Dell Optiplex 7040 - Ram and SSD Upgrade
5In this video im looking at the Dell Optiplex 7040 with an Intel i7 6700
im wanting to upgrade to an SSD but lets cover what else that can be changed
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Tools that i use frequently that are Ali-express Affiliate linked
Sunshine S-918E Heatpad: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DF8lwP9
Previously i had a CPB Heatpad, but that died late 2022, so i am now using
The Sunshine S-918E
B7000 Frame Adhesvie: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6248FB
my go to glue for almost everything now days!
Thin Metal Pry Tool: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTzeXQ1
Used to open ipad and remove glued back covers on phones
Heat Resistant Tape: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/dQ283f6
When using the heat gun near sensitive parts, its best to cover them
With this to protect them
Double Sided Black Tape: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bO46kXwg
The usual tape i use on most repairs, on screens
Red Clear Tape: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cK4DNmIU
For things that need more Stick!,usually on tablet digitizers
Phone Repair Tool Kit: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bH1lqUe4
A Similar tool kit to mine, that i use for those random screws that you dont normally see
Hakko FX 951 Clone Station: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AkLHNJ
My Soldering Station i use, so far it has been good
Quick 861DW Hot Air Station: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9HNS4h
This was a purchase to learn a bit more in micro soldering
So far it has been a great purchase
Power Z USB Amp Tester: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Bf7N3tRj
Advanced readouts of power draw on devices
Basic USB Amp Tester: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWFdGCZ
A Simple Amp tester to see if your charger is actually putting out power
Black Tweezers Set: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dU2c2md
The Black Tweezers i use in my videos
Large Metal Pry Tool: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ckqD1TNQ
This is the same as the metal pry tool i use, different brand printed on it
Pry Tool: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/y0dvtNW
A New Version of the pry tools
Basic Digital Microscope: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXD5LGd
This is the kit i purchased to do micro soldering, if you see a video
of me micro soldering it was captured on this cameras feed
Orico 120w 10 Port Charging Station: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/miqk2Le
The Charging station i use out the back, usually having multiple devices connected
Doesn't support Fast charging but still does a good job
One page i go to when I'm curious what new repair tools are out is:
Wozniak Store: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/9eDP9uy