Trying To FIX a PSone | No Display & No Disc Spin!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มิ.ย. 2021
- This is a Sony PlayStation one that came in my faulty job lot from last year. It doesn't have any display and doesn't seem to be reading discs. Will I be able to repair it?
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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Nice to find a repair channel that doesn’t stage their fixes! I have 40 OG PS1’s to fix so this really helped, I subbed!
👍 Thanks Stephen! Yeah, I don't see the point in staging anything. If I fail, I'll still post it. You usually learn more from a fail anyhow! 😬
@@StezStixFix Like when you accidentally fixed the PC-engine GT lol
Just saying that is not an og ps1. It’s the slim version made later.
@@jerkizum2793 Nobody said it was, plus it’s the same layout and shows how to change the disc reader.
Did you say 40??
this channel is the perfect combo of calm, funny, educational and interesting, and no loud nonsense or overly "produced" stuff.
Awesome!
It's very "British" :)
It's an entire vibe and a half. You can feel that he enjoys what he's doing and it comes through in the content that he's relaxed and enjoying the process. Except when parts go awol.
Haha, no comment about the singing? That's my favourite bit!
I'll never forget someone giving me a Sega CD because he couldn't get it to work. I opened the lid, grabbed a knife and popped the spimner up a couple millimeters and it worked fine. It had literally just been pushed in and couple spin properly.
Just found your channel 2 days ago and now am binging all your videos. Your knowledge of electric engineering is amazing.
@14:45 that sound is *GLORIOUS*
I find it fascinating that you can even try and repair these things. Too many electrical items end up in landfill and you at least save some. Thank you for all your content.
Love your videos Steve, I'm slowly getting into the hobby and going through your troubleshooting steps is really insightful. Keep on going!
I love that you have a cuppa on the mat which you somehow nimbly keep avoiding; it adds a real element of danger & suspense!
Thank you for uploading not only entertaining but educational content, I enjoy the more chill & laid back approach. Found your channel through TheCod3r and was glad I did, keep up the great work!
Man, I found this channel (more like suggested by TH-cam) what a find. Spent over 3 hours last night watching different videos on the channel. I honestly have no interest in myself trying to fix things but for some reason watching you fix gaming items is just so relaxing haha. Keep up the great work!!!
I had choppy audio on my Psone and dark fuzzy screen. I recapped the entire board as the Caps on them are very cheap. I wanted to eliminate any future issues with them. It did work after that! I can tell you using a heat gun is the way to go. You can get the caps off so easy. I watched Voultar's videos and learned how to remove them!
So glad i've found your channel. im starting to work on machines at my job and im coming to enjoy the process of taking things apart and diagnosing issues, and your videos make it entertaining.
I love your channel! Your fixes are great and you document your mistakes which is really genuine of you!
I'm watching your videos for some days now - very entertaining, very inspiring and very informative. I really enjoy it a lot! Or in one word: "Nice!"
I have no interest at all in fixing electrical gadgets but I am fascinated with watching you fix them. Go figure.
Recently found this channel randomly. I really like seeing techs and games I haven't seen since I was very young. Great host also, very calm narration. Kind of reminds me of Jeremy Wade or Ed Stafford! Anyway, love the content man.
Great channel, light hearted but really interesting videos with some dry humour thrown in I'm hooked 🎣. All the best to StezStix and everyone else to.
I smashed that subscribe button, really enjoy your chilled out approach and you explain things that even i can understand (nearly) 🤣
I believe that the fact that you don’t say “smash that subscribe button” or anything ridiculous like most of the other beggars on TH-cam is part of the reason why I subscribed to your channel and hit the like button… And I also comment!
Thank you so much for not being one of those TH-camrs!
I *did* smash the subscribe button...
Now I need a new computer screen 😞
I have replaced many of those fishy bastards. I feel your pain. Remember sometimes the mistakes are the best lesson.🙂
Nice!
I've had so many times in my life where I tried to fix something and I only made it worse. Love how you stay calm.
Mr. Make-It-Worse 😄
I like that your videos show the mistakes you make. It's helps cement knowledge for the viewer when they see you unknowingly make a mistake, discover your mistake, and fix your mistake.
Hello from Athens - Greece ,love your videos and your work.Thanks for the content ! ! !
I'm an apprentice security tech and TH-cam brought up your channel as I was researching electronics. Even though what you fix is a far cry from what I work with, I still enjoy your videos as I have learnt a few things from your techniques! I smashed the Subscribe Button as you asked, and now I need a new one...
