I Bought an UNTESTED PlayStation Classic from eBay | Can I FIX It?!

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  • @StezStixFix
    @StezStixFix  2 роки тому +117

    Stupid mini PlayStation classic thing

    • @iwannacuddleurbutt
      @iwannacuddleurbutt 2 роки тому +1

      Adorable stocking filler in 2022 tho

    • @MagralhoPT
      @MagralhoPT 2 роки тому

      Thanks once again!

    • @TCG-Juice
      @TCG-Juice 2 роки тому +1

      Can you do a gpu?

    • @Herrikias
      @Herrikias 2 роки тому

      The snow and gravity really ganged up on you there. Better teach them a lesson by setting the system on fire and throwing it at the sky.

    • @Caddy666
      @Caddy666 2 роки тому

      i bought one new from tesco for that price, mate.

  • @hillonwheels8838
    @hillonwheels8838 2 роки тому +216

    You could have just put the flux on the chip, held it with your tweezers and plugged it in and it would have just come off by itself.

    • @rambo191c
      @rambo191c 2 роки тому +1

      I came here to say the same :')

    • @hugegamer5988
      @hugegamer5988 2 роки тому

      Lol

    • @ralphj4012
      @ralphj4012 2 роки тому +5

      @@Dammocless Would have required an additional 25C at least, so leave on, have some tea, wait for the smoke alarm, then lift the chip.

    • @TheRealXyzven
      @TheRealXyzven Рік тому +2

      @@Michael-jj8gz The chip got so hot on it's own that it would have eventually desoldered itself if StezStix put flux on, held the chip and turned on the board.

    • @Vamptonius
      @Vamptonius Рік тому

      Beat me to it by 9 months.

  • @clairehoffner2851
    @clairehoffner2851 2 роки тому +18

    “let’s take a look at the lies- I mean the listing” made me lol

  • @shallenburglar
    @shallenburglar 2 роки тому +22

    Watching your videos has inspired me to attempt and fix the loads of slightly broken electronics in my house. Just went and bought the ifixit set. Thanks for helping me find a new hobby; I’ve been searching for one.

  • @theshuff
    @theshuff 2 роки тому +13

    i like how "untested" became another term to say, "it's a dead product" !

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit 2 роки тому +3

      "Untested" means "Broken", "F***ED" or "I had a go myself and now it's even more broken", well that's what I've usually found...

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 2 роки тому

      Been like that as least as long as eBay's been a thing. Probably well back into the days of classified ads.

  • @Mymatevince
    @Mymatevince 2 роки тому +6

    Nicely done Stez 👌

  • @rciancia
    @rciancia 2 роки тому +7

    Nice fix Mate... I live in Jacksonville Florida which is where Lynyrd Skynyrd hails from and I am good friends with Darlene, Johnny and Donnie Van Zant ( Ronnies siblings) and they would be proud to here you singing "That Smell " Well done mate... excellent sleuthing work and repair. Kudos

    • @StezStixFix
      @StezStixFix  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks Ron. Wow, that's so cool that you know the Van Zant's! I'm a massive fan, so please pass on my regards (not that they'll have a clue who I am 🤣)

    • @Stiffeno
      @Stiffeno 11 місяців тому

      If the band ever has a “stupid broken PlayStation thing” they know exactly who to call to fix it 😎👌🏻

  • @lisaj2269
    @lisaj2269 2 роки тому +3

    What a fun idea for a channel! So interesting to see him take on such problems and just have to troubleshoot it on his own with no guidance or instructions. Very fun and clever. I love how he said “come on!” and “get in” when fixing a device in the same way my British friends say that when watching football (soccer).

  • @wanjockey
    @wanjockey 2 роки тому +15

    I love the straight forward fixes. Thanks for the video Steve.

  • @acidhelm
    @acidhelm 2 роки тому +5

    I love your celebrations when you get something to work. But when I saw it drawing 3A I nearly screamed "Unplug it now!"

  • @EverythingPSPOfficial
    @EverythingPSPOfficial 2 роки тому +4

    This is the exact fault I have with mine that I also bought “untested” so I will be following along diligently! Already have my chip on the way (plus a spare for when I inevitably f it up 😂) thanks for your thorough video !

