn't very large on these ultra low power machines, many of them use well under 15w under load

[@alirezanzdy]

very nice idea, I'm gonna try baking soda on my next laptop restoration

[@talhagumusundertalemusicch1098]

I missed the videos that you modify laptops.

[@syrconcrete6399]

2:52 those are "threaded inserts" :) love your content mate!

[@dineshwarkumar4652]

Admirable work 👌

[@laurencejohnson4106]

Well saved! If you lived in the UK., you could have the 4 old laptops which I have in storage.

[@vedantagrawal9530]

The video was quite fun. But as far as I've heard, people usually recommend not to use Isopropyl Alcohol on the screen as it may damage the coating on top. Have you seen any cases of this?

[@elfedorausado]

1. You CAN use alcohol as long as it’s a one-time thing. It’s the continued use what damages the coating. 2. I believe he mixes the alcohol with anti-static glass cleaning fluid; that reduces the strength of the alcohol to a point where it’s not damaging the coating on the screen. I personally use a mix of 2 parts alcohol with 8 parts distilled water in a plastic spray bottle. I use it on my cellphone, TV screen and laptop monitor. So far, no issues.

[@riparaggi]

Nice repair! I used superglue+baking soda for a long time but now I prefer a mixture of baking soda+graphite powder (activated by superglue in the same way). It's way more stronger then baking soda only

[@christian1554]

If you put some fine cloth over the superglue it will get muuuuch more solid than using only the glue. Make sure than all the joins are in contact with the cloth. Give it a try and you will be surprised.

[@brianh.4185]

I have an Ideapad with the same of hinge crack. Not from dropping; it just broke. (Hinge too tight?). Would be great to apply the method to fix the machine but alas I’m sure I’d never be able to pull it off. I sure enjoyed watching you do it though.

[@compteutilisateur2477]

Give this man a medal

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

Thank youu bro :D

[@DarkGT]

6:36 What I have used is paper that I soaked with the super glue, it adds to the structural integrity and it is strong as before.

[@diegom4288]

hey Andrew a hug from your fã from brazil

[@mesterak]

Dude I really love your vids. Thank you! But I have to ask where is the cat?

[@elgonza7165]

Mr Andrew The Best!!! Excellent Job As Always!!! Master Of Restoration!!! Thanks!!! Saludos Desde ARG!!!

[@yeqve]

Thanks for the technique of putting the thermal paste, before I had 90°celsius while play gta online And now i have 78°

[@LovelyAlanna]

baking soda and super glue become very fragile when dry and won't resist for long a hinge opening and closing, it's better to use epoxy resin to get a stronger more resilient finish

[@speedy6238]

Great work. But wouldn't it be better to use 2-component glue for the case?

[@aimarismahalilvagrant]

I love this video, i can look as i done work repair

[@Janika1982]

Good job!😊

[@martingiavedoni8837]

SOS un genio, sigo mucho tus reparaciones. Maestro.

[@seckinseckin3919]

Baking soda is good and you can add to it some grafen they sell it grafen powder in internet, it makes even stronger this mixture. Before i was remove this material from pencils now i buy as powder

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

OMG , The state of that fan should have been a priority , it was filthy

[@iliyatochyoni6291]

I have the same laptop, different configuration (i7 8550U, 4+16 Gb 2400 mhz 500gb samsung 980 ssd,1 tb hdd,Radeon 540) and this was laptop bought at the end 2016 and it still used as my daily driver.

[@EgoChip]

I wish manufacturers took more care with their devices, because they are not cheap and are a significant investment for many people. We want them to last. But of course they only care about profit, and don't build them to last.

[@express496]

When repairing cases like this a good trick is to loosen the hinges for them to put less strain on the case.

[@thelightbrigadef4172]

I like how tight this budget laptop for daily used.

[@SerjStar]

So relaxing

[@inventorOz84]

Well done!😊

[@ddland45]

Excellent video! I have an Lenovo Ideapad 330S that has the exact same crack just under the power button. I will definitely use your technique to repair this over the holidays. What parts do you recommend to upgrade the memory and the hard drive for this model?

[@antubasak2719]

You should buy an ultrasonic cleaner with proper detergent for electronics and that would surely help you a lot.

[@FanaxLt]

Damn, I love your videos!

[@mdrumt]

Love your work Andrew

[@renatocalasicasjr.8267]

I Knew it! Nice combo! Actually that laptop can be still upgrade to windows 11.

[@Milo-l4g]

Very nice and clean repair. I wonder if you could use a soldering iron to join the cracked plastic together, though? But that wouldn't be as clean, for sure

[@umar2gud]

Yeah and also it will break again easily as while using solderiron it will melt away some of material and make it more thin hence it will break apart more easily . Using soda/cigrate ash with glue make a really solid repair as long you know how to do it without having mess.

[@Dave4000]

Repairing a "bricked" (totally dead) Windows laptop or PC, after a bad BIOS update, would be an interesting video.

