Ebay Repairs- Original Xbox Trace Repair

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  • Опубліковано 28 жов 2024

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  • @PiMpGranny
    @PiMpGranny 3 роки тому

    You seem to be the #1 og Xbox repair man on UA-cam lol

  • @drgnhilord6900
    @drgnhilord6900 5 років тому +4

    I would of just got 40awg enabled wire and just fixed the break. Running wires that long looks bad and can cause more issues if their not tapped down good. I recommend using a 1" 40awg single strand wire instead of a one foot wire.

  • @healthbeauty7853
    @healthbeauty7853 Рік тому

    I have trace corrosion near the 3rd capacitor 3300um 6.3v on the underside of the edge of the motherboard, all 5 traces are damaged, do I follow the traces until they lead to their solder points. Can I solder from where the trace begins to where the trace ends.

  • @iLOLEDatIT
    @iLOLEDatIT 5 місяців тому

    Good video, however I noticed when testing for continuity of the first trace, you had the second connection in the wrong place

  • @realgroovy24
    @realgroovy24 3 роки тому +4

    Regarding the clock capacitor removal, you need to have a clock cap for the 1.6 variant, if it doesn't boot after clock cap removal then you'll need to add a new one.
    Also, you should update your link with an archived page since The ISO Zone is no longer around web.archive.org/web/20171229154855/theisozone.com/tutorials/xbox/hardware-and-modding/trace-corrosion-repair/

  • @daevildriller
    @daevildriller 3 роки тому

    Retro_VG_Repairs How did you figure out the correct lenghts of the 30 awg wires?

  • @toiletgaming2005
    @toiletgaming2005 2 роки тому

    i found a dead xbox for 15€ came with a broken 360 controller and two ps3 dualshock controllers
    and a wii remote aswell
    I found no issues with the xbox just 3 swollen caps which seemed to not cause issue but found a broken trace just like this
    my symptoms were instant power on when plugged in
    powerbutton doesnt work for turning on but turns off when pressed
    sometimes when i press eject button the tray opens about 1-2cm and closes and at the same time screen goes black and console shuts off
    i dont have the equipment or skills yet to do this kind of repair
    so i think ill let a local repair shop take a look and if its not too expensive ill go that route

  • @speedy3523
    @speedy3523 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for this video. I'm going to try and fix my Xbox tommorow. I wish I'd checked the capacitor sooner, the Xbox randomly powers on and won't turn off with the power button. Strangely though, sometimes it works fine for days.
    Do you think of replacing your broken clock capacitor with a new one?
    Are there capacitors fit for use as a clock capacitor that won't leak as quickly as this one?
    This is one of my first solder projects: thanks again as this will help me fix it.

    • @YellowElevator815
      @YellowElevator815 7 років тому +2

      Hi. Sounds like you have the exact issue as the one in this video.
      To answer: No I never replace the clock cap with a new one, though some might believe in doing so. If you do, it should be the same capacitance (measured in uF), and a voltage rating thats the same OR higher. You can get better rated caps that probably won't leak but I can't tell you how long that might last. That being said, I highly recommend you just forego the replacement. If the Xbox is unplugged for a while, its likely the timer will get reset anyway.
      My advice to you: remove the clock cap immediately and clean it with white vinegar+cotton swabs. Go over the area again with rubbing alcohol of a high percentage. Next, for your soldering job, don't forget to use plenty of flux. But be remember to clean it up when you're done!
      Good luck!

    • @speedy3523
      @speedy3523 7 років тому +1

      Damn, it was hard. Getting the tin to fall of the solder tip was the most annoying part.
      Turned out only one trace was bad, I had to use my mobile phone's camera to look at the traces because they're so small. Multimeter confirmed single trace was bad. Strangely the broken trace wasn't even near the leaked capacitor, although it damaged some resistors and capacitors. I guess these 'power' traces go bad regardless of the capacitor leaking.
      But, after an hour of trying it worked. Even though the new tin connections don''t look very good, the new wire connects and all of the problems are gone! For a day now it hasn't powered on by itself and the power button works all the time.
      I only fixed one trace, my guess is that over time the other traces (the ones you tested with multimeter in your video) will go bad as well, in my Xbox they didn't look that good.
      Thanks again for your tips!