  • @BuyitFixit
    @BuyitFixit 2 роки тому +8

    Great Job Steve! Your soldering skills have definitely improved. Nice repair, well done!👍👍👍

  • @Greg_Watchorn
    @Greg_Watchorn 2 роки тому +6

    This one has the smell of victory Steve - back of the net!!!😃😃

    • @StezStixFix
      @StezStixFix  2 роки тому +1

      🤣 definitely! Thanks Greg 👍

  • @mrjarto
    @mrjarto 2 роки тому

    I suggest changing the caption before the tap to something like “for VOS lovers, stay tuned until (timestamp)”.
    Great video. Thanks, Steve

  • @OneLovePsych
    @OneLovePsych Рік тому

    I remember when Mr. Steve only had a couple hundred subs and would reply to every comment… Insane how he got so popular in a short amount of time, happy for him!

  • @tomhekker
    @tomhekker 2 роки тому

    How can you hate the VOS rap. It’s 90% of the reason I keep watching these videos.

  • @TheRightToFilmPolice
    @TheRightToFilmPolice Рік тому

    Hey man. Nice video and nice rap song. I can tell your channel is going to blow up from the audio and video quality. I remember when fry's had the PS1 classic on promo code for $40. I wish I would have gotten two or three of em. (And the ps tv which I did buy but it broke) wish I could mail you it and have you fix it for a video but I guess I'd never get it back then huh 😃

  • @hellalike
    @hellalike 2 роки тому

    as always love all the music references. Always loved CoolBoarders2.

  • @BrunakoPAO
    @BrunakoPAO 2 роки тому +5

    Quick and easy fix congrats !

  • @DarViKo
    @DarViKo Рік тому

    Really like the sarcasm and delivery style, especially unexpected rap 😅

  • @ericcatman9977
    @ericcatman9977 2 роки тому

    Your smile shines my day🎉

  • @Leeum123
    @Leeum123 2 роки тому

    Great content Steve! Stupid USB Controller Chip

  • @TheCod3r
    @TheCod3r 2 роки тому +5

    You have way too much fun in these videos lol

    • @StezStixFix
      @StezStixFix  2 роки тому +2

      😂 not in the bits I edit out I don't! 🤣🤣

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r 2 роки тому +1

      @@StezStixFix haha yeah I feel that 🤣

  • @TheJackal342
    @TheJackal342 2 роки тому

    I just bought one of these from Facebook marketplace and met the guy selling it. Untested,1 controller, no power supply. Worked perfect when I tested it and I only paid $15 USD.

  • @theonus_4483
    @theonus_4483 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely job Steve. Wish I could watch these every day 😉

  • @simonsepic
    @simonsepic 2 роки тому

    I used to be obsessed with that game!!

  • @nrvsauto8990
    @nrvsauto8990 2 роки тому +5

    I like how this guy adds a repair video to his up and coming rap songs, watch out Eminem.

  • @stoptheplanetiwantoff6906
    @stoptheplanetiwantoff6906 2 роки тому

    I've enjoyed your content this year I like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family A Very Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year🇳🇿🥝

  • @pedromimoso8804
    @pedromimoso8804 2 роки тому

    Nice one, Captain Bodge! 😁😁😁

  • @johnbaldwin143
    @johnbaldwin143 2 роки тому

    Love the process and the comedy.

  • @captcraig777
    @captcraig777 2 роки тому

    Great job recognizing that dent in the chip. Thanks for the content and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    • @override7486
      @override7486 2 роки тому

      Well, it's quite obvious when part of the chip is missing, you don't need microscope for that, maybe some light better than £5 Tesco lamp.

  • @DuckReconMajor
    @DuckReconMajor 2 роки тому

    this channel is a delight

  • @simonlunt353
    @simonlunt353 2 роки тому +1

    Well done Steve but you have more balls than me l wouldn’t have taken the chip out of your good one just to see if that was it but you did good 👍 😊and merry Christmas 🎄

  • @mallatratt36
    @mallatratt36 2 роки тому

    nice fix hell i forgotten how bad the graphics wher in them days and the screen tearing on that game

  • @salongier
    @salongier 2 роки тому +1

    Maybe you are interested in the RTS5482 chip (USB hub) for PS Classic mini? I bought three pieces, replaced one in my console and it helped. I have two pieces left, one stays in stock, and I can give you the last one.

  • @mightyrandom
    @mightyrandom Рік тому

    Always wanted to get hold of some broken mini console from ebay or a 8 bit console from wish that looks line a nes or something. Just to gut it, put in a rasperry pi 3b and make it neat looking

  • @aanmaaklimonade
    @aanmaaklimonade 2 роки тому

    New logo Is smashing!

  • @gravedigga71
    @gravedigga71 2 роки тому

    Well done again Steve. 👋

  • @chris-pike
    @chris-pike 2 роки тому +1

    Great quick fix on your PS Classic and nicely done too Steve 👍

  • @eathenalexander2836
    @eathenalexander2836 2 роки тому

    Great fix Steve 🎉

  • @spamaccount6460
    @spamaccount6460 2 роки тому +3

    You are insane to risk your working one like that, but I think your insanity is why we love the channel. In a couple months when the new chip comes in I guess we'll see if you can now get your original one working again.

