Love how this series shows just unlikely we are to make money trying to fix up broken things off ebay! Keep those expectations realistic out there guys!
I learned early on I am not making money off repairing these. For me, I enjoy the work, I like being able to take something broken and make it useful again, and learn in the process. If I make a few bucks, it usually just goes towards buying more junk lol
I'm old enough to remember when every neighbourhood had a tailor, cobbler, and repair shop. When your toaster or radio stopped working, you didn't throw it out and buy another one out of the Sears catalogue, you brought it down to the repair shop where a man with a thick accent and grease-smeared coveralls would repair it for you, good as new.
At 8:13 there is a chip in the board that has cut the line i am not sure that is your issue but its worth a try to restore the line and see what happens it its in the bottom area a little brown sport that has cut the connection to the line
Hey Joey! I've been watching a lot of your videos lately. I think what you do is really great. Not only do you contribute to the environment by not simply throwing away broken devices, you also motivate other people to do the same and show how it's done/how your process of repairing is. That helps a lot if you want to start doing it yourself. Great job, keep it going! One thing I always ask myself though. How do you even find these broken devices on eBay? No matter what I do, I either find things that are too expensive, completely broken devices that are not worth repairing or parts that have already been opened and a large part of the components are already missing. What is your process to find those broken devices? Thanks!
Liquid metal is ridiculous stuff. I hope a less potentially damaging solution for efficient cooling comes about before it becomes the new standard for ALL new consoles and PC's.
Tough luck on that one. Know that every video I watch I’m rooting for you. At least you took the L for learning as my old boss used to say in electronics sometimes training cost money.
I feel like liquid metal in place of thermal paste was just a terrible idea. Is it because thermal paste degrades over time and maybe liquid metal does not? I've just seen so much trouble coming from that liquid metal in these consoles.
liquid metal is like having the ailicon die be integrated inti the cooler from conducting heat really ducking fast, but tbh they should’ve gone the xbox route with a vapor chamber instead
You are very bold to try that chip first. I’m pretty sure the chip is dead now. I just don’t mess around with chips like that unless I’m 100% sure he is the issue. Even then I’m still hesitant because of how easy they die. The I’m about to waste my time and money feeling comes up. 😂 Anyways good video and Better luck next time.
Yeah I think I'm too deep into this series now to make it make sense, but something I should have done for sure. If I do another similar series, I'll bare this in mind from the get go.
Don't kick yourself. These PS5's don't seem to be designed or engineered very well with repairability in mind. In my experience in ebay items (parts or not working) you usually only find the projects like this where it's a no-fix.
They don't really need liquid metal. Sony just did that to help the lifespan of the PS5s, since hardly anybody actually does maintenance on their consoles. They just use them non stop for years.
dude :) just because a chip gets a little hot, doesnt mean it is faulty. what you do is roll a dice lol. anyway, i believe that apu is gone but you can test further in live show.
Not trying to offend anyone with a job like yours, Joey, but are ALL of these consoles a piece of crap? Because all I see on the internet is everybody fixing PS3-4-5-s and Xbox consoles. Why do these break all the time?? I mean that I like all these videos, because I learn a lot from them. But the quality of these devices is bullsh*t.
It's a numbers game. With a lot of consoles out there some will just fail on their own, others will just have people being negligent with them and others will just have accidents.
Hey Joey, been watching for a little while now and I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos! Recently diagnosed and repaired a Nintendo switch lite that was destined for scrap by using your videos as a guide (I cannot stress how helpful they were to a novice repairer). Thanks for the content and I look forward to seeing Sally's spectacular spreadsheet in the green again! 🟩
Hey peeps 😊 Quite a few comments about the broken trace at 8:13 - but unfortunately it’s dirt 😢
Thanks for watching!
Love how this series shows just unlikely we are to make money trying to fix up broken things off ebay! Keep those expectations realistic out there guys!
I learned early on I am not making money off repairing these. For me, I enjoy the work, I like being able to take something broken and make it useful again, and learn in the process. If I make a few bucks, it usually just goes towards buying more junk lol
I'm old enough to remember when every neighbourhood had a tailor, cobbler, and repair shop. When your toaster or radio stopped working, you didn't throw it out and buy another one out of the Sears catalogue, you brought it down to the repair shop where a man with a thick accent and grease-smeared coveralls would repair it for you, good as new.
At 8:13 there is a chip in the board that has cut the line i am not sure that is your issue but its worth a try to restore the line and see what happens it its in the bottom area a little brown sport that has cut the connection to the line
I saw that as well and was just coming to post.....good eyes
Hey Joey!
I've been watching a lot of your videos lately. I think what you do is really great. Not only do you contribute to the environment by not simply throwing away broken devices, you also motivate other people to do the same and show how it's done/how your process of repairing is. That helps a lot if you want to start doing it yourself. Great job, keep it going!
One thing I always ask myself though. How do you even find these broken devices on eBay? No matter what I do, I either find things that are too expensive, completely broken devices that are not worth repairing or parts that have already been opened and a large part of the components are already missing. What is your process to find those broken devices? Thanks!
