Turns out $35 for a faulty Crystal Xbox is a fantastic deal

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  • @Knifegash
    @Knifegash ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Xbox is just retro enough, while having modern innovations in tech, to be a pleasing project to work with. It's all so straightforward you could set a clock to it, when it didn't power on from the beginning I immediately thought ''it's the caps'', and sure enough. Awesome videos, always love watching you work!

  • @erniesdeck7550
    @erniesdeck7550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I really enjoy your videos as somebody that tinkers with consoles and electronics in general myself I find them super fascinating and informative. thank you for sharing

  • @munro12345
    @munro12345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    16 minutes of pure enjoyment! Thanks for the clear, thorough and honest job!

  • @PaulTheFox1988
    @PaulTheFox1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've just done a 1.6 xbox modded to ntsc using an openxenium, when you install the modchip, go into XeniumOS by pressing the eject button, go into eeprom tools and change the video standard to ntsc and game region to us/can, then press b to go to the previous screen and save the settings.
    Once you boot into your preferred dashboard proper, either use enigmah videomode switcher to verify everything and if needed switch it to ntsc, or if using the stock ms dashboard go into the settings and verify that you can enable the high resolution modes and if not then use a custom dashboard and enigmah to change it to ntsc as mentioned, this should be all you need to do.

    • @salmonella7993
      @salmonella7993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Liking and commenting to boost this for him.

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the info. I've heard nothing but good things about the OpenXenium but I already have a few Aladdins I'd still like to use. I thought the v1.6 wont let you write to the EEPROM so that's why I'm a bit confused. But from the looks of it you did this on your v1.6... so I guess you CAN write the region change to it after all.

    • @PaulTheFox1988
      @PaulTheFox1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BorderlineOCD I can't seem to find any info on the 1.6 not being able to store eeprom changes, I do recall that they can't flash the tsop, but that's a separate issue to writing config data to the eeprom.
      I just double checked on the 1.6 on the stock ms dashboard, and it definitely has the options available to enable the high resolution modes despite being a pal system.

  • @HackDaBox
    @HackDaBox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful! Thanks for sharing. I replaced those caps in my 1.4 black og Xbox as it kept freezing and noticed those caps were bulging and it’s still going well. My crystal Xbox is a v1.6 and it’s a pal Australian version and I have used enigma as well as unleash x to change to ntsc and 720 p output using a hdmi adaptor without any issues. Thanks again for sharing

  • @ArreglandoCosas
    @ArreglandoCosas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video as usual. So satisfying to watch the order and patience you work with. I'll be waiting for 2nd part to see that baby fully restored

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it.

  • @wallyf7020
    @wallyf7020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a deal you got on the unit. Here in Canada, they are so expensive. Like always excellent job on the restoration....keep it up

  • @katsanos80
    @katsanos80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A lot of v1.6 (all PALs) I have opened so far, had these capacitors in this (almost) condition. Also changed the output to NTSC with enigmah all the times.i would suggest you find a NTSC power supply and discard the PAL one

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I plan to put a 110v PSU in there and get rid of the 220v one.

  • @MrOverture1928
    @MrOverture1928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It’s a very common issue with these 5 capacitors on 1.6 PAL boards. One day I plugged my crystal Xbox and saw white smoke out of it. The 5 guys were in the same state as yours. And just by changing them It’s still working today, one year later. :)

    • @SamSquids
      @SamSquids 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      can confirm, my 1.6 NTSC experienced a similar problem where the 5 capacitors caused my Xbox to become a Microsoft branded Paperweight.

  • @claimhsolais3466
    @claimhsolais3466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    How good to see another excellent repair! The crystal xboxes were indeed somehow common in Europe, but again, they were never really widely available for a long time.
    In case you're interested I do have a couple of ideas an suggestions.
    It would be amazing if you're into some more challenging mods, like the RAM/CPU upgrade for the xbox. While not an easy task under any circumstances, it unlocks so many fantastic options for both new and existing games.
    And in regards of the capacitors, I've seen that you're using generic brands, sold as bulks by shops who specialize into cap batches for consoles. The thing is, those capacitors are mediocre at best, and won't be stable after a few years. For that matter, I choose individual capacitors, by brands such as Nichi-Con, Chemi-Con and Panasonic, which will outperform any other random brand.
    Keep it up friend!

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Console5 has a good reputation in the community for providing high quality cap kits. As far as I can tell all the caps in my kit were either Panasonic or Nichicon.

