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Let's Fix An Overheating Playstation 4
This PS4 won't power on. After a quick pop of the hood, it's not hard to see why...
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If you're interested in having a complete stranger try to fix your console, reach out to fixmorewasteless@gmail.com and I'll see if I can help
Tools I use (affiliate links):
Microscope: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdU878z
Atten Hot Air Station (expensive but highly recommend)- amzn.to/4a2YyVK
Soldering Iron - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DENXTcn
Solder - amzn.to/3XrmQEB
iFixit Driver Kit - amzn.to/43NSDzZ
Tweezers - amzn.to/3qAN4qn
Solder Wick Braid - amzn.to/43Oyn0V
Kapton Tape - amzn.to/4act5zS
Isopropyl alcohol - amzn.to/3NiWcbV
USBC Tester - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dkwa9CJ
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The Ultimate Repair for Disc Read Error
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This Playstation 2 doesn't want to read discs and therefore won't play any games. Thankfully, there are a lot of ways to restore the gameplay functionality...even without fixing the disc read issue. There are tons of guides to help mod PS2s with FreeMCBoot, I hope this helps someone out there looking to breathe new life into their old console. This is my first video about console mods so please...
Xbox One X HDMI Port Repair Fail
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Yep, I done messed up bad on this one. You live and hopefully learn to not do what I did. Roast away. ua-cam.com/channels/0WuHAq9GsdJ7yfeP-ak8iw.html If you're (still) interested in having a complete stranger try to fix your console, reach out to fixmorewasteless@gmail.com and I'll see if I can help Tools I use (affiliate links): Microscope: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdU878z Atten Hot Air Stati...
Let’s Fix A Viewer’s PlayStation 2
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ua-cam.com/channels/0WuHAq9GsdJ7yfeP-ak8iw.html If you're interested in having a complete stranger try to fix your console, reach out to fixmorewasteless@gmail.com and I'll see if I can help Tools I use (affiliate links): Microscope: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdU878z Atten Hot Air Station (expensive but highly recommend)- amzn.to/4a2YyVK Soldering Iron - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DENXTcn Solder...
Let's Fix It - Nintendo Switch No Power - Prior Repair Fail!
Переглядів 221Місяць тому
I bought this no-power Nintendo Switch on eBay hoping to repair it. Unfortunately, it was more damaged than I was led to believe... ua-cam.com/channels/0WuHAq9GsdJ7yfeP-ak8iw.html If you're interested in having a complete stranger try to fix your console, reach out to fixmorewasteless@gmail.com and I'll see if I can help Tools I use (affiliate links): Microscope: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdU87...
A Warning For Playstation 3 YLOD Repairs
Переглядів 565Місяць тому
Original Playstation 3s are notorious for failing with the Yellow Light of Death. There's a lot of information out there about why they fail but some of it's more optimistic on its repairability than I think is warranted. It's not something to undertake without being properly prepared. I hope this video helps shed some light on the issue for anyone thinking about doing what I did and jumping in...
Let's Fix A Viewer's PS2 Fat with a Disc Read Error
Переглядів 5462 місяці тому
A continuation of my previous video where a viewer sent me two PS2s to repair. This PS2 Fat doesn't want to read discs and we're going to try to fix it. ua-cam.com/channels/0WuHAq9GsdJ7yfeP-ak8iw.html PS2 Lasers: amzn.to/3BiBntD FYI, There are 3 types of lasers for PS2s, 400B, 400C, and 400K. 400C seems the most reliable, but if yours currently has a different version you need to tinker with th...
Let's Fix A Viewer's PS2s - Slim and Fat No Power
Переглядів 6402 місяці тому
A viewer sent in these two PS2s because they wouldn't power on. Let's see if we can fix for them! Turned out the PS2 Fat did power on but won't read a disc, so we're going to take a look at that issue in a future video. ua-cam.com/channels/0WuHAq9GsdJ7yfeP-ak8iw.html If you're interested in having a complete stranger try to fix your console, reach out to fixmorewasteless@gmail.com and I'll see ...
Let's Fix It - Nintendo Switch No Power Repair
Переглядів 4362 місяці тому
I bought this Nintendo Switch off eBay and it has no power. The USB-C Port is mangled and in dire need of replacement. Let's see if I can fix this console. ua-cam.com/channels/0WuHAq9GsdJ7yfeP-ak8iw.html If you're interested in having a complete stranger try to fix your console, reach out to fixmorewasteless@gmail.com and I'll see if I can help Tools I use (affiliate links): Microscope: s.click...
Trying to Fix a Viewer's Shorted PS2 Slim
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In a continuation of last week's video, I try to diagnose and fix a PS2 Slim that won't power on. In this video, I finally get to use my voltage injection tool that I've had for ages but yet to have a use for. Let's see if I can find the short and fix this console. ua-cam.com/channels/0WuHAq9GsdJ7yfeP-ak8iw.html Prior Attempt to Fix this PS2: ua-cam.com/video/-h0tMPEy660/v-deo.html Tools I use ...