  • @MCraigyboy7
    @MCraigyboy7 Рік тому

    learning lots from your videos

  • @mattrichardson4351
    @mattrichardson4351 2 роки тому

    Love it … I wanna pick one up but they have jumped up in price in Australia

  • @patatje1237
    @patatje1237 2 роки тому +1

    what's the brand off the heat camera, where did you buy it ? Love your channel and i'm still learning to do repairs also. keep up the great work. Greetings from a big Fan :)

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit 2 роки тому +1

      Looks like a HUEPAR HTi80P? I recently bought a broken FLIR one off ebay, was an interesting fix!

  • @nayt33z
    @nayt33z 2 роки тому

    nice job man. So good to see people fixing electronics rather than throwing them in the trash over a cheap an easy fix.
    what type of flux are you using? It looks like it pours out pretty tacky. I might want to pick some up.

    • @jnharton
      @jnharton Рік тому

      It's not a cheap and easy fix for someone with no experience in electronics repair, none of the needed tools, no replacement parts, and no idea what's wrong.

  • @morganpg
    @morganpg 2 роки тому

    eyyy new vid. love your content my man!

  • @Chris-tx9ou
    @Chris-tx9ou 2 роки тому

    the playstation loading screen and sound never gets old - Niceeeeee

  • @TravisFabel
    @TravisFabel 2 роки тому +65

    I was actually worried about the way you did it because you didn't check the capacitors when the chip was off.
    So if it was a shorted capacitor that blew out the first chip, it would have blown out your replacement one.

    • @xxxhypoxxx
      @xxxhypoxxx 2 роки тому +1

      Yep, COVID's over and Steve isnt interested in this channel anymore.

    • @chadmasta5
      @chadmasta5 2 роки тому +12

      @@xxxhypoxxx neither of those things are true.

    • @whompronnie
      @whompronnie 2 роки тому +4

      @@xxxhypoxxx The bugger you on about?

    • @hugegamer5988
      @hugegamer5988 2 роки тому

      Yep, it is tricky because if it was on anything but a power rail it would draw normal power until the new chip was added and it blew out the pin (and rest of chip) and shorted it out again.

    • @iaincowell9747
      @iaincowell9747 2 роки тому

      @@whompronnie I think he's a mental case

  • @rockmanx2002
    @rockmanx2002 2 роки тому +4

    I bought one of these things brand new for $20 USD on clearance. It's still brand new in the box to this day. I do suppose that makes mine untested as well, though.

  • @sambra1979
    @sambra1979 2 роки тому +1

    You know your doing youtube well when they dump adverts on your video every 60-90 seconds. Another great video, I would love to try what you do but no space or money for the equipment you use. I guess I'm stuck to watching your videos broken up by adverts. Maybe someday I can follow in your footsteps, your videos surely inspire others as they do me. Keep up the great work.

    • @979259
      @979259 2 роки тому +1

      now is the most profitable time of year for UA-cam creators. The CPM is the highest it ever gets because of competition over holiday dollars.

    • @realityanalyst
      @realityanalyst 2 роки тому +9

      Seriously, who watches youtube without an ad blocker?

    • @TheAbandonedAccount7
      @TheAbandonedAccount7 2 роки тому

      This is usually set by the YTer themselves. Either that or they don't bother changing it after YT does it automatically to their vids. (don't blame them for old vids but new vids should be kept up with)

  • @Grumpyowd2hat
    @Grumpyowd2hat 2 роки тому

    Great job 👏

  • @Stiffeno
    @Stiffeno 11 місяців тому

    The different motherboard revision probably fixes the exploding controller chip issue!

  • @dcross8382
    @dcross8382 2 роки тому +2

    "HDMI cables are like Hen's teeth" - they're almost as rare as the 50 SKART cables I've been lugging around for the last ten years "just in case".

    • @dcross8382
      @dcross8382 2 роки тому

      Damn , it's not often you get a Skynyrd reference on YT these days.

  • @ChildrensStoryTime
    @ChildrensStoryTime 2 роки тому

    Mine went faulty, same symptoms. I had a powered usb hub connected to one of the controller ports. The hub went faulty, the power surge took out the Realtek chip 😢

  • @BobsChannelYT
    @BobsChannelYT 2 роки тому

    I had that issue come up on my classic, sucks. Lucky I had hackchi installed already so I can use the rear port for controllers and power.