    • @YellowElevator815
      @YellowElevator815 7 років тому +1

      Justin wow that's great for your first soldering project. Having a temp controlled iron helps a ton. I found that these kinds of repairs got really easy once I upgraded my iron to something better. Use flux on both the joint and the wire, then put a dab of solder on the iron. Then press down on both. Should stick just fine. Even if it doesn't look good, as long as there's continuity, you're ok.

    • @Labyrnthdom
      @Labyrnthdom 5 років тому

      @@speedy3523 , Hey there. Next time try increasing the temp on your iron a little if it is adjustable and use flux. Always use flux. You will have less problems.
      Just because it is rosin/flux core solder. That isnt enough honestly. Use flux anyway. You will see how much it helps. I get the feeling since it was such a pain in the ass for you. That it will kind of deter you from trying to solder again.

    • @gatescob
      @gatescob 4 роки тому

      @@YellowElevator815 What temperature you recomend using ?

  • @swagamotherfr.6696
    @swagamotherfr.6696 6 років тому +3

    It's a 1.1 not a 1.2 or 1.3

  • @ronaldhenson9170
    @ronaldhenson9170 5 років тому +1

    I own a old original Microsoft Xbox and it's modded also it's a 1.0 I changed the thermal paste removed the clock capacitor and I put a Samsung DVD drive in out of a broken xbox

    • @v3ck1n
      @v3ck1n 4 роки тому

      I just got a 1.0 from ebay and it is having the instant power on issue, I plan on checking the traces and fixing any dead ones. Do you have any suggestions?

  • @pentium4guy639
    @pentium4guy639 6 років тому

    can't i just retrace it with a silver conductive pen with a micro point? saying this because my soldering skills are "not great"

    • @retro_vg_repairs3339
      @retro_vg_repairs3339  6 років тому +3

      if you have one, i don't see why not. Usually the corrosion doesn't interrupt the trace in a single spot, but many. I find it much more practical to bypass that entire line since you don't know when other spots may be broken later.

    • @pentium4guy639
      @pentium4guy639 6 років тому

      Retro_VG_Repairs its just the one trace on the edge of the motherboard thats messed up. The second trace has like missing spots. But the whole motherboard is in good shape.

    • @retro_vg_repairs3339
      @retro_vg_repairs3339  6 років тому +4

      yeah thats what i mean, you'll be doing much more work by patching up every little break in the trace. Maybe its due to my experience but I think the wire method is very quick, easy, and works the same no matter how bad the traces are.

  • @jonchapman6821
    @jonchapman6821 5 років тому +1

    13:54 Sloppy 😕

  • @BehrouzKashkar
    @BehrouzKashkar 2 роки тому

    change your your youtube name to Lifesaver

  • @Labyrnthdom
    @Labyrnthdom 5 років тому +2

    The worst part about the advice this guy gives in the video. Is saying if you have a problem. Google it and see if someone else has solved the issue.
    There are so many so called pro techs running around in comment sections complaining about that very topic.
    Seriously though, what is wrong with trying to learn? No one was born with knowing how to repair circuit boards. It was taught and learned from others and books. And all this guy is doing is letting people know. Hey, google it and learn about it. Helping anyone who is interested succeed.
    Yet you have these pros running around beating on their chest trying to stomp on the novice. Which is bullshit. Which also brings up another question. If your pro. Why in the hell are you watching a novice video on a subject. If you already know it all. It is because they are self proclaimed pro. Im pretty sure the real professional isnt wasting his time and skill in the comment section.
    There is nothing wrong with learning from others and being proud of what you learned and wanting to pass on the information.

    • @retro_vg_repairs3339
      @retro_vg_repairs3339  5 років тому +8

      I wish I could understand what your point is but I really can't. I give that advice because it directly led me to solving my issue as well and teaching me valuable lessons. And it's already helped a bunch of other people with the same issue. So I think the video accomplished it's goal