I Bought 10 Broken Nintendo Switches... How Many Can I Fix?

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  • Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
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  • @TheCod3r
    @TheCod3r  Рік тому +5

    I now have an online store where I sell replacement parts and components, as well as some of the items I fix in my videos. Please check it out over at www.consolefix.shop

  • @markbelluk
    @markbelluk Рік тому +52

    I watch a lot of different console repairers on UA-cam. You seem to be the most knowledgeable and explain the process better than others. Well done mate.

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +5

      Thanks mate, glad you find them useful. I like to go into detail but it's a little difficult with bulk repairathons like this because of time restrictions

    • @ethanthomas5724
      @ethanthomas5724 Рік тому +3

      @@TheCod3r i like tronics fix but he kinda glosses over the nitty gritty stuff and i like how you show it all

    • @spelaoxy
      @spelaoxy Рік тому

      Best of the best

  • @stoatin3050
    @stoatin3050 Рік тому +5

    Cant wait for part two. I liked the editing and the music. Cheers Phil.

  • @av3ng3r-49
    @av3ng3r-49 Рік тому +4

    Don't forget part 2 at some point.. love the vids, really appreciate the effort and time you put in.

  • @normski123456789
    @normski123456789 Рік тому +7

    Looking forward to part 2, great job as always Phil.

  • @Malloy08
    @Malloy08 Рік тому +11

    Well done Phil. Amazing job changing that capacitors 😮. So much patience

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +3

      Cheers buddy much appreciated

  • @wyvernflight
    @wyvernflight Рік тому +11

    I repair electronics for a living, and still watch every video you post and am guaranteed to learn something each time! Thanks

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +3

      Thanks buddy really appreciated

  • @jasonbanks86
    @jasonbanks86 Рік тому +3

    Great content phil. This feels very much like a tronicsfix video which is great as I enjoy watching his content also. Happy days. Keep up the great work 👍🏼

  • @OliverJonCross
    @OliverJonCross Рік тому +1

    The re-balling blows my mind. So much patience.

  • @seanlyddon4089
    @seanlyddon4089 Рік тому +5

    When are you expecting to release part 2? Really enjoyed this one!

  • @callumhodgkinson2286
    @callumhodgkinson2286 Рік тому +1

    I like how even thow you've been doing this a while you still get excited when youve fixed one. Love your compassion for the job. Very informative. Allso answered one of my questions. Bought and repaired a switch lite only to find parental controlls set up, on phoning nintendo was told without missing a breath to throw it in the bin because data protection says they can't give me a master pin. I politely told him that the previous owners details are all still on the device and need the pin to remove them. Keep up the good work

  • @shaun9089
    @shaun9089 Рік тому +1

    I have a new appreciation for what you do, just opened my switch for a broken charge port and almost died at the size of m92t36. I knew there was a down side to watching your videos on a 40 inch TV. Looks easy when it's that big 😂

  • @dennism.1078
    @dennism.1078 Рік тому +3

    Nice one Phil, really enjoyed watching it. as for the 2nd Switch: at 21:43 you cut the jumper wire and, if you pause at the correct point, it looks like you cut into a part of the trace and the ground-layer nearby, looks like they are shorted together, maybe that is part of the problem.

  • @mrstevepace
    @mrstevepace Рік тому +1

    Re-balling a BGA chip by hand and getting results is awesome work and requires lots of skill, and patience. Well done I hope you make a successful business from you r work.

  • @robinpeach-toon2595
    @robinpeach-toon2595 Рік тому +1

    Cracking video TheCod3r, learnt tons, and as always enjoy your explanations of process and honest approach. Keep on trucking

  • @diiktii408
    @diiktii408 Рік тому +2

    Hey Phil, loved the vid, the second switch could probably have a problem with M92 or the components around it. Really looking forward to the next vid! :)

  • @virgildeklerk
    @virgildeklerk Рік тому +1

    Great video and fixes ones again m8, can't wait for part 2 ;)

  • @markbelluk
    @markbelluk Рік тому +2

    Switch repairs I find the most interesting. Great video.

  • @johnphilippatos
    @johnphilippatos Рік тому

    40:36 "I'm gonna replace some caps and resistors". Proceeds in replacing every damn thing but the screws of the case.
    I've seen quite a few videos of yours, in which you reball chips, so I can confirm it now. You are mental!

