Hey! I do the same job as you do! For the start and select buttons, have you tried to clean the back of the buttons with alcohol? Worked for me ;) btw, you bought the consoles on ebay? Can't find broken consoles out there...
I actually have a broken Vita thinking charge port but I just wanted to know if you had a suggest of a mail in repair place. Even one I found changes like 200$ to replace which is more than the Vita is Worth.
Where do you buy the sticks for the vita 2001? I had a stick break on me and it started drifting (the tension was gone) and I ordered replacements but the actual stick looks like a GameCube stick (not slick like the vita stick) it works great but just doesn’t look good.
asdf asdf i have vita too and im still using it but the biggest issue is that playstation dont support it and there are any new games (sorry for my english )
The system version doesn't matter anymore. The latest version can still run a temporary hack which gives you the option to downgrade and install a permanent hack.
That's what I think, although it is most likely the buttons have been disabled to only work with the touch screen. Once I had forgotten that I had disabled the buttons cause I listen to music on mine so I didn't want tracks changing on their own since the PS Vita doesnt have a HOLD Button like the PSP and i panicked, but after like two hours I remembered then bam they worked again.
17:48 Regarding #8 and#9, that problem of ghost movement is one of the most common issues with the ps vita pch 2000 models. Tilting the joystick at different postures and blowing compressed air generally fixes it in most cases. So better to try that before trying to dismantle it and replace the joysticks.
@@Tronicsfix Where can i get a GOOD battery for the pch-1001 model? I just bought a used one Vita from eBay and the battery life is horrible. Cracked it open and the Date on the battery is Dec. 2011. Time for a new one.
Its nice to see these old machines again, I personally have a hacked vita for myself and it is one of my daily drivers for gaming. Shame that sony gave up on them
check if that number five is jailbroken because you see with the jailbroken ones some buttons just stop working until you reset the console i dunno why but it happened to me before when i had a hacked vita it's like what happens to the home bouton of a ps4 ds4 when you enter orbisman and activate remote play
He could also check the L- and R- shoulder button connections. I had a 2000 model with a bad connection for one of these, the button registered a constant input (as if it was constantly pressed down). For some reason that messed up the other buttons. I cleaned the ribbon cables for the L- and R- buttons and it worked.
IF you had told me 5 years ago I would spend a couple of hours a week watching some crazy guy, who fixes it till it is really broken, doing board level electronic replacement videos for fun, I would have laughed at your face. And here we are.
@@Tronicsfix Was mostly a price thing here. It was very expensive for basically a glorified PSP that so many people here (Just like with the Wii U) Didn't see it as a new console worth buying.
Yep. If they would have had usb charging, micro SF card support, and a few more first party games in the second year the device could have been so much more.
Not exactly the truth. Provided your factory firmware version is 3.68 or lower, you're able to hack the system. Only a very small amount of devices aren't able to downgrade to 3.60 which is the best firmware for homebrew.
Eyoldaith I just have a soft hack with h-encore and it’s fine it only takes 5 secs everytime i boot up the vita it’s not that big of a deal imo. any other benefits tho?
One thing I can say about the possible liquid damaged devices is don't test anything or replace anything first. Just clean the dirty stuff off and put flux on nearby components and resolder them by hot air gun. During the process, also move the capacitors and resistors to check whether they're connecting to the board or not, which can cause the broken connection between the motherboard and the daughterboard.
I still love my Vita, it's such an awesome handheld, and it basically has a full PSP built-in that you can access after hacking. I've also done some motherboard swaps a couple years ago when FW3.60 was big in the hacking scene. The Vita is pretty modular in build, so replacing faulty parts on it is super easy and straightforward.
i wish you had an online website where you sell these after you fix them. it really is much more confident buying a repaired product from a guy like you which shows exactly what he fixed, how he fixed it and how you could've done it yourself. honestly i can't seem to find ANY ps vita's right now online anywhere other than from Japan. and that sucks because those cost upwards of 130$ lol (tho Japanese vita's are known for being in EXCELLENT condition usually)
If i need to fix something video game related I always come here first, thanks for making such detailed and high quality videos. You explain everything when it comes to possible issues and you even mention prices. Your channel is a godsend. Keep up the great work!