A lot non subscribed viewers are probably not signed into a yt account. Also you're a joy to watch. Very satisfying
A lot of people like my son watch youtube on their tv and liking and subscribing aren't easily accessible in case you are curious. My daughter hordes the tv so i have to watch your videos on my phone...lol that's why i like and subscribed!
I like seeing the sometimes trial and error process of repair. It’s helpful for those who are interested in learning like myself
Nice fix Steve - all the mention of fish had me going to the chippie for lunch, lol. Your Captain Bodge mug is amazing, BTW :)
😁 thanks Jon! I think I might have to go to the chippy now too! Haha.. Glad you like the mug. It's a mug with my ugly mug on it. Quite fitting! 😂
Great to see you fixing this old PS1 there Steve very interesting to see what the problem was but hey you fixed it - Nice 1 mate 👍
Cheers Chris! Appreciate that mate 👍
Awesome 👍 Congratulations to another repair!
Just started watching these kind of videos lately due to an interest and some from others are painful to watch.. fresh take watching this a good laugh while trying to learn some of this stuff. Top video 👍
I want to thank you for leaving the piece of the video where you send that negative side of the cap somewhere else. We are all human, we can all make mistakes no matter how experienced we are. Watching the human side of something as complex as fixing electronics is always encouraging. Subscribed!
So true
im commenting from 2023.. that would make this video 2 years old... I KNOW after following you and watching everything recently especially that you would have checked the power firstly. So you have gotten more wise throughout the years. :)
I Love your vids so much its a good Tutorial in different errors ist will Help me to fix broken Stuff. Keep Up your fantastic work
Micro Machines was a brilliant family game - happy memories. Thanks
I was kinda hoping to see how bad the Barbie game was. But no, you had to replace it with the seriously epic Leamington Spa made Micro Machines. 😁 I do recommend getting a multitap and more controllers for some amazing multiplayer V3.
I can confirm that this is the "slim" model as released around the time of the PS2 launch. You could get an LCD screen to attach to the console too.
Good call on those caps. I guess it's fairwell and thank you for all the fish.
I love the simplicity of the PS1/2 era; no game installation, no updates, just pop in a disc and a memory card.
Thanks Toxo. I've kind of fallen in love with this little console. I never had one, I started my Sony collection at the PS2 for some reason, so i feel like I missed out!
I've seen those LCD screens. Boy are they expensive! I'm going to keep my eye out for one though, as that would be pretty awesome! 👌
Not going to lie,@@StezStixFix , I'm slightly bias to the PlayStation 1 (mine is the old shape) due to it being the first home console I personally owned. It's great to hear someone new to it has similar vibes.
Yes those LCDs have more than kept their value, as have the mouses/mice (whichever the plural is). I'd really like to have a mouse for games such as Theme Hospital, Railroad Tycoon II, Command & Conquer and Broken Sword.
This is my first video of yours and I was a non-subscriber until today. TH-cam decided to recommend this video today and I was not disappointed.
Excellent fix wouldn’t never thought of that
Thanks Alvin! 👍
Thanks for not spoiling 👍
Pretty sure I just became you 15000th subscriber.
I enjoy your videos mate.
I like to be able to fix electronics but i suck.
I find these entertaining and the right amount of light hearted humour and education.
Keep up the good work!
3 weeks ago he had 15k, thats 30k in 3 weeks!
Love the videos, all the reward of the repair with none of the risk of my idiocy 😂
Very Nice repair and I had fun seeing the video! :D I subscibed
Ha I’m still loving your videos! Still very informative but enjoyable to watch at the same time! ‘Gonna have to replace all of these caps. I was kinda hoping I wouldn’t have to? But I think I’m gonna have to? But I really don’t want to? 🥺 great videos. Keep up the great work!!
🤣 thanks Kieron! Really appreciate that 👍
When replacing those caps I find it easiest to grab them with needle nose pliers vertically and then twist left/right to take them off cleanly.
That's not a good idea, especially on older systems that have had capacitor or battery leakage. It can rip the pads and traces off, making more work for yourself. Even if it hasn't happened yet, it will eventually, as I learned the hard way.
Yes! This is a great method as long as you go slowly twisting back and forth a little at a time while maintains slight pressure toward the board. Don't try to twist it off in one go, take your time. The leads will fatigue and break. It seems to be safer since the pads are much more resistant to the shear force (I think that is the right term) rather than pulling straight up.
