Xbox Series X Repair Ripoff?? - Extended Version

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  • Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
  • Repair Shop XSX LONG - The seller of this Xbox Series X said they were ripped off by the repair company they sent it to, and in this video I'm going to try to fix it. The HDMI port will need some repairs, and we will have to replace the Retimer chip. If we get lucky this might be an easy fix!
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  • @richardcahill3406
    @richardcahill3406 15 днів тому +81

    Easy to forget how tiny some of those components are until the GIANT cotton bud appears! 😮

    • @TronicsFixLongs
      @TronicsFixLongs  15 днів тому +20

      Lol. I wouldn't be able to work on them without the microscope for sure

    • @cristianpopa991
      @cristianpopa991 14 днів тому +4

      That's exactly what I was thinking at that part :)

  • @plisket91
    @plisket91 15 днів тому +51

    the shinny effect on the perfect amount of thermal paste isnt there ahahah

    • @Khilioz
      @Khilioz 14 днів тому +2

      Yeah i was expecting it

    • @zerocks88
      @zerocks88 12 днів тому +1

      Really glad I saw this warning message first, I'd have been so shocked if I was not warned prior.

    • @me0262
      @me0262 11 днів тому

      Because it's not the perfect amount.
      The perfect amount is a small dallop and then spread across the surface.

  • @katotornado4312
    @katotornado4312 15 днів тому +13

    Love your videos so much. I hope I can find my original ps1 that I got for Christmas as a kid and possibly have you fix it. My sister Ashley spilled koolaid on it by accident, she is no longer with us so it would be bittersweet to have it fixed

  • @Spartangaming2526
    @Spartangaming2526 15 днів тому +17

    Once again nice repair steve❤

  • @Mikelp73
    @Mikelp73 15 днів тому +25

    The bubbles in that flux was beautiful

    • @brucepreston3927
      @brucepreston3927 15 днів тому +2

      Why is that so satisfying? I love it for some reason...

  • @MrMurdock2021
    @MrMurdock2021 13 днів тому +9

    Nice to see you looking better❤

  • @knucklesgb3143
    @knucklesgb3143 14 днів тому +2

    Hello, been watching you since forever, been doing this as a hobby now too off and on when I need stuff, so far fixed two joycons one with drift one with a faulty bumper button fixed a few xbox one controllers with broken buttons and sticks and I fixed a dead xbox one x, a steamdeck I'm loving it. Been really getting into it. Thanks dude.

  • @mtelab4941
    @mtelab4941 9 днів тому

    You’re looking so good! What a beast

  • @markaword1561
    @markaword1561 15 днів тому +15

    Now its at a real professional repair company 💪

  • @catdog726
    @catdog726 15 днів тому +1

    Well done once again Steve

  • @tolman4tor257
    @tolman4tor257 14 днів тому +1

    Another great job :) loved it.

  • @gjwestonable
    @gjwestonable 11 днів тому

    Nice work Steve

  • @richardbriansmith8562
    @richardbriansmith8562 15 днів тому

    Awesome Video TronicsFix🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @brownhornet2564
    @brownhornet2564 14 днів тому +2

    You are an amazing dude😂😂i love your videos

  • @Addison0526
    @Addison0526 14 днів тому +4

    Why’d they go through that much work to fix those traces, just to not have the joints soldered to the board correctly, which they could have done much easier than the traces being fixed? And then allegedly steal a part off of it?

  • @alexanderzubchenko8623
    @alexanderzubchenko8623 14 днів тому +3

    Steve, thanks for tour videos and im very happy to see/read you're getting better! Admire your work and passion for such things!

  • @kellyingram3635
    @kellyingram3635 15 днів тому

    Once again your beautiful solder work it’s like magic. What brand and types is you iron and hot air I don’t t know good equipment yet and yours appears superior

  • @Ebjones10161980
    @Ebjones10161980 15 днів тому +8

    Most repair shops don't like fixing HDMI ports. My local shop does not do them. They claim that it cannot be done because it will cause the board to be overheated.

