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Just a tip for removing the DVD drive or working on the mainboard. The HDD always goes out first and goes in last. This is why the DVD drive caddy has this nose on the side. You don't need to fiddle around like you did in this video. The thermal paste was always like this even when the console came out. It's more like a glue then a paste. I wish I had this remover for it back then. 😅
Great guide as usual! I got an xbox a few months ago and did these steps back then but this is the best tutorial on yt! I've just got a PS3 and been following your guides on jailbreaking with the Evilnat CFW and setting up webman and multilane for playing backups!
One other thing I would recommend is replacing the rubber band in the DVD drive. I haven't had an issue with the Phillips drives with that, but every Samsung drive had an issue with it. I've saved so much money buying a couple of Xbox's with a "stuck DVD drive" that the only issue was needed a new rubber band.
Know what works well for this? Those small hair rubber bands you find in stores like Target in the beauty section. They're usually clear as they're worn in hair for braids and so forth. Stretch 'em out and they're almost a perfect fit for the drive. :)
I hate that gunk under the heatsinks. WD40 on a rag takes care of that paste really well. Just wipe off the WD40 with some alcohol after. For those tall caps by the CPU and GPU, with those bulging, the console will eventually stop powering on. I ran into several, and those are almost always bulging. Console5 is a great place to get capacitors for multiple retro consoles.
Thank you Blaine for this video. I have this console but unfortunately it's up in my closet with the RROD. I wish I could get it back up and running, it was my favorite console growing up
You have bad (swollen) capacitors around your CPU and they need to be replaced. I just did this job on a 1.6 that would not turn on after sitting for a year.
Yeah, there are some other challenges. I just hope that those that do at least this much to their system can do something to extend their life. My first Xbox back in the 2000s literally burned up while I was out visiting family for a bit locally. Came home to a burning smell and a dead PSU. Didn't even know it was a thing and that it could have been prevented.
Wow, that's a scary thing to happen! I think I'll be keeping my consoles unplugged unless I am using them. Thank you for all of your hard work on these videos. You truly make the easiest to understand videos in the gaming community.@@blainelocklair
I tried that Nexus fan in order to reduce noise. Temps ran higher than the original fan, requiring me to increase the speed, and then it wasn't nearly so quiet. In the end I reinstalled the original fan (after cleaning it and applying a drop of oil to the bearing).
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Just a tip for removing the DVD drive or working on the mainboard.
The HDD always goes out first and goes in last. This is why the DVD drive caddy has this nose on the side.
You don't need to fiddle around like you did in this video.
The thermal paste was always like this even when the console came out. It's more like a glue then a paste.
I wish I had this remover for it back then. 😅
There where a few caps near the gpu/cpu that need to be replaced since they are bulging
Agreed, and good observation.
Great guide as usual! I got an xbox a few months ago and did these steps back then but this is the best tutorial on yt! I've just got a PS3 and been following your guides on jailbreaking with the Evilnat CFW and setting up webman and multilane for playing backups!
One other thing I would recommend is replacing the rubber band in the DVD drive. I haven't had an issue with the Phillips drives with that, but every Samsung drive had an issue with it. I've saved so much money buying a couple of Xbox's with a "stuck DVD drive" that the only issue was needed a new rubber band.
Know what works well for this? Those small hair rubber bands you find in stores like Target in the beauty section. They're usually clear as they're worn in hair for braids and so forth. Stretch 'em out and they're almost a perfect fit for the drive. :)
Nice I've had a classic Xbox in my closet for a bit thinking about modding it helpful guide
Thanks! At least checking thise things will be a big help to extending the life of your system.
I have no Xbox, but that didn't stop me from watching 3 of your xbox videos in a row. 👍
I hate that gunk under the heatsinks. WD40 on a rag takes care of that paste really well. Just wipe off the WD40 with some alcohol after. For those tall caps by the CPU and GPU, with those bulging, the console will eventually stop powering on. I ran into several, and those are almost always bulging. Console5 is a great place to get capacitors for multiple retro consoles.
Do you think this could be why mine doesn't stay on unless you keep the power button held down?
Good info. Thanks for chiming in! :)
@mikewhitfield7000 very possible
@@ghostvgm4771cheers gonna have to give it ago worth a try
Thank you Blaine for this video. I have this console but unfortunately it's up in my closet with the RROD. I wish I could get it back up and running, it was my favorite console growing up
Very nice vid! when is the hdd upgrade video coming?
Thanks! It's in the cue to drop soon. Stay tuned!
another great video blaine!
I think you also need to replace all those bulged caps.
Yes, some of them are a bit of a mess. At least the guide will help people get to the basics and then delve deeper into repairs as needed.
A+ guide Blaine. 👍
You have bad (swollen) capacitors around your CPU and they need to be replaced. I just did this job on a 1.6 that would not turn on after sitting for a year.
I saw that too
Yeah, there are some other challenges. I just hope that those that do at least this much to their system can do something to extend their life. My first Xbox back in the 2000s literally burned up while I was out visiting family for a bit locally. Came home to a burning smell and a dead PSU. Didn't even know it was a thing and that it could have been prevented.
Wow, that's a scary thing to happen! I think I'll be keeping my consoles unplugged unless I am using them. Thank you for all of your hard work on these videos. You truly make the easiest to understand videos in the gaming community.@@blainelocklair
Why didn't you swap the IDE hard drive for a Sata hard drive or SSD?
Fair question. That video is coming soon. Just needed to cover some basics for folks to get things in shape and ready for a storage upgrade first. :)
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Thanx for this guide dude
Grazie! Sono contento che ti sia piaciuto il video. :)
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
I have a 2002 Xbox so I'm definitely worried about the clock capacitor, is it hard to remove?
How about you watch the video dope
Is it not recommended to replace the clock cap?
Hey there no need to unplug the power button cables to remove the power supply
Can you make a video on how to play online on ps3 with cfw without a psn account I don’t have one and you can’t make them anymore?
Is their anyway you can mod a Xbox 360 slim without soldering
I guess you could call it a head dryer
That's right! 🤣
Sir PS3 4.90.1 hfw hen 3.2.2 version crash how to fix sir
The caps 💀
When the ps4
PS3 is the most difficult to disassemble
This 70mm fan is impossible to find in stock for sale ...
It's in stock at Amazon and can be purchased right away. Glad they were able to get them back in stock.
I tried that Nexus fan in order to reduce noise. Temps ran higher than the original fan, requiring me to increase the speed, and then it wasn't nearly so quiet. In the end I reinstalled the original fan (after cleaning it and applying a drop of oil to the bearing).
The Peaceful Outcome makes a kit with 3d printed parts that helps improve fan sealing and ducting vs just a Nexus Fan.@@brianstuntman4368