Great video. Just got a bench power supply myself. Good you had one.
Thanks Taylor! Yeah, the bench supply comes in really useful! Great bit of kit 👌
I definitely smashed that like button when you said you "really don't want toooo" 🤣
I haven't the foggiest how this came into my recommendations, but I'm glad it did.
Definitely Look at My Mate Vince. He's another TH-cam fixer
Lovely fix fair play. Got to love the old playstation. Never had a PS One though but have the PS1
Thanks Tony! Yeah, I didn't have one either and I've kinda fallen in love with this one. 👍
If you ever did a t-shirt that says "That definitely smells of fish" I would definitely buy one!
I was so bloody satisfied to hear that start up noise!!
Cheers Matt! It's up there with one of the finest noises, that's for sure 👌
Absolutely love your videos! Consider me addicted!
hay bud, subscribing is a can of worms , when subscribed we get bombarded with the content old and new and dont get to see other stuff from other u-tubers its the way u-tube works so i dont subscribe but i still like.
Great video, keep up the good work.
Kept getting recommended this video and finally watched it. Smashed the subscribe button. SMASHED IT.
Got notified about this video and found out somehow I'm subbed. Good video so I'll stay subbed
Thanks Billy! 👍
Great video Steve!
Cheers from Argentina
Great fix buddy. Congrats
Thanks Rb! 👍
I really love how you do ur work keep up
I literally threw my arms up in victory at your first power on success! Haven't even finished watching yet!
I hate finding someone I like because they usually let you down when you get to know them. I guess this is why they say "Never meet your hero/idols".
Seems like a genuine person, then again I am only about 8 videos into this fella. Relatable in his level of skill/knowledge... Makes me feel like I know a thing or two when I am yelling at my monitor and get one right, we dont need to talk about the 99 wrong answers.. moving on.
Capacitors! You can tell from the screen flicker that it is failing to reach a charge and then finally stabilized enough to give you that split screen you initially got... argh!
Not to mention I am so intensely JEAULOUS of his set up and gear! Then he uses the tools to fix my favorite drug on earth.. (gaming devices) and I sit there salivating with my tongue hanging.
Knowing my luck it is going to turn out he steals pets and climbs a tree to violate them after covering himself in feathers... or some other insane thing.
Anyway love the work Steve Thank you. Stay away the the neighbors pets you hear me! Behave yourself!
Hey Steve
The algorithm brought me to your Gameboy Games Video and after that i watched some more videos of you the last days.
I like your humour and your music selection.
It feels like a cosy tv program.
Keep going and make us and yourself happy ☀️☀️
Ps. I like the merch shirts you wear
so as far as the name of this it is a ps1. the PSX is what most people call the original model of the first PlayStation and the PS1 came out later. there was actually a screen that was made specifically to go on top of the PS1 that would allow you to play without a TV but it did not attach to the original model
Thanks for great content ! Just subscribed .
I just started watching these videos because I bought a storage unit with a few game devices that I need to fix so I am not a subscribed person but I will most likely be here soon thank you for your help
Gem of a channel, thank you sir
I'm going through all your videos and watching those ive missed - This one had a little too much fishy leakage for me but overall great video! 😆
Found your channel on a mistake and been watching all your videos :) love your content
Great channel, great bloke ,love the fixes for the bodges I thought I was the only one to lift pads and always love a bit of Rudeboy..
A faulty power supply, damn, i never expected that. Nice video, man ;)
Amazing job , this video really make my day ,,, especially the magic part, thank you ..
Thanks Al! Much appreciated 👍I think my magic skills are getting pretty good too 🤣
Great video Steve
Exactly the problem i had. So there was not enough power. Thank you very much Sir!
I never subscribe, I'm one those ones who keeps coming back. I agree with your opinion of others and for that I just had to hit the subscribe for your honesty, mostly because I find your videos very watchable and appreciate your kindness to share your knowledge.
Just love someone fix stuff dont delete mistakes! In the recordings i Learn so mutch more !
i subscribed at this video! appreciate your work!
Just cracked my screen smashing the subscribe button. Now my phone needs repair! Know anyone who fixes electronics???
Great videos, what monitor are you using? What bench power supply are you using? What solder mask and UV tool are you using?