    • @brucepreston3927
      @brucepreston3927 15 днів тому +6

      It's because they are inexperienced and don't want to destroy peoples consoles...There are too many "repair shops" that claim to be able to fix them and then end up mangled HDMI ports...I would rather them just say they don't work on that part

    • @JRChuxx
      @JRChuxx 15 днів тому +1

      Funny Because they all promoted that they can fix it.

    • @MizuhoChan
      @MizuhoChan 15 днів тому

      Crazy, that's like 90% of the fixes I do.

    • @TronicsFixLongs
      @TronicsFixLongs  14 днів тому +6

      That just means that they don't do know how to do them and don't want to learn. It's 100% safe to replace HDMI ports on these boards if you know what you're doing. On top of that this repair is quite profitable. You could probably run a good profitable business just replacing HDMI ports.

    • @itwasntmebro2669
      @itwasntmebro2669 10 годин тому

      I think repair shops should have mandatory training on how motherboards of all types are actually made. (like watching that TLC SHOW "How It's Made". 10x more repairs will be done weekly.

  • @gmgunner
    @gmgunner 13 днів тому

    Good job my guy!

  • @NaughtyJuri
    @NaughtyJuri 10 днів тому

    At this rate they should just send everything to you guys at Fix it so many bad repair shops ripping people off it’s just sad and why I’m learning to repair for myself.

  • @antoine4879
    @antoine4879 15 днів тому +2

    Your flux is very nice

  • @christianbustillos4066
    @christianbustillos4066 10 днів тому

    I went through a similar situation, the shop basically used my Xbox for parts. They replaced the power supply for a bad one, it was missing the wifi/bluetooth card, it was a different black housing for the entire system chassis. It only needed the power & eject ribbon cable replaced and they tried to screw me over. I took it back and told him to replace it with good working console and he agreed to his mistakes.

  • @edlowry1
    @edlowry1 14 днів тому

    After all the trace fixes you would think they could have done the chip? Great work, another one saved.

  • @CERTIFIEDYOUTUBEDOCTOR
    @CERTIFIEDYOUTUBEDOCTOR 10 днів тому

    Size matters! Keep the big long ones coming @Tronicslongs ftw!

  • @hectorj.romanp.
    @hectorj.romanp. 15 днів тому

    Thanks Steve.

  • @BowsettesFury
    @BowsettesFury 14 днів тому +2

    I hope the original owner reported that shop to the BBB.

  • @rager1969
    @rager1969 14 днів тому

    Oh man, I was getting frustrated just watching you struggle with that chip and especially that passive. I wouldn't have been able to get through it if it were me doing the work.

  • @lemagreengreen
    @lemagreengreen 15 днів тому +1

    What is the small iron you use? the tip looks amazing

  • @Chrish1981
    @Chrish1981 15 днів тому +4

    That shop owner would be coming back to a shop with a brick through its windows if they did me that dirty.... Wtf

    • @andymouse
      @andymouse 15 днів тому +1

      You and me both.

    • @eliv.1033
      @eliv.1033 13 днів тому +1

      Then again we don't have the shops side of the story . That's if the seller took it to a shop...🤔

  • @RGorgory
    @RGorgory 15 днів тому +13

    steve please upload a short with an update about your health condition

    • @tomekfixes
      @tomekfixes 15 днів тому +5

      Hairs are growing back so I guess he's done with chemo and looks better and better! I hope he will post some positive news soon.

    • @MegaDefeat
      @MegaDefeat 15 днів тому +4

      He is in remission now so all good currently and hopefully it stays that way

    • @TronicsFixLongs
      @TronicsFixLongs  15 днів тому +17

      I've been posting my most recent health updates to our website here: tronicsfix.com/pages/steves-health

  • @sunenas1346
    @sunenas1346 15 днів тому +5

    Repair shop told me that my tablet not fixablle, when get it back from them screen was cracked.