Let's Fix A Viewer's Two PS2 Slims! No Power, No Spin Issues
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A viewer sent in two PS2 Slims for repair. One has no power and the other doesn't read discs. Let's see if we can fix them! ua-cam.com/channels/0WuHAq9GsdJ7yfeP-ak8iw.html If you’re interested in having a compete stranger try to fix your console, reach out to fixmorewasteless@gmail.com and I’ll see if I can help. Tools I use in this video (affiliate links): Atten Hot Air Station (expensive but ...
Trying to Fix a Viewer's DSi (shoulder buttons) and 3DS (no power)
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In this video I try to fix a DSi with shoulder button issues and a 3DS with power issues that pops when you try to turn it on. Both of these were sent in by a viewer of the channel for me to fix! If you're interested in having me attempt to fix your console, feel free to reach out to: fixmorewasteless@gmail.com ua-cam.com/channels/0WuHAq9GsdJ7yfeP-ak8iw.html Tools I use (affiliate links): Atten...
Can I Fix This Playstation 5 I've Worked on Before? No Video Repair
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This Playstation 5 turns on but displays nothing. I've already changed out the HDMI Port so now I'm going to try changing out the HDMI Encoder. I've never replaced an HDMI Encoder on a PS5 before so wish me luck! Original Repair Attempt: ua-cam.com/video/1yFUodpu5AA/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/channels/0WuHAq9GsdJ7yfeP-ak8iw.html Tools I use in this video (affiliate links): Atten Hot Air Station (exp...
Water damaged Switch OLED, Can it still work?
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This Switch OLED turns on but doesn't show anything on the OLED screen. Is it something that can be fixed or is a new screen the only option? Looking for help or advice on a repair? Just reach out to fixmorewasteless@gmail.com ua-cam.com/channels/0WuHAq9GsdJ7yfeP-ak8iw.html Tools I use (affiliate links): Atten Hot Air Station (expensive but highly recommend)- amzn.to/4a2YyVK iFixit Driver Kit -...
Atten 862D vs. YiHUA 959D Round 2
Переглядів 1,9 тис.4 місяці тому
I've already done a comparison video of the expensive Atten station vs the cheap YiHUA station, but I received a lot of comments about how I was using the YiHUA...less than optimally. So I decided to give it another go and see if the YiHUA could do what I seemed to imply it couldn't do in the last video. Let's just say, my discounting of the YiHUA may have been...premature. If you have any reco...
Lets Fix It - PS4 Original HDMI Port Repair
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Lets Fix It - PS4 Original HDMI Port Repair
Trying To Get One Working Nintendo Switch with Parts from Two
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Trying To Get One Working Nintendo Switch with Parts from Two
Dead Nintendo Switch - Blown Chip from Crossed Pins
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Dead Nintendo Switch - Blown Chip from Crossed Pins
The 9 Essentials for Microsoldering
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The 9 Essentials for Microsoldering
$68 For A PlayStation 5 But It Was Shipped In Pieces
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$68 For A PlayStation 5 But It Was Shipped In Pieces
Special Edition Zelda DS Lite with Broken Hinge and Bent Pins - Can I Fix It?
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Special Edition Zelda DS Lite with Broken Hinge and Bent Pins - Can I Fix It?
I Paid $76 for a Dead Switch - You'll never guess what killed it!
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I Paid $76 for a Dead Switch - You'll never guess what killed it!
Can I fix this PS5 I bought off eBay? HDMI and USB port repair
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Can I fix this PS5 I bought off eBay? HDMI and USB port repair
Can a simple wire fix this Playstation 2's no display issue?
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Can a simple wire fix this Playstation 2's no display issue?
Let's Fix It - How to replace 3DS XL Bottom Screen
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Let's Fix It - How to replace 3DS XL Bottom Screen
Let's Fix It - Game Boy with No Power, No Sound, and Vertical Lines on the screen
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Let's Fix It - Game Boy with No Power, No Sound, and Vertical Lines on the screen
Let’s Fix It - Xbox One X HDMI Retimer
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Let’s Fix It - Xbox One X HDMI Retimer
Let's Fix It - Playstation 5 HDMI Port Repair
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Let's Fix It - Playstation 5 HDMI Port Repair
Nintendo Switch Struck by Lightning - M92 and Port Replacement
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Nintendo Switch Struck by Lightning - M92 and Port Replacement
Nintendo Switch OLED No Power Repair
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Nintendo Switch OLED No Power Repair