    • @pkf4124
      @pkf4124 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use the same for my Amiga re-caps. Nothing beats quality for capacitors. Back in the day I had access to Mill-spec ones that make the good consumer grade ones look crap.

  • @CecilTheDarkKnight234
    @CecilTheDarkKnight234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:45 looks like the caps in my OG XBOX well the bulging ones..
    Putting that aside, keep up the good work! I really do enjoy watching your tear down/repair videos.

  • @Bakamoichigei
    @Bakamoichigei ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Plague Caps" are common in pretty much any electronics manufactured in the first half of the 2000s that've got big fat caps in a PSU or power conditioning stage. I have a whole friggin' box full of 19" Samsung SyncMaster LCDs that need their PSUs recapped. Computer motherboards, too. Not just cheap brands, either; these tainted caps ended up in *everybody's* supply chain from 1999 to 2007. I had a very expensive dual-CPU server board from Tyan that had a half dozen plague caps go pop and puke electrolytes all over the PCB. 😬

  • @Amp5150
    @Amp5150 ปีที่แล้ว

    i liked that editing during the capacitors all the wire cutting sounded satisfying lol

  • @thargok
    @thargok 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you're going to work on the power supply anyways, why not swap it with (or convert it to) a 120V PSU? That's a lot easier than hauling a transformer around.
    I imagine a rectifier swap is the bulk of the work for a conversion.

  • @Anthestudios
    @Anthestudios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for explaining what you're doing. Even though I'm not necessarily working on OG Xboxes, your tips can be carried over to other consoles. Maybe I'll feel like I know what I'm doing next time!

  • @mjc0961
    @mjc0961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I recently bought an Xbox as well, 1.6, had two caps that had just started to bulge and leak. Actually just finished recapping it and am now watching this as a break before putting it back together!

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice. What are you planning to do with your system?

    • @mjc0961
      @mjc0961 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BorderlineOCD For now I am just playing unmodified, although that disc drive whine is really annoying. I'm very likely going to look into some mod for it in the future.

  • @bufordmaddogtannen
    @bufordmaddogtannen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent repair. What about sourcing a US power supply and transplanting it in?

  • @007galaxie
    @007galaxie ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job on the Xbox, I miss that OG Xbox sound :) Many an all nighter burned playing BTB on Blood Gulch with Halo 2.

  • @John-jc3ty
    @John-jc3ty ปีที่แล้ว +1

    13:07 when you clean it like that, where does the dirt go? it would seem that just stays there, but more spread out

  • @thegreatjonzini
    @thegreatjonzini 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice one! Enjoyed the fun editing lately in your videos. I have modded a 1.6 from pal to NTSC. So should work using enigma. This was on a softmodded machine.

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You just ran Enigmah through XBMC and it worked?

    • @joko2k
      @joko2k 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BorderlineOCD its been a long time since i used my 1.6 but i;m fairly postitive that i just used Enigmah, monster component and all was good :)

  • @marcelfilz7989
    @marcelfilz7989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I modded a 1.6 for my brother, and the change to ntsc with enigmah was like every other board revision... The 1.6 has a different encoder, so you have to patch a couple of games to work with 480p output, like Panzer Dragoon Orta. Rocky 5´s XBMC for gamers is the right tool to do this ;)

  • @tybread2997
    @tybread2997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had the same issue with my v1.6 with the capacitors. The thing worked but I could tell it was only a matter of time before it crapped out. The same day my new capacitors came in is when it stopped working. Once I got the new capacitors in, I did notice the image quality was a bit better. Not sure why but the Xbox works like a champ now.

  • @DouglasFish
    @DouglasFish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you end up getting any sort of extra funds, highly recommend a few sound deadening foam panels. Lots of stale echo in that room.
    Love your videos regardless!

  • @Retro_Care
    @Retro_Care 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice, i have seen those caps leaked before but about 1 in 7 or so in average for me working on them, having worked on about 30 of them.
    i really like repairing the OG Xbox, so easy to work on imo, easy access to the inside makes it fun to tinker with it.

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Must be a common problem at least on the v1.6s.

    • @Retro_Care
      @Retro_Care 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BorderlineOCD didnt even think about what versions it was blown on to be honest but maybe it is a V1.6 issue, would think older versions would go first but it can be the type of cap they used on 1.6

  • @b3ans4eva
    @b3ans4eva 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was satisfying to watch & your voice cadence is so soothing.

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha thanks. I'm pretty zenned out when I work on these older consoles so I'm glad that comes across on screen.

