I Bought 13 BROKEN PS5's - But Can I Fix Them?!

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    I Bought 13 BROKEN PS5's - But How Many Can I Fix? I paid $550 for each PS5 in this lot of 13. I tested all the PS5's and found a variety of problems including a bad HDMI port, freezing while playing games, graphical issues, and PS5's that wouldn't turn on.
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  • @kwispyzee76
    @kwispyzee76 2 роки тому +4065

    this man owns 40% of the playstation market rn

  • @dxtremecaliber
    @dxtremecaliber 3 роки тому +14254

    this guy literally had all the PS5s that exists in world

  • @AndroidsDreamTV
    @AndroidsDreamTV 2 роки тому +1855

    Even broken ps5 cost 550 $ this is crazy

  • @osik6746
    @osik6746 2 роки тому +1769

    this guy has a lot more ps5 than my whole country

  • @alakepj9628
    @alakepj9628 2 роки тому +1279

    How does a broken ps5 cost more than a brand new one from Sony. The fact that the pricing has inflated that much is crazy

  • @Tronicsfix
    @Tronicsfix  3 роки тому +327

    PLEASE BE AWARE: There's someone impersonating me in the comments section. Please don't contact them...they will scam you. I'm verified on UA-cam so if you see a comment from me be sure that it's my verified account. ALSO...
    these PS5's were bought from a retailer, then returned to the retailer and likely exchanged for another PS5. Not all PS5's are sent back to Sony...you can also take them back to the store that you bought them from. When that happens the store doesn't send them back to Sony...they sell them off as salvage.

    • @MasterMayhem78
      @MasterMayhem78 3 роки тому +1

      Have you blocked them?

    • @rl_1237
      @rl_1237 3 роки тому +40

      Steve no one could impersonate you because nobody could put the PERFECT amount of thermal paste on

    • @FroggyTWrite
      @FroggyTWrite 3 роки тому +6

      shouldn't all of these units still have been under sony's factory warranty? why are they already showing up as repair lots?

    • @windowsxpprofessional
      @windowsxpprofessional 3 роки тому +2

      @@FroggyTWrite because if maintenance isn't there sony cannot do it for ex it fell down

    • @Photo0021
      @Photo0021 3 роки тому +1

      Now that's just scummy, and you'd have to be blind to fall for it!

  • @NostalgiaMan
    @NostalgiaMan 3 роки тому +2791

    Hey man quick question
    Got a PS5 I can borrow ? lol

    • @Own_Chemist1346
      @Own_Chemist1346 3 роки тому +55

      Nëin bro, nëin.

    • @ouroboros4049
      @ouroboros4049 3 роки тому +19

      @@Own_Chemist1346 bruh just let the man have the ps5 and no one knows that nëin is no (I think) in German lol

    • @C10UDY.
      @C10UDY. 3 роки тому +5

      @@Own_Chemist1346 why you say in bro in

    • @Own_Chemist1346
      @Own_Chemist1346 3 роки тому +15

      @@C10UDY. ummmm... i wanted to say in germain or how it's called the language "No bro, no"(translated in english.
      i typed like that cuz it sounded much better in detsuch

    • @taylereasdon4765
      @taylereasdon4765 3 роки тому +12

      You can come play mine! I charge 20$ an hour hahahahaha

  • @georgyboyvega3286
    @georgyboyvega3286 3 роки тому +859

    "... because I am an idiot and because I make bad decisions". The same thing told me my best friend on his wedding day XD.

  • @Mr_Brainz
    @Mr_Brainz 3 роки тому +1038

    $50 over retail price when they're broken with no box or controllers?! Man, scalpers have really messed up the market

    • @AlphaMachina
      @AlphaMachina 3 роки тому +62

      I know, right? It's insane.

    • @rrteppo
      @rrteppo 3 роки тому +42

      @has he said dollars.

    • @EmotionsLiquid
      @EmotionsLiquid 3 роки тому +3

      @Mr Brains I came here to say exactly that.

    • @ThisIsSrsBsnsMan
      @ThisIsSrsBsnsMan 3 роки тому +22

      Not the scalpers it’s the manufacturers not making enough to meet demand

    • @n37z
      @n37z 3 роки тому +8

      i'm wondering who are buying these, not even 50% was repaired succesful..

  • @bayronvega5910
    @bayronvega5910 3 роки тому +397

    A master technician like our friend buying a "broken" item: "what a shame, this one works"
    Any of us buying a "broken" item: doesn't work/catches fire.

    • @juancoduri1229
      @juancoduri1229 3 роки тому +3

      We think the same, may we could add to: we buy "broken", it smells bad and looks rusty.

    • @Mamiya645
      @Mamiya645 3 роки тому +20

      Friend bought a broken synthesizer for approx $20 as scrap for pick-up only, changed the fuse in the socket, suddenly that broken machine became a fully functional relic worth over $3000. Fffffffffffffffffffff..........

    • @shadowxdgamer
      @shadowxdgamer 3 роки тому +9

      Naaah he is really good that he fixes it by just staring it. so the ps5 gets scared and fixes itself

    • @maismade6013
      @maismade6013 3 роки тому +8

      Sometime we even buy working ones and they don’t work😐

  • @AMScotty
    @AMScotty 3 роки тому +301

    This man has more broken ps5s than walmart has new ones

  • @michaelx202
    @michaelx202 3 роки тому +648

    PS5’s #1, #7, and #10 possibly have a software bug that causes disc games to freeze and crash that has been identified by Sony and should be fixed in a future software update. My friend had the same issue with his and he sent it into Sony and that’s what they said the problem was

    • @favasai1673
      @favasai1673 3 роки тому +27

      The solution is simple bro just turn of network while playing offline games .

