Grossman's List

Louis Grossman repairs Max boards. He publishes freely his list. His Amazon affiliate links are fully intact, so if you click a link and order, he will receive the commission. Louis is an outspoken member of the "Right-to-Repair" movement. See Should You Trust the Apple Genius Bar?


Louis Rossmann

Published on Aug 9, 2019

 

👉 Below we list tools & recording gear we use, repair guides to help you learn, online chip sources, & donation links:

 

👉 BlackBerry & Clinton the cat's wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls...

👉 Leave a tip: http://bit.ly/tiplouis

👉 CHIPS & COMPONENTS: › http://bit.ly/2jaAOXM

👉 Discord: https://discord.gg/X54g8gm

 

👉 TOOLS USED:

✓ Soldering Irons:

› Louis' Hakko station(no tweezers): http://amzn.to/2cKkMyO

› Paul's Hakko station(works with tweezers): http://amzn.to/2yMvWNy

› Micro Soldering Pencil: http://amzn.to/2d5MWUP

› Hot tweezers: http://amzn.to/2yMvZsZ

› Quick 861DW hot air station: http://bit.ly/quick861dw

 

✓ CHEAP HAKKO ALTERNATIVES:

› TS100 soldering iron: https://amzn.to/2Gy1Fqz

› Recommended tips: TS-C4: https://amzn.to/2GSDoz3 TS-KU https://amzn.to/2Elofke

 

✓ Preferred Soldering Tips

› Fine: http://amzn.to/2d5MgPn

› Flat: https://amzn.to/2JnsDBT

› GPU wicking: http://amzn.to/2w8chtB

› Micro soldering tip: http://amzn.to/2qUSFDh

 

✓ Microscopes: › Microscope: http://amzn.to/2iLrE16

› Barlow lens: http://amzn.to/2yMKdKf › LED light: http://amzn.to/2nzfPT2

› CHEAP alternative microscope: http://amzn.to/2rTlHbj

 

✓ Soldering/Repair Supplies:

› Solder: http://amzn.to/2cKkxUp

› Desoldering braid: http://bit.ly/2otflOX

› Flux: http://bit.ly/amtechflux

› Solder paste: http://bit.ly/amtechsolderpaste

› THICK insulated jumper wire: https://amzn.to/2rvtD0A

› THIN insulated jumper wire: https://amzn.to/2I47DQY

› Kapton tape: http://amzn.to/2yN0xuq

› Tweezers: http://amzn.to/2d5NBpi

› Blades: http://amzn.to/2ByWnvF

› Freeze Spray: http://amzn.to/2BySozw

› Conformal coating: http://bit.ly/greencoate › Conformal coating curing pen: http://bit.ly/uvpen

 

✓ Diagnostic tools:

› USB amp meter: http://bit.ly/2B2Lu5W

› USB-C amp meter: http://bit.ly/usbcamp

› On-Screen multimeter: http://amzn.to/2jtgY9K

› Multimeter Probes: http://bit.ly/fineprobes

› CHEAP multimeter: http://amzn.to/2zjkg8U

› Bench PSU: CSI3005P http://bit.ly/benchsupply

› Phoneboard: https://phoneboard.co

 

✓ Ultrasonic Cleaning:

› ALL MACBOOKS & CELLPHONES: Crest P1200H-45: http://bit.ly/P1200H45

› PRE-TOUCHBAR MACBOOKS & CELLPHONES: Crest P500H-45: http://bit.ly/P500H45

› CELLPHONES ONLY: Crest P230H-45: http://bit.ly/P230H45

› Branson EC cleaning fluid: http://amzn.to/2cKlBrp

 

✓ Desk supplies: › Desk: http://amzn.to/2yMShdZ

› Chair: https://amzn.to/2LB8bUB

› Fume Extractor: http://amzn.to/2d5MGoD

› Work mat: http://amzn.to/2yMtlTR

› Outlets: http://amzn.to/2yNsZwo › Gloves: http://amzn.to/2iUfumS

› Durable lightning cable: http://amzn.to/2yNHzUt

› Fine tipped snippers: http://amzn.to/2HGt4XB

 

✓ Screwdrivers: ›

iPhone bottom screws: http://amzn.to/2yNwX8p

› Macbook bottom screws: http://amzn.to/2AKMdVb

› Torx T3: http://amzn.to/2zjtxxH

› Torx T5 http://amzn.to/2BLNDn4

› Torx T6 http://amzn.to/2B0XIfA

› Torx T8 http://amzn.to/2CpWp68

› Phillips #0: http://amzn.to/2AJaHhM

› Phillips #000: http://amzn.to/2yNqsCl

 

✓ Boardview software used: https://pldaniels.com/flexbv/

 

✓ RECORDING EQUIPMENT:

› Work cam: https://amzn.to/2QjHnt0

› Overhead cam: http://amzn.to/2eAH0oT

› Work mic: https://amzn.to/2WGIhzw

› Home mic: https://amzn.to/2xfampC

› Microscope camera: http://amzn.to/2icVQoG - mine is DISCONTINUED, closest one I can find.

› HDMI capture: http://amzn.to/2iyGcle

 

👉 REPAIR SERVICES:

› We fix Macbooks & offer free estimates. http://bit.ly/RossmannLocalBoardRepair

› Send your Macbook if you live far away! http://www.sendyourmacbook.com

› Manage a school district using Macs? Save money through repair, training & buyback programs! http://bit.ly/2ow4Z17

› We offer iPhone data recovery: http://bit.ly/2BDBX4G

 

👉 LEARN HOW TO DO THIS:

› Beginner's guide: http://bit.ly/2k6uz84

› Support forum: $29/mo http://bit.ly/2nX8rMC

 

👉 SHILLING:

› Buying on eBay? Support us while you shop! https://www.rossmanngroup.com/ebay

› Rossmann Repair Group Inc is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

 

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