Re: HELP! Strangest HW problem I have seen since the 8-Bit days.

So far so good. Just waiting for the SMD's to arrive.

I successfully removed the old Tokin chip from the 6920 with pliers and blade.

There are 4 sliver colored strips remaining where it used to be. I have noticed that in some strips, it has dullish grey color, and other places it is shiny silver. Did I dig too far with the blade to produce the shiny silver or should it all be like that?

Also, when I solder the new caps, do I have to ensure that the solder does not touch...

Re: HELP! Strangest HW problem I have seen since the 8-Bit days.

Thanks for the great info....I just love this laptop and want to keep it in service...beautiful 1080p screen, blu-ray, fingerprint, great sound...

I am curious as to why the Acer needs 6 caps instead of 4? I saw many "kits" on ebay to replace NEC/Tokin and they all had 4x330uf. I am not questioning your accuracy....this is all new to me and a learning process.

example: [url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-SMD-Tantalum-Capacitor-330uf-2-5v-replace-NEC-TOKIN-0E907-OE907-0E128-OE128-/330953629462[/url]...

Re: HELP! Strangest HW problem I have seen since the 8-Bit days.

Sorry for the delay getting back....had the time to tear it down yesterday.

Un1qu3's crystal ball seems to be correct! Thanks for that.

It is an Acer 6920. It has the 0E907 under the CPU.
I attached some photos.

I have never done any type of repair like this, but I have a friend who thinks he can help.

I have read through some posts, and seen some videos....
Some say use a heat gun to remove the 0E907...some say use pliers to yank it off.

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Hello All!

I am brand new to this forum and found you all from a quick Google search. You guys seem to have a more seasoned group of enthusiasts than some of the more mainstream hardware sites and am hoping to get some insight for undeniably the strangest problem I have ever come across.

My name is Dan, and I have been working with computers since the Atari 8-Bit days. I fondly remember the Atari/Commodore feuds, running a BBS from my bedroom, and 127 Kilobyte disks that took 6 hours to transfer over the phone lines!

I am a PC tech, but not to the mobo component...

Re: New Members - please post your introductions here

Hello All,

Brand new to this site and hoping someone can help me with one, if not, the strangest hardware problems I have ever seen since I have been involved with PCs (The Atari 8-Bit days)

I found this site as it looks like there are more tech savvy people here than some of the other popular hardware sites.

I will post it in the general section once my new user restriction gets lifted.

Thanks alot!