  • @glassvial
    @glassvial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Drive belts, I've done SO many of those back in the day on OG and 360 Xboxes, if you think you're going to be doing more in the future I'd suggest you do the same and get yourself a bunch.
    Also those caps were SHOT, good job on the replacement!

  • @nikolaszisoudis8408
    @nikolaszisoudis8408 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I literally look forward to any of your videos. You are a real Inspiration to me. Thanks.

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks buddy, glad you're enjoying them.

  • @Lenskee
    @Lenskee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's funny how vid's loading circle fits perfectly to that Xbox logo. Perfection. 🙃

  • @marc5623
    @marc5623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love working on the og Xbox, really cool to watch, thanks!
    Just watched until the end. I have a 1.6 Xbox with a OpenXenium. It's a pal Xbox as I'm from the Netherlands, I also changed it to NTSC with the latest Hexen or Heimdall or Rocky5 installer to enable 720p over component. Then I modified a Wii2HDMI adapter with the Xbox av connector to get it to connect over HDMI.
    On my to do list is to upgrade my 1.6 to 128MB RAM, install my XboxHD+ and installing a 4TB drive. But there's no bios to get all 3 mods yet.

  • @preddy2940
    @preddy2940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great video but i wouldn't trust that multimeter for any mains voltage testing to be honest

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I enjoy living life on the edge.

  • @Titas21
    @Titas21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unironically, I also have a Crystal PAL Xbox with the same exact capacitors under the heatsink that are ruptured

  • @FIGHTERSCHOICEArcade
    @FIGHTERSCHOICEArcade 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally! I was waiting to see this Xbox video! 😊

  • @Localhorst86
    @Localhorst86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Converting a 1.6 PAL xbox with Enigmah works just fine, btw. The only issue you have to be aware of is some games do not work in progressive mode on the 1.6 video encoder, but as far as I am aware that's not specifically limited to the PAL consoles.

  • @codyisrude
    @codyisrude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:23 those infamous leaking caps always hurts to see those

  • @jpmcclos
    @jpmcclos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome find. I managed to get a green Halo locally for $25. It had a bad softmod, and needed to be factory reset. Works great now!

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's sweet. Would love to get my hands on a Halo edition console.

    • @jpmcclos
      @jpmcclos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BorderlineOCD how's the fat PS3 you recapped last year holding up? I have one I might do the same thing to.

  • @churrascovoltorbgaming9453
    @churrascovoltorbgaming9453 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude this is amazing stuff. I've been watching your videos on a binge for a while, now I'm subbing. I wish I had the courage and skill to try this. I want to make my OG xbox the best it can be and prolong it's life. The same with all the other retro consoles I have. Great content.

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you're enjoying the content. There's fun to be had for all skill levels. Start small and work your way up if its a hobby you think you'd enjoy getting into.

    • @Saberwaisen
      @Saberwaisen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get a broken console and practice, I know working on your own console is nerve-racking (I trembled while building my PC)

    • @churrascovoltorbgaming9453
      @churrascovoltorbgaming9453 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Saberwaisen Yeah I definitely need to learn. My OG xbox had an arcing capacitor on the power supply, and because I have no soldering skills, I ended up paying a local store 85 dollars for a replacement power supply. Definitely a skill to have.

  • @randomretroplays3123
    @randomretroplays3123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a modded crystal xbox with LED strip lights in and a custom red disc logo on top with a spiral metal base, it's pretty cool. Another great video my friend 👍⭐

  • @makedaevilmage
    @makedaevilmage ปีที่แล้ว

    I just picked one up for 25 euro with both crystal controllers and 6 games. Not a bad buy I'd say. Already tested it and it plays just fine. Looking forward to working on it. recapping and modding it in the future.

  • @goooch
    @goooch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work on this one, I was just playing mine today! I bought a for-parts Mountain Dew Xbox for $100 a while back with a 1.3 board that had the same problem and solution as this one, so it seems this easy fix isn't that uncommon.

  • @Blood0ftyrants
    @Blood0ftyrants 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm addicted to your videos very informative thanks

  • @superspedboy0076
    @superspedboy0076 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    holy shit, 11:27 thats brilliant using air gun to push to the desolder lol. Those simple things you never think of lol!, and then when you see it, it smacks you in the face!!!!

  • @Groglor
    @Groglor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a crystal blue ntsc og xbox that was a canadian exclusive. It has a similar white/silver crystal and the controllers do as well. But the controllers crystals are a bit different then t he clear crystal ones.

  • @snoozeflu
    @snoozeflu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great project. I wanted to buy a crystal Xbox shell but they jumped up in price to over $100 bucks for the shell alone.