My vita is nearly in pristine condition (Definitely not because I never use it) And my Nintendo Switch, which I use regularly is in pristine condition (Not because I’ve invested ridiculous amounts of money in modifying it)
@@Hightower2804TP Japan always gets the best stuff, that's why my psp is a FFVII 10th anniversary number 14323 of 77777 if i remember correctly; OG screenprotector no scratches :)
Just bought one for 70 euros and looks great judging from the photos. Still I am concerned about how dirty could be, gonna open it and clean it thoroughly.
Man just give it time, if you're using it those thumb sticks are going to fail eventually. Luckily its easy to replace them. The messed up charge port is also likely because it is possible to put the charger in backwards which is crazy haha.
Goodluck, mine also started to get a bad l button after I dropped it once, even after replacing the ribbon cable twice still cant get it working correctly.
I used to fix a lot of iPhones a few years ago but have all but stopped buying phones now but I did put a new charge port in an iPhone 6S yesterday and it is such a satisfying feeling when you realize that your repair has worked.
I always take stuff apart thinking i can fix it. 1 hour later: Found the problem 1 day later: Left on my desk still disassembled Anything more that a day later: See previous line and it was never used again...
This console would have been a huge hit if Sony didnt require expensive proprietary M2 memory cards smh fail This was the PSP that we all wanted with all the features missing from the PSP added to the Vita
PS has a huge library (bigger than Nintendo). If done right, PS can again dominate the handheld console market. The general lack of care made sure that PS vita fail. I really think PS should make another handheld console, probably name it PSP2 for simplicity.
@@NaveenAlpha the thing you don't understand is Nintendo will support their consoles even if it runs the company into the ground as seen by the Wii u. Also I highly doubt Sony has more games spanning Nintendo's 7 console and 5 ish handhelds vs Sony's 4 consoles and 2 handhelds. While Sony does make good handhelds I'd argue game wise the gba-ds-3ds had better titles than the psp-vita. Sure Sony's systems were more powerful and feature rich but Nintendo has shown time and time again that you don't need that if you have amazing games.
Excellent job Steve! It's always fun seeing you repair some console or other tech item from the past as it's not something I see often here! Stay safe!
About the lower firmware ones being more valuable: Previously they were before but now you can hack any firmware version and downgrade to a lower one relatively easily now. So you can go from 3.73 to 3.60 or 3.65 without much hassle. So I'm not sure how much more value you can get from the lower firmware ones compared to one at 3.73
I am a new subscriber and already devoured most of your videos. High skill, and good clean information always gets me! As a electronic engeneering (who is pretty bad in soldering) I envy how well you can handle those small procedures under the microscope. Congratulations on the amazing work! And maybe you can try to make a video about an old consoles?
You can hack a vita technically on any FW, either throw a combination of upgrading to the latest, and then from there downgrading. Edit: do you have a link to the screens?
okay, you inspired me... I am replacing my ipad pro digitizer, and had to get some of the tools and things you use, like heat mat, tool for tablets, and thank you!!!
Glad you enjoyed this! Back when I first started my business I did quite a few Vita repairs and I've gotten quite a few requests for this video so I figured I might as well!
Really nice Video, i find the Vita a quite interesting Handheld. I recently bought one and modified it. Would love to see more on this theme, but it also were nice going in more detail about the fixing. Some showing how you soldered, or cleaned in Details would be good to see.
Thanks for the numbers, I'm sure all the math geeks like me, love a happy ending! 💜🌞🌵 P.s. I love all the fixing too. Especially looking through the microscope, sooo cool!
i cant count the amount of gross used handheld systems ive had to take apart just to clean out gunk for my own personal use, that's actually what got me into taking them apart in the first place 🙂 i havent ever had my vita apart but the one i have is very beat up and thats how i got it cheap, almost seems like a miracle that it functions flawlessly even with the damage it appears to have taken. anywho great video! very entertaining to watch your vids!