    • @akkibajaj705
      @akkibajaj705 3 роки тому +18

      Most of those issues have been fixed already

    • @1blackbirrrd
      @1blackbirrrd 3 роки тому +118

      @@favasai1673 ... did you watch the video? He did that and the game still froze.

    • @ZILLA00
      @ZILLA00 3 роки тому +10

      That happened to mine when I first got it I did a factory reset and I haven’t had a issue since

    • @michaelx202
      @michaelx202 3 роки тому +6

      @Phoenix Winter Sony sent him a replacement because it fell under warranty

  • @hompiler
    @hompiler 3 роки тому +351

    Expectations: Fixing 13 PS5.
    Reality: Fixing single PS5 hdmi port xD

    • @ThunderBlastvideo
      @ThunderBlastvideo 3 роки тому +4

      How tf do u mess up the hdmi port...?

    • @SG-tx1fz
      @SG-tx1fz 3 роки тому +4

      One word shipping

    • @amadeus4438
      @amadeus4438 3 роки тому +8

      @@ThunderBlastvideo dropping it while hdmi is in probably

    • @hompiler
      @hompiler 3 роки тому +1

      @@amadeus4438 seems legit

    • @saputrasaputra3347
      @saputrasaputra3347 3 роки тому

      that's why I don't play console
      my pc can last more than 7 years with no issue at all

  • @pedropicapiedra3598
    @pedropicapiedra3598 3 роки тому +460

    You aren't an idiot. You're a talented technician and we're here to enjoy it!

  • @nunogoncalves4999
    @nunogoncalves4999 2 роки тому +453

    This man is a hero, instead of buying working ps5 to destroy them he's buying broken ones and fixing them!

  • @pabloezcurlbar7253
    @pabloezcurlbar7253 2 роки тому +96

    how do you even break an hdmi port? "this doesn't seem to go in as intended, so I'll just attach the cable end to my hammer?"

  • @Sickem96
    @Sickem96 3 роки тому +502

    Everyone: can't find a damn single PS5
    TronicsFix: "Hi I bought 13 broken PS5"

    • @Aggrofool
      @Aggrofool 3 роки тому +36

      Everyone: can't find a damn single *BROKEN* PS5 to fix

    • @Fpvfixit
      @Fpvfixit 3 роки тому

      Because he deserves it

    • @newmexicoballer3867
      @newmexicoballer3867 3 роки тому +22

      I'm sure there not actually broken. Bet he's one of those scalpers.🤔

    • @ohfr20
      @ohfr20 3 роки тому +3

      @@newmexicoballer3867 😭💯

    • @yuju1004
      @yuju1004 3 роки тому

      scrolled down trying to say exactly this

  • @ianchinsor9248
    @ianchinsor9248 3 роки тому +338

    That thumbnail is like a scalpers intstagram 😂

  • @bahamut256
    @bahamut256 2 роки тому +55

    My ps1 from 1994 still works, yet these things are breaking within a year.

  • @greggkrueger
    @greggkrueger 3 роки тому +147

    Using a thermal camera to see if the processors power up is the "coolest" way I've ever seen to verify they're working! I've used my infrared thermometer to quick check problem areas in cars, but that's a whole new level!

  • @myheadisempty
    @myheadisempty 3 роки тому +770

    most people: *0 PS5s*
    TronicsFix: *easy 13 PS5s*

    • @speedygee6396
      @speedygee6396 3 роки тому +12

      But broken

    • @rylo2863
      @rylo2863 3 роки тому +6

      Idk I walked right into the store and bought mine. 🤨

    • @andrewc3294
      @andrewc3294 3 роки тому +10

      @@rylo2863 a lot of countries don't have stores open at the moment

    • @bl4ckp00lz3
      @bl4ckp00lz3 3 роки тому +7

      @@andrewc3294 or theyre sold out 😭

    • @gregbycamp6274
      @gregbycamp6274 3 роки тому

      *ez

  • @Denlak777
    @Denlak777 3 роки тому +427

    Thats like half the consoles ever produced. You're a mad man!

    • @tfsmcpe9402
      @tfsmcpe9402 3 роки тому

      Lol

    • @stayflytaylor5198
      @stayflytaylor5198 3 роки тому

      No not really... I got 3 digitals so far

    • @WPRO78
      @WPRO78 3 роки тому +3

      I have sold 338

    • @SnoopSuki
      @SnoopSuki 3 роки тому +2

      @@WPRO78 hahah cant get one in store and he buys 13 broken ones...

    • @WPRO78
      @WPRO78 3 роки тому

      U sure they are all broken

  • @computernerdinside
    @computernerdinside 3 роки тому +161

    After reading the title, I was asking how people already break these things.

    • @nikolastevanovic7220
      @nikolastevanovic7220 3 роки тому +2

      Same here!