    • @ayoubennaciri4656
      @ayoubennaciri4656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      buy or import if you are in the US a dead crystal xbox and take the shell
      the crystal clear isn't the best looking one I actually like the crystal blue and black for Canada and Japan
      unfortunately I can't get one of those here

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are definitely expensive here for sure. Supply and demand. Pretty funny they are practically throwaway prices in the UK.

  • @KoncadeGaming
    @KoncadeGaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That trick to get rid of the remaining solder by using the desoldering gun and hot air from the back is awesome. What temp did you set the hot air to when doing this? 🔥

  • @deltonviera2051
    @deltonviera2051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your work 😊

  • @garrettkazuma207
    @garrettkazuma207 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have a few asian NTSC og 1.6 xboxes too. they have the same issue and replacing the 5 bulging caps restored them to working condition. you can convert the PAL xbox to NTSC permanently using Config Magic and editing the Region setting on the EEPROM. this unlocks the higher video modes. Config magic works on 1.6 xboxes too. i installed the makemhz hdmi board with the openxenium modchip and had the 128mb ram mod done. my 1.6 xbox can play chihiro games now with 720p output. the original hdds are usually faulty after so long so i replaced it with a ssd with the startech sata adapter and 80pin ide cable.

  • @ultimobean
    @ultimobean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you using that blue yeti microphone to record yourself. If so that's crazy. It sounds fantastic with you being that far away.

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am. It's a great mic, bought it faulty and fixed it in an earlier video (broken USB). The gain is actually set to only about 25%.

  • @AB-wi2mh
    @AB-wi2mh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey buddy thanks for another great video. Fun to watch your techniques.

  • @dustybiker9602
    @dustybiker9602 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have brand new sealed crystal and green original xbox's never opened them due to my original black 1 never had any issues then switched to 360 when they came out. awsome vid

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the sealed system will have a few surprises waiting for you when you open it up.

  • @perihelion4495
    @perihelion4495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    On a completely different note, I ordered the tip you're using for your ts-100 (i have one as well) and i found it abolutely abysmal in contrast to my preferred bc2 tip (the small flat one). I was hoping it would be great for drag soldering, but I find the surface area is just not enough to transfer heat properly. I would like your opinion on tips some time :)

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The J tip is nice for the angle it makes with the board. The pointy tip is useless for heat transfer, as there is no surface area making contact. It's only useful on the belly but I really like the ergonomics of it and have gotten quite used to it. I've heard good things about the BC2 tip but haven't tried it yet.

  • @javierr3030
    @javierr3030 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Hope to see the second part soon.

  • @rayhastings2934
    @rayhastings2934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought you were going to recap the power supply after showing the kit, I hadn't seen that before. Most are covered in adhesive gook. Always been too scared to mess with those anyways, I had an LED TV supply bite me once after it had been off for months. If you do it be careful. Those things hold a strong charge for a while. If the drive belt isn't broken put it in a coffee cup with water and microwave it for 2 mins. Then let it cool and put it back in the drive. I did this many times back in the day. It shrinks it down and makes it move the gears again.

  • @BrynSmith76
    @BrynSmith76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We had an issue with our Xbox where the drive didn't always want to open. We had to put a paper clip into the right hand side of the drive to shift it over a bit and then it opened. Worth a shot just in case.

  • @Iristallite
    @Iristallite ปีที่แล้ว

    this specific design is what i think of when i hear "original Xbox" -- I never actually had a black one until a few years ago!

  • @TheVdub1980
    @TheVdub1980 ปีที่แล้ว

    We use between 220-240v in the UK as labelled in the back of thr Xbox

  • @user-wj9xq7ig2v
    @user-wj9xq7ig2v 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I picked up an Xbox crystal here in Canada that wouldn't run. Got it home plugged it in and no boot. I start opening it and the sticker has German writing on it? Turns out it was a 240v xbox that somehow ended up in Canada. Worked perfectly after converting.

  • @retractingblinds
    @retractingblinds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get used to seeing those leaky caps on the xbox, my sample size is a little larger than yours (I run a classic game store) and it is quite common to see more than just clock caps failing now...

  • @PontonFSD
    @PontonFSD 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed seeing your desoldering and soldering tips and clean set up. Do you have any suggestions or a list of your tools you use/used? Appreciate the clean production!

  • @RDJ134
    @RDJ134 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was gamblin on the PSU, but it where the caps :)
    Looking forward to the follow up on this one.