I've learned to fix the same way as Steve, buy some cheap, broken tech and try to repair it. I'e bought consoles, laptops, phones, Mac's and a few PC's
@@HuntersMoon78 I did the same way. Something was broke aground the house is tinker with it and it wouldn't always work when I was done, but I would at least learn why it broke. Then decades later UA-cam and the internet came around and figuring it out got a lot easier.
thanks to your videos I took confidence and I repaired my electronic cig board by myself, I didn't think I could do it (I'm not an electronics expert at all). I was thinking of throwing it away and buy a new one... instead I saved 80 euros, thank you so much!
I remember I subbed to you so I can learn how to fix my ps4, you’ve blown up since then! You should consider selling the items you’ve fixed or at least do a subscriber giveaway!
It's a membrane button with contacts on the PCB itself. If it was issues with the cables, that would of played a role in effecting the other face buttons as well. Might be a case of making sure the cap behind the buttons are seated appropriately, as well as making sure the contacts on the board aren't damaged at all
I've just broken my charge port on my 1stgen Vita ... I miss it so much I was using it every day , you've given me the confidence repairing it ! I hope its gonna be ok ...
@@armands3153 . I've just finished disassembling it . First time for me on a PsVita so I've taken the long and sure route ... I will try to solder it this weekend . They are still pricey today totaly worth trying it
@@armands3153 I've just finished to repair my Vita . It was a bad solder on the charge port. The PsVita is a charm to take appart , no hidden screw and no f___g glue that you need to heat like a Samsung phone as a exemple. Really well designed , everyphone brand should have a look on how the Vita is assembled and learn from that.
@@nicolasbourget4163 Happy to hear that! However phones and portable consoles are very different structurally due to the different purposes they serve and the required space and additions to fulfill those purposes. I'm sure the lack of adhesive would only make the phones way, way bulkier compromising the portability.
number 5 - clean the sticks of the start and select buttons. They are not making a short becouse the liquid made an isolation. Clean on the board side and on the button side.
Any reccomendation of where to get vita screens/backs? Want to be sure they're of a decent quality comparable to the original, and have all the proper branding. All of the back panels i've looked at seem to have a huge section missing under the touch pad, can i just put my current "sticker" or whatever it is in that spot when i replace it? Great content here, just subscribed. Keep it up!
I traded a p.o.s mountain bike for my ps vita. 2001 model. Took it apart. Scrubbed it shiny new. Put in new thumbsticks. And it's been kicking ass ever since
Any questions about these PS Vita's? Thanks for watching!
Hey! I do the same job as you do! For the start and select buttons, have you tried to clean the back of the buttons with alcohol? Worked for me ;) btw, you bought the consoles on ebay? Can't find broken consoles out there...
I actually have a broken Vita thinking charge port but I just wanted to know if you had a suggest of a mail in repair place. Even one I found changes like 200$ to replace which is more than the Vita is Worth.
All vita models are hackable there is a firmware downgrade you can do then install the enso hack.
Hey TronicsFix can you do me a big favor my ps vita cracked on New Year’s Eve and I was pretty upset and I want it fixed can you repair it for me
Where do you buy the sticks for the vita 2001? I had a stick break on me and it started drifting (the tension was gone) and I ordered replacements but the actual stick looks like a GameCube stick (not slick like the vita stick) it works great but just doesn’t look good.
The PS Vita was criminally underrated. So much potential wasted...
Agreed!
Certain was Hubert.
i have a vita, i still use it every day, it's an awesome system.
it died because of overpriced memory cards
asdf asdf i have vita too and im still using it but the biggest issue is that playstation dont support it and there are any new games (sorry for my english )
Just what we needed to cheer us up during a pandemic: the perfect amount of thermal paste.
Ha, ha...glad that helps!
Yep
friends: give us some advice, what is helping you not going insane during pandemic?
me: *thermal paste*
420th like. niiiiice.
The system version doesn't matter anymore. The latest version can still run a temporary hack which gives you the option to downgrade and install a permanent hack.
Alexander Kozák that's really good to know.
