Jan 18, 2024, 04:29 by mich...@niedermayer.cc: > On Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 04:39:21PM +0100, Lynne wrote: > >> Jan 17, 2024, 14:37 by mich...@niedermayer.cc: >> > [...] > >> > also what exactly are your requirements for the new machiene >> > and what are the "nice to have" things ? >> > >> > also what is the expected lifetime of this, how long will the >> > new machiene be sufficient? >> > >> >> I run things until they don't, and then keep them running anyway. >> >> I also have a second broken laptop, an XPS 15 from 2016. >> Its internals are working, but it's missing a battery, a display, >> and it's got a broken keyboard and a fan that's broken. >> > > Thats a lot of broken things. >
It's what happens to portable machines. The 2mm machined aluminium body did protect the internals though. >> I'm not sure I have the skills to replace the keyboard, but I can try. >> > > Well, if the notebook is broken, theres not that much you would loose > > I suggest, to look at youtube there are some videos for many notebook > disassembly and reassembly. > Also make sure you have a well lit space, space for each screw, no stress > and MUCH more time than you expect. If someone on youtube does it in 30min > you will need 3 hours. > Also (maybe less when theres a video as reference) but i tend to take > picture after each step of disassembly so i can check how things where > exactly before disassembly. > Also make sure you have the right tools, a screwdriver that doesnt fit > exactly can mess up screws, similarly all these funky tools to pry things > apart. > Also expect that some parts will have fewer plastic hooks afterwards. > > If you get stuck somewhere, like with some connector notz comming loose > or something, just take a break and ask / sleep over it. > I remember stubborn connectors on my notebook, so far they all came loose > before they broke > > >> It's a high-spec 4-core machine with 16Gb of RAM, and still very >> usable these days, but it'll take around 400 dollars to repair, >> as a new original screen is expensive (290), battery isn't cheap (60), >> and parts are in general in demand as it's out of support by now. >> > > well i would certainly support ffmpeg-SPI paying for these parts > if it helps you. > Right, thanks. But would the main two currently objecting agree? I don't think they monitor this thread anymore, but their objections stand. > thx > > PS: replacment parts from china are not always working after shipment > ive had some problem with a new fan for a notebook once. > Yeah, the screen in particular is rare, and most of it is sold by 93% approved users on ebay. May be tricky, but it's worth a try. _______________________________________________ ffmpeg-devel mailing list ffmpeg-devel@ffmpeg.org https://ffmpeg.org/mailman/listinfo/ffmpeg-devel To unsubscribe, visit link above, or email ffmpeg-devel-requ...@ffmpeg.org with subject "unsubscribe".