    • @mikeroebuck8731
      @mikeroebuck8731 3 роки тому +4

      Privilege

    • @TheMiwel11
      @TheMiwel11 2 роки тому +12

      Faulty hardware dude, not like people break these things on porpose.

    • @nikolastevanovic7220
      @nikolastevanovic7220 2 роки тому +6

      @@TheMiwel11 there is a guarantee...

    • @TheMiwel11
      @TheMiwel11 2 роки тому +4

      @@nikolastevanovic7220 I know but some people don't have a proof of purchase, Sony requires that.

  • @Matpermad
    @Matpermad 3 роки тому +85

    Just a question, wouldn't it be better to put heavy games in all of them? Because if there's power supply or overheating issue's, you will never notice with light games

  • @iluvavie1795
    @iluvavie1795 3 роки тому +304

    the only person on this planet being disappointed because he didnt get broken console 😂

    • @Arcona
      @Arcona 3 роки тому +1

      He got loads of broken PS5s though.

  • @masterbrown2002
    @masterbrown2002 3 роки тому +345

    Another issue with buying “faulty” that appears fine is it makes you wonder if it has an intermittent fault or something just not obvious so you can end up having to do more testing on those ones.

  • @BorisTheGoose92
    @BorisTheGoose92 2 роки тому +10

    This just reiterates the sponge esque membrane around the chips actually do a very good job of keeping the liquid metal from going on other sections of the board. Impressive.

  • @VicManBRA
    @VicManBRA 3 роки тому +56

    This guy has skills . Troubleshooting without schematics, comparing working boards behavior ..... congratulations

    • @heyz13
      @heyz13 3 роки тому +5

      Definitely has learned and become a master from all the trial and error hes encountered along the way.

  • @TampaTec
    @TampaTec 3 роки тому +2379

    This video will be viral, channel is blowing up congrats Steve!

    • @Tronicsfix
      @Tronicsfix  3 роки тому +176

      Thanks Paul. These salvage lot videos usually do well so hopefully it gets a lot of views. It was fun to make! I appreciate the support.

    • @thomassmith4999
      @thomassmith4999 3 роки тому +23

      I'm a little concerned he managed to find 13 broken ones already :). I sent my launch day back because the buzzing power supply was giving me tinnitus. Got the replacement back.. same buzzing power supply.. Total failure but as far as operation goes, they were both fine. I would guess most of the returned PS5 so far are being returned for the capacitor buzzing and actually work fine. But.. I wouldn't recommend buying one yet if you are sensitive to annoying sounds.

    • @seanlacroix
      @seanlacroix 3 роки тому +5

      @@thomassmith4999 that's what I was thinking. Like wtf Sony. Wonder if it's the same with the new Xbox's?

    • @Aepek
      @Aepek 3 роки тому

      Gonna agree, and glad to see ya👍🏻

    • @thomassmith4999
      @thomassmith4999 3 роки тому +2

      @@seanlacroix Plenty of broken new Xbox's around, much more than PS5s I think. But at least they don't buzz

  • @spacedovahkiin1364
    @spacedovahkiin1364 3 роки тому +180

    On the early days there were a lot of reports of bad APUs with artifacts and screen blinking. But with scalpers is really hard to know if it’s a wide problem.

    • @Vostoceq
      @Vostoceq 3 роки тому +10

      Just had to send one console back, it refused to run PS5 games. PS4? No problem.. PS5 (Demons Souls and Miles Morales) no bueno.. Its weird, thankfuly it got replaced in three days and works just fine. Also thankfuly it wasnt mine PS5 but one of my colleagues :D

    • @PreitjeFPV
      @PreitjeFPV 3 роки тому +1

      @@Vostoceq so the testing done in this video with the ps4 games does not cover it

  • @lysergicaciddiethylamide6127
    @lysergicaciddiethylamide6127 2 роки тому +58

    Someone: The HDMI cable won’t go in all the way!!!!!
    Also someone: Grabs hammer.

  • @Andreyu009
    @Andreyu009 2 роки тому +7

    Yo, this clip made me subscribe for the sole reason you said " I believe in repair"! Cheer mate! Keep it going! ( L.E. I also enjoy watching you repair stuffs, its very educative)

  • @JayTCU
    @JayTCU 3 роки тому +115

    Before we start, there better not be any liquid damage in ANY of these.

  • @guru3c0x1
    @guru3c0x1 3 роки тому +188

    I wasn’t aware 13 ps5s have been made yet.

    • @mariejetni
      @mariejetni 3 роки тому +4

      🤣😂🤣

    • @danny.4506
      @danny.4506 3 роки тому +4

      😂😂 good one

    • @NekoMeowzers
      @NekoMeowzers 3 роки тому +1

      me too

    • @WPRO78
      @WPRO78 3 роки тому

      U won't believe this but I have sold 338 within a week

    • @tekkenfan01
      @tekkenfan01 3 роки тому

      LOL!!!! 😝 😆 😂

  • @FranciscoGoodface
    @FranciscoGoodface 3 роки тому +34

    "...because I'm an idiot..." hahahaha that's the spirit, that's how my dad called me when I open my old NES to see how it worked

    • @FutureChaosTV
      @FutureChaosTV 3 роки тому +3

      I opened my Atari XE130 (was using it at that time) out of curiosity and also opened one of the game cartridges to see how it is build.
      Curiosity is a good way to learn things :-)

  • @philippeschjelderup9644
    @philippeschjelderup9644 2 роки тому +9

    Tip: If you are going to remove big components like usb-ports etc. you should use low temp solder like ChipQuick which is genius. You avoid heating up the board more than you have to.