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ahmadshareef7513
    @ahmadshareef7513 6 годин тому

    What a great video honestly

  • @Djmatrane
    @Djmatrane 2 дні тому

    HDMI retimer chip code?

  • @henrikloiske8572
    @henrikloiske8572 2 дні тому

    This sums up to the fact that hot air stations with a fan in the handle are worthless..... I wonder if there is any cheap hot air station with pump/diaphragm available out there

  • @mkFix-pl
    @mkFix-pl 2 дні тому

    Awesome fix. Have a colleague that's supposed to drop of her ps4 for a clean since that one also sounds like a jet-engine. Now I know what to do. Hope her APU-clamp is there 😅. Keep up the good work :)

  • @havaham
    @havaham 2 дні тому

    Good advice, nice video. Carry on!

  • @gtx.blackeaglelive1388
    @gtx.blackeaglelive1388 3 дні тому

    I would like to ask you about these links you added below, can I order them and if the prices are still the same, please answer me. I live in Greece.👍

  • @spellbookmaster9960
    @spellbookmaster9960 4 дні тому

    I don't have the issue with the sound and my PS2 Slim lets my game work properly. That being said, if I move the mechanical part down were you have to put the disc, the laser ribbon is banded up and I'm afraid it could damage my games. I don't know what to do, if I have to repair that or if it's something to not worry about. I'm very ignorant on this topics.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 4 дні тому

      Hi, if the ribbon cable’s bent up high enough it can end up scratching your discs. Something as simple as a piece of tap can help keep it down or super glue. Just be sure not to tap it down too far out. You don’t want the cable pulling on the connector on the laser. It’ll just wear down the ribbon cable leads. You only have to take the top cover off to get to the area you need. Best of luck!

    • @spellbookmaster9960
      @spellbookmaster9960 4 дні тому

      @ thank you so much! Very kind of you! ❤️

  • @neilritchiecaguioa8593
    @neilritchiecaguioa8593 4 дні тому

    You can use cheaper HotAir Station,Just use Low Temperature Soldering Lead,It will remove easy

  • @drawitcomics
    @drawitcomics 5 днів тому

    My ps2 is not working I can turn it on. but when I put a game in, it says in browser reading disc and won’t do anything else any thoughts?

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 3 дні тому

      I'd try cleaning the laser to see if that helps. If not, it might need a replacement laser.