I think a lot of people don't even have google accounts when they watch youtube. They just watch a video, so its not like they dont like the content or that they forget to click subscribe, they just dont want to go through the hassle of signing up first
I used to fix original ps1 back in the day. This place I worked for had the contract to fix them for a catalog company. It was either dry joints on the power supply dodgy laser or motherboard. We used to have brand new ones and just swap out the old parts for the new and send the fixed one to the customer and the brand new one with broken parts in back to the catalog company.
I had the same problem with a SNES and a cheap aftermarket power supply. Some games would play fine but more demanding games would make the system flash like that. Bought an original power supply and it worked perfectly.
Thanks is very educational
Another great fix! 😁👍👍
😊 Thanks Wolli! 👍
Well done Steve
Thanks Herve! 👍
Make sure you get the right caps after finding the issue on that
Will do, thanks Anthony! 👍
Most helpful and informative sir here's a free bit of knowledge if you ever need a optical drive for PS1 the same drives can be found in a Sony disc man /walkman
Like other old consoles, these PlayStations were likely designed to have a bootable image stored in the ROM to show some sort of interface in the case of a power up and there being no disc in the console. Each disc will have it's own bootable image separate to the ROM; and since this PlayStation thinks there is a disc it will attempt to boot using the faulty disc laser, causing the display to behave this way.
14:51 hearing those PS1 startup sounds after the fix (chef's kiss)
15:41 nearly a minute later and we were bamboozled.
If it's the ground side, you could run a wire to the ground of the capacitor you just soldiered on! Ground is usually shared on circuit boards! It's a big copper plate that most of the components share.
I found a psone for $5 a few days ago and experienced the same power issue. I was using an universal power supply but it didn't have enough current, so I used the 12v output of a PC power supply and it worked fine. Now I need some games because mine are scratched. The flex of the CD mechanism is very fragile and prone to breaking.
The wink at the end and your reaction made me laugh
sweet, I was one of those who looked but never bought, well i bought today..I subscribed...ahahah. cheers
Ha! Holy cow you got me good... "Hydrate.... and then.... Renovate? (Wtf face)"
😁 Haha! It's not one of my best catchphrases, that's for sure! 🤣
Great video mate! New subscriber here and loving watching through your older videos. Would this method work on a standard fat ps1? Cheers!
Thanks Maverick! Yeah, I suppose it would be quite similar in the fat, but i haven't had a go yet 👍
@@StezStixFix thanks for the reply Steve! I am also a Steve, so I think we’re leading in the cool stakes there aren’t we. Really enjoying your stuff mate, watched about 30 videos over the weekend, as I’m just enabling ok a new hobby and trying to learn soldering and a bit of minor console repair! Wish me luck lol. Thanks again for your help 🙂
Steve FTW! Good luck, it's a great hobby to have, very rewarding when something starts working! 😀
@@StezStixFix thank you! I am keen to get started, soldering kit is in the post. I’ve learnt a lot from your videos already. Thank you! I hope to start making videos soon, (not about repair, more genera retro gaming) so hopefully can post some stuff on things I’ve fixed. Thanks again dude!
lol I've been watching you vids for a few days now and enjoying them but that part at 17:50 got me to sub and like the video.
Thanks!
19:56 A cotton bud to provide perfect isolation between the +ve and -ve inputs from the bench power supply. 👍
Great fix and funny nice one 👍
😁 Thanks Jonathan! 👍
Ok, now for some fun stuff for me today... sigh....
SSF is not the only one that tries to avoid or delay replacing those mini-can type caps.
I have an extra Channel Master CM-PAL-7000 DVR that is having a common problem of not wanting to fully power up.
Basically, I need to do a full recap on this sucker and I've put it off over the winter as we only use this with the patio TV.
So, it's time... again... SIGH.
LOL
😜😁
Oh... by the way.... your way of doing your channel is just fun.
So, what the hell.... SUB'D!
I've hit that subscribe button. I have no idea what you do when you fix these things though.
I like your videos. You're a funny dude. Keep doing, that stuff is awesome (even I don't know anything of what you're doing there)
FYI, If you have a PSOne that can't read CD's anymore and you know you have a good Laser, replace the capacitor located lower left to the right of the laser ribbon connector. It will be labeled 220 4G in between CL704 and CL708. Guaranteed if you have a good laser that Capacitor is bad. While your add it replace those other two 220uf which are related to the video output they seem to go bad over time. I used Digikey pn: 493-2236-1-ND 220uf 6.3v. I think the original is a 4.6v or something, but higher voltage is always better as long as it fits the location. :)