  • @kewkiee
    @kewkiee 3 роки тому +36

    I applaud you for helping with recycling the electronics you fix. It's therapeutic watching you fix them and I also appreciate the fact someone can utilize the fixed product/parts. Since PS5s are hard to come by, it helps to get every unit that can be fixed, fixed.

  • @shaydevlin5557
    @shaydevlin5557 3 роки тому +137

    Would Steve try fix a VR headset like an Oculus or something that would be interesting to see the tech

    • @str8poisintv131
      @str8poisintv131 3 роки тому +2

      um...vr headsets like the oculus is just cell phone processor and screen run in spitscreen with software whit a harness to strap to your head...vr is mostly about the software...the tech inside them isnt advanced as much as it may seem

    • @yungchill69
      @yungchill69 3 роки тому +7

      @@str8poisintv131 still interested in seeing inside one especially the new one, also interested in seeing googles vr headset when it comes out

    • @Thebamnana
      @Thebamnana 3 роки тому

      I agree

    • @birdfish86
      @birdfish86 3 роки тому

      I have been saying this for months keep commenting this on every video

  • @Delus1on_L
    @Delus1on_L 2 роки тому +27

    TronicsFix: “…the perfect amount of Thermal Paste…”
    PlayStation: “I’ll show you…”

  • @Odysseus1999
    @Odysseus1999 3 роки тому +43

    I appreciate the explanation of your actions. You’re right that it makes no sense to get rid of what can (sometimes) easily be fixed. Morally, you’re doing the environment a service in giving plastic and everything involved in making a PS5 a second chance at life. I think lots of people could learn a thing or two from you and your outlook on life. I imagine you don’t make much profit from fixing electronics this way, and that it’s largely time consuming. You probably rely on UA-cam and other mediums to fill your wallet, but you’re doing a good thing, and I respect that.

  • @NoisyButters
    @NoisyButters 3 роки тому +968

    AMAZING VIDEO as always! one question, i notice you add different colored stickers to each ps5. im sure you're labeling which # the ps5 is, but do you use different colored stickers for different issues?

    • @MistahHaskins
      @MistahHaskins 3 роки тому +25

      Butters is here, he might do that for that. Wondering the same thing

    • @Tronicsfix
      @Tronicsfix  3 роки тому +493

      I wish I was that organized! I just used the stickers I had left on the sticker sheet, lol.

    • @Zeegoku1007
      @Zeegoku1007 3 роки тому +13

      @@TomokoJinx
      That's how it works yeah 😂 ?
      We are obliged to notice verified people , ain't we ?

    • @Viewer19
      @Viewer19 3 роки тому +1

      The girl from OZ, glad to see you are still OK after that jerk hit you hard in martial arts class.

    • @LazySlothGaming442
      @LazySlothGaming442 3 роки тому +3

      Who thought butters would be here!

  • @AGamerPS3
    @AGamerPS3 3 роки тому +66

    Every generation, it becomes that much harder to fix our stuff. The war on fixing our own property continues...

    • @heyz13
      @heyz13 3 роки тому +2

      I couldn't agree with you more.

    • @taylereasdon4765
      @taylereasdon4765 3 роки тому +2

      Dont know if you are aware how deep this issue runs or not you ever heard of the "right to repair".

    • @AGamerPS3
      @AGamerPS3 3 роки тому +4

      @@taylereasdon4765 I have, from louis rossman.

    • @sivartb7273
      @sivartb7273 3 роки тому +1

      Apple: 😡...ROSSMANN!

    • @NewportBox100s
      @NewportBox100s 3 роки тому

      Facts.

  • @petertorda5487
    @petertorda5487 3 роки тому +12

    That one which gets freeze in Horizont and second one with artifacts in picture, I would guess, that they have an issue with cooling of APU, or memory chips.

  • @BASCILLICUS
    @BASCILLICUS 2 роки тому +1

    you're the best. love your channel and your attitude about fixing stuff we have instead of tossing it!

  • @GoogleAccount-ob7iw
    @GoogleAccount-ob7iw 3 роки тому +145

    why couldn't the owners claim warranty since they are all below 1 year old.

    • @leesmith8003
      @leesmith8003 3 роки тому +49

      That's the question of questions... Hell the 90 day mark isn't even up yet

    • @ualdayan
      @ualdayan 3 роки тому +78

      Owners probably exchanged it with their retailer, and the retailer is the one who liquidated it.

    • @classicpesps4400
      @classicpesps4400 3 роки тому +18

      Because it's all fake

    • @horus666tube
      @horus666tube 3 роки тому +1

      asked that myself too

    • @Mike-oz4cv
      @Mike-oz4cv 3 роки тому +19

      @@ualdayan Yeah, that could also be the reason why some of them work perfectly fine. If the retailer doesn’t go through the trouble of testing them but simply sells returned items as “broken”.