Liquid metal is ridiculous stuff. I hope a less potentially damaging solution for efficient cooling comes about before it becomes the new standard for ALL new consoles and PC's.
Tough luck on that one. Know that every video I watch I’m rooting for you. At least you took the L for learning as my old boss used to say in electronics sometimes training cost money.
Don't forget that if it isn't completely fixed. you can still sell it as for parts, or keep it around for any donor parts/parts that may be useful!
one of my favorite series lately...massive season, lot of cliffhangers :)
I feel like liquid metal in place of thermal paste was just a terrible idea. Is it because thermal paste degrades over time and maybe liquid metal does not? I've just seen so much trouble coming from that liquid metal in these consoles.
liquid metal is like having the ailicon die be integrated inti the cooler from conducting heat really ducking fast, but tbh they should’ve gone the xbox route with a vapor chamber instead
Joey better known as "Don't quote me on that" 😂
You are very bold to try that chip first. I’m pretty sure the chip is dead now. I just don’t mess around with chips like that unless I’m 100% sure he is the issue. Even then I’m still hesitant because of how easy they die. The I’m about to waste my time and money feeling comes up. 😂 Anyways good video and Better luck next time.
I mean, you're at a direct loss. But you're getting donor-parts - which can be reused of sold off, which can lessen that loss somewhat
Yeah I think I'm too deep into this series now to make it make sense, but something I should have done for sure. If I do another similar series, I'll bare this in mind from the get go.
greate job getting this video out today Joey. lots of hardwork with this one and itll hopefully pay off 👍
Nice try Joey, a defo revisit due on the ps5, & I’m put that I think it’s going to be the Southbridge that’s at error.
Don't kick yourself. These PS5's don't seem to be designed or engineered very well with repairability in mind. In my experience in ebay items (parts or not working) you usually only find the projects like this where it's a no-fix.
On 8:12 ripped trace
Great eye my dude!
Also that larger passive on the top right doesn't look to happy either
GREAT spot however it was a piece of dirt :(
Keep at it. Maybe you can get it to work. Who knows?
Try to re-solder bios chip and put it back after 20-30 min …
I love these videos but I'm so disappointed when they're not fixed 🙁
I saw a smaller blob of heat in between the ssd controller and the south bridge, that might be the problem? I’m not an expert though
Where can we find the products you fix on eBay?
I love this series and I've learned a lot from your videos! Keep it up!
Thankyou :)
why did i expect it to be a retro PC from looking at the box XD
Got a free 1s 1tb knocked a cap off lol free to you joe
They don't really need liquid metal. Sony just did that to help the lifespan of the PS5s, since hardly anybody actually does maintenance on their consoles. They just use them non stop for years.
8:13 on the video there is a broken trace pal, mid right of the video
He replied to another comment, sadly it was a piece of brown dirt he moved.
You recon it spilled because of it being vertical?
Reality hits you hard bro
Trying. To. Fix. This. Faulty. Item. and. Make. a. Profit. Profit. Or. Loss
Felt your pain… £60 IC… ouch
Yeah, a certain model of PS5s had that issue with liquid metal leaking pass the seal when standing up.
Never seen a ps5 repaired
That looked stressfull. The behaviour of this PS5 looks to me very strange. However I'm sure you will fix it.
I hope so Leon! If not, we’ll get it next time 😎
Try another bios
dude :) just because a chip gets a little hot, doesnt mean it is faulty. what you do is roll a dice lol. anyway, i believe that apu is gone but you can test further in live show.
I think I saw somewhere the ps5 will not boot without the cooling fan plugged in maybe that was the issue on the last test?
Nice vid! Im sure you’ll figure it out!
Just take a working ps5 and boot it with the thermal cam and see how it reacts.....
Its a known issue with the metal melting down when kept vertical.
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Not trying to offend anyone with a job like yours, Joey, but are ALL of these consoles a piece of crap? Because all I see on the internet is everybody fixing PS3-4-5-s and Xbox consoles. Why do these break all the time?? I mean that I like all these videos, because I learn a lot from them. But the quality of these devices is bullsh*t.
It's a numbers game. With a lot of consoles out there some will just fail on their own, others will just have people being negligent with them and others will just have accidents.
Damn.i watch your Last records.
You are Not The lucky one.
Hope next time,you have more luck.
The generation consoles are just trash and their repair is almost impossible compared to the previous generation consoles
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Hey Joey, been watching for a little while now and I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos! Recently diagnosed and repaired a Nintendo switch lite that was destined for scrap by using your videos as a guide (I cannot stress how helpful they were to a novice repairer). Thanks for the content and I look forward to seeing Sally's spectacular spreadsheet in the green again! 🟩
You're more than welcome pal, thankyou for the kind words :)
Do a video on. dkoldies
I've found a faulty ps5 for £40 on Facebook if u want me to send u the link on insta?