  • @novaglow1466
    @novaglow1466 2 роки тому

    Always entertaining

  • @StevenScott_studio53
    @StevenScott_studio53 2 роки тому

    watched this channel since 5k... come on the silver play button!

  • @xSiC84
    @xSiC84 2 роки тому

    I want to know if the chip you ordered worked or not. Plz do a video and or add it into something sometime. :) ty for the content brother.

  • @doughy67
    @doughy67 2 роки тому

    hi great video as usual, can i ask what flux you use?

  • @Mark-nh2hs
    @Mark-nh2hs 2 роки тому

    Love it when it's a success 👍👍

  • @dragnar1147
    @dragnar1147 7 місяців тому

    Great video.
    I have two ps1 that i need to change the chip, What temperature and speed did you used to make the repair

  • @TheRealXyzven
    @TheRealXyzven Рік тому

    If they change the BOM (Build of Materials) for ICs (usually) they change the version of the board. Sometimes that means if they use (for example) Hynix memory chips rather than Samsung they change the board version so that they know which versions they are dealing with. It allows for metrics on which boards come back and for what reasons.

  • @nbaua3454
    @nbaua3454 2 роки тому

    I would have never taken the chip from a working console to be really honest.. cudos man.. love from India..

  • @justsometimber1nthelake873
    @justsometimber1nthelake873 2 роки тому

    nice! menz do more PS vita, i like these

  • @EverythingPSPOfficial
    @EverythingPSPOfficial 2 роки тому

    I just bought a broken PSClassic with a burnt RTS5482 chip, I am going to try rework it and replace the chip on my channel but inevitably I may have to bin the whole thing if I can’t repair it. Will see once the new SMD IC chip arrives 🤞

  • @wherami
    @wherami 2 роки тому

    Great job.

  • @LucasA84
    @LucasA84 2 роки тому

    I really enjoy these videos but I think you should just have waited the chip to finish. Love the covers at the end too .

  • @TheycallmeHatGuy
    @TheycallmeHatGuy 2 роки тому

    I have one that won't recognize the controllers. I smelled smoke one day then the front usb ports stopped working.

  • @RichyB.
    @RichyB. 2 роки тому

    Hi Steve. Thank you for your Videos. Could you tell me which App do you use in this Video,please? Thank you in advance

  • @manuelkikowatz7538
    @manuelkikowatz7538 2 роки тому

    Same chip can be found in the PlayStation 5 camera adapter (The one thats used to connect ps4 cam to ps5)

  • @lucasbernard5304
    @lucasbernard5304 2 роки тому

    cool boarders

  • @IRLTools
    @IRLTools 2 роки тому +3

    1:24 hey that's me!

    • @StezStixFix
      @StezStixFix  2 роки тому +1

      😍 certainly is! Thanks for the support 👍

  • @SixtyDoesStuff
    @SixtyDoesStuff 2 роки тому

    Incredibly brave(?) to take that chip off the working one and hope the other board isn't overall faulty and fries your chip... I don't think I would have!

  • @realityanalyst
    @realityanalyst 2 роки тому

    Cool boarders is a cool game!!

  • @-abacchus
    @-abacchus 2 роки тому +2

    Hope you make sure to video the repair to your original PS Mini once the AliExpress knock-off arrives; we might see more than just heat... KAABOOM..!

  • @chrisj2848
    @chrisj2848 2 роки тому +1

    Ballsy repair sir! 👍

  • @trevann8213
    @trevann8213 Рік тому

    I don't know if you check these later but apparently these are pretty easy to mod or whatever to turn into great little emulators of games from several years ago+ and probably get a lot more use out of little things like these

  • @ljbuxton
    @ljbuxton 2 роки тому

    Love you x

  • @steve323f
    @steve323f 2 роки тому

    Us Steve's can do anything. 👌

  • @DaveDeVault
    @DaveDeVault 2 роки тому +6

    The untested lie reminds me of going into a Pawn America once. They warranty all electronics for x amount of time. BUT there was one corner where they had a shelf of miscellaneous electronics that had a sign that said "All work but sold as is." Yeah, sure they do.

  • @eastendboy1000
    @eastendboy1000 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, what is the name of the screen you , use to test consoles please?

  • @wingading5127
    @wingading5127 2 роки тому

    Ive just subbd and have no clue about electrics lol can't be just me that finds it interesting and kinda relaxing 😂

  • @Popeyes66
    @Popeyes66 2 роки тому

    Another Stezstixfix
    Nice one Steve.
    Stupid World Cup .

