Can you repair enough retro video game stuff as a side gig to make some extra money and is it worth it? Lets find out and fix some stuff while documenting the process over the next year to see if it makes sense in 2024, Month 9!
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Coma Console Info
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Console 5 OG Xbox Cap Kits (All Kits)
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Replacement Thumb Sticks (Xbox 360 version works on OG Xbox controllers)
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Replacement Original Xbox Disc Drive Belt
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Replacement OG Xbox Controller Cord w/ Quick Disconnect End
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Needle Probe Ends for Multimeter
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Dentist Tool Kit
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Fiberglass Scratch Pens
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30 Gauge Magnet Wire (Works great!)
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Solder I Use
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Desoldering Braid
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99% Isopropyl Alcohol (if you can't find it locally)
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00:00 Challenge Details
00:32 First Fixes
03:17 PS2 Fats
09:25 Old Original Xbox Units
15:02 New Drive Caps
16:24 New Original Xbox Units
24:17 Interesting Xbox Problems
27:52 More New Xboxes…
31:49 Familiar NES Issues
32:49 More New Stuff
38:23 End of the Month Wrap up
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