Re: Motherboard schematics archive?

Thanks domas, have already checke that one out but not relevant

Firstly, I hope you dont mind this PM but i was reading your post with interest on the use of a bench psu to troubleshoot a motherboard and Leakseeker.

I have a Dell Studio 1558 which i cannot find a schematic for. When I plug the Dell DC cable into board the Blue LED on tip of cable goes out imediately. Removing / replacing PSU from / to mains LED returns? I therefore I assume I am looking for a short? and according to your goodself, the best tool for this is a bench PSU?

Where though do I start?

Thank you in anticipation for any advice
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Re: Motherboard schematics archive?

Anyone know what the correct schematic is for Dell Studio 1558 please?

Re: Motherboard schematics archive?

Greetings everyone,

Have just joined site, main interest is learning about laptop motherboard repair.
I am familiar with most of the components on board and vaguely how they work in a circuit, troubleshooting them however is a different ball game.

Would I be wrong to say most of the common faults are usually with FET'S, Mosfet's Caps and Graphics IC's?

Can any of the more knowledgeable members give me a steer in what the best way to approach the subject?

Any useful Equipment recommendations...

Re: New Members - please post your introductions here

I would just like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and say hello to all members of Badcaps.

In brief I am a 'Mackem' from the north east of England, joined the Royal Engineers as a teenager, served 27 years for Queen and country ( would do it again if given the choice). Became interested in Computers in 1983 and have been fascinated with the technology ever since. So much so that I decided to work for myself as a PC Engineer when i finished my time in HM Forces.

As most of the subscribers...