Anyone can assist me, but I'm mostly writing to the blind community, as they may know the individual in question. I'm seeking a man named Xavier, who also goes by DJX. He has repaired many of my computers and sold me some over the years, but I can't seem to get in touch with him. The last time I received anything from him was in 2024, so I'm not even sure if he checks the e-mail address I have for him. I sent him an e-mail a week ago and haven't heard from him. I will send another. I just hope he's okay. Apparently, someone said he made a post to Blind Ads in July of 2025. If no one knows him, I heard there is someone else on that list named Kevin. I also remember someone with the last name Washington who works on computers.

I need the hard drive on my Toughpad FZ M1 Mk3 to be upgraded and for Windows (either 11 or 7) to be reinstalled. I also need the keyboard replaced and for Windows to be upgraded from 7 Starter to Professional on my Acer Aspire One D270. I may upgrade the drive on that as well.

#blind #ComputerRepair #computers #technology #upgrades #Windows

Has anyone integrated the netbotz series (like a 320) with home-assistant.io or networkupstools.org or any open source DVRs ?

I have a couple of #Netbotz 320 from my #ewaste hookup that I am looking to use in my garage, connecting to our #HomeAssistant and the open source #DVR I'll be setting up. It would be cool & helpful to use the video camera feed along with the temp & moisture monitoring/trending.

#opensource #siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware #sanfranvintagehardware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro
#retroTech #retroTechnology #nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware
#networking #serverAdmin
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNotWantNot #reuse #RepairReuseRecycle
#IT #ITsupport #hardwaresupport #computerrepair

For my second entry in #marchintosh is this #spicyPillow in a 2012 Mac Pro. IIRC I picked this up at #EFM #electronicsFleaMarket on the cheap, fully intended for a project but was packed up from the move. Unpacked the box this weekend, and noted the lid being pushed out – and upon opening noted the touchpad broken in half.

I opened it up & pulled out the spicy pillow, installing a spare battery I had on hand. Connected power, and it booted! The touchpad works, but to click/double click you have to push down to make the touchpad level while clicking/double clicking. Time to find a replacement touchpad, and when I do then also max out the RAM while installing an SSD.

#siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware #sanfranvintagehardware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #VCF #vintageComputerFestival #retro #retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro
#retroTech #retroTechnology #nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware
#apple #VintageApple #VintageMacintosh #macintosh #mac #mac_pro #mac_osx #MacintoshPr0n
#RetroApple #retroMacintosh
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNotWantNot #reuse #RepairReuseRecycle
#IT #ITsupport #hardwaresupport #computerrepair
#makeShitMonday #showmewhatyougot

For my first entry in #marchintosh I will post some pictures testing the Apple DVI to ADC adapters on the workbench.

Yep, they all worked!

#siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware #sanfranvintagehardware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #VCF #vintageComputerFestival #retro #retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro
#retroTech #retroTechnology #nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware
#apple #VintageApple #VintageMacintosh #macintosh #mac #mac_pro #mac_osx #MacintoshPr0n
#RetroApple #retroMacintosh
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNotWantNot #reuse #RepairReuseRecycle
#IT #ITsupport #hardwaresupport #computerrepair
#makeShitMonday #showmewhatyougot

Easily #Replaceable #USBCPort Spawned By EU Laws

by: Lewin Day
February 26, 2026
via @hackaday

"The USB-C port has become a defacto connectivity standard for modern devices, largely supplanting the ugly mess of barrel jacks and micro USB connectors that once cursed us. While their reliability is good, they don’t last forever, and can be a pain to replace in most devices if they do fail. However, a new part from JAE Electronics could change that."

https://hackaday.com/2026/02/26/easily-replaceable-usb-c-port-spawned-by-eu-laws/

#SolarPunkSunday #RightToRepair #USBC #ComputerRepair #ReuseRepairRestore

Unopened for a decade - My childhood Atari ST - What's it like? - Retro Computer Restoration #1

https://makertube.net/w/cT1YEtp9ywTDpRDJ9Amgra

#FediHelp

Ich suche in Nord- oder Mitte #Berlin nach einem guten Ort, wo man Hilfe bekommt beim Laptops reparieren.

Ich habe einen Laptop der misteriöse crashes hat, nur die Hälfte des verfügbaren RAMs anzeigt und bei hoher Last abstürzt. Ich vermute ein Problem auf dem Motherboard.

Ich würde natürlich auch Geld dafür bezahlen oder ihn in Auftrag geben lassen.

#ComputerRepair #Wedding #Reinickendorf #Pankow #PrenzlauerBerg #Moabit

#ScarboroughON - #PortUnion #RepairCafé

Saturday, February 28, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Port Union Community Recreation Centre
5450 Lawrence Ave E,
Scarborough, Ontario

Repair Café — Fixing
- Small Appliances and Home Electronics
- Housewares
- Jewellery
- Clothing & Textiles
- Computers
- Bikes
- Books and paper

FMI and directions:
https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/port-union-repair-cafe-2-3/

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesToronto
#RepairCafes #FixIt #RightToRepair #Mending #RepairReuseRestore #ComputerRepair #BikeRepair #BookRepair

#Toronto - #OCAD U #RepairCafé

Thursday, February 26, 2026
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

OCAD University
100 McCaul St, Toronto

Mini Event — Fixing
- Jewellery
- Clothing & Textiles
- Computers

FMI and directions:
https://repaircafetoronto.ca/rc-events/ocad-u-repair-cafe-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesToronto
#RepairCafes #FixIt #RightToRepair #Mending #RepairReuseRestore #ComputerRepair

Well what do you know – The Electronics Flea Market (EFM) has moved back to Saturday mornings and if you park in lot 2 it is free. Looks as we get to share the campus with the farmer’s market, so I get to peruse fruit & veg for the week and get my nerd on. Hopefully I will find another security appliance from a vendor I do not have yet for my test rack in the garage.

The first date is Saturday March 14, 2026 at West Valley College in Saratoga, CA (south bay area): http://www.electronicsfleamarket.com/

See you there!

#EFM #eflea #siliconValley #SillyValley #ham_radio #ham_operator #HamRadioOutlet #ham
#siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware #sanfranvintagehardware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #VCF #vintageComputerFestival
#retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops #vintagelaptop
#IBM #thinkpad #thinkpads #VintageThinkPad #X86 #WindowsVista #IBMhardware
#lenovoHardware #Thinkpadnium #ThinkPadRepair #vintageDell #DellComputer #upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #WasteNoWantNot #reuse #RepairReuseRecycle
#IT #ITsupport #hardwaresupport #computerrepair #retroNetworking #networking #wifi #homeWiFi #homenetworking #AP #accessPoint
#apple #VintageApple #VintageMacintosh #macintosh #mac #mac_pro #mac_osx #MacintoshPr0n
#sunmicrosystem #vintageSun #sunOracle #SAS #sparctember #suntember