Does anyone have a ps vita that does not want it or it doesn’t work
@@chazallen2 i have one that i dont use (well two but i wanna keep one), how much you got
Nacho Garcia what model slim or fat
Thanks for the heads up...that's good to know.
Try opening the accessibility settings in the system settings to see if the start and select buttons have been remapped to something else
That's what I think, although it is most likely the buttons have been disabled to only work with the touch screen.
Once I had forgotten that I had disabled the buttons cause I listen to music on mine so I didn't want tracks changing on their own since the PS Vita doesnt have a HOLD Button like the PSP and i panicked, but after like two hours I remembered then bam they worked again.
I wonder if that was the issue
What’s the glue like substance you used when you soldered the charge port back on?
@@manadon23 Flux
@@manadon23 flux paste
17:48 Regarding #8 and#9, that problem of ghost movement is one of the most common issues with the ps vita pch 2000 models. Tilting the joystick at different postures and blowing compressed air generally fixes it in most cases. So better to try that before trying to dismantle it and replace the joysticks.
I appreciate you mentioning parts cost.
I'm trying to remember to put those cost in my videos.
@@Tronicsfix Where can i get a GOOD battery for the pch-1001 model? I just bought a used one Vita from eBay and the battery life is horrible. Cracked it open and the Date on the battery is Dec. 2011. Time for a new one.
I think the best part is that it helps us amateurs out, either when trying to fix something ourselves, or when we are getting it fixed.
TronicsFix hey Tronics can I buy ps vita number 6 from you
Same
Its nice to see these old machines again, I personally have a hacked vita for myself and it is one of my daily drivers for gaming. Shame that sony gave up on them
It is. They are cool handhelds.
The PS Vita was a failure thus sony doesn't make those anymore
I think smartphones kill them that's why.
@@kamelghrib2623 no, it lacked an r2 & l2, so remote play was not good..
@@tzovlask - The Vita 2000 models + a Hori grip accessory fixes the problem, but they're now sold for over $100 online!
check if that number five is jailbroken because you see with the jailbroken ones some buttons just stop working until you reset the console i dunno why but it happened to me before when i had a hacked vita it's like what happens to the home bouton of a ps4 ds4 when you enter orbisman and activate remote play
Good idea
Yer I had the same thing with a 2001 model
@fogmaster it was only the button board, the hack wouldn't be on there
You gonne try that Steve?? Let us know... @TronicsFix
He could also check the L- and R- shoulder button connections. I had a 2000 model with a bad connection for one of these, the button registered a constant input (as if it was constantly pressed down). For some reason that messed up the other buttons. I cleaned the ribbon cables for the L- and R- buttons and it worked.
IF you had told me 5 years ago I would spend a couple of hours a week watching some crazy guy, who fixes it till it is really broken, doing board level electronic replacement videos for fun, I would have laughed at your face. And here we are.
Your probably won't see this in a sea of comments but great video, liked 👍. no wonder you're so popular .
Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it.
I found it 😊
@TampaTec Oh damn! Its the guy that helped me fix my ipad. Nice seeing you here 😁
Yeah he is popular, sa wur channel, over 500k subs but not that many views on video in comparison.
Your literally the first comment
The OLED screen STILL looks incredible. Yet again, ahead of it's time and undersupported.
I agree. I'm still surprised they weren't more popular.
The color depth on the oleds are amazing. Even next to my switch it's night and day.
@@Tronicsfix Was mostly a price thing here. It was very expensive for basically a glorified PSP that so many people here (Just like with the Wii U) Didn't see it as a new console worth buying.
It also burns in and starts losing brightness as the years go on much faster than LCDs
Yep. If they would have had usb charging, micro SF card support, and a few more first party games in the second year the device could have been so much more.
I could watch this guy clean consoles all day. That was relaxing and revolting at the same time.
5:57 I come from the future, every version is hackeable now.
Not exactly the truth. Provided your factory firmware version is 3.68 or lower, you're able to hack the system. Only a very small amount of devices aren't able to downgrade to 3.60 which is the best firmware for homebrew.