  • @ApostatesStink
    @ApostatesStink 2 роки тому

    The "Miracle Worker" fixed it again 🙂

  • @tr1p1ea
    @tr1p1ea Рік тому

    'Untested' = Tested and definitely not working but don't want to admit it.
    Love that I'm not the only one.

  • @TheAbandonedAccount7
    @TheAbandonedAccount7 2 роки тому

    Can you buy a regular as-is PS1? Lol I've had it listed for over a year, it's an easy fix too, only the lens is broken

  • @njones621
    @njones621 2 роки тому +5

    We all still have that glimmer of hope that it’ll work out of the box when listed as “untested,” but deep down, we know it won’t! 🤦‍♂️🤣

    • @TheAbandonedAccount7
      @TheAbandonedAccount7 2 роки тому

      Honestly, I sold a Sega master system and og Xbox last year that I wasn't able to test and both of em surprisingly worked lol

    • @njones621
      @njones621 2 роки тому

      @@TheAbandonedAccount7 you are the exception, sir! 😉

    • @CommonScentsAintSoCommonNow
      @CommonScentsAintSoCommonNow 2 роки тому

      All of my untested listings also state that there have been no repairs attempted so hopefully that puts the buyers at ease. Also if I sell a for repair/parts item I will disclose if a repair has been attempted.

    • @jnharton
      @jnharton Рік тому

      @@CommonScentsAintSoCommonNowSometimes someone else has attempted a repair and the seller may be unaware if they genuinely haven't tested it.

  • @todorhristov5246
    @todorhristov5246 2 роки тому +14

    eBay's prices are completely ridiculous. I've bought one of these locally (Belgium) for €30, a couple of months ago.
    It was like new and only needed me to install the custom firmware to turn it into a capable emulation box.
    I cannot believe that people are selling faulty items for these prices...

    • @jonathan2260
      @jonathan2260 2 роки тому +1

      And a lot of times, the item is cheap but the shipping costs are insane for a defective item.

    • @TheAbandonedAccount7
      @TheAbandonedAccount7 2 роки тому +2

      Typically if you see a crazy price for something, it's more likely that's what people are PAYING rather than what they're selling for. You can only blame yourselves, eBay sellers just price things based on recent solds, so...

  •  2 роки тому

    Thank's a lot for confirming this can be done. MAny people that do the CAp removal mod end up with fried Usb Chips.

  • @ItsTeezoUBZ
    @ItsTeezoUBZ Рік тому

    Bro got flow damn!!!

  • @UnitedSpotlight
    @UnitedSpotlight 2 роки тому

    Man i loved Cool Boarders what a game

  • @bobbyp1701
    @bobbyp1701 Рік тому

    Nice bit of Skynyrd

  • @spring899
    @spring899 2 роки тому

    Solid.

  • @cwwCADAVER
    @cwwCADAVER 2 роки тому

    I hope off camera you got all the reading of the chip before you swapped over and then see if you have the same reading before powering up 😉

  • @JMcMillen
    @JMcMillen 2 роки тому

    Steve: That got up to 200 degrees
    Me: That's hot.
    Steve: Celsius
    Me: 🔥🔥🔥😱🔥🔥🔥

  • @riparaggi
    @riparaggi 2 роки тому +3

    ROFL! I had the same reaction at "UNTESTED" ebay items, some days ago I can't resist "PS4 untested as I have no cables"... an HDMI cable and a power cable you can find also in a desert island... long live to liars 😀

    • @TheAbandonedAccount7
      @TheAbandonedAccount7 2 роки тому +1

      You do know that some sellers legitimately can't test consoles right? Like anything, theres going to be nefarious players. But I picked up a lot of 5 consoles from a yard sale last year, and the master system and og Xbox didn't include cables. So I just sold as is. Both buyers got lucky and they worked!

    • @riparaggi
      @riparaggi 2 роки тому

      @@TheAbandonedAccount7 you're perfectly right. A Sega Master System or an old Xbox has proprietary cables for video, sometimes external PSU with non standard voltages or non standard connector. But If you write the same words for a PS4 or this Playstation classic... you're an ebay liar, and you know ;-)

  • @samholdsworth420
    @samholdsworth420 2 роки тому

    So when are you dropping an album?

  • @DS-dd7vf
    @DS-dd7vf Рік тому

    So inspirational. From now on I will also pronounce HDMI as Heyge-DMI.

  • @twotone3070
    @twotone3070 2 роки тому

    That took guts to use that good chip :)

  • @AntonMikhaylov
    @AntonMikhaylov Рік тому

    You probably didn't even have to use heatgun to remove that chip. Just add a bit of flux, connect USB power and poke it with tweezers - voila!