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Recommend me BGA machine(most probably discussed already)

Sep 16, 2016 4:47AM PDT

Maybe there are such threads but want to know how are things today. I work in small service shop and want to know how many $ have to prepare for this purchase.

Have read http://www.pctekreviews.com/Guides/GFXRepair.aspx and am interesting in video chips deinstall and install(desktop graphics adapters)

Notebook BGA chips are also good option, but the price is determinant.

Thanks in advance

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You'll want to look into the used market.
Sep 16, 2016 12:01PM PDT

New BGA rework stations were in the thousands. And the problem after you get the station is sourcing parts PLUS you often don't fix the real issue. For example those DV6000/9000 models would just die again later. Same chip in, same fail later.

I strongly suggest you never go done this path.

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new details :)
Oct 5, 2016 5:01AM PDT

Is there a good procedure for notebook video chips or desktop computers external video cards?

If we use gun with hot air this is temporary. Isn`t true that removing the chip, cleaning and putting new balls and turn it back is really good?

You are talking about model X. I want clarity at all.

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Why yes there is.
Oct 5, 2016 10:27AM PDT

But when I did such we were working military gear so there were training videos and field engineers to train how to use the work station.

Your method is what we call shade tree mechanic work. As it is what it is, you have to create the process and procedure.

No client I have will do what you are writing about since it is what it is.