@@infiniteserenitybot4803 Every version is hackable. The H-Encore hack supports versions up to 3.73 (lastest firmware).
[Infinite Serenity] [Bot] im ising 3.68, why is 3.60 the best?
@@pakiy7941 If you downgrade to 3.60 you can install the Enso permahack which can later be upgraded to 3.65.
Eyoldaith I just have a soft hack with h-encore and it’s fine it only takes 5 secs everytime i boot up the vita it’s not that big of a deal imo. any other benefits tho?
One thing I can say about the possible liquid damaged devices is don't test anything or replace anything first. Just clean the dirty stuff off and put flux on nearby components and resolder them by hot air gun.
During the process, also move the capacitors and resistors to check whether they're connecting to the board or not, which can cause the broken connection between the motherboard and the daughterboard.
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@@nicoyoyoanimator5995 not same for you
Woah, calm your panties Zee
I still love my Vita, it's such an awesome handheld, and it basically has a full PSP built-in that you can access after hacking. I've also done some motherboard swaps a couple years ago when FW3.60 was big in the hacking scene. The Vita is pretty modular in build, so replacing faulty parts on it is super easy and straightforward.
Killing it on the content recently!
Thank you! And thank you for watching them!
I can't help but find myself fascinated as you take apart electronics find their problems and fix them Seriously it's so entertaining to watch
When he said, “maybe get a haircut”, I thought he was talking to me.
I thought he was joking
I'll be glad when I can go get a haircut. Damn virus.
@@murrij illegal barber ...
I have a mullet right now. I can totally rock with my 80's look soon.
OOOF
The filthy one made me feel physically sick when you were cleaning it out. That's just grim.
i wish you had an online website where you sell these after you fix them.
it really is much more confident buying a repaired product from a guy like you which shows exactly what he fixed, how he fixed it and how you could've done it yourself.
honestly i can't seem to find ANY ps vita's right now online anywhere other than from Japan.
and that sucks because those cost upwards of 130$ lol (tho Japanese vita's are known for being in EXCELLENT condition usually)
As an owner of a white ps vita, I legit squealed in delight when I saw one in the lot. Got mine for 150 with an sdcard in it
The white ones are super cool. I love it when they have games or memory cards in them when I buy them!
SD2Vita i assume?
@Paxton Cargill 256 is the largest possible with sd2vita
@@DovahDoVolom nah 512gb works just fine
using one in both my 1000 and 2000
As for #5, I'd say reflow the liquid-damaged parts and make sure the ribbon cable is fine! it might be broken inside.
If i need to fix something video game related I always come here first, thanks for making such detailed and high quality videos. You explain everything when it comes to possible issues and you even mention prices. Your channel is a godsend. Keep up the great work!
Man Having a PSV that i actually take care of seeing these abused systems makes me angry
Haha same! I can't understand why people abuse this cool tech so much. I'm a proud owner of a pristine green japanese Vita!
My vita is nearly in pristine condition (Definitely not because I never use it) And my Nintendo Switch, which I use regularly is in pristine condition (Not because I’ve invested ridiculous amounts of money in modifying it)
@@Hightower2804TP Japan always gets the best stuff, that's why my psp is a FFVII 10th anniversary number 14323 of 77777 if i remember correctly; OG screenprotector no scratches :)
Just bought one for 70 euros and looks great judging from the photos. Still I am concerned about how dirty could be, gonna open it and clean it thoroughly.
Man just give it time, if you're using it those thumb sticks are going to fail eventually. Luckily its easy to replace them. The messed up charge port is also likely because it is possible to put the charger in backwards which is crazy haha.
#5 did they disable the action for start and select by accident? Hard reset and update firmware, possibly a jail broken psVita
i was able to get a 1000 model for 40 bucks with the L button problem. was an easy ribbin replacement
Nice work!
Lucky you. I'm trying to get my hands on faulty vitas for that price.
Goodluck, mine also started to get a bad l button after I dropped it once, even after replacing the ribbon cable twice still cant get it working correctly.
PS VITAS FINALLY YAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSS
In this house we stan this failed console
Yup!
