Why using a perfboard when you can use a cracker that doesn’t harm the environment?Nov 2021 ⋅ sersoniko ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Turned my old, rarely used vape into a soldering ironApr 2021 ⋅ McUsername621 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Directional antenna to provide WiFi to my office located in another building.Aug 2021 ⋅ StefanPaulNoack ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Homeless stealing electricity from city pole in Los AngelesDec 2021 ⋅ human1s ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
The sensor in our dishwasher is malfunctioning and it will only stay running if there is continuous pressure on the door. This was my dad's solution.Feb 2021 ⋅ gantzypants ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
It's already broken, what's the worst that could happen? (OP: ohalvarez on TikTok)Feb 2021 ⋅ coshiro1 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
glasses that block faces from infrared cameras, actually inspired by a design from macgyverMar 2021 ⋅ MCAvenger_25 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Bluetooth headphones only last 10 hours, fitted a ps4 controller battery now it last 3 daysJun 2021 ⋅ drempire ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #10 #3 #4
Friend's GPU has bent over the time so I fixed it with the best budged option i could find.Nov 2021 ⋅ egrick ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Neighbor tossed out a 2013 Samsung plasma. I replaced the panel driver board for $18 and it works greatDec 2021 ⋅ miclangelo6 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
My Raspberry Pi was overheating. Nothing a bit of silicon cement and beer cap can't fix.Jul 2021 ⋅ imval_fr ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
I have this cheap gaming laptop Asus Made (FX505DY) And honest to God the trackpad is horrendous. So I slap this (not even new) tempered glass for a phone and the tracking is 100% better!Jul 2021 ⋅ muhwyndhp ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #not-even-new #FX505DY #100
A cyclone went through and took out the power here for 5 days. After the first couple of days, all my batteries were dead so I cobbled together the output from these solar garden lights to trickle charge my phones.Apr 2021 ⋅ purple-circle ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #5
I added Windows Hello fingerprint unlock to my desktop in the cheapest way possible.Nov 2021 ⋅ dukeoblivious ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
My kid broke his computer's power button. So he gets a switch MacGyvered switchSep 2021 ⋅ Sololegends ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
No Power, And You Need To Charge a Phone? No Problem!!!Jun 2021 ⋅ hyattpotter ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
My HDMI to VGA converter's audio jack was breaking, so I just soldered an audio cable straight to the boardDec 2021 ⋅ Dom_the ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
This wifi dongle is the most reliable one I have ever used, but its only problem is that it disconnects when it gets too hot. This is my solution.Aug 2021 ⋅ Derpeh ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Partner asked i scrub the walls, i didn't want it to take all day, half hour later heres a simple solution! It is a multitool after all :-)Apr 2021 ⋅ BN_ChickenBiscuit ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Used a speaker from a broken chromebook and a few crocodile clips so I could hear the motherboards beep codes. Figured out it was bad memory!Nov 2021 ⋅ Holy_Hobo_ ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Watch kept overheating while charging. Needed to get it to 50% to start the update to hopefully fix the issue.Mar 2021 ⋅ FluffyRanger ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #50
Finally fixed our noisy freezer with a piece of paper after the maintenance guy said the sound was normalDec 2021 ⋅ Linkums ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
He keeps switching the side he’s hitting like he knows what he’s doingAug 2021 ⋅ bredhaie ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Bluetooth stereo. ebay amp board & usb bluetooth dongle running on 7805 regulatorOct 2021 ⋅ TheBionicManhood ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
My old phone after I've turned it into a battery-less Android Auto machineApr 2021 ⋅ JeFi2 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
My car doesn't have Bluetooth but it have a headphone jack, so I converted some old cheap BT headphones into BT receiver, also upgraded the battery so it never turns off.Sep 2021 ⋅ DMGLMGMLG ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
House battery from wrecked Tesla Model X. Charges using Solar Panel and has the same capacity as 6 Powerwalls.Dec 2021 ⋅ human1s ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
It was supposed to be a temporary solution... 2 years agoMar 2021 ⋅ objectivecranberry20 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #2
I made my own USB C Xbox 360 controller because i didn't want to fork over 60 dollars for a new oneNov 2021 ⋅ dixchocolate ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Didn't like the clicker speaker inside my iPod so I replaced it with the vibration motor from a smartphone several years newer than the iPod itself. It works like a champ.Nov 2021 ⋅ nekomichi ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Every screen can be VESA mounted, if you're brave enoughApr 2021 ⋅ VersionGeek ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
POV you're without electricity and you're trying to keep your phone aliveJun 2021 ⋅ zacchi4k ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
My phone died in the middle of nowhere and I had no maps.. petrol station only sold car chargers 🤔Apr 2021 ⋅ Hungry-Educator-5773 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Iphone overheating and shutting down on zoom calls in hot weather. 1 heatsink and metal tape later, and we're back on!Feb 2021 ⋅ errimiel ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #1
Switch was overheating, good thing it's 19c outside.Jan 2021 ⋅ Pandawithkills ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #19
The button switch didn’t work so I had to find something to keep it pressedMay 2021 ⋅ QUIQUELHAPPY ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
-It is safe? Yes, I do this all the time, just don't touch... 😹⚠️☠️Aug 2021 ⋅ Invi_Zigot ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Spend money on a headset rest? Nah, I have an old expansion slot cover!Jun 2021 ⋅ minizerker ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
This only costed R$0,25 [other person job]May 2021 ⋅ LC_Design ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #other-person-job
