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Repairing display: Acer AL1916W A (third version)
Posted on 2015-07-28 | No CommentsIntroduction I have already repaired two different versions of the 19” widescreen Acer AL1916W monitor (and a couple non-wide versions too). Here is the third version. Externally, it is still […] -
Repairing display: BenQ G2020HD
Posted on 2015-07-16 | No CommentsIntroduction The BenQ G2020HD is a 20” display with a resolution of 1600×900 pixels, that means it’s categorized as a more modern 16:9 aspect ratio screen. It uses a TN […] -
Repairing PSU: Chieftec CFT-750-14C
Posted on 2015-05-27 | No CommentsIntroduction For the first time, we are taking a look into one bad computer power supply unit. Even better units than the el-cheapo (or gutless wonders), often even the high-end ones, […] -
Repairing display: Acer AL2023
Posted on 2015-04-11 | No CommentsToday we will look at the Acer AL2023 LCD monitor. It is a 20-inch display with P-MVA panel which gives it somewhat better colors and viewing angles than TN while […] -
Power supply evaluation methodology
Posted on 2015-04-06 | No CommentsTo avoid constant repeating of the same texts, here is a summary of all the information about how I evaluate the power supplies. This text will be updated if there […] -
Repairing display: LG Flatron W1934S-SN
Posted on 2015-03-08 | No CommentsComputer LCD monitors are probably one of the most typical examples of Planned obsolescence, also called Warranty engineering. Even though sometimes the whole display is poorly designed (like BenQ FP737), […] -
Power supply testing instruments and methodology
Posted on 2015-02-15 | No CommentsPower supply testing instruments and methodology introduction To avoid constant repetition of the same texts, here is a sum of all the information about how we test power supplies, what […] -
Keeping Out the Dust
Posted on 2013-08-11 | No CommentsIntroduction It’s late at night. You’re nearly done typing a 10 page document which has to be done the next morning for work, and your PC shuts off and refuses […] -
Poly-Modding: Does it actually work?
Posted on 2012-03-28 | No CommentsIntroduction The trend for capacitor choices on new PC hardware seems to be to use solid capacitors, also known as polymer capacitors (or “polies” for short). There are several characteristics […] -
Overclocking your Android: is it worth it?
Posted on 2011-12-09 | No CommentsDisclaimer: Overclocking your device may void the warranty, cause overheating, instability, or even permanent damage. Overclock your own risk. Certain other procedures mentioned in this article may also cause damage, […]
![Repairing display: Acer AL1916W A (third version) Introduction I have already repaired two different versions of the 19” widescreen Acer AL1916W monitor (and a couple non-wide versions too). Here is the third version. Externally, it is still […]](http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Origo2-144x144.jpg)
![Repairing display: BenQ G2020HD Introduction The BenQ G2020HD is a 20” display with a resolution of 1600×900 pixels, that means it’s categorized as a more modern 16:9 aspect ratio screen. It uses a TN […]](http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Origo1-144x144.jpg)
![Repairing PSU: Chieftec CFT-750-14C Introduction For the first time, we are taking a look into one bad computer power supply unit. Even better units than the el-cheapo (or gutless wonders), often even the high-end ones, […]](http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Origo-144x144.jpg)
![Repairing display: Acer AL2023 Today we will look at the Acer AL2023 LCD monitor. It is a 20-inch display with P-MVA panel which gives it somewhat better colors and viewing angles than TN while […]](http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Acer_AL2023-144x144.jpg)
![Repairing display: LG Flatron W1934S-SN Computer LCD monitors are probably one of the most typical examples of Planned obsolescence, also called Warranty engineering. Even though sometimes the whole display is poorly designed (like BenQ FP737), […]](http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Origo-144x144.jpg)
![Power supply testing instruments and methodology Power supply testing instruments and methodology introduction To avoid constant repetition of the same texts, here is a sum of all the information about how we test power supplies, what […]](http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Zatez-144x144.jpg)
![Keeping Out the Dust Introduction It’s late at night. You’re nearly done typing a 10 page document which has to be done the next morning for work, and your PC shuts off and refuses […]](http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/IMG_0063-144x144.jpg)
![Poly-Modding: Does it actually work? Introduction The trend for capacitor choices on new PC hardware seems to be to use solid capacitors, also known as polymer capacitors (or “polies” for short). There are several characteristics […]](http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMGP2550-144x144.jpg)
![Overclocking your Android: is it worth it? Disclaimer: Overclocking your device may void the warranty, cause overheating, instability, or even permanent damage. Overclock your own risk. Certain other procedures mentioned in this article may also cause damage, […]](http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/featuredimageandroidoverclocking-144x144.png)

