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LaCie Minimus: I Won Auction: Cool Gadgets & Heaps of Tangled, Mismatched Cords

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:39:20 -0700

Since moving to Oregon I have longed for the helpful, competent fixer-folks that were in every other open-garage back home. Most have no interest in repair here, others overstate their skills and just brutishly destroy things. Mostly my things. That's not me. My father built and repaired everything and showed me how as he worked. So, I do fix things, however my confidence in electronic repair is timid. I feel I'm a capable, careful, manual reading, proper-tool using gal that respects the directions. I would have been content reading and learning from @oldturkey03's contributions all weekend. My point is, I don't know everything but I can repair things. Having said all that, the tangled nest of the cables here cannot be overstated. I may eventually tease out the matching power cords but I have other things to do and it's my birthday weekend!

Key Problem: I need to download 1.5 Tb of data from a paid data storaGe service to an external drive from the auction before I'm charged another year's subscription fee on Monday.

Question: Can one successfully cut the device plug from the main housing of a 12v power adapter and attach a device plug that seemingly fits? I have a new looking LACie Minimus with no writing at all other than "LACie". No amperage printed either but @oldturkey03 and I believe it to be 5v 2A. What say you? Can it be done without zapping the drive? I don't want to wait and be charged, I also don't want to destroy it if its just impossible. I need to know, given what I've shared, is it possible? And how,, I need that too, lol. Instruction and encouragement is always appreciated. Thank you!

Canon G3010 Printer: How to fix P10

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:40:23 -0700

there is an error is coming P10

Canon Printer: Pixma G3200 replacement print head needed (found it)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:04:13 -0700

I have been unable to find a replacement printer head part number QY6-8009 for my Canon Pixma G3200. Please tell me where I can find one.

I finally tried a “chat” on the Canon website. There a tech gave me the number of parts sales department. I’d tried and tried to discover it to no avail. Thankfully they have the part. Too difficult but in the end I’m all set.

⟐ Commented June 13, 2026 at 4:04 MST

Monoprice Blackbird 4K HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 2x1 KVM Switch: How to convert normal USB Hub to a Powered USB Hub

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:15:23 -0700

I have purchased a normal USB hub for 250rs from electronic shop but when connecting it to my mobile with otg connector usb hub is consuming to much battery I want to convert it to a Powered USB hub means a external wire for charging it so it won't take power from my mobile when connected.

Microsoft Bluetooth Ergonomic Mouse: Need help with broken mouse wheel

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:26:03 -0700

I would like to replace a mouse wheel on my mouse which is broken. Does anybody know where I can get a replacement part for this? I know it will be hard to find a part but I do love this mouse and have used it for years. Thanks in advance!

Brother Printer: Que significa A7 y se apaga?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:29:56 -0700

Brother dcp t520 se apagó y antes decía " no imprime A7"

Logitech G903: What type of switch is used for the side buttons?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:37:23 -0700

I need to replace the switches for the back and forward buttons on the left side of the mouse. The back is double clicking (first time I've had that switch do it) and I'm having trouble locating it online.

Motherboard and CPU: I cant turn on my pc

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:28:53 -0700

I cant turn on. I was just on call in discord and all of a sudden it just shuts off. When i try to on it again, the turns on for a millesecond and turns off. Then it wouldnt turn on again unless i take out the plug and plug it again. I bought a new motherboard thinking its the motherboard problem. But it still didnt work. But now, it took a few seconds then it blinked. My old motherboard would blink immdiately and my new one will take a few seconds

⟐ Commented June 11, 2026 at 2:28 MST

Logitech G502 Hero: Right clicker is totally broken and not working

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:15:15 -0700

Right click is not working it has bulged upwards and does not register clciks

HP Ink Tank Wireless 419: Why does my printer say error on my laptop whenever I try to print

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:51:09 -0700

How can i fix this problem. whenever i try to print i always get "error" on my laptop. i tried restarting it but it doesn't work

⟐ Commented June 10, 2026 at 19:51 MST

Brother Printer: Printing upside down on 2-sided documents

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:25:31 -0700

I have a Brother laser printer – MFC L8690CDW. Has been working perfectly for years. However, just recently I’ve got two issues.

1. When I print a document with more than one page using the 2-sided print feature it prints on two sides, but the second side prints upside down. I’ve checked all the printer properties and can see nothing untoward.

2. When I launch Brother Utilities, and click on the Status Monitor icon nothing happens

HP ENVY 5530: Ink cartridge problem, it says I’ll cartridge must be replace

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:11:27 -0700

But I have topped up the ink my self colour and black ink. I even bought new colour cartridge still the error won’t clear.

HP OfficeJet 4650: How do I adjust my printers font and printing size everything is too l

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:21:21 -0700

How do I adjust the size of the print on my printer? Everything I print is too big for the page I’d do I

onn. Compact Wireless Keyboard: Button key stuck down

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:13:16 -0700

Buttons is stuck turning the volume down and won’t spell words. I tried removing the button cleaning n still doing same thing

Epson EcoTank L3110: Multiple feeding problem of my printer

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:11:42 -0700

Help me here

⟐ Commented June 09, 2026 at 5:11 MST

HP LaserJet 1020: Why does the paper get stuck inside when I order multiple pages?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:56:03 -0700

The paper gets stuck inside the machine when I order multiple pages to be printed but it works properly when I order a single page print

Display: Why my gigabyte G24F2 monitor flickering after 5 minutes of use?

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:26:50 -0700

Replaced new HDMI cable but still have got an issue.

HP Photosmart 7520 7510 7525 7515 AiO: Plastic. Paper feede fell off hinge or bracket

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:06:25 -0700

Paper feeder on my hp photosmart 7510 copier fell off the bracket holding it how do I put back on

Logitech G Pro Wireless: G pro wireless right click problem

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:28:44 -0700

My g pro wireless have problem if i shoot in game it misses one shot or while spraying it stops and continues what do i do

TP-Link Archer C7: TP-Link Archer C6 (V3.20) Water Damage - No Power After Getting Wet

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:06:07 -0700

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Hi everyone,

My TP-Link Archer C6 (AC1200, V3.20) got wet after accidental water exposure. Since then, the router shows no signs of life when the power adapter is connected.

Opened the router and inspected the PCB.
No obvious burnt components.
No exploded capacitors.
No visible severe corrosion or damaged traces.
Antenna connections and main board appear physically intact.
Router currently does not power on at all (no LEDs).

Model: TP-Link Archer C6 V3.20
Power Input: 12V DC, 1A

(Attach all PCB photos, both sides, power section, and close-ups)

Questions:

Which components commonly fail first after water damage on the Archer C6?
Is there a fuse, protection diode, or power MOSFET near the DC input that I should test?
What voltage rails should I measure after applying 12V power?
Are there any known schematics or boardviews available for this model?
Based on the photos, does anyone notice signs of corrosion or damage that I may have missed?

I have a multimeter and am comfortable performing component-level diagnostics if someone can guide me through the measurements.

Thanks!

⟐ Commented June 04, 2026 at 21:06 MST