  • @O5-XIV
    @O5-XIV 8 днів тому

    "What if in this day and Age... you used Batocera to play all the Games.." Joking aside, i have a pair of Phat ps2's myself one FMB modded. Runs fine, but i honestly use Batocera more for ps2 anymore, less hassle and PS3/4 Controller support. Don't get me wrong, i grew up with with the PS1/2 <and other older systems -_-;;> and i do love the old Systems. Cool vid man, new sub yo

  • @davidoli
    @davidoli 10 днів тому

    You forgot to update OPL, it's essential to get the new features like exfat support and BDM

  • @joel16506
    @joel16506 10 днів тому

    Hello, I would recommend that you read out the Syscon. You have the consoles there anyway and the device you need for this costs 4-5$. This way you can say with certainty what is defective. It's true that it's mostly the RSX, but only on the consoles that use a 90nm RSX, on other Ps3s it's other defects like the NEC/Tokins or other components that are easy to replace with hot air because the 65nm RSXs that came out afterwards are relatively robust. You may also be interested to know that the Ps3 in the video has a blue light because there is a disk in it. You can remove this despite the YLOD by switching off the Ps3 at the switch at the back of the power cable, then holding down the eject button and then flipping the switch while pressing the eject button, which puts it into a cleaning mode and the fan turns on and the drive gets enough power to eject the disc. You can also test whether the power supply is working. If the fan doesn't spin up or it stops immediately when you eject the disc, the power supply is broken. It rarely happens, but I've replaced the power supply before and then the YLOD was gone. And only the models with the 4 USB ports are backwards compatible with the PS2. So the models CECHA,CECHB,CECHC and CECHE. Ps1 games play all Ps3 consoles up to the super slim.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 10 днів тому

      Thanks for the tips. I do plan on taking a look at the syscon at some point as I have two that are ylod and am curious if they’re salvageable. Didn’t know that about a game being in it still. I’ll have to pull it back out and see what’s in there!

  • @lookitskazzy
    @lookitskazzy 10 днів тому

    Recap it. Disc read problem solved.

  • @MotownBatman
    @MotownBatman 11 днів тому

    Somone gave me one they found in the mud recently. I Detailed the heck outta it, and it works/ turns on. but the drive is dead, Im about to do Exactly this, but it would be nice getting the drive working again.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 11 днів тому

      Nice! It’s a good mod, easy and reversible. Games load faster as a bonus!

    • @MotownBatman
      @MotownBatman 11 днів тому

      @@FixMoreWasteLess Oh Yea, I Used to SoftMod the hell outta OG Xbox's 20 yearrs ago, PS2 was Awesome, but once I figured that out Everyone tradded in so I could pimp the xboxs lol

  • @tnug3467
    @tnug3467 13 днів тому

    I feel the hot air station is definitely nice but not necessary if you know how to use a butane torch (note the butane torch is very hot and requires a Fair amount of practice to get good results). The addition of hot tweezers makes removing surface mount component's alot easier and faster.

  • @SergioPena20
    @SergioPena20 13 днів тому

    I can fix it for you if you’d like. No charge. Just pay the shipping.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 11 днів тому

      Thanks for the offer. I think I’ll give it a shot first but keep you in mind if I can’t fix it!

    • @SergioPena20
      @SergioPena20 11 днів тому

      @ sounds good. I had someone teach me everything I know for free. All he asked was that I use what I know to help someone else.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 10 днів тому

      Wow that’s really awesome of you.

    • @SergioPena20
      @SergioPena20 9 днів тому

      @@FixMoreWasteLess thanks man. But yeah, if you end up needing help with this or something else, just let me know. I can give you either my number or email.

  • @thijstriemstra
    @thijstriemstra 14 днів тому

    never drink when using a mic

  • @lord_haven1114
    @lord_haven1114 14 днів тому

    It’s the station that’s crappy and also that you didn’t add flux

  • @AntonioOrozco-c2d
    @AntonioOrozco-c2d 15 днів тому

    Thank you amigo! Your video helps me a lot, Hi from Mexico City.🇲🇽

  • @Jojos-ep3he
    @Jojos-ep3he 15 днів тому

    I have a screw that’s stuck and chipped what can I do ??

