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.
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.
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!!!
Not gonna lie. This has been the most helpful of any fixing video I've even seen. Usually everything just magically works, in other videos. This was a lot more realistic as it's usually never just a simple fix. Thank you.
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 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.
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!
I just discovered your channel, and its a breath of fresh air, no fancy frills, and good bit of humour to boot ..... you just gained another sub from me.
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!
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...
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 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
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. :)
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
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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'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.
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.
I dont know if You improved your SM cap removal skills , but i saw great result on how Chris Edwards did it on his channel, just by klipping them. not twisting let that be clear. great video's Steve, like watching them. thumbs up. really strugling to make myself do an Amiga 1200 in some time.
Hey, i just found your channel. You are doing a great job. I have to say i dont know much about PCBs and electronics in general... You found the broken button on the bottom right corner and instantly thought that it must have something to do with the capacitors on the other side of the board (bottom left). Out of all the thousand parts on this PCB, why did you think about the capacitors first? Are they usually the "weakest" parts?
Yes, they usually are the parts that fail most commonly with age and heavy use. Capacitors are one of the more easy parts to replace (If you had a problem with one of the big black components, (ICs, Integrated Circuits) it would be very difficult to replace without a hot air station), so they're usually the components you go for first.
Adrian Black from Adrian's Digital Basement has a method where he twists off those type of caps, then uses wick to soak up the solder and 'legs' of the caps. Never lifts a pad when using that method.
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!
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.
hey Steve! Great video! I recently bought a PSOne labeled for parts or repair, and what it does is the audio is super choppy and it cuts in and out horribly, now, I have taken its laser assembly and tested it on a functional ps1 and it works, it reads audio and game discs fine, which leads me to believe there must be a component on the motherboard causing the issue, and while watching your video got me thinking about the capacitors and that they might need to be changed too, I want to learn how to pinpoint which capacitor is at fault, if any, and just change that one, any tips?
Thanks Bass! It can be tricky to find a faulty capacitor if it's just lost some of it's capacitance. I think you can use an ESR meter with the caps still on the board (although I haven't tried that myself) and also you may be able to spot some fishy leakage. Failing that, it's a case of removing them one by one and testing them out of circuit! Good luck, hope you can get yours working! 👍
These capacitors are super cheap. And there are not too many electrolytic caps on that board. I would replace them all before they eat the board under themselves.
Just replace them all, honestly. If you don't have a hot air setup to properly remove them, just buy a PSOne that's already been recapped. Or buy the hot air station. Not to be critical, but it is a bit heavy handed to just heat one side and pull it right off. You'll likely damage pads on at least half the caps you pull that way. You can do the "twist off" method.... grab the "can" of the cap and twist it clockwise till it comes off, then with flush cutters cut apart the plastic base and finally desolder the left behind legs with desoldering braid. It's not worth the time to test them all, and replace only the bad ones. Replacing them with new, quality caps now will ensure you won't have caps leaking in the near future. When that electrolyte leaks onto the board, it erodes away solder mask, and then starts to wreck traces.
Those surface mount capacitors go frequently! And leak often. You should be able to replace them with thin film or Mlcc capacitors so long as you use the correct value and they fit in the space!
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!!
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.
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.
Thanks Traveling! Yeah, it's definitely tedious work! I am gonna do the rest of them though, as I want to try fitting all ceramic SMD caps and see how that goes! 👍
@@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 🙂
@@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!
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.
I wonder whether that third capacitor should be 1000uF. Usually on capacitors 105 means 1uF. It is 10 to the power of 5 pico farads which gives 1uF. Coupled with 220 gives 220uF which you correctly fitted. But the third capacitor was marked 100 106. 106 would mean 10uF so it is 100 x 10uF = 1000uF. It clearly isn’t critical but I think it should be a 1000uF rather than a 100uF.
I did smash that sunscribe button lol. I have a rule that I usually go by. If I watch at least 2 vids from start to finish by the samw content creator then it stands to reason I'm going to enjoy more of their vids so it makes sense to subscribe. I dont always tickle that little bell item but that's because it's not usually slapped ham
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
Had the same issue. You saved me from returning a goodworking psone. I did not change any of my caps, i just tried and used a ps2 slim power supply, and it worked. My old power supply outputs 7.7V. But not enough to power the whole psone. Now, can you maybe try to fix your OG power supply? I cant find any post about fixing a psone psu. Maybe it also need to be recaped.