[@zapcs941]

i really wonder if it was possible to add a GPU if you had a BGA soldering station. Just like, as an experiment. I'd be willing to donate for the cause I just find this a fascinating thought

[@stronknoobstronknoob2367]

I had that lenovo it was a different colour and it was metal but it stopped working after a few years

[@Nikkerudon]

Great repair! However, the price will not be reduced to 50 cents because of the SSD change.

[@xavierdossou6548]

Nice video as always

[@saicafe6642]

Hi Sir, I am bharat and I am really watching all your videos of restorations or repair of electronic devices. I have a query for you I have my own laptop and same places the laptop paint was gon & remove so I want to know the full process of full laptop body paint at Home

[@adinchandra1797]

I have pretty identical model like on that video, but mine is smaller and use newer hardware and also software

[@beatzup9906]

Sir Andrew, please tell me which things you use for cleaning the laptop and which is the best percentage of isopropyl alcohol is best for laptops.

[@yotoprules9361]

I use 99%

[@gamingthon2118]

anh review và sửa laptop hay quá, video quay cũng chi tiết, rất chuyên nghiệp, dễ xem

[@FPSEfendi]

Try mixed baking soda and lead dust. Harder then all.

[@kepalabanaabahkau2730]

also can use epoxy glue and it bond more strong

[@yowhatsup9909]

used a ton of it and it broke week later, this laptop just sucks.

[@benoitdeval]

This is so amazing 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Sanaduzzabaniah]

please give us asmr version ❤

[@verovieira1]

A good job again, congratulations from Brazil !

[@IL-Mietitore]

I was waiting for the repair of the other Lenovo laptop picked from trash, from the last video😪

[@RenanReis-zx3qs]

Nice video!

[@ujjwalkala8637]

Please make a video on how to remove/cut scribed laptop screws/bolts, I am unable to change my thermal paste,hdd,battery because of them😓

[@sali-ali]

You can fix that MacBook damaged from the sticker using car scratch remover. But you have to apply the scratch remover evenly, otherwise under light there will be noticeable color difference.

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

With macbooks is but different, the problem is in glue damage and oxidation, sometimes using some chemicals you can speed the part that is not affected and almost no difference after, but anyway it's a bit risky :D

[@sali-ali]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew We are refurbishing iMacs and MacBook professionally and we always use some unbranded generic car paint scratch remover. It works all the time, if you apply it correctly but I'm not sure if it works with all scratch removers.

[@Whoami-r1f]

Hi Mr. Andrew, what tool did you use to cut plastics? Just asking Mr. Andrew.. Thanks 😀

[@musamunisi8109]

Which is better for fixing cracked plastic? Araldite or Super Glue + Baking Soda.

[@hilalakhal]

Mann i love ur video

[@moacirjunior1346]

But can't soda accelerate the oxidation process of the metallic parts of electronic components?

[@stronknoobstronknoob2367]

I used to have the same motherboard in my laptop i added a new ssd and it stopped booting up and i had to diagnose it but it would work i replaced it and it still wont work

[@invertthelab6532]

looks like the problem on this type is the hinge, my friend got both on the broken hinge, btw i may loose the hinge little bit so it won't stress the mounting too much

[@X.Nishant0082]

i am waiting your video nice job can you also restore hp compaq nc 8430 pls pls

[@shahiddani]

I repair my laptop body with super glue and sand. It works perfectly. Baking soda is doing the same thing.

[@gamecuber6]

i'm pretty sure that the old ssd may still work with some work

[@MotionSigma]

I have the Lenovo idea pad 3 gaming Specs: i7 -11370H RTX 3050 (4 GB v ram) mostly 120fps in games 16 GB ram (Mine upgraded to 32 GB) 500GB SSD (Mine Upgraded to 1TB) 120 Hz screen good but I would prefer 144 :/ customizable RGB keyboard over all love it its good for gaming

[@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew]

This is pretty great machine, btw 120Hz is very solid, in reality with naked eye cannot spot difference between 120 and 144, except if you do some slow-mo recordings

[@MotionSigma]

@@ComputersAndTechAndAndrew yea thx for the reply keep it up! LOVE UR VIDEOS

[@udarrnik]

Мой опыт показывает, что двухкомпонентный клей типа эпоксидного, держит крепче, чем сода и супер клей.

[@EastAngliaUK]

nice fixing

[@mrshuvo785]

you have a laptop factory 😂🎉

[@apolitik]

Hello. Nice vid. I am looking for a motherboard for dell n5010 15r to restore it. Can u suggest me where to look for this?

[@ErickBuildsStuff]

Andrew, super glue baking soda method failed for me in under 2 months of use. May be just opened and closed the hinge 10 times max. Is epoxy better than super glue baking soda?? I had two 8 year old laptops with same issue. I was scared too use epoxy. Should i use it? What about the generated heat? Does epoxy create more heat than super glue??