  • @Loupgawou
    @Loupgawou 15 днів тому

    Thank you for helping me fix (and clean) my PS2. It's working wonderfully, and I'm having so much fun. Grateful for your videos and that I was able to get in contact with you.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 15 днів тому

      Glad I was able to help. Hope it keeps working for a long time!

  • @BlarmyArmy07
    @BlarmyArmy07 15 днів тому

    Great & informative video! For some reason your voice reminds me of Michael Keaton 😅

  • @waady4099
    @waady4099 16 днів тому

    Cheers mate works perfect

  • @marsrobotcs
    @marsrobotcs 18 днів тому

    What temp was the hot air?

  • @CringineerGaming
    @CringineerGaming 18 днів тому

    All I know is that something bad happened, and that the parts should not pull of the board like that. Can you explain to me what happened here in a little more detail?

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 18 днів тому

      The solder on the pads and hdmi port pins wasn’t fully melted but the solder on the legs of the port was. When the port dropped down it took the pads with it, ripping the traces as well. I should have added leaded solder to the pins like I did the legs (low melt solder would have been even better). Less chance of a catastrophe like this lol.

    • @CringineerGaming
      @CringineerGaming 17 днів тому

      @@FixMoreWasteLess So TL:DR you overheated the board and melted something that shouldnt have?

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 17 днів тому

      No, it wasn’t hot enough or at least the pads for the hdmi connector weren’t hot enough to melt the solder even though the legs of the connector were melted.

  • @striker1258
    @striker1258 19 днів тому

    I would suggest thermal camera. With regards to multimeter even a cheap multimeter will do

  • @khazimo
    @khazimo 19 днів тому

    This seemed to do the trick. Thanks!

  • @obidahasdia4095
    @obidahasdia4095 20 днів тому

    Nice tip since i will buy sugon or quick heat gun rework for first time . What you suggest me to buy ? Im all new learning on YT . i bought hakko 888d & fx 971 hakko . Microscope and fluxes , solder etc .. . Now going for rework air gun any suggestions?

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 19 днів тому

      If you’re willing to spend for it, I’ve had great results with the Atten 862d (this video’s failure not withstanding). The quick 861d appears to be very similar in ability. That said, you can get good results with something cheaper like the Yihua 959d I’ve reviewed before. It’s only like $60-$70 so you can’t expect too much from it but it can work well with enough skill.

  • @gossetmoncada
    @gossetmoncada 21 день тому

    Dang... unfortunate

  • @BoomerElectronics
    @BoomerElectronics 21 день тому

    LMFAO, thanks for the upload. Had a good laugh. Next time consider having the board right side up, and heating it up from underneath with your hot air gun. That will allow you to better see what's going on.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 20 днів тому

      Yeah good tip. Considered that way after the fact lol. Doesn’t look like the One X ports have as much exposed plastic either which I’m always concerned about melting

  • @ggallin69
    @ggallin69 26 днів тому

    Hi @FixMoreWasteLess I have a question, my PS2 fat was working perfectly without any issues. I disassembled it to clean it, and when assembling it again, one end of the power/eject cable lost the little blue tip on the other end of the cable. Despite being able to put it back in manually by inserting the blue piece, when I screwed everything on again I was getting no power to the power/eject button. Do you think that with a new ribbon cable this may solve the problem, or is it likely that something is wrong with the power supply despite it working perfectly before? Thanks!

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 25 днів тому

      I’d start with the ribbon cable first. They’re really fragile. If you have a multimeter you can test the power supply and rule that out. Then you could pretty much narrow it down to the ribbon cable.