  • @edwardsmith9049
    @edwardsmith9049 Рік тому +2

    Great content I don't know how you keep up with all of those chips. That would make my head hurt. I look forward to seeing the next videos. Keep up the great content.

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +1

      Cheers bud. Things just tend to stick in your head after working on so many of them lol

  • @koopaklaw4605
    @koopaklaw4605 Рік тому +1

    I had never actually seen the dreaded reballing, only people talking about it. Great video

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +1

      Cheers bud, it's good fun especially when it works 💪

  • @De_BOSS95
    @De_BOSS95 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic work. Might be the best I've seen

  • @davidbohn8955
    @davidbohn8955 Рік тому +2

    I'm hoping with getting 3/5 working and whatever happens with the next 5 you're able to make a good profit. Keep up the good work Phil.

  • @REMEDY-REPAIRS
    @REMEDY-REPAIRS Рік тому +2

    Love your work bro, really good content you create wish the video was longer 👍🏾

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +2

      Thanks mate. I wish I could but most people wouldn't watch it if I made it much longer

  • @boredofcarverticaladverts
    @boredofcarverticaladverts Рік тому +1

    Very enjoyable video, can't wait for part 2

  • @stevetealey2804
    @stevetealey2804 Рік тому +2

    Great job so far well done bud.

  • @christopherbolis2048
    @christopherbolis2048 Рік тому +1

    Great work as always Phil, and i like your new hair cut!

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому

      Cheers buddy much appreciated 👍

  • @djlancematthew
    @djlancematthew Рік тому

    Every time I watch you do a rebelling I feel bad for you. However, watching you do one is how I subscribed to your channel!

  • @andrewhenderson3593
    @andrewhenderson3593 Рік тому +3

    Awesome vid Philly got lucky on the 3rd one 😂

  • @jakewade5265
    @jakewade5265 Рік тому

    You are an incredible man and the patient's of a saint.keep up the good work.

  • @pmyhill
    @pmyhill Рік тому +1

    Great video Phil !! Nice to see you try repairathons 👍

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому

      Cheers bud glad you enjoyed it 😀

  • @riversunhawk6192
    @riversunhawk6192 Рік тому

    I couldn't help but laugh at first thinking you were ribbing a fellow UA-cam repair technician. I think you know which one I'm talking about! Lol

  • @SaltLakePark
    @SaltLakePark Рік тому +1

    You're dope bro, I've always been fascinated with fixing electronics

  • @amauryfranco4878
    @amauryfranco4878 Рік тому

    This video format was a lot better really nice job

  • @andrew030686
    @andrew030686 Рік тому +1

    Where did part 2 go??

  • @One2fix1982
    @One2fix1982 Рік тому +2

    As always love the content, just bought a oled switch, have you had any issues with them? Not sure if they run the same hardware. Keep up the great work man!😊

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +3

      Cheers mate. I've only worked on one and couldn't fix it because of the amount of liquid damage which had burnt traces on the nand. I have another one on the way though 😀

    • @One2fix1982
      @One2fix1982 Рік тому

      I was able to fix my Xbox one s by watching one of your videos, I really appreciate your work, especially when you have to re-ball something. Talk about patience! I’m a auto mechanic and I thought my job was tedious, but I’ve never had to do something like that

  • @SLYZANY
    @SLYZANY Рік тому +1

    you are amazing!! love the content!

  • @ImPandorum
    @ImPandorum Рік тому

    I love watching your content Coder, you are truly amazing at what you do. Keep it up man! 🤗

  • @mbob4337
    @mbob4337 Рік тому

    Lots of 420's through the video. Phil makes this look so easy. You forget how small these parts are.

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +1

      Cheers bud, yeah it's crazy when looking through the scope, then looking with your eyes you realize you can barely see the things lol

  • @TNLAUTOS
    @TNLAUTOS Рік тому

    Very well explained mate! Keep the vids coming. Thank you

  • @bufordmaddogtannen
    @bufordmaddogtannen Рік тому

    Bloody hell, that light reflecting on your head is blinding...😂

  • @RCDEPENDANT
    @RCDEPENDANT Рік тому

    That video was bloody awsome 💯👍🏻 But damn was that alot of ads .