  • @mrlister2000
    @mrlister2000 12 днів тому

    The Master at work.
    Other shop - It can't be fixed
    Steve - Hold my soldering iron

  • @xXwheezyownzXx
    @xXwheezyownzXx 2 дні тому

    I missed the perfect thermal paste sound effects lol

  • @ShoelessJP
    @ShoelessJP 15 днів тому +1

    Another huge Steve W.

  • @farazyoosoof5871
    @farazyoosoof5871 15 днів тому +2

    Nice video

  • @MattBruuh
    @MattBruuh 15 днів тому +1

    May I ask what liquidation site you use?

  • @me0262
    @me0262 11 днів тому

    From the previous owner's description (expedited fee, declared unfixable) and the repair shop's work, it almost looks like this was a NorthridgeFix job. But why they would take the retimer chip, I don't know.

  • @Blu3ManiC
    @Blu3ManiC 14 днів тому

    I’m on the side of that sellers story, shady repair shop charged them a no fix fee, stole his retimer and probably said “you sent it to us broken anyway why would we put it back” happens all the time.

  • @jet613
    @jet613 7 днів тому

    Ugh i still need to replace that hdmi chip. My first attempt melted through the encapsulation of the ic. Thank god i was wearing a mask and had ventilation going. The second attempt took out some traces. Ill have to attempt this one again at some point.

  • @nicholasmiller6554
    @nicholasmiller6554 14 днів тому

    I has question, how do you keep the tip of your soldering iron so clean?
    Mine keeps oxidizing and I use Tinning as wel as good quality solder. I also use copper to clean the tip.
    PS love your videos and you have inspired me to start working on getting better at soldering as well. :) Thank yous

  • @davidtaylor8036
    @davidtaylor8036 14 днів тому

    Hello everyone. Good content

  • @TheoH2021
    @TheoH2021 15 днів тому

    I posted xbox 360 on ebay for 19.99, no power, i really wanted to open it but wasn’t confident enough to do so, i would love to see you try and fix it, send offer as well if you like !! Cheers

  • @alphanerd2305
    @alphanerd2305 14 днів тому

    Yeah, this would be a no fix in my shop as I don't have sufficient experience in re-laying traces. But unlike the shop this guy took it to, I have a no fix no charge policy.

  • @310_Latchkey_kid
    @310_Latchkey_kid 15 днів тому +3

    They said that cause they aren't you!!!

  • @sirkronix5274
    @sirkronix5274 День тому

    I have a xbox elite series 2 controller and the right bumper keeps going out. Ive taken it apart multiple time and cleaned the switch and use air pump to blow out dust. Still broken. Are you able to replace the switch

  • @chad1097
    @chad1097 3 години тому

    I wish I had your skill; the HDMI port on my Series X is busted.

  • @nevinmc3880
    @nevinmc3880 15 днів тому +1

    will you ever share this channel on your main channel

  • @scottjarnagin348
    @scottjarnagin348 14 днів тому

    They said it was unfixable because they stole the chip and didn't think he'd notice and cut his loses.

  • @Bembika09
    @Bembika09 14 днів тому

    Green tuff thermal paste? Looking like thermal goop.

  • @SplintaPlays
    @SplintaPlays 14 днів тому +1

    What hapened to the 'halo' effect... It's not the perfect amount without that.. 😔

    • @TronicsFixLongs
      @TronicsFixLongs  14 днів тому

      Ha, ha, we leave it out of the long version of these videos.

  • @hikingjoe
    @hikingjoe 14 днів тому

    Need help 😫 I have an authentic copy of Pokemon Gold that doesn’t save after a battery swap. Tested battery, it’s good. Battery installed +\+ -\-.
    Pins on SRAM and other chips appear solid. No corrosion detected.
    I have no idea what else to do. Any suggestions?

  • @Squishmallows24
    @Squishmallows24 13 днів тому +2

    It was not repairable because they jacked the chip out his console 😂

  • @mch2007uk
    @mch2007uk 15 днів тому +6

    What flux is that, Steve?