Hello, Great video! I am a new subscriber so forgive me if the question has been asked already, but I am interested in buying a digital microscope to begin a new hobby of electronic repair but have no idea what to get. Can you tell me what model/brand you have and what its max magnification is? Thanks!
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!
Just found your channel 2 days ago and now am binging all your videos. Your knowledge of electric engineering is amazing.
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.
I love that you have a cuppa on the mat which you somehow nimbly keep avoiding; it adds a real element of danger & suspense!
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!!!
Not gonna lie. This has been the most helpful of any fixing video I've even seen. Usually everything just magically works, in other videos. This was a lot more realistic as it's usually never just a simple fix.
Thank you.
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 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.
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!
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 just discovered your channel, and its a breath of fresh air, no fancy frills, and good bit of humour to boot ..... you just gained another sub from me.
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
@14:45 that sound is *GLORIOUS*
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...
Hello from Athens - Greece ,love your videos and your work.Thanks for the content ! ! !
I have no interest at all in fixing electrical gadgets but I am fascinated with watching you fix them. Go figure.
Micro Machines was a brilliant family game - happy memories. Thanks
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 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 👌
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.
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
Love your videos Steve, I'm slowly getting into the hobby and going through your troubleshooting steps is really insightful. Keep on going!
I like seeing the sometimes trial and error process of repair. It’s helpful for those who are interested in learning like myself
I have replaced many of those fishy bastards. I feel your pain. Remember sometimes the mistakes are the best lesson.🙂
Nice!
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. :)
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
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.
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
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 👌
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.
Just love someone fix stuff dont delete mistakes! In the recordings i Learn so mutch more !
A lot non subscribed viewers are probably not signed into a yt account. Also you're a joy to watch. Very satisfying
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 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!
Excellent fix wouldn’t never thought of that
Thanks Alvin! 👍
Thanks for not spoiling 👍
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.
I literally threw my arms up in victory at your first power on success! Haven't even finished watching yet!
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.
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!
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.
14:51 hearing those PS1 startup sounds after the fix (chef's kiss)
15:41 nearly a minute later and we were bamboozled.
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
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.
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..
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 👍
I am guilty of watching and forgetting to subscribe, something i just rectified, love the vids steve keep up the good work
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! 😂
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 smashed the like button after 2 seconds 😂
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.
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!"
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. 👍
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.
Just cracked my screen smashing the subscribe button. Now my phone needs repair! Know anyone who fixes electronics???
Kept getting recommended this video and finally watched it. Smashed the subscribe button. SMASHED IT.
Great videos, what monitor are you using? What bench power supply are you using? What solder mask and UV tool are you using?
19:56 A cotton bud to provide perfect isolation between the +ve and -ve inputs from the bench power supply. 👍
I dont know if You improved your SM cap removal skills , but i saw great result on how Chris Edwards did it on his channel, just by klipping them. not twisting let that be clear.
great video's Steve, like watching them. thumbs up. really strugling to make myself do an Amiga 1200 in some time.
Coffee is actually a diuretic, so in large quantities, it actually dehydrates you!
So does chewing gum apparently!
Hey, i just found your channel. You are doing a great job. I have to say i dont know much about PCBs and electronics in general... You found the broken button on the bottom right corner and instantly thought that it must have something to do with the capacitors on the other side of the board (bottom left). Out of all the thousand parts on this PCB, why did you think about the capacitors first? Are they usually the "weakest" parts?
Yes, they usually are the parts that fail most commonly with age and heavy use.
Capacitors are one of the more easy parts to replace (If you had a problem with one of the big black components, (ICs, Integrated Circuits) it would be very difficult to replace without a hot air station), so they're usually the components you go for first.
Love the videos, all the reward of the repair with none of the risk of my idiocy 😂
Adrian Black from Adrian's Digital Basement has a method where he twists off those type of caps, then uses wick to soak up the solder and 'legs' of the caps. Never lifts a pad when using that method.
I definitely smashed that like button when you said you "really don't want toooo" 🤣
If you ever did a t-shirt that says "That definitely smells of fish" I would definitely buy one!
Found your channel on a mistake and been watching all your videos :) love your content
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!
Got notified about this video and found out somehow I'm subbed. Good video so I'll stay subbed
Thanks Billy! 👍
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.
A faulty power supply, damn, i never expected that. Nice video, man ;)
I love the old dymo labels.
The coffee cup is giving me anxiety.
I've hit that subscribe button. I have no idea what you do when you fix these things though.
Great fix buddy. Congrats
Thanks Rb! 👍
Hi, greate Video! Which Kondensator do you use? Which data is important?
