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  • 18votes6answers

    iPhone 14 wakes on charger but side button does nothing — flex or board?

    Device was dropped. Screen fine, Face ID fine. Wakes when I plug in, but the side button is completely dead. Should I replace the flex first or measure the board line?

    Solved
    Smartphones
    iPhone 14#iPhone 14#power button#flex

    Asked by Hassan K. · 2026-09-06

  • 34votes9answers

    Bosch PowerTube reads 0 V — is a BMS reset ever safe at home?

    Pack sat unused all winter. Charger stays green, output measures 0 V. No swelling. How far should a non-professional go here?

    Open
    E-Bikes
    Bosch PowerTube 625#e-bike#BMS#safety

    Asked by Ingrid P. · 2026-09-08

  • 21votes4answers

    MacBook Pro 14 draws 0.00 A at 20 V — where do I start?

    Liquid damage suspected. No charge LED. USB-C meter shows negotiation but zero current. Looking for the correct order of measurements.

    Open
    Laptops & PCs
    MacBook Pro 14" (M2)#MacBook#no power#board repair

    Asked by Ruben T. · 2026-09-07

  • 15votes7answers

    PS5 Slim: no video after HDMI swap, retimer suspect?

    Replaced the port cleanly, continuity is good on all pins, still blank. Retimer measures warm. What next?

    Solved
    Game Consoles
    PlayStation 5 Slim#PS5#HDMI#retimer

    Asked by Kevin O. · 2026-09-04

  • 9votes3answers

    DJI Mini 3 Pro gimbal overload after flex replacement

    New ribbon fitted, calibration completes, but I get gimbal overload after a minute of hover. Slack issue?

    Open
    Drones
    DJI Mini 3 Pro#DJI#gimbal#calibration

    Asked by Amira Z. · 2026-09-09

  • 42votes12answers

    Best thermal camera resolution for hunting shorts on a budget?

    Doing more board-level work. Is 256×192 enough, or should I save for something better?

    Open
    PCB & Electronics
    #tools#thermal#PCB

    Asked by Felipe S. · 2026-09-02

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