  • @mccringy7294
    @mccringy7294 3 роки тому +100

    1. how the hell did you even get 13 ps5s
    2: how the hell did this many people already break their ps5

    • @VolkyWay
      @VolkyWay 3 роки тому +17

      Most of them are faulty from the factory

    • @DJHEADPHONENINJA
      @DJHEADPHONENINJA 3 роки тому +9

      @@VolkyWay Then why don't the buyer get it replaced? lmao

    • @JayTCU
      @JayTCU 3 роки тому +7

      @@DJHEADPHONENINJA some people don’t know any better. They just go back to a place like gamestop which won’t replace it and give them $100 for it and just give it up as salvaged

    • @d007g4
      @d007g4 3 роки тому +1

      Cause sony ps5 is a half baked mess😵😩😩😩😩

    • @OutlawFarmersRC
      @OutlawFarmersRC 3 роки тому +7

      Yes ps5 has a large failure rate.

  • @derrektiem
    @derrektiem 2 роки тому +4

    I’m always rooting for your success. The anticipation of the PS5s to power on is exciting to me. I love watching people with a special skill set! Reminds me of a show/movie where there’s a rebel living in the slums that can fix/reprogram anything and is man’s last hope of not being overtaken by technology. :)

  • @pga7196
    @pga7196 2 роки тому +2

    Totally agree with fixing items instead. Two problems i often encounter: 1) manufacturers plan items’ obsolescence and 2) brands that do not provide repair service or spare parts outside of warranty periods.

  • @madcat4563
    @madcat4563 3 роки тому +138

    I can't believe people didn't send these back to Sony under warranty.
    Unless they bought them from a scalper.

    • @Danxiong
      @Danxiong 3 роки тому +15

      Most likely

    • @incocnito1274
      @incocnito1274 3 роки тому +58

      doesnt matter if from scalper. the serial number on the console is all you need to make a sony warranty claim

    • @craigperry3779
      @craigperry3779 3 роки тому +20

      They only need proof of purchase after a year from release date. I had to send mine in and I didn't need to include the receipt, got a new one back a few weeks later. Mine did exactly what #12 did in the video.

    • @Frayicz21
      @Frayicz21 3 роки тому +2

      @@craigperry3779 i’m having problems with my disk drive & i bought it from a scalper, it was brand new completely sealed box. But where should i contact to make a replacement, the scalper said the ps5 has a warranty and sended me a pic of proof of purchase he bought from target

    • @Mr_Ruhl
      @Mr_Ruhl 3 роки тому +2

      @@Frayicz21 call your boy you bought it from... 🤔🤣

  • @stugtodd2778
    @stugtodd2778 3 роки тому +33

    Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I used to enjoy repairing properly and re-selling consoles as a hobby - and would then buy my son the games he wanted/needed with the modest profits.

  • @lol-mc9nl
    @lol-mc9nl 2 роки тому +9

    i wounder how people destroy their ps5 so fast
    i still have a fully working ps3 that was never repaired

  • @dustypidgeon
    @dustypidgeon 2 роки тому

    Great channel, love your mission! You're really good at making these videos interesting and engaging. Keep up the good work!

  • @backgroundnoise9310
    @backgroundnoise9310 3 роки тому +123

    Liquidation sellers: "Hey, it's that TronicsFix guy again. Let's prank him by selling him supposedly broken equipment that's actually totally fine. Ha ha ha!"

    • @monkeyrobotsinc.9875
      @monkeyrobotsinc.9875 3 роки тому +4

      HAHAHAHA good one!!!!! they really got him GUD i know i know!1

    • @misdafireinfexus5828
      @misdafireinfexus5828 3 роки тому

      Wdym ? Actually watching this most had issues. Even one had an issue

    • @misdafireinfexus5828
      @misdafireinfexus5828 3 роки тому

      @@monkeyrobotsinc.9875 he only had 5 that were fine

    • @backgroundnoise9310
      @backgroundnoise9310 3 роки тому

      @@misdafireinfexus5828 There's been vids where close to half of the stuff was just fine or only needed to be cleaned.

    • @misdafireinfexus5828
      @misdafireinfexus5828 3 роки тому

      @@backgroundnoise9310 we only talking about this one which your comment references.

  • @strkeout
    @strkeout 3 роки тому +116

    How dirty is someone's house that their PS5 can be that caked with dust. The unit has only been out for 5 months at most! People are slobs.

    • @Sega-Ryudo
      @Sega-Ryudo 3 роки тому +10

      I clean my PS 5 every day.

    • @waltercomunello121
      @waltercomunello121 3 роки тому +10

      that's why I feel a bit uneasy when I happen to sell what I fix. I wonder if they will treat tech with respect.

    • @thomassmith4999
      @thomassmith4999 3 роки тому +7

      Just having carpet in your house will generate that much dust in the 5 months since PS5 launch.

    • @Rastor0
      @Rastor0 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah I mean some people are indeed slobs but also a lot of people live in dry dusty areas and/or they have a pet and carpeting

    • @bobmybob9493
      @bobmybob9493 3 роки тому

      @@thomassmith4999 carpet is bad about trapping dust under it and a vacume won't pull it up either but walking on it will and kick it up in the air then the gaming system circulating the air around will pull it in like an air filter and thus is how the dust inside the system can build up so quick even in an appearingly clean house

  • @-GameHacKeR-
    @-GameHacKeR- 3 роки тому +10

    19:30 Have you tried cleaning the liquid metal off the APU and replacing it to see if manufactors put to much on, which may be causing a minor short somewhere?