Ayy
Lit my reaction
Does anyone have a ps vita that does not want it or it doesn’t work
@@Tronicsfix will you also fix some psps
That little montage cleaning the 2000 model is one of the most satisfying thing I've seen in a long time.
And also vomit inducing.
i wonder why can he just use brush instead of the metal stick ?
Good video Steve :-)
Thank you Vince!
@@Tronicsfix Yo can u fix mines though?
I used to fix a lot of iPhones a few years ago but have all but stopped buying phones now but I did put a new charge port in an iPhone 6S yesterday and it is such a satisfying feeling when you realize that your repair has worked.
I always take stuff apart thinking i can fix it.
1 hour later: Found the problem
1 day later: Left on my desk still disassembled
Anything more that a day later: See previous line
and it was never used again...
Ha, ha...I do that too sometimes!
I do that all the time
many such cases
I did that with a 3DS XL. But, it turned out the top screen was broken, and I noped out, and just sold it for parts.
This console would have been a huge hit if Sony didnt require expensive proprietary M2 memory cards smh fail
This was the PSP that we all wanted with all the features missing from the PSP added to the Vita
PS has a huge library (bigger than Nintendo). If done right, PS can again dominate the handheld console market. The general lack of care made sure that PS vita fail. I really think PS should make another handheld console, probably name it PSP2 for simplicity.
@@NaveenAlpha the thing you don't understand is Nintendo will support their consoles even if it runs the company into the ground as seen by the Wii u. Also I highly doubt Sony has more games spanning Nintendo's 7 console and 5 ish handhelds vs Sony's 4 consoles and 2 handhelds. While Sony does make good handhelds I'd argue game wise the gba-ds-3ds had better titles than the psp-vita. Sure Sony's systems were more powerful and feature rich but Nintendo has shown time and time again that you don't need that if you have amazing games.
@@NaveenAlpha ps never dominated the handheld market Nintendo had and has that on lock
Billy-wayne Jeffcoat dell what are you talking about the ps2 alone has like 3 thousand extra games compared to GameCube lol
@@mannyduran8458 and that's where the handheld come into play. The ds had like 2k games and easily fill out the GameCube to surpass the ps2.
Excellent job Steve! It's always fun seeing you repair some console or other tech item from the past as it's not something I see often here! Stay safe!
Thank you! You stay safe as well!
Always fun to watch these repairs. Some of the repairs look So Easy. But I'm sure they are not always that easy.
thanks for repairing them, the vitas sure deserve more love
The most amazing part is that you were able to get a haircut in these quarantining times
I think by trendy he means he shaved his own head 😂
That’s like food, dust, skin and sweat 🤮🤮 creeps me out
Gross
+ a little bit of booger while timmy picked his nose and continued playing.
Was wanting to shout wear gloves the whole video
You left out Corona Virus. 🤔
Imagine the smell
About the lower firmware ones being more valuable: Previously they were before but now you can hack any firmware version and downgrade to a lower one relatively easily now. So you can go from 3.73 to 3.60 or 3.65 without much hassle. So I'm not sure how much more value you can get from the lower firmware ones compared to one at 3.73
Do u know anything about hackable ps4's
@@_.sir.castro._758 Why
@@nier409 I honestly just wanna know if mine can be hacked version 8.0 I think
@@_.sir.castro._758 It can't, 6.72 is the highest firmware you can do
@@nier409 😥😔 is it possible to lower the firmware?
Watching you scrape and wipe down #8 was so satisfying
why would anyone hurt their vita's these are treasures!
2:56 - Looks like someone scratched a sad face onto the screen.
🙄
I am a new subscriber and already devoured most of your videos. High skill, and good clean information always gets me! As a electronic engeneering (who is pretty bad in soldering) I envy how well you can handle those small procedures under the microscope. Congratulations on the amazing work!
And maybe you can try to make a video about an old consoles?
Me: is midnight im g-
TronicsFix: *Uploads*
Me: I dont need sleep, i need to see repairs.
Thank you for the support!
The funny thing it is actually midnight here and I gotta get up in 7 hours
Watching those button pads get scrubbed sparkly was a happy place for me.
