Introduction A few days ago I managed to brick my Compaq Mini 311 netbook by mistakenly flashing the wrong BIOS image. The computer only switched on the CPU fan for a moment when I pressed the Power on button, then it switched off, nothing worked, no lights were on. Since …
Introduction I have been using a cheap, no-name wifi repeater in our house for about a year. It is of the type that you plug in a mains socket on the wall (after configuring it with a computer) and you forget about it. It’s done a good job (i.e. zero …
Note: The problem and solution(s) described in this article are related to the Sony Bravia KDL-46EX402 television, but they may affect other televisions in the Sony Bravia line. Introduction I have a Sony Bravia KDL-46EX402 TV that after a couple of years of operation I decided to upgrade it to the …
Introduction A friend of mine called me the other day with a laptop problem: his Lenovo G550 laptop suddenly stopped working – and some smoke was coming out of it. I thought to myself, that once there is smoke, there’s not much to do. I agreed to take it apart …
Introduction The method described below is valid for any remote control that uses conductive rubber pads for buttons. I have successfully used the same method on TV/VCR/Home theater/AC remotes and game consoles. Some time ago I decided that the next time I do it I would document it here. Recently, I ordered …
Introduction Some time ago I was donated a non-working LG L194WT-SF LCD monitor for parts. After a couple of months of collecting dust with it I decided to have a look at it from the inside. Since the monitor has been at a repair shop and was declared beyond repair, I …