  • @jeroxama5877
    @jeroxama5877 3 роки тому

    Hey dude i am here since your first videos, its been long i saw one your videos. I would say you progressed so well in quality and confidence also doing well in views. Still miss the old a lil confused and nervous you. Keep going dude love what you do 👌🏻

  • @Lio4Real
    @Lio4Real 3 роки тому +85

    this guy has 13 and i just want to see one in person 😢

    • @natzel3865
      @natzel3865 3 роки тому +8

      I saw one on display at one of the two Walmarts near me. I stared at it a while and was then sad I couldn't take it home..

    • @tomhalf3018
      @tomhalf3018 3 роки тому +3

      Come round man, i got 2 controllers.

    • @sirloin4372
      @sirloin4372 3 роки тому

      @@tomhalf3018 same here! 😉

  • @preston6974
    @preston6974 3 роки тому +114

    “So I’m gonna test it on a smaller game”
    *Completes every level first try* nice Haha

    • @mjproject7072
      @mjproject7072 3 роки тому

      *while seeing backwards*

    • @brandrru8561
      @brandrru8561 3 роки тому

      @@mjproject7072 *while playing forwards seeing backwards*

  • @transplantgamer7560
    @transplantgamer7560 Рік тому +3

    Very interesting and awesome video. I don't do this stuff myself but for some reason love watching these kind of videos.

  • @adamgrundy9709
    @adamgrundy9709 2 роки тому

    Very interesting video. Well done for persevering and fixing some of them too!

  • @MrGtagangster
    @MrGtagangster 3 роки тому +15

    "I believe in repair". Great statement, and so do I. I too believe in repair rather than throw away and "just buy a new one".

  • @falxie_
    @falxie_ 3 роки тому +43

    The "out with the old and in with the new" gave me major ChrisFix vibes haha

  • @deeztoes8517
    @deeztoes8517 3 роки тому +2

    I’ve been following for hot minute I’m glad you are getting big man

  • @mohammedmohanned6929
    @mohammedmohanned6929 2 роки тому

    That's really nice job!
    Good luck with fixing all of rest ones 👍

  • @aldromar9490
    @aldromar9490 3 роки тому +94

    You're telling me people have already broken their PS5? Huh.

    • @RemittentDig17
      @RemittentDig17 3 роки тому +4

      Sometimes it can just be the person’s fault or just unlucky in general, rip my elite controller that my dog broke by pulling the cord while it was charging as soon as I pulled it out of the box

    • @aldromar9490
      @aldromar9490 3 роки тому +2

      @@RemittentDig17 That's true, and sorry about your controller, I had something similar happen to me when my rabbit chewed up my Switch AC cord 😅.

    • @ajpewding4058
      @ajpewding4058 3 роки тому +4

      cat ate my headset 🙄

    • @speedygee6396
      @speedygee6396 3 роки тому +4

      @@RemittentDig17 drive-by shooting had casings in my ps4 that's used to be on the shelf near the window in the living room...

    • @jorionedwards
      @jorionedwards 3 роки тому +3

      @@ajpewding4058 Is the cat OK?

  • @xXRoy10Xx
    @xXRoy10Xx 3 роки тому +46

    When I worked at target some to most aren’t broken they couldn’t afford the payments on the credit card or it was bought without permission lol

    • @GLDragon93
      @GLDragon93 3 роки тому +1

      That makes more sense D:

    • @lordsofkoble
      @lordsofkoble 3 роки тому

      Also, customer can't complain when you list as faulty. If a seller is moving large quantities of items, they're not going to test everything. Not worth the time.

  • @_mylastname
    @_mylastname 2 роки тому

    That was pretty cool to watch. I always wanted to be able to fix things like this, monitors, and such. I do try, but it's pretty involved and I'm not schooled on such things.. I'll keep learning

  • @alansantaana5912
    @alansantaana5912 2 роки тому

    You and TheCod3r are just amazing! You teached me a lot!
    Thank you so much for your videos.

  • @NewRetroRepair
    @NewRetroRepair 3 роки тому +58

    I'd be curious to know if the HDMI retimer chips have gone bad on the artefacting ones, or maybe the APU's need reballing because of cracked solder from a drop. It'd be cool to see you give that a try!

    • @mndlessdrwer
      @mndlessdrwer 3 роки тому +9

      I can't imagine how tedious it would be to reball such a chip. I'm betting it's got over 2000 pads to get those teeny tiny solder balls onto. I doubt templates exist that would fit the pattern, so you'd either have to make one or have one made, or you'd have to manually place them. Sounds like a nightmare.

    • @mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm3153
      @mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm3153 3 роки тому

      I'm curious on where he buys those PS5s

  • @hunterbates9539
    @hunterbates9539 3 роки тому +114

    My question is how and why they are already broken in the first place

    • @yosreese1598
      @yosreese1598 3 роки тому +4

      because renigade raider

    • @wazza831
      @wazza831 3 роки тому +15

      cuz launch editions are defective

    • @ajpewding4058
      @ajpewding4058 3 роки тому

      @@wazza831 whats the common defects?