  • @TheRicky191
    @TheRicky191 Рік тому

    I love your videos man. Same with Steves channel. Good stuff

  • @LearnElectronicsRepair
    @LearnElectronicsRepair Рік тому

    Happy haircut Phil 😁

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому

      Haha cheers bud. Congrats on 60k by the way 👏

  • @jasondillon3317
    @jasondillon3317 Рік тому +1

    Where is part 2 please

  • @hadrianbole9147
    @hadrianbole9147 Рік тому +2

    Nice one love it .. that reballing was brilliant .. wether it was going to work or not and it did work .. good job my friend .. love your work

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +1

      Cheers buddy, I appreciate that 👍

  • @crashatau
    @crashatau Рік тому

    That severely water damaged switch turning on was a miracle... wow.

  • @FerenzeeBlazingReapr
    @FerenzeeBlazingReapr Рік тому +1

    I think just putting some flux on all those caps and re-flowing would have prevented further corrosion

  • @Leif_YT
    @Leif_YT Рік тому +1

    Great video. Wouldn't a stencil + solder paste save a lot of time when re-balling the ram, or is the method with the stencil & paste less reliable?

  • @HD-wf3bp
    @HD-wf3bp Рік тому

    I'm waiting for part 2 muhahah I really like the switch videos. They help me alot!

  • @retrorambles517
    @retrorambles517 Рік тому +1

    Do you also replace screens and bezels?

  • @ProdiJoee
    @ProdiJoee Рік тому +1

    Where's part 2?

  • @Ghost572
    @Ghost572 Рік тому +1

    That is a good deal £420 , I saw another joblot with a bunch of nintendo switches but I am not really ready to start doing that just yet.

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому

      Yeah £42 per unit is a great deal. I know the seller has another bundle but I'm in two minds whether to buy them or not

  • @phynx-victumterra652
    @phynx-victumterra652 Рік тому

    I can't seem to even find one fairly priced switch to buy and work on, onto the video! :)

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +1

      Haha I seem to find all the good ones 🤪

  • @Notpoop906
    @Notpoop906 Рік тому

    Hi mate new sub here I'm liking the vids. Found you through Tronicsfix! Just curious what accent is that? Birmingham? I just like to guess accents lol

  • @bestdj2010
    @bestdj2010 Рік тому

    I press like button before start watching! You are a good lad!

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому

      Thanks pal much appreciated 👍

  • @johncarr3458
    @johncarr3458 Рік тому

    Great video, roll on part 2.. Where did you get the red cases from.. Cheers..

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому

      Cheers bud! I bought them from ebay for about £12 but you can get them a bit cheaper from aliexpress 😀

  • @nzaar9
    @nzaar9 Рік тому

    It was fun watching you fixing, specially the 5th device, It looks 100% completely dead XD

  • @MrBunt
    @MrBunt Рік тому

    Just in case you didn't know: You don't have to phone Nintendo to remove Parental Control, the algorithm on which those codes are generated is known and there are websites which can generate it for you ;)

  • @YesMir
    @YesMir Рік тому

    amazing work ! and love the accent ! 😀

  • @douarf1
    @douarf1 Рік тому

    The suspense is unsustainable ! 😮

  • @jamesjohnston-smith7266
    @jamesjohnston-smith7266 Рік тому

    Hi, my grandsons switch keeps freezing after a couple of minutes and has to be soft reset to start.
    If we send it can you repair? We will pay. By the way it seems a bit bendy?
    Thanks
    James

  • @MrAvolance
    @MrAvolance Рік тому

    Bloody Hell,nice vid Phill!

  • @danfrancis1984
    @danfrancis1984 Рік тому

    Did you have a fight with a lawn mower?? If so the lawn mower defo won 😂😂😂😂

  • @darrenstrathdee7425
    @darrenstrathdee7425 Рік тому

    Got a question for @thecod3r
    Replaced a digi on nintendo switch. Screen works around the edges only. Bought another and it does the same. Replaced the board that controls touch and measured diode readings to a known good working board and all good. The old one works as normal. I have bought a third now to see if it works. Do you know if theres compatibility issues or diff variants off digitisers?

  • @mohandmohand2047
    @mohandmohand2047 Рік тому

    Thank you phill... That is time for magic

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +1

      Thanks bud much appreciated

  • @ThEwAvEsHaPa
    @ThEwAvEsHaPa Рік тому

    hey @TheCod3r thanks for the videos, which Switch video was it when you modified the battery pcb to be used with a lab PSU?