I prefer regular ice in my drink, but these rocks have their purpose.Oct 2021 ⋅ Gladragen ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Screwdriver fell, broke a cap of, used a thin wire and ran it to the accordning PCI-e slot. Works like a charmFeb 2021 ⋅ Tw1st36 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Got tired of having my glasses stuck inside my VR headset and it’s expensive to have custom lenses made so old glasses and double sided tape did the trick.Jul 2021 ⋅ BandarFHD ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
my boyfriend smiles about my handcraft abilities. Today I have seen how he fixed the movement of the backrest of his chair. 😂🤣Mar 2021 ⋅ sennsation ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
So tired of Nintendo that I built this Frankensteins monster. I just wanted to play Mario galaxy 2 in 1080p and wind waker hdMay 2021 ⋅ ashgazer ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
How to prevent wireless charger from overheating? You add a heatsink to it of course!Mar 2021 ⋅ lankasu ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Second monitor had no height adjustable stand so I used my main monitors stand because it’s wall mounted anywaysMay 2021 ⋅ sijedevos ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Cheqp HDMI capture card overheating after a few hours? Slap an old intel CPU cooler.Sep 2021 ⋅ Hung4ontam_VN ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Just an old pic laying around... I present you a state of the art DIY notebook turbo cooling solution.Jan 2021 ⋅ vodorok ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Information board with a macgyvered mounted laptop (from Facebook)Apr 2021 ⋅ AnyRandomDude789 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #from-Facebook
My USG was over heating so I found an old server CPU heatsink and soldered a USB A connector to a fan. No worries!Oct 2021 ⋅ JulianCrisp ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
My laptop's charger gets too hot when running games for my liking. Found a use for some PC components I had lying around.Dec 2021 ⋅ SilentWitch14657 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
had some old laptop HHDs laying around so I 3d printed a triple 2.5 hhd tray with 3d printed screwsDec 2021 ⋅ bearded_dragonx ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Nothing a Pentium 4 cooler and some zip ties can't fix. Especially a overheating dock.Jul 2021 ⋅ YaBoiStutter ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #m
Bench PSU outputting 6V, powering old camcorder with dead battery to digitize tapesOct 2021 ⋅ noapparentfunction ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
The middle of this tablet's USB-C port broke off, leaving a very loose port and exposed, fragile pins. Used Sugru to glue a magnetic charging cable tip to the port.Apr 2021 ⋅ pscout ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
The “No way in hell I’m paying $20 for a USB-C cable” Preemptive Fix.Mar 2021 ⋅ potato_control ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #20
My top RAM stick only works with a slight pressure from below. A rolled up piece of paper was what I came up with. It won’t ignite at the temperatures of my laptop.Nov 2021 ⋅ imma_normie ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
The rig that i’ll be using for the next couple of months. Notice the wifi reciever is glued to the lampJan 2021 ⋅ 0isoft ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Missing an AAA batteey for a flashlighrt? just use foil and some cells!Aug 2021 ⋅ TheNameIsMarty ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
The only GPU I had was a bit too big for this eGPU enclosure. A bit of metal cutting and a PCIe riser made for a working solutionApr 2021 ⋅ hidden_admin ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Lots of zoom meetings, earbuds cable too short, and only male-to-male extensions in the house... I built a gender changer.Feb 2021 ⋅ cazzipropri ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
The wall is too thin for the bracket so we used an old Foscam Mini NVR to pad it.Nov 2021 ⋅ luximusprime56 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
A friend of mine got some noise from a pair of speakers he got for free. This is what he found when he tore of the fabric.Jun 2021 ⋅ thetoillmainn ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Fixing a garbage Pokemon Crystal cart with $0.01 worth of wireJan 2021 ⋅ Speedy_Greyhound ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #01 #0
Oops, I did it again. (Intentionally--explanation in the comments)Oct 2021 ⋅ matt314159 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #Intentionally--explanation-in-the-comments
The metal hook underneath the tab key on my MacBook Pro broke off, so I use sticky tack where the hook used to be to hold the key in place.Jun 2021 ⋅ TheAnxiousAntisocial ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Wanted to use my drawing tablet and lost the cable. So I made one fit.May 2021 ⋅ ElThrowaway215 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Neighbors kid is destined for either an electrifying early demise or a future career in electrical engineeringOct 2021 ⋅ twittercom ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
To the person who attached a heatsink to a flash drive, I see you. This thing was getting extremely hot running Linux.Mar 2021 ⋅ GunMetalSnail429 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
How to cram full size gpu and psu into a dell slim-guyFeb 2021 ⋅ notworthteheffort ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Decided to add weights for my mouse, didn’t have any glue on hand. Held 100% with friction!Nov 2021 ⋅ Brixgoa ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #100
Keeping my ill dog warm with my 8400M + AMD powered laptopDec 2021 ⋅ Kacpreusz ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
BT headphone battery could never survive a whole work day, now uses swapable drone battery!Apr 2021 ⋅ Abnix ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
Maybe not the most MacGyver of solutions but I figured y'all will appreciate how convoluted this is just to use my headphones.Apr 2021 ⋅ NaughtyGaymer ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
SSD Failed due to an overheating controller. Now it's in the freezer.Feb 2021 ⋅ Rehendix ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
My situation evolved from yesterday.... Not only is it zip tied to the rack. There is a doorstop holding it up. I’m internally cryingNov 2021 ⋅ dethsnipes ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
The battery in my clippers died halfway through cutting my hair and my power supply came to the rescue.May 2021 ⋅ boypinoy ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver
I wanted to plug it into x1 slot but only had a drillMay 2021 ⋅ objectivecranberry20 ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #1
DIY 4.3V - 0.5W USB Charger - Voltage drop over long distanceJul 2021 ⋅ human1s ⋅ r/techsupportmacgyver ⋅ #5 #3 #0 #4