Thanks a lot, Markus
hey Steve! Great video! I recently bought a PSOne labeled for parts or repair, and what it does is the audio is super choppy and it cuts in and out horribly, now, I have taken its laser assembly and tested it on a functional ps1 and it works, it reads audio and game discs fine, which leads me to believe there must be a component on the motherboard causing the issue, and while watching your video got me thinking about the capacitors and that they might need to be changed too, I want to learn how to pinpoint which capacitor is at fault, if any, and just change that one, any tips?
Thanks Bass! It can be tricky to find a faulty capacitor if it's just lost some of it's capacitance. I think you can use an ESR meter with the caps still on the board (although I haven't tried that myself) and also you may be able to spot some fishy leakage. Failing that, it's a case of removing them one by one and testing them out of circuit! Good luck, hope you can get yours working! 👍
Check which capacitors filter the audio signals and replace them
These capacitors are super cheap. And there are not too many electrolytic caps on that board. I would replace them all before they eat the board under themselves.
Just replace them all, honestly.
If you don't have a hot air setup to properly remove them, just buy a PSOne that's already been recapped. Or buy the hot air station. Not to be critical, but it is a bit heavy handed to just heat one side and pull it right off. You'll likely damage pads on at least half the caps you pull that way. You can do the "twist off" method.... grab the "can" of the cap and twist it clockwise till it comes off, then with flush cutters cut apart the plastic base and finally desolder the left behind legs with desoldering braid.
It's not worth the time to test them all, and replace only the bad ones. Replacing them with new, quality caps now will ensure you won't have caps leaking in the near future. When that electrolyte leaks onto the board, it erodes away solder mask, and then starts to wreck traces.
You can use a multimeter to measure the capacity of the caps. But often they can short out so if you measure diode and it's shorted then it's fualty
Those surface mount capacitors go frequently! And leak often. You should be able to replace them with thin film or Mlcc capacitors so long as you use the correct value and they fit in the space!
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 👍
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.
Exactly the problem i had. So there was not enough power. Thank you very much Sir!
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.
I totally feel your pain! Recaping is tedious, smelly and frustrating when those stupid pads come out!!!
Awesome fix!
Thanks Traveling! Yeah, it's definitely tedious work! I am gonna do the rest of them though, as I want to try fitting all ceramic SMD caps and see how that goes! 👍
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!
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.
It was your use of the term 'fishy leakage' which forced me to subscribe.
Proof it was working. Either the pin on lid that holds disc that presses hole switch has broken a bit and the motor and laser. Because it was working.
I like that you melt bits of the caps xD
Well done Steve
Thanks Herve! 👍
I love your channel! Your fixes are great and you document your mistakes which is really genuine of you!
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! 😆
9:00 the pad goes to the tiny torn off trace that connects to what looks like a transistor above. 13:30 you found it
D503.... ya I was screaming at the monitor. :)
I wonder whether that third capacitor should be 1000uF. Usually on capacitors 105 means 1uF. It is 10 to the power of 5 pico farads which gives 1uF. Coupled with 220 gives 220uF which you correctly fitted. But the third capacitor was marked 100 106. 106 would mean 10uF so it is 100 x 10uF = 1000uF. It clearly isn’t critical but I think it should be a 1000uF rather than a 100uF.
That code is for ceramic capacitors.
Make sure you get the right caps after finding the issue on that
Will do, thanks Anthony! 👍
I did smash that sunscribe button lol. I have a rule that I usually go by. If I watch at least 2 vids from start to finish by the samw content creator then it stands to reason I'm going to enjoy more of their vids so it makes sense to subscribe. I dont always tickle that little bell item but that's because it's not usually slapped ham
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
Absolutely love your videos! Consider me addicted!
sweet, I was one of those who looked but never bought, well i bought today..I subscribed...ahahah. cheers
Had the same issue. You saved me from returning a goodworking psone. I did not change any of my caps, i just tried and used a ps2 slim power supply, and it worked. My old power supply outputs 7.7V. But not enough to power the whole psone. Now, can you maybe try to fix your OG power supply? I cant find any post about fixing a psone psu. Maybe it also need to be recaped.
The thumbs up light up when he said the thing.. I have never noticed this befor
Hello, Great video! I am a new subscriber so forgive me if the question has been asked already, but I am interested in buying a digital microscope to begin a new hobby of electronic repair but have no idea what to get. Can you tell me what model/brand you have and what its max magnification is? Thanks!