    • @rsneil81
      @rsneil81 3 роки тому +3

      stick with ps4

    • @hunterbates9539
      @hunterbates9539 3 роки тому +9

      @@wazza831 prime reason why I did NOT buy one nor do I have any interest in getting one...perfectly content with my ps4 lol

  • @snowdogg106
    @snowdogg106 2 роки тому

    HI Steve love your videos packed with lots of info and are very entertaining

  • @mindnetic9
    @mindnetic9 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you so much for all the vids. I love your content, such an inspiration. I've started a repair business myself, and your vids get me through a lot of issues!

  • @keithwray9546
    @keithwray9546 3 роки тому +20

    So many problems at such an early point in the ps5 life span.
    It's great that your jumping right into it all and solving issues👍

  • @timkanz
    @timkanz 3 роки тому +8

    One thing about these videos other than the repair part, I find the videos kinda relaxing and entertaining.
    Awesome content and keep up the great work.

  • @guiltyrisk33
    @guiltyrisk33 2 роки тому

    I love this channel. Inspiring me to fix more electronics 💯

  • @Thunderpuddle
    @Thunderpuddle 2 роки тому +12

    I love this channel, love watching him fix stuff, that others would throw away. In many cases the jokes on them as with a bit if TLC and fixing, he's repaired and sold on. Wish I had those skills. I once hot glue gunned my fingers together.

  • @sergeleon1163
    @sergeleon1163 3 роки тому +75

    The ones with graphical glitches could have problems with (not enough) power to either the RAM chips or APU or heat issues regarding them, as it seems similar behaviour as I have seen a lot in the passed with PC graphics cards.

    • @easy_gaming30
      @easy_gaming30 3 роки тому +7

      That's the problem with these things. It's all one unit. Least with a PC it's easier to isolate where the issue is coming from. Well if you know what your doing lol

  • @neilwilson5785
    @neilwilson5785 3 роки тому +23

    The engineers thought that euros and yanks would have clean Japanese style houses with no dust or dog/cat hair. Let's see how this goes....

  • @heyz13
    @heyz13 3 роки тому

    Well said man.. I believe in repair too, and it sucks that more people don't do so as well but that being said. Much respect. Iv learned a lot from you in the past and really love this channel. Keep up the good work dude.

  • @blackoutemzz2674
    @blackoutemzz2674 3 роки тому +17

    I study electrical and electronics engineering at university. I love watching your videos.

  • @Gizmo88
    @Gizmo88 3 роки тому +61

    With PS5 even if they turn on & work that doesn't mean they are not broken in my experience the issues usually range from errors or crashing while playing games or wifi issues or sound issues that don't usually pop up while turning on & installing a game or updating the system software

    • @redenginner
      @redenginner 3 роки тому

      PS4s have similar problems after a few years of usage too.

    • @MRPACMAYN
      @MRPACMAYN 3 роки тому +20

      @Owen Hill its down to the owner not the console. i have ps1,2,3,4 and a pro all still working mint condition

    • @Bidwellz9
      @Bidwellz9 3 роки тому +4

      @Owen Hill i had 3 og xbox and 4 360s, xbox isnt flawless bruh literally had rrod

    • @syedarman4720
      @syedarman4720 3 роки тому +2

      @Owen Hill my xbox 360 had lens defect just after few months of using

    • @Mr_Ruhl
      @Mr_Ruhl 3 роки тому +8

      @Owen Hill remember the "red ring of death"or nah?

  • @Cautionary_Tale_Harris
    @Cautionary_Tale_Harris 3 роки тому +63

    I appreciate you dual-wielding those microphones. Nice stereo narration 😝

    • @Tronicsfix
      @Tronicsfix  3 роки тому +26

      Lol...it's actually for ease of editing (one for each camera) and redundancy in case I lose audio in one of them.

    • @Cautionary_Tale_Harris
      @Cautionary_Tale_Harris 3 роки тому +5

      @@Tronicsfix That's a good idea!

  • @hdhidef
    @hdhidef 2 роки тому

    Love your channel, keep
    up the good content 💪🏾

  • @roham2155
    @roham2155 2 роки тому +2

    Everyone who watches your videos thinks to themselves that it can be as easy as repairing. Because you make hard work easy. You are amazing !!!

  • @47hoursfromtokyo65
    @47hoursfromtokyo65 3 роки тому +60

    Me who doesn't have a PS5: "Yep, you need to do that" "Oh yeah, yeah yeah.." "Mhmm"

  • @all8273
    @all8273 3 роки тому +96

    "Out with the old. In with the new." I think Chris fix has that copyrighted. Next thing you're gonna be using soapy wooder to clean up the units.

    • @bobmybob9493
      @bobmybob9493 3 роки тому +3

      Funny crossover comment

    • @Tronicsfix
      @Tronicsfix  3 роки тому +22

      Lol...I should buy some of that from him and use it in a video!

    • @mvmnt.
      @mvmnt. 3 роки тому +2

      You can’t copyright that 😂

    • @all8273
      @all8273 3 роки тому

      @@Tronicsfix could be the start of an idea for a good April fools video.

  • @henriquealves5734
    @henriquealves5734 3 роки тому +16

    You said that you like to repair broken consoles by mentioning the sustainability. But in poorer places like here un Brazil, we repair because sometimes it's our only option.
    Thanks a lot for your videos teaching us so much about our beloved consoles.

  • @nimisincerta3599
    @nimisincerta3599 2 роки тому +10

    Honest question: when you buy a lot like this, what broken to working ratio do you like? When you buy it are you hoping for more broken systems than working ones or is that vis versa?

