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Classes forming for training in Laptop Repair.

The first class for training will be in 2013.  More details will be forthcoming as I am working out the locations for these classes.  Cities under consideration.


  • Dallas
  • Chicago (area)
  • Boston
  • Bay Area (CA)
  • Atlanta
  • Seattle


Classes will be 5 days covering laptop diagnosis, part identification, common problems and hand 'How To', Dead laptop, No Video, DC/USB Jack Replacement.  Since many tech become confused following circuits, this too will be covered.

Class size is limited to 10, due to space.

If you have questions related to this subject - Email Me

The DC and USB port replacement is being covered is that many techs will spend hours and hours replacing what could be done in little as 15 min.  This increases your profitability. Many tech  are still trying to replace Dell jacks with a soldering iron and solder wick, or desoldering iron alone.

Heat management - heating it up without burning the board or nearby plastic or LED's.
Identifying failure area whether it's PCI, GPU or memory related.
Clearing BIOS/CMOS passwords on some models.  Toshiba/Dell/HP

Two other possible international sites under consideration: London, and Belgrade. Depending on interest.

Comments

  1. UnknownWed Dec 26, 05:36:00 PM EST

    This is an interesting blog for someone who works with hardware all day long. In Los Angeles, CA, they have guarantees about how these blogs will function.

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  2. AnonymousWed May 08, 01:39:00 PM EDT

    When would you visit London or Belgrade?

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  3. HoosierWed May 08, 02:26:00 PM EDT

    I could visit London or Belgrade in July/August. But would need minimum of 3 students for the course. Currently making arrangements for Boston in June. Trying to finalize the location and students.

    IVO email me direct if additional information needed. at the Mayohardware.com site under contact.

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  4. ATA Service ExpressSat Jun 15, 07:00:00 PM EDT

    I am interesting in classes and can find another 3-5 people who wants too. When you will be in Cincinnati Ohio area?

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  5. HoosierSat Jun 22, 11:18:00 AM EDT

    Vil
    Contact direct hoosiernewman -at- gmail For rates and what the course covers.

    CINN/CVG was in the plans but later- because I have family there. Right now I am juggling dates because DEN was waiting on confirmations. But 3d Week of July open now.

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    1. HoosierSat Jun 22, 11:43:00 AM EDT

      VII -I'll need to get a headcount/or registered entries at least 2 weeks prior to training. because at the course some tools and videos will be brought. And they are your to keep at the end of the course. Will be posting the registration page this week.

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  6. Adam DalenaMon Nov 16, 05:01:00 AM EST

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  7. UnknownFri Jul 22, 03:42:00 AM EDT

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  8. UnknownWed Aug 31, 09:07:00 AM EDT

    PC-TECH dedicados por el Soporte tecnico notebook, Pc y Redes, Contamos con Tecnicos para Repacion de Notebook y Pc certificados.

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