    • @ThEwAvEsHaPa
      @ThEwAvEsHaPa Рік тому

      i believe it was a video with a joycon that was pulling to much current?

    • @ThEwAvEsHaPa
      @ThEwAvEsHaPa Рік тому

      possibly a past live stream of yours or if you have a guide anywhere that would be great thanks

  • @StonerJames
    @StonerJames Рік тому

    I'm looking for a new switch and was wondering where you sell the ones you refurbish. Because the one I have can't be played in handheld mode anymore. My Switch doesn't recognize that there are joycons connected so I can only ply in docked or tabletop mode and the screen is too small for me to play in tabletop. I looked in the description for this video but couldn't find anything that would take me to where they would be sold.

  • @Lisa-yc3vg
    @Lisa-yc3vg Рік тому

    So relaxing watching ur videos thank you

  • @nshezz8562
    @nshezz8562 Рік тому

    I bought myself 4 switch stencils, I'll send you one over if you'd like? It saves so much time. And it covers all chips.

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +1

      I actually found one after I made this video. I must've bought one and forgot about it 😅

  • @andrewcollins867
    @andrewcollins867 Рік тому

    On best behaviour Phil ;) great vid 👌

  • @gavrelgadayev-sk6xx
    @gavrelgadayev-sk6xx Рік тому

    8:07 what are those 2 tiny capacitor next to the ram try to fix my but knock them out by accident any information will help thanks this one 9:04

  • @tylersmith1412
    @tylersmith1412 Рік тому

    I'm told your the guy to talk to. My kids switch lite that the screen no longer works but was still turning on and making noise but no screen. I followed a tutorial from one of your subscribers that suggested you. After making the potential fix the lite no longer makes noise either so I can only assume it's completely done for. Any advice or ideas. I was also told you do fixes of that's an option.

  • @fadge316
    @fadge316 Рік тому +1

    I'm about a third through, it's a good one! How much does a refurbished switch go for these days? Sorry if you say it in the video somewhen

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому

      Cheers pal! Normally around £120 ish or £140 for an exploitable one 😀

  • @LumenateTV
    @LumenateTV Рік тому

    Is there a way to get the switch to work without a screen and battery basically using it as a normal Console connected to a TV?

  • @philth7
    @philth7 Рік тому +1

    When is part 2 coming?

  • @LCDLCD-cl2qp
    @LCDLCD-cl2qp Рік тому

    Better than factory ! Iam really impress by reballing

  • @cfq.tufanuf7601
    @cfq.tufanuf7601 Рік тому

    Phil... When is part 2 available??

  • @CzyBam
    @CzyBam Рік тому

    Good lad, subscribed now!

  • @dodgydruid
    @dodgydruid Рік тому +1

    I keep wanting to send my Switch to your good self but bills and finances keep getting in the way lol It works AOK just doesn't dock any more and I broke the SD card reader when I put a new battery in and would love to get it dockable so I can play it on my super duper 4K monitor. Been enjoying the first two Mario Party's this week, Goldeneye soon too yay

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому

      Let me know when you're able to mate and I'll try and do it a little cheaper for you. Times are tough for everyone at the minute especially with the global fuel crisis going on 😐

  • @1up_Gaming
    @1up_Gaming Рік тому +4

    Given up recording for the evening, time to see if Phil is having better luck with 10 Switches than I am with 10 DS Lites :p

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +1

      Haha hopefully you got yours going mate. I'll have to check them out when you release the video 😄

    • @1up_Gaming
      @1up_Gaming Рік тому

      @@TheCod3r away for the weekend, but so far I’ve worked through 6, and it’s 3/6 going so far…. The joys of bulk buys eh? 😂😂 Looking forward to part two of yours ☺️

    • @kirbyq-8453
      @kirbyq-8453 Рік тому

      @@TheCod3r my switch has the blue screen of death and I’ve tried to fix it misled but I can’t manage too

  • @njakts
    @njakts Рік тому +1

    14:02 I'm interested how that goes, because I also bought broken console off ebay, fixed it and it also had parental lock on. Contacted Nintendo amd they just said, contact the owner, we cant do anything,good luck. With a bunch of back and forward with the seller I managed to get it off, but nintendo really didnt help at all. And this discourages me to buy any more switches.