  • @twistedrules1
    @twistedrules1 3 роки тому +7

    That's just crazy honestly. I feel lucky mine is one of the lucky ones working fine. Obviously I will be going out and getting a new PS5 once it becomes more available I want to preserve my Launch PS5. Kinda wish Sony or least one of the manufacturers would provide you and other repair guys schematics in a event like this.

  • @V8Supercar1
    @V8Supercar1 3 роки тому +75

    My question is. Why on earth didn't the people who bought those consoles just send them to Sony for warranty repair?? Don't tell me they bought them on ebay and DID NOT buy a warranty with them? Talk about throwing money away.

    • @yikes2096
      @yikes2096 3 роки тому +16

      Exactly and if Sony do get their hands on them they would fix and resell refurbished. Something seems fishy. I don't understand how someone would received a broken ps5 in these times and not warranty it, because it is still in warranty guaranteed.

    • @selinanoob8184
      @selinanoob8184 3 роки тому +19

      They may of got them off game stop , game or Amazon ect and just returned them , then the stores just replace them and liquidated them.

    • @Windows71246
      @Windows71246 3 роки тому +3

      Agreed, there only a few months old still within the warranty period same for the PS5 controllers should just take them to Sony. 🤷‍♀️

    • @V8Supercar1
      @V8Supercar1 3 роки тому +2

      @@selinanoob8184 That probably makes sense. I guess I could see that scenario.

    • @Petrefax.
      @Petrefax. 3 роки тому +2

      Maybe those consoles were resold and only the original buyer has the official receipt. Sony only provides warranty with a copy of the original receipt.

  • @calypsocyclops677
    @calypsocyclops677 2 роки тому +7

    That's crazy the system just recently came out already having issues. Whoever paid those ps5s in the beginning probably paid over $1,000

  • @dannyvoges8679
    @dannyvoges8679 3 роки тому +1

    Much respect man i know what patience you need to fix this maschines

  • @albin9297
    @albin9297 3 роки тому +55

    Where are the people that doubted me when i asked u to do this vid I know u won’t believe me but one of the biggest reasons i was hyped for the ps5 launch was this vid.

    • @Tronicsfix
      @Tronicsfix  3 роки тому +7

      Ha, ha...we showed them!

    • @YojiroX
      @YojiroX 3 роки тому +12

      Shout out to the guy who commented that there wasn't going to be a PS5 video because "Sony perfected design so they aren't going to break and need fixing"

    • @albin9297
      @albin9297 3 роки тому +4

      @@YojiroX lol

  • @D.AverageJoe
    @D.AverageJoe 3 роки тому +110

    I would never pay more then retail for broken anything.

    • @legitpig
      @legitpig 3 роки тому +10

      Yeah I agree it kinda didn’t make sense

    • @glockman9c
      @glockman9c 3 роки тому +3

      than

    • @sunyamacs
      @sunyamacs 3 роки тому +1

      But then we wouldn't have this video to know why we shouldn't do

    • @ThunderBlastvideo
      @ThunderBlastvideo 3 роки тому

      He charged retail to his subs? Yeah, that seems too high...

    • @loreaver3882
      @loreaver3882 3 роки тому

      How bout broken Ferrari

  • @djm24able
    @djm24able 2 роки тому

    Dude I’m loving this video, supposed to get a brand new ps5 in person tomorrow. Love this stuff man me and my step dad use to work on ps2’s all the time from their pos disc drives to replacement fans etc etc I was so young in line 3-7 grades lol good stuff.

  • @joshnz15
    @joshnz15 3 роки тому +8

    With the video artifacting you could try replacing the memory modules from a donor board to possibly fix the problem. Watching gamers Nexis there is one module right by the main heatsink that runs the hottest and could well be the culprit.

  • @FlamerVII
    @FlamerVII 3 роки тому +5

    Next vid:Repairing 13 broken xbox series x please😁

    • @Tronicsfix
      @Tronicsfix  3 роки тому +3

      I don't have 13...but I do have 5!

    • @FlamerVII
      @FlamerVII 3 роки тому +3

      @@Tronicsfix Good enough for me!

  • @alexalin9341
    @alexalin9341 3 роки тому +55

    How the heck people managed to break those?
    Atleast now they are in better hands, and we have a video to watch

    • @kirara4953
      @kirara4953 3 роки тому +7

      They're either made like trash or people are trash.

    • @gokublack8342
      @gokublack8342 3 роки тому +7

      @@kirara4953 In my experience it's more likely that people are morons or they're nasty (I used to fix consoles and you'd be shocked at all the stuff you'd find)

    • @LOTPOR0402
      @LOTPOR0402 3 роки тому +2

      Spoilt kids

    • @dankolord
      @dankolord 3 роки тому +1

      @@LOTPOR0402 And adults

    • @FurikuriYugi
      @FurikuriYugi 3 роки тому +3

      The ps5's are most likely from store demos which often find their way into salvage lots

  • @RayHam1978
    @RayHam1978 3 роки тому +6

    New to your page. Love your work. I sure miss doing these kind of repairs. I was micro D level certified in my Navy days. Multi level repairs can be a bear.

  • @MorrisChannel4
    @MorrisChannel4 2 роки тому +1

    This is amazing, this video also demonstrates where ps5 could use a revision with the entire system