    • @ggallin69
      @ggallin69 25 днів тому

      @ Thanks for responding! I’ve ordered a couple new ones since some of the ribbon cables I saw online didn’t look exactly like the one that broke (i.e different colors but same number of pins) and also ordered an original one just in case. I’m almost sure it’s the cable because the blue tip fell off one end and it got a bit squished when trying to reinsert it after reassembly. Hopefully it’s not the power supply because everything was working perfectly before I disassembled 😅 Unfortunately I don’t have a voltage tester to rule out the power supply. Thanks again!

  • @motiondesign2501
    @motiondesign2501 27 днів тому

    How can u manage and solv all problem

  • @Liteb1
    @Liteb1 Місяць тому

    Could I use any kind of tape if I don't have the blue one?

    • @Liteb1
      @Liteb1 Місяць тому

      I mean for the power ribbon

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess 29 днів тому

      You mean the little blue piece on the end of the ribbon cable? It’s not really tape just a thicker piece of plastic glued to the outer side. You need it or something similar to keep the ribbon cable wedged in place. Otherwise it just tends to fall out of the power button.

  • @bluelitestudio
    @bluelitestudio Місяць тому

    You’re missing a cap right above the encoder. In the middle of the lines that lead to the hdmi filters. 5:02 at the top of screen.

  • @RetroRepair
    @RetroRepair Місяць тому

    Would definitely recommend a bit of solder wick on bridges like that. Those pins and pads are fragile and a quick wick up and rework is far tidier and less damaging than loads of flux and dragging. Overall though, very nice video. Also agree it's too time consuming to clear those holes.

  • @neonfurry32198
    @neonfurry32198 Місяць тому

    My 2ds XL has its bottom screen MisAlined which is causing some parts of that area to not function when tapped, id be great to know how to re-aline the screen so it works

  • @BoomerElectronics
    @BoomerElectronics Місяць тому

    You should get an ESR meter to test capacitors. Capacitors go bad in other ways than only losing capacitance. The problem was most likely the bootstrap capacitor that you initially removed.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess Місяць тому

      That’s a good suggestion. I did swap some parts with another power supply I have before going for the replacement but it didn’t lead to anything.

  • @jackipiegg
    @jackipiegg Місяць тому

    You should just change this channel to Repair Less Buy more, facepalm. I cringe whenever noobs just zoom in to capacitors and ignore other components or in your case, just not check it and just buy. Unsubscribed.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess Місяць тому

      I mean I did test some other areas and swap some parts around with another power supply I have but it didn’t yield any results. An hour of probing and swapping parts just didn’t make for a very compelling video so I decided to cut it out. Sorry you didn’t like it.

  • @carlondouglas5741
    @carlondouglas5741 Місяць тому

    Nice

  • @TheEli1963
    @TheEli1963 Місяць тому

    have quick 857dw it's been 4year's working fine and all board including high end GPU don't set your hot air always max temp, the heater will die fast, just around 400 or 380c lastly always use large nozzle

  • @Sneaks-wc2tk
    @Sneaks-wc2tk Місяць тому

    Thank you for this video, replaced the disc array and started getting this issue, tried reseating the cable but no change. Installing a new ribbon cable and now the PS2 works as intended!

  • @parawizard
    @parawizard Місяць тому

    The big underchip pad was giving you problems on that IC. The solder wasn't melting on it so the chip couldn't sit down all the way. Watching 12:08 again you can see that the bottom pad might have just got to temperature but still hadn't sat down all the way. Probably takes the longest to get that up to temperature. Can add more flux at edge of chip when heating to make sure it sucks down there. A bit more heat, more patience, maybe more flux or under the board preheating with something like a MHP30/MPH50 could make this easier.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess Місяць тому

      Yeah I’m always worried that too much heat will kill the new chip. Though, I’m not sure that’s ever happened to me so maybe I shouldn’t worry about it too much? Probably worse for the chip to have to keep applying heat over and over again to get it to sit right. Thanks!

