TheyCallMeGunny Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) --EDIT-- ON HOLD UNTIL I GET A NEW SD CARD- THE ONE IN MY CAMERA IS UNUSABLE. CAN'T FINISH THE GUIDE UNTIL I GET IT REPLACED. --End Edit-- It's been a while since I've done this, so bare with me as I fumble my way through making this guide. Breadboarding: The homebuilder's method of testing computer components to determine which components are faulty. I plan to make a step by step guide on this, and I have searched to see if one exists. But I have found none. So while I'm making this guide, I wanted to post this footmark in case anyone finds a link ON THIS SITE. If thee isn't a breadboarding guide, I'll go ahead with the post via edit. Comment if you find a breadboard guide on this site, and i'll either abandon this project or compare it to the existing guide. Otherwise, consider my work started now on this guide. Edited March 21, 2012 by dragonsdontfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I am confused as to what you are saying... I know what a breadboard is, I know how and have used them before in the dummying up of test circuits before PCBs are etched eat. However I am at a complete loss as to how you would use one to test computer components? My definition of computer components is the entire GPU or sound card ect, which I test by swapping around in known working configurations eat. If I test smaller its with a multi-meter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
airman Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I think Stonerboy is thinking of an actual breadboard: I'm sure the guide should be simple for doing what you're thinking. Pretty much teaching trial and error with a taste of common sense, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I think Stonerboy is thinking of an actual breadboard: I'm sure the guide should be simple for doing what you're thinking. Pretty much teaching trial and error with a taste of common sense, lol Exactly what I am thinking of Guess I will have to wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Exactly what I am thinking of Guess I will have to wait. Me too. I'm confused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
airman Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I've never heard of what he speaks of called breadboarding, but he kind of defines it in the OP: Breadboarding: The homebuilder's method of testing computer components to determine which components are faulty. I took it as narrowing down and swapping out components to find out which part is bad. Which is why I mentioned it's just common sense paired with trial and error, lol. If that's not what he means, then uhh...no idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Breadboarding: The homebuilder's method of testing computer components to determine which components are faulty. I am curious were this definition came from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il_napoletano Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) Breadboarding: The homebuilder's method of testing computer components to determine which components are faulty. are you sure he dont mean taking your mobo out of the case and putting it on a breadboard(literally)...so it doesn't short...like an open computer... Edited March 14, 2012 by Il_napoletano Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyDeath Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Maybe I'm the only one who thinks its obvious the OP wants to make a 'universal' troubleshooting guide for DIY builders. If so, I have plenty of experience being 'stumped' and can help out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeGunny Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 I had started this as a video project.. Then my SD card went to heck on my phone. So until I get a new one, I can't finish the video. Sorry guys, but this post is taking WAY longer than expected. I should've had it done in a couple hours from start, but naturally my phone hates me lol. And I'm trying to think of the exact term, I could've swore it was bread boarding.. But I guess it isn't: But I'm talking about single-component out-of-case assembly of a pc, one part at a time, testing each as you go. That way you can determine which part in a system is the defective one, when you can't get it to POST. I'm going to try to look up the proper definition and rename the thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohldboy Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Trouble shooting tree. Trouble shooting guide. Automotive/motorcycle shop manuals used to have good ones. [ I have heard test to failure, but not often] Reduce components to bare minimum to post. The add one part at a time and check till failure occures. There are often IF... THEN ... decision points included. Important steps are " If using more than one memory card, check each in one slot, then check each slot, then add combinations ( ie fill slots)." Generally motherboard outside the case to eliminate case problems to start. Breadboarding term (I think) goes back to either before tubes or early tube electronics period. You could use screws as wire connectors on the wood, components or component holders could be screwed on. Coils, transformers, various sockets were easy to mount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bittbull187 Posted November 30, 2014 Posted November 30, 2014 im about to breadboard my x79 rig... yay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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