I really wanted to relocate there but at least would love to visit there some time soon.
It'd be a blast to have a week long motorcycle tour there, especially the south Island!
I was like "Huh?" Then I Googled him....lol....I think US has more than enough of that kind and then some!...
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Last Activity: 08-01-2026, 05:30 PM
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Nah, I don't clear my browser cache or use CCleaner or anything else.
A super mod mentioned it might be 100 posts before I am permanently set.
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Yeah, I have seen that warning all over. Good thing, I don't have anything to backup!
As long as the phone still works, I am cool with whatever apps I won't be able to get but I only kinda use/need a few apps anyway.
Done! Also enabled the "Bootloader" related setting under Dev settings.
Is there anything else?
I asked this before but perhaps you missed it: Why am I still forced to use image verification when posting? When will it stop?...Leave a comment:
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Yeah, definitely sounds like an "involved" process but I will look into it.
I didn't realize there is a related sub forum on this site. I will check it out, thanks!
Yeah, I believe when it comes to unlocking the bootloader, eFoundation's documentation referred to Motorola's site.
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OK, now that makes sense. No idea how to go about using either tool but I could search to see if someone documented the procedure.
Have you personally used either tool? If yes, how likely is doing this would turn the phone into a brick?
I will look into Xiaomi phones if I need one. I was able to get the Motorola back in 2021 for $200 on Amazon which is about how much I could spend on a phone.
Yup.
PS. Any idea when the annoying image verification thing will stop?
This was my 78th post!
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Personal curiosity, what part of NZ do you live in and how do you like it?
And, what Linux distro are you using?
Honestly, GNU/Linux just makes sense, free of BS, more stable, more robust, etc.
Again, the main reason I am still on Windows is mainly due to the games I play.
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Would only help people migrate elsewhere faster!
Btw, Shizuku seemed like an app not an Android OS replacement which I'd love to be able to do.
I have been following the eFoundation's deGoogled/unGoogled Android phones with their own OS but haven't really had the time to try it.
Since I am not really a phone phreak and quite content with my 4+ yo Motorola Moto G Power, I even considered getting one of the Androids they sell when mine craps out.
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DELL U4320Qt Black Screen When On
Happy New Year To All!
This clean Dell U4320Qt monitor has no LEDs or screen when plugged in. I didn't feel any vibrations or noise either.
My guess is something with the Power Board but as a noob, not sure.
Upon close and careful glance at both the Power and the Controller board, no obvious faulty components or marks.
I have not yet inject any power to the power board but when I plugged its power cord as normally done, no overheating components detected on thermal camera.
I tried searching for this model here and online but no schematics I could find.
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I just came back to give an update: While looking for a non-working unit to be a donor, we decided to get a used working one instead.
I wasn't able to have use any diagnostic tools while the board was installed in the unit due to access so he will keep this as a backup, in case the other one has any parts go bad or whatever.
I placed this post to also thank everyone who provided help to me. I really do appreciate it.
Even though this was a fail for me, it was a great learning experience which I still cherish.
Cheers,
TL
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I know, sir. I was referring to each side.
I didn't see a matching chip on the mainboard which puzzled me a bit but now that the board is out, I will investigate further.
I don't think I will need to connect it to the other parts just to check voltage, or, perhaps, even the data.
I am still not 100% what I will be looking for with the scope but I will check around as best as I can.
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I was thinking the same thing!
I guess I am gonna be playing "Where is Waldo?" with this mystery 25-pin chip!
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Yes, this cap is sitting on the -12V rail so, you are saying it is normal?
Curious, why the others, +12V and +5V both showing 4 M Ohm resistance then?
Seems like I will have to continue with checking the chips on the board tomorrow.
Thanks for the clarification.
One question, the chip in your attachment has 25 pins, which chip is this exactly?
The big one I was looking at has like 40-50 pins on each side, the others have less than 25.
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OK, the diagram and pins you want me to check was for the 2 big square chips on each end of the U shaped main board but there is NO way I am going to be able to do while the top piece is still attached.
I cannot even see the entire chip yet along be able to access it. I am going to take it apart to check all that.
While I was checking the voltages around the DC connector, I noticed one of the nearby capacitors is showing -12V when I touch the top of it with the MM. I checked and all the others were showing 4+ M Ohms. The bigger capacitor is the one adjacent to the one I removed,...Leave a comment:
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I am feeling much better so I will start with the Voltages.
Not sure how to do the data flow part but for oscilloscope, I have watched a few video but wasn't sure if it had MM like different settings for different purposes.
I will do more training on it and then give it a shot.
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Thank you so much!
So, should I check this and other chips for the claimed voltages to make sure it matches or just use the scope?
Having never used the oscilloscope, what will I do exactly (what am I looking for)?
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Yeah, even though I don't know anything even when I saw their block diagram, I thought "WTH is this?"
It looked too simple and also limited but hoped maybe it'd make sense to you!
So, this won't help us know what to troubleshoot, huh?
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Hi Capleaker,
I got an email from their tech support today. One of the techs was able to get a copy of the block diagrams from an engineer and emailed it to me!
It didn't seem that comprehensive but perhaps this is due to my lack of knowledge/skills.
Let me know what you think!
It has a few pages so it shouldn't be too bad even on an iPad.
TIA.
PS. After 58 posts and 2+ months, I am still getting the image (human) verification!
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One thing I am quite aware of and would like to warn anyone interested in buying any costly items on AliExpress:
Their packing/packaging simply sucks which can result in damaged items, especially the ones that lack good packing from the actual vendor.
Also, with microscope stands and arms, I noticed most of them seem to have a very reasonable to very low item price but the shipping charge is, at least, almost as much as the item itself.
I have seen some with the arm priced around $25-$40 but the shipping is like twice as much.
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The base came with the camera so I have no info on where to get one but you can search on AliExpress.
The one I really liked was the ReLife MS2 Pro but priced well over $100 so I scratched it.
This is an alternative "solid" one I found that is way more reasonably priced:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTGX8PFN...J0I4HFTM&psc=1
Here are couple of others that caught my attention and their prices were very reasonable (just check to make sure they would work with your microscope):
Mechanic: https://www.alie...Leave a comment:
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