I don't know why I watched this while eating, some of them were really gross. Great video!
I'm so glad these psv's are getting the tlc they so deserve.
It's so depressing how expensive the vita is nowadays.
You can hack a vita technically on any FW, either throw a combination of upgrading to the latest, and then from there downgrading.
Edit: do you have a link to the screens?
The Vita was ahead of it's time. The best handheld ever. I need 2 repaired.
Steve please clean and disinfect all these things that were handled by other blinds very well. Beware. As usual your video is excellent !!!
In my opinion, you look like you suit that look. Nice trim!
Hey thanks!
I wish Sony release another handheld. Up to this day psp is my favorite handheld
Uploaded 30 seconds ago, I'm guessing 7 out of 9 fixed?
Nice guess...close!
okay, you inspired me... I am replacing my ipad pro digitizer, and had to get some of the tools and things you use, like heat mat, tool for tablets, and thank you!!!
Dude your channel inspires me I've always been a fan of fixing and taking apart things and your channel is perfect for more knowledge on that
Feels like you have a lot of fun doing all the repairing :D
Usually, I do!
when someone gets a haircut in the middle of a video, you know he means business
This is so on track with your regular content, yet a total departure. Loved this. Never thought I'd see you attempt Vita repairs.
Glad you enjoyed this! Back when I first started my business I did quite a few Vita repairs and I've gotten quite a few requests for this video so I figured I might as well!
Glad to see you giving some love to a very underrated system.
Maybe in a perfect world the vita would've been a bigger success than the psp.
Currently on a binge marathon of your videos.
I actually had that problem with my left stick too, on the slim.
Just some ipa and a toothbrush helped alot...
Yep, that can sometimes get them working again.
btw. if you understand German :D
I would love if you would check out one of my videos...
Greetings from germany
"this one is disgusting" ... from where I'm sitting .. they all look disgusting ...
Holy, that last Vita was really disgusting, I almost threw up watching that xD
That one was gross!
Same!
What a steal man; two good ones right off the rip!
Really nice Video, i find the Vita a quite interesting Handheld. I recently bought one and modified it. Would love to see more on this theme, but it also were nice going in more detail about the fixing. Some showing how you soldered, or cleaned in Details would be good to see.
That nasty one looks like someone dipped it in a bucket of earwax. So gross.
I've been binge watching you videos during my quarantine. Thank you! I love your channel.
What is your account on Ebay? I'd love to give it a look since I know that everything will be fixed correctly!
I'm pretty sure he has his own store and website. He has it linked in the description i think.
i always check his website always sold out D:
I always wanted a vita, but cant find them and couldn't afford them. I wish I was able to fix one and use it like this. Amazing!
I have 2 PS Vitas. I just brought one of mine back to life after a failed downgrade.
They are very resilient little systems.
Thanks for the numbers, I'm sure all the math geeks like me, love a happy ending! 💜🌞🌵 P.s. I love all the fixing too. Especially looking through the microscope, sooo cool!
i cant count the amount of gross used handheld systems ive had to take apart just to clean out gunk for my own personal use, that's actually what got me into taking them apart in the first place 🙂 i havent ever had my vita apart but the one i have is very beat up and thats how i got it cheap, almost seems like a miracle that it functions flawlessly even with the damage it appears to have taken. anywho great video! very entertaining to watch your vids!
Hey Steve. I was wondering , where did you learn to repair consoles?
Just started by buying or finding broken stuff around the house...then just kept learning.
TronicsFix thats all?
@@MrBENTENG12 What I've learned, I learned that way as well. I even used my own stuffs as guinea pigs to keep on learning haha.
I've learned to fix the same way as Steve, buy some cheap, broken tech and try to repair it. I'e bought consoles, laptops, phones, Mac's and a few PC's
@@HuntersMoon78 I did the same way. Something was broke aground the house is tinker with it and it wouldn't always work when I was done, but I would at least learn why it broke. Then decades later UA-cam and the internet came around and figuring it out got a lot easier.
