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Just off the top of my head here.
Firstly, donor boards are by far the most valuable thing to have.
Aliexpress is where to buy donor boards.I would buy three of every board from 2011-2015. don't bother doubling up on air boards, just buy the 13" air boards, not 11" http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2012...-1&btsid=426877e8-56bf-40e0-94c6-5b1ca906834d is an example of 820-3115 donors.
Do not buy boards that other people have tried to fix, or boards with liquid damage as the components will be bad.
[h=1]Small components[/h] 10 LED drivers, LP8550 - you do not want to reballchips you can buy for 2 or 3 bucks http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...GAEpiMZZMsE420DPIasPlogyTiw5LxrZVnzodlyt%2bM=
10 ISL6259AHRTZ charging chip http://www.aliexpress.com/item/10pc...-1&btsid=864d5ad7-5e5e-406f-a5ba-f92a7fcbd01d
10 LCD connectors http://www.aliexpress.com/item/5X-N...-1&btsid=4aa34e00-b3dc-43d7-9410-0b7526b7e188
10 backlight fuses - http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...=sGAEpiMZZMsIz3CjQ1xegWrlMY7vL59hFsCHIpMHSt8=
10 TPS51125 5v/3.3v regulator - http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...5ARGET/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvix4Kz%2byXAvcByVwG1vkGD
different keyboard connectors - http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...5112209&SearchText=keyboard+connector+macbook
Firstly, donor boards are by far the most valuable thing to have.
Aliexpress is where to buy donor boards.I would buy three of every board from 2011-2015. don't bother doubling up on air boards, just buy the 13" air boards, not 11" http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2012...-1&btsid=426877e8-56bf-40e0-94c6-5b1ca906834d is an example of 820-3115 donors.
Do not buy boards that other people have tried to fix, or boards with liquid damage as the components will be bad.
[h=1]Small components[/h] 10 LED drivers, LP8550 - you do not want to reballchips you can buy for 2 or 3 bucks http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...GAEpiMZZMsE420DPIasPlogyTiw5LxrZVnzodlyt%2bM=
10 ISL6259AHRTZ charging chip http://www.aliexpress.com/item/10pc...-1&btsid=864d5ad7-5e5e-406f-a5ba-f92a7fcbd01d
10 LCD connectors http://www.aliexpress.com/item/5X-N...-1&btsid=4aa34e00-b3dc-43d7-9410-0b7526b7e188
10 backlight fuses - http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...=sGAEpiMZZMsIz3CjQ1xegWrlMY7vL59hFsCHIpMHSt8=
10 TPS51125 5v/3.3v regulator - http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...5ARGET/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvix4Kz%2byXAvcByVwG1vkGD
different keyboard connectors - http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...5112209&SearchText=keyboard+connector+macbook
I might as well post my entire recommendations list here before I have time to make a sticky. [h=1]Tools[/h] microscope - http://www.amazon.com/AmScope-SM-4B...05887&sr=8-8&keywords=amscope+boom+microscope
microscope light http://www.amazon.com/AmScope-LED-1...d=1457205941&sr=8-1&keywords=amscope+ring+led
hot air station hakko fr-810 - http://www.all-spec.com/products/fr-810.html
soldering station with 2027 iron(big iron) http://www.all-spec.com/products/FX951-66.html
micro iron - http://www.all-spec.com/products/FM2032-51.html
tip for standard iron - http://www.all-spec.com/products/T15-JS02.html
tip for micropencil that I prefer using - http://www.all-spec.com/products/T30-KN.html
tip for really tiny connectors(ipad mini digitizer) - http://www.all-spec.com/products/T30-I.html
smoke absorber - http://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FA400-04-Bench-ESD-Safe-Absorber/dp/B00FZPSEY4
ultrasonic cleaner(don't buy cheap shit it'll bite you in the ass) - http://www.amazon.com/Crest-CP500HT-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Basket-Analog/dp/B00VGXXJDA
fluid for ultrasonic - use 100 milliliters per gallon of distilled water - http://www.all-spec.com/products/635-022.html
big jumper wire that is insulated - http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Industries-36SNSP-Enameled-Diameter/dp/B0082CUZBM
small jumper wire - rip out of old dead macbook pro battery wire(like A1286 internal batteries, the wire connecting it to the board)
microscope light http://www.amazon.com/AmScope-LED-1...d=1457205941&sr=8-1&keywords=amscope+ring+led
hot air station hakko fr-810 - http://www.all-spec.com/products/fr-810.html
soldering station with 2027 iron(big iron) http://www.all-spec.com/products/FX951-66.html
micro iron - http://www.all-spec.com/products/FM2032-51.html
tip for standard iron - http://www.all-spec.com/products/T15-JS02.html
tip for micropencil that I prefer using - http://www.all-spec.com/products/T30-KN.html
tip for really tiny connectors(ipad mini digitizer) - http://www.all-spec.com/products/T30-I.html
smoke absorber - http://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FA400-04-Bench-ESD-Safe-Absorber/dp/B00FZPSEY4
ultrasonic cleaner(don't buy cheap shit it'll bite you in the ass) - http://www.amazon.com/Crest-CP500HT-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Basket-Analog/dp/B00VGXXJDA
fluid for ultrasonic - use 100 milliliters per gallon of distilled water - http://www.all-spec.com/products/635-022.html
big jumper wire that is insulated - http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Industries-36SNSP-Enameled-Diameter/dp/B0082CUZBM
small jumper wire - rip out of old dead macbook pro battery wire(like A1286 internal batteries, the wire connecting it to the board)
This may need a seperate forum section for DIY/hack/mods but ill add this to the tool list for smoke absorber...i like DIY when it makes sense, which is not often for bench grade tools, but this one does. With a little ingenuity you can build a fume absorber unit that's better than its off the shelf conunterpart for about half the price. Also, if you dont mind the noise, you can make a shopvac version for under $100 in parts (see item 1 only in what you'll need list) ...if you already have the shop-vac.