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому +1

      They'll unlock it for you but only if you tell them it's your own console and one of the kids have set a parental lock without you knowing. If you tell them you bought it they won't help you. A few of us do it regularly and it works every time 😄

    • @njakts
      @njakts Рік тому

      @@TheCod3r thanks, now I know what I did wrong...

  • @brandonbahret5632
    @brandonbahret5632 Рік тому

    The current going rate on the Switch Lite (loose) is ~$110.00. However, I'm seeing recent sold listings for the Motherboard, alone, for $125.00. Can't seem to find the logic in this market, cause at the same time broken Switch Lites are rarely under $70. Guess the only thing that makes sense is to scrap the ones you get working. I have no clue how to safely package a mobo though.

  • @ashs14
    @ashs14 Рік тому

    Hi mate. What’s the usb power amp meter you’re using? Cheers

  • @MikeGervasi
    @MikeGervasi Рік тому

    Yeah, that's better, Phil. True pro all the way. Nice one.

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому

      Cheers buddy. A few people said it was OK but it kinda didn't sit right with me. I guess that was the beauty of releasing it early to supporters, gave me a chance to test it lol. As always I appreciate the feedback mate, it all helps make sure I'm releasing the best videos I can 😀

    • @MikeGervasi
      @MikeGervasi Рік тому

      @@TheCod3r Well I'll always let you know what seems to work and what doesn't on the viewing side of it. That way we insure quality :)

  • @Robert.Czarnik
    @Robert.Czarnik Рік тому

    Lovely music at the end. I cannot find what is that. Someone knows it?

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому

      Thank you 😊 those tracks are from a private library which I pay a monthly fee for on Envato elements
      1.envato.market/thecod3r

  • @arie1293
    @arie1293 Рік тому

    Part 2 few days after this one bwaahahaha. Just poking fun but looking forward to the rest of these. 😁

  • @wisher21uk
    @wisher21uk Рік тому

    Well done mate

  • @leedavies3629
    @leedavies3629 Рік тому

    Nice one how long did it take you to become teci ? you got a good deal there well done I find ya channel well interesting Cheers🙂🇬🇧✌️

  • @angellaracuente6343
    @angellaracuente6343 Рік тому

    10:20 i'm new to this so if my question is stupid don't worry, but can you just reflow the chip to the board instead of just solder every little part of on the ram chip

  • @dayzclips9093
    @dayzclips9093 Рік тому

    your a wizard harry

  • @Dr.not.anywhere
    @Dr.not.anywhere Рік тому

    Can you fix switch that works perfect just has a password onit bought second hand used to work for a year or so then not worked since says hours used then tried to contact seller and nothing

  • @hughblount1983
    @hughblount1983 Рік тому

    Good on you Phil

  • @kvk1988
    @kvk1988 10 місяців тому

    Where is part II ? I want to see part 2

  • @gungan5822
    @gungan5822 Рік тому

    Manually placing solder balls makes me want to gouge my eyes out.

  • @kevsmith1355
    @kevsmith1355 Рік тому

    How do I get hold of you i have some work doing

  • @UkzEnglishBullTerrierz
    @UkzEnglishBullTerrierz Рік тому

    Hello bud, can you do the mod chip on the oled nintendo switch ?

  • @joseone69
    @joseone69 Рік тому

    My switch lite was charging and when came back to grab it it said (an error has ocurre please restart but never power back on , i check inside and i found a lot of shorts around maxchip could it be that chip gone bad?

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r  Рік тому

      It's possible but the MAX chips do have some low impedance lines so they could just be lying readings below 50ohms giving you false positives. It might be best to check in diode mode to see if they're actually dead short or just low impedance. If you check out the discord ( thecod3r.live/discord ) people will be able to provide you with some good readings from working boards :)

  • @consolastecn.baugar
    @consolastecn.baugar Рік тому

    size solder ball?

  • @andrasszabo7386
    @andrasszabo7386 Місяць тому

    OK, Phil, you want to see a REAL horror movie? How about trying to fix my 1987 Toshiba laptop, with at least 20 dead large capacitors, as they released their magical juice all into the power distribution board, eating away almost all of the traces, and chip legs??