I agree i think the ribbon cable on number 5 is probably messed up! Great content as always
thanks to your videos I took confidence and I repaired my electronic cig board by myself, I didn't think I could do it (I'm not an electronics expert at all). I was thinking of throwing it away and buy a new one... instead I saved 80 euros, thank you so much!
"What's a PS Vita?" - Sony
This man is amazing repairing things and just says I need a haircut and just gets it
Why is your channel so underrated? This stuff is inspiring lol
I now
Love it that you have 200k views for the Vita. I still play the PSP too and i love the Vita - love this.
This video actually helped me fix my psvita screen :)
Very cool informative channel! Impressed by your level of skill with these electronics. Subbed!
"Absolutely disgusting"
*touches it multiple times*
Seeing all the scratches and smudges on them make me wanna cry😥
I remember I subbed to you so I can learn how to fix my ps4, you’ve blown up since then! You should consider selling the items you’ve fixed or at least do a subscriber giveaway!
I found your channel yesterday and I’ve literally been binge watching every video, I’m obsessed. GREAT CONTENT 👍🏾
maybe you need to use other "start" and "select" buttons
Could be
It's a membrane button with contacts on the PCB itself. If it was issues with the cables, that would of played a role in effecting the other face buttons as well. Might be a case of making sure the cap behind the buttons are seated appropriately, as well as making sure the contacts on the board aren't damaged at all
18:10 if this Vita not have COVID-19 i don't know what more haves.
words hard me speak may understand not
Hello
In a number 5 ps vita the left green board are broken.
please check that.
You are very good on this never stop fixing things
I've just broken my charge port on my 1stgen Vita ... I miss it so much I was using it every day , you've given me the confidence repairing it ! I hope its gonna be ok ...
So... What's up?
@@armands3153 .
I've just finished disassembling it . First time for me on a PsVita so I've taken the long and sure route ...
I will try to solder it this weekend . They are still pricey today totaly worth trying it
@@nicolasbourget4163 Wish you luck!
@@armands3153
I've just finished to repair my Vita .
It was a bad solder on the charge port.
The PsVita is a charm to take appart , no hidden screw and no f___g glue that you need to heat like a Samsung phone as a exemple. Really well designed , everyphone brand should have a look on how the Vita is assembled and learn from that.
@@nicolasbourget4163 Happy to hear that! However phones and portable consoles are very different structurally due to the different purposes they serve and the required space and additions to fulfill those purposes. I'm sure the lack of adhesive would only make the phones way, way bulkier compromising the portability.
Yooooo I haven't seen a vita in years. Used to play need for speed on my friend's console as I couldn't afford one
In your honor I'm installing Need for Speed on my hacked Vita. I'll play it for 10 minutes then never again, just like all the other Vita games.
@@muckymucks you are a good person
@@muckymucks this comment killed me
did you play persona 4?
Pirateala!!!
Hola, veo tus vídeos
Hello. I watch your contents often even though I don't understand Portuguese.
JAJAJJAJAJAJAJAJJAJJAJAJUAHAA. Lo menos que esperaba era un comentario de Nano
@@GenSecWPNM That's spanish, bruh...
That charge port looks like horror to repair for newbies
I really want to watch you clean all of them and see how nice they look side by side.
number 5 - clean the sticks of the start and select buttons. They are not making a short becouse the liquid made an isolation. Clean on the board side and on the button side.
9:29 i need help when i try to snap the back frame won't disappear..
9:20 “it drew a lot of extra voltage” I am very disappointed
Haha I literally said "current" out loud. It happens.
What is your eBay store name I couldn’t find your items I would definitely order from you as you do a great job
Any reccomendation of where to get vita screens/backs? Want to be sure they're of a decent quality comparable to the original, and have all the proper branding. All of the back panels i've looked at seem to have a huge section missing under the touch pad, can i just put my current "sticker" or whatever it is in that spot when i replace it?
Great content here, just subscribed. Keep it up!
I traded a p.o.s mountain bike for my ps vita. 2001 model. Took it apart. Scrubbed it shiny new. Put in new thumbsticks. And it's been kicking ass ever since