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Resources

Notes from the parts desk and the bench

Compatibility notes, sourcing and freight explainers, and repair write-ups. Written for the operators, resellers and technicians who order the parts and keep the machines running.

Parts and sourcing

Confirming compatibility, choosing between new and used, when China shipping or US stock makes sense, and what a complete quote request needs.

9 Dec 20253 min readCheap Part, Expensive Downtime: How to Compare ASIC Parts QuotesA cheaper ASIC part can cost more once downtime is counted. How to compare parts quotes by price, freight, lead time and lost hashrate.Read the article →16 Sep 20252 min readAPW121215 version letters: which ones are interchangeableAPW121215 versions a/b/c and d/e/f are not interchangeable, and ver g is a 277 V unit. How to read the label before replacing an...Read the article →12 Aug 20252 min readWhat to Include in an ASIC Parts Quote RequestGet an accurate ASIC parts quote faster. The miner model, part number, quantity, condition and shipping details to include in your quote request.Read the article →

Repair and operations

Confirming the fault, deciding between repair and replacement, testing after repair, and how firmware settings and day-to-day running affect the hardware.

Hashprice Is Recovering: What to Check Before Restarting Idle Miners28 Sep 20264 min readHashprice Is Recovering: What to Check Before Restarting Idle MinersHashprice is back above $40/PH/day and older miners are coming back online. What to check before powering on idle machines, and how to test...Read the article →10 Feb 20264 min readAfter Retirement: Should Old ASIC Miners Be Redeployed, Repaired, or Parted Out?A miner retired at one power price can still earn at another. How to decide whether an old ASIC should be redeployed, repaired, parted...Read the article →11 Nov 20253 min readOverclocking vs Undervolting: What Firmware Tuning Does to Your ASIC HardwareOverclocking and undervolting change how ASIC parts wear. What each does to PSUs, hashboards and fans, and how to plan repairs and spares.Read the article →Hashboard Repair or Replacement: Which Is Better?14 Oct 20254 min readHashboard Repair or Replacement: Which Is Better?Should you repair a failed Antminer hashboard or replace it? How to weigh diagnosis, repair turnaround, downtime and board compatibility.Read the article →