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| | [AI summary] This article details the process of diagnosing and repairing a Brother fax/printer with a USB failure. The author explores potential causes, such as a faulty A51172-DIANA chip, and attempts various solutions, including replacing the chip, reballing it, and using an EEPROM programmer to bypass proprietary service software. The repair process involves soldering, BGA rework, and testing with an oscilloscope. The author reflects on the challenges of BGA rework, the importance of using an EEPROM programmer for bypassing manufacturer restrictions, and the overall learning experience gained from the repair. The article concludes with the author's satisfaction in successfully repairing the printer and the potential for future improvements or challenges ...
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| | I recently picked up my first compact Apple Macintoshes, a 1991 Mac Classic and a 1992 Mac Classic II, both of which were in good condition but needed repair and refurbishment. 1991 Apple Macintosh Classic (left) and 1992 Apple Macintosh Classic II (right). Aside from the classic issues of leaky electrolytic capacitors and exploding PRAM...
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| | Getting Windows 2000 to run on actual hardware! How hard can it be?
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| I recently purchased a new laptop (Dell XPS 13 9370) and needed to install Arch onto it. I thought I'd finally document the steps I took because I always seem to forget what I did the last time (one of the joys of Arch is that it rarely needs to be reinstalled). There are a lot of helpful guides online about different installation setups, but I could never find one that met all of my requirements: