Hi everyone,

My name is Misha. I'm originally from Ukraine and currently living in Prague, Czech Republic. I'm interested in motherboard-level repair, especially laptops. I'm still learning a lot, but I'm actively working with power circuits, BGA chips, and using boardview files and schematics for diagnostics.

I often deal with laptops that won't turn on, and I use tools like multimeters, hot air stations, and sometimes Arduino for testing. I'm currently building a laptop power tester prototype. I also use forums and datasheets a lot to learn how specific chips work —...