What youll need.
1) Loc-Line 2.5" ESD Tubes- these are your articulating arms. http://www.modularhose.com/Loc-Line-25-ID-System
2) Any Air flow Fan of preference. I prefer more cfm than most entry level fume absorbers offer. (look for low noise fans with high cfm 150-300). If you really want to get into it combining fans in series vs parrallel to adjust cfm and vacuum force... ie hg. Sky is the limit here amd you can even make whole office in-wall vacuum systems with little google research and youtube.
3) any enclosure with seperation for air filtration. I find the easiest methos for best seal is with filtration on top laid horizontally across surface. Air flow underneath
4) air filtration to absorb captured "ick". If your piping the exhuast to outside then this is not necessary.
Im making a new one now that i found the loc-line articulating tubing. This is one thing that was missing frim my DIY versions that always had me less than impressed with control of vacuum direction and overall appearance. Additional benefits to this is the granular control of vacuum arm length, options and the ability to easily and rapid adjust cfm. Ill post some pics when completed.
As an outline, my next rig will canabilize my previous and include the following:
Custom luxan enclosure with filtration pop-top (easy filter swap and the clear acrylic allows open view of filter for easier end of life determination). Dont get scared by custom fab boxes using acrylic sheets. This is easy to make with a table saw and acrylic welding liquid. Just google it.
Two 300 cfm fans (noise rating under 60db)
Dual vacuum ports from filter box. (weighing direct connect of control arm to box vs benefits of vacuum hose to control arm station) fyi vacuum hose is cheaper than loc-line...so greater travel for less money.
Power, Fan and trimmer switch
Filtrete hepa and carbon filter from walmart... Cut to size and two-ply stack.
Thats pretty much it. Not a lot parts to make these. Also, check out hack-a-day website for other options.
What youll need.
1) Loc-Line 2.5" ESD Tubes- these are your articulating arms. http://www.modularhose.com/Loc-Line-25-ID-System
2) Any Air flow Fan of preference. I prefer more cfm than most entry level fume absorbers offer. (look for low noise fans with high cfm 150-300). If you really want to get into it combining fans in series vs parrallel to adjust cfm and vacuum force... ie hg. Sky is the limit here amd you can even make whole office in-wall vacuum systems with little google research and youtube.
3) any enclosure with seperation for air filtration. I find the easiest methos for best seal is with filtration on top laid horizontally across surface. Air flow underneath
4) air filtration to absorb captured "ick". If your piping the exhuast to outside then this is not necessary.
Im making a new one now that i found the loc-line articulating tubing. This is one thing that was missing frim my DIY versions that always had me less than impressed with control of vacuum direction and overall appearance. Additional benefits to this is the granular control of vacuum arm length, options and the ability to easily and rapid adjust cfm. Ill post some pics when completed.
As an outline, my next rig will canabilize my previous and include the following:
Custom luxan enclosure with filtration pop-top (easy filter swap and the clear acrylic allows open view of filter for easier end of life determination). Dont get scared by custom fab boxes using acrylic sheets. This is easy to make with a table saw and acrylic welding liquid. Just google it.
Two 300 cfm fans (noise rating under 60db)
Dual vacuum ports from filter box. (weighing direct connect of control arm to box vs benefits of vacuum hose to control arm station) fyi vacuum hose is cheaper than loc-line...so greater travel for less money.
Power, Fan and trimmer switch
Filtrete hepa and carbon filter from walmart... Cut to size and two-ply stack.
Thats pretty much it. Not a lot parts to make these. Also, check out hack-a-day website for other options.
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ClarkDV
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I've found that for short jumper wire runs I can use the wire from a MagSafe DC In board, it's probably similar to what's in a battery.
For longer runs that need to be insulated, cut open a small, mechanical relay. The coil in there will be wrapped with a LOT of enamel (insulated) wire that is just the right size for jumpers.
For longer runs that need to be insulated, cut open a small, mechanical relay. The coil in there will be wrapped with a LOT of enamel (insulated) wire that is just the right size for jumpers.
leonattpcs
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ultrasonic cleaner(don't buy cheap shit it'll bite you in the ass) - http://www.amazon.com/Crest-CP500HT-.../dp/B00VGXXJDA
Not done much research up to now, but I wish that cleaner was available in the UK. I will keep looking, but if I have to order from the USA fair enough.
Not done much research up to now, but I wish that cleaner was available in the UK. I will keep looking, but if I have to order from the USA fair enough.
Bart
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I going to buy Crest ultrasonic soon here in UK. I wrote email to Crest US and this is what I have received:
'sister company in the UK CC HYDROSONICS [email protected] contact Lee Casey Thanks Bill Cane Crest Ultrasonics'
Let know if you order from them...
'sister company in the UK CC HYDROSONICS [email protected] contact Lee Casey Thanks Bill Cane Crest Ultrasonics'
Let know if you order from them...
wrbailey
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Do you have any videos on replacing the keyboard connector? I know you have at least one using jumpers to make the connector work... but?
None yet. I'll record the next one I Do!
Puevig reven
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wow you recommended the Fr-810??!!! I like it.