    • @parawizard
      @parawizard Місяць тому

      @@FixMoreWasteLess It's a risk but these modern boards suck a lot of heat. A longer board area preheat can help too or a small preheater.

  • @parawizard
    @parawizard Місяць тому

    A few options I can think of. Flat trace repair pads or thinner wire or bend all the pins connecting with pads down a bit more and leave the ones mating to a trace repair wire alone. I think I would just order trace repair pads and you should be good.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess Місяць тому

      I think I’m going to try using flat pad strips and see how that goes. Hopefully, it’ll sit flush then and I can see about replacing P13!

    • @parawizard
      @parawizard Місяць тому

      @@FixMoreWasteLess I think my other comment got deleted but googled rippedtraces. Thry offer a flex pcb with new usb pads that solders in place. Its exactly what you need.

    • @parawizard
      @parawizard Місяць тому

      @@FixMoreWasteLess check out rippedtraces. They offer a flex pcb that you solder in place and then solder the usb on top of. It's ingenius use of a flex pcb.

    • @parawizard
      @parawizard Місяць тому

      @@FixMoreWasteLess google rippedtraces

    • @parawizard
      @parawizard Місяць тому

      @@FixMoreWasteLess UA-cam is nuking my comments but there is a product you can get that is a flexpcb that you solder in place and then solder the usb-c on top.

  • @JaxGains
    @JaxGains Місяць тому

    My PS2 has a similar issue but the only difference is that mine seems to catch signal on the TV/Monitor, but for some reason, it doesn’t have any audio or show any video. This issue has been driving me crazy 😅

  • @RetroFix
    @RetroFix Місяць тому

    Yea all I can figure is to use those flat trace repair pads which you mentioned or even thinner wire. Micro Mage Repairs does this stuff all the time, there may be some good pointers on his vids dealing with this situation. That guy is amazing.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess Місяць тому

      Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll have to check those videos out. I do have some pad strips so I’m thinking about giving it another go with those. Can’t make it much worse, right?

  • @EmmzChan3
    @EmmzChan3 Місяць тому

    This is the exact problem I'm having on my switch! It's so good to see it might be possible to repair the screen. Thank you so much!

  • @ryanmorgan5644
    @ryanmorgan5644 Місяць тому

    I like how he sets the motherboard on a metal heatsink, while power is going to the board as well as a bunch of other metal stuff laying around. You prob shorted the CPU from the back.

  • @abetrium3406
    @abetrium3406 Місяць тому

    im not even joking as a quick fix i found out which shoulder button wasnt working on my dsi because i couldnt soft reset and blew very light air with my mouth on the shoulder button for like a split second and it started working again. never had to take it apart which was my goal lol.

  • @maksym5360
    @maksym5360 Місяць тому

    omg man! that’s crazy but it’s works for me! i’ve been suffering from frozen tray for years so i just use it horizontally the only position it works fine. and now in 2024 with a piece of plastic between two magnets it fixed completely and my fat baby get vertical look again 🥹👍 thanks a lot!

  • @kcvriess
    @kcvriess Місяць тому

    Hi there. Since a couple of weeks, my (first gen) Nintendo Switch's battery is draining fast. Waaaay too fast. I changed the battery, but this didn't help. Do you know what's causing this? If it's a power management chip on the PCB, do you know which, and how to change it? I have some soldering experience, but I'm lacking. Willing to learn though.

    • @FixMoreWasteLess
      @FixMoreWasteLess Місяць тому

      It could be the BQ chip that’s near the USBC port. It’s responsible for charging and could cause a power drain. Have you tried recalibrating the switch? It could just be that the indicator is off and needs recalibration. Changing the BQ chip requires a hot air station and a soldering station suitable for microsoldering. www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch/Troubleshooting/The-Battery-Charge-Indicator-Displays-Incorrectly/The-Battery-Charge-Indicator-Displays-Incorrectly-1250816.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq5l4i63Me_ev7U6r4TzOonDTIZV3jGVTwHVH0FVG3C_oALGTlT