  • @Renato_Vieira
    @Renato_Vieira 15 днів тому

    Master

  • @VillainsGames
    @VillainsGames 8 днів тому

    My man

  • @murraylighty5636
    @murraylighty5636 15 днів тому

    Come on man you know that repair shop for them over

  • @djnone8137
    @djnone8137 15 днів тому

    I guess when you like taking things apart you put things completely back together.

  • @wild.mp4
    @wild.mp4 14 днів тому

    Repair shops arent really good for consoles or laptops, maybe a battery replacement or screen for Phone and tablet thats it

  • @Canthus13
    @Canthus13 8 днів тому

    Is that thermal paste or TOOTH paste?

  • @zerocks88
    @zerocks88 12 днів тому

    whats with how rough console gamers are with their stuff lmao

  • @themankiller8585
    @themankiller8585 13 днів тому

    i have a consoles that need a fix i lack the skill and knowledge to do it

  • @dougfromniu
    @dougfromniu 14 днів тому

    New flux?

  • @lbdjthethird1240
    @lbdjthethird1240 15 днів тому +1

    I wonder how much material you would have to work with if all your audience sent you their failed repair attempts. Probably quite a bit. 🤪

    • @TronicsFixLongs
      @TronicsFixLongs  14 днів тому

      Lol, judging by my email inbox it would be a lot!

  • @alexmandal
    @alexmandal 12 днів тому

    OLD ppl with video games fetish

  • @briandoss9232
    @briandoss9232 15 днів тому

    Dude it's all so tiny...

  • @jimboslice22
    @jimboslice22 15 днів тому +1

    Yooo

  • @benjaminagreer
    @benjaminagreer 2 дні тому

    Some people are scammers

  • @kennethmiller9346
    @kennethmiller9346 13 днів тому

    Haven't you heard the xbox series are ripoffs.

  • @Violaetor
    @Violaetor 15 днів тому +2

    SO.... the seller has the time/tools/skill to repair an hdmi and its traces... but needed to send it out to a repair place... sure. Not sure whats more entertaining, the repairs or the nonsense stories people come up with.

    • @mjc0961
      @mjc0961 11 днів тому

      There's plenty of things I have the skills to do but would still rather pay a shop to do for me so I can spend my time doing something else. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the seller's story.

    • @Violaetor
      @Violaetor 11 днів тому

      @mjc0961 are you missing the part where the seller still did the repair themselves after the initial failed shop repair... but still didn't repair it, despite initiating a repairing themselves.. so sent it out again. That's the problem with the story, not the idea of paying someone to free up your own time. I'm sure that's how you free up your time; Have someone cut your grass poorly, then go out and re-cut it yourself, but only 99% of it, then hire a new company to come back and cut it again to finish that last bit of grass that you decided you wouldn't because you wanted to do something else with that last 20 seconds.

  • @sajjadhosseini1987
    @sajjadhosseini1987 15 днів тому

    هر کسی لیاقت کلمه‌ی ناجی رو نداره!!؟!

  • @areyouserious3092
    @areyouserious3092 7 днів тому

    Gonna be honest, buddie, that was painful to watch. You really need to clear the unleaded solder first before you replace that chip. That's why you were struggling, dude.

  • @jamiepaget9466
    @jamiepaget9466 15 днів тому +1

    1100 degrees???

    • @andymouse
      @andymouse 15 днів тому +1

      Yeah must be Fahranheight but even so that's nearly 600 celsius

    • @DJ_Sycottic
      @DJ_Sycottic 15 днів тому +2

      Yeah 450c would be the hottest you need to go 500c maximum...

    • @andymouse
      @andymouse 15 днів тому +1

      @@DJ_Sycottic :)

    • @TronicsFixLongs
      @TronicsFixLongs  14 днів тому +2

      Yep, these boards are really thick and take a ton of heat.

    • @andymouse
      @andymouse 14 днів тому +2

      @@TronicsFixLongs So that's in fahrenheit then ? and must be close to maxing out the hot air system ?....cheers :)