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was my initial hunch as well. Was not expecting this to be a recap project but you never know what's waiting for you inside a 20 year old system!

  • @joesalgadSF415
    @joesalgadSF415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I collect sealed consoles and I got a Canadian clear og Xbox that was send to me to California and I don’t want to open the sealed Xbox but I’m afraid what I’m going to find once I opened it with all those capacitors popped.

  • @37Kilo2
    @37Kilo2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've seen caps like that a few times. Each time it was a 1.6 motherboard. Other revisions I really only see the clock cap leaking. I really wish the crystals were more common because they're gorgeous, and I really don't like paying ~200$ for them.

  • @keithsmith7031
    @keithsmith7031 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You may want to check with Modern Vintage Gamer about them settings for video, i remember he converted one of them PAL Crystals, even check his channel and scroll down and watch his vid he did on his

  • @surfacing3579
    @surfacing3579 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For switch PAL to NTSC on a v1.6, XeniumOS on an OpenXenium worked for me, I did this exact thing with a Crystal Xbox last month. I'm not sure if XblastOS can do it and I know Enigma didn't work. Changing region in XeniumOS, then changing the display/region settings in UnleashX is what did it for me.

  • @TopVersnelling
    @TopVersnelling 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aren't you supposed to reflow after clipping the legs? Hairline fractures could be introduced due to the stress of clipping - or have I been taught wrong?

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dunno, I'm not familiar with the teachings of any particular curriculum or training program. If I had to take a guess, such programs probably use lead-free solder due to health considerations and it's more rigid and fragile compared to leaded solder so I can see the logic. What were you taught? What was the context of your lesson?

  • @jamiebeckf
    @jamiebeckf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super common to be seeing system caps fail in this way especially at there age now. Sometimes they turn on and turn off shortly after. New caps always fixes them. Never use cheap eBay capacitors. They are rubbish. I prefer Panasonic 105 degree C caps.
    V1.6 must have a clock cap to work. Other versions they can be removed and not replaced.
    I have used Enigma frequently to swap PAL to NTSC. It is a no brainer.
    I modded heaps of Xboxes many years ago and have just recently returned to the scene via Cerbios.
    Looking forward to the 1.6 version.

  • @gizagoogames2595
    @gizagoogames2595 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 6 of these ..But i live in the uk where they are a dime a dozen. They all work and have been recapped .I would sell for £35 each all day long

  • @madcat4563
    @madcat4563 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty clean example.
    The ones you usually see on TH-cam are very dirty/dusty.

  • @nbaua3454
    @nbaua3454 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waiting for the next part on this box ... please bring it quickly

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll be resuming it as soon as the rest of the parts arrive :)

  • @HellScream107
    @HellScream107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I look forward to the second part of this repair/restoration. Looking forward to seeing that mod-chip installation on this type of OG Xbox! As always, thank you for the great content and advice!

  • @aliasdjavanguard
    @aliasdjavanguard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extremely clean board for the age

  • @user-wj9xq7ig2v
    @user-wj9xq7ig2v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why not swap in a 120v psu from another 1.6?

  • @hateWinVista
    @hateWinVista 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so good!

  • @perihelion4495
    @perihelion4495 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, You probably know this, but there's a much cleaner way of removing smd caps than with hot air - cut them right at the base (above the plastic part). Then remove the plasticy bit (it just slides out) and then you can easily remove the legs using a normal soldering iron. I think it's a much cleaner way than wrestling with hot air, and you absolutely avoid the possibility of lifting a pad

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've seen such videos, but have yet to try it.

    • @perihelion4495
      @perihelion4495 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BorderlineOCD i highly recommend it, made recapping my GBC much easier

  • @Groglor
    @Groglor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You could try the component cable for it?

  • @DEVRIMSEVEN
    @DEVRIMSEVEN 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good job, greetings from germany!

  • @andyrogers3756
    @andyrogers3756 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    old dells used to blow all the time was forever replacing caps on them

  • @Kastella123
    @Kastella123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why not just replace the psu with a 110V compatible one for v1.6 boards ?

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It will get a 110v PSU and a proper NTSC conversion but I wouldn't have known what the problem was before testing the system natively. I recently bought a bunch of PAL systems from the UK and it wouldn't make sense to get 110v power supplies for every system I tinker with so the transformer is useful to have on the workbench.

  • @mukeshgoolcharan6121
    @mukeshgoolcharan6121 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff man

  • @mx2004mx
    @mx2004mx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    if you power any 230v device with 120v, nothing is going to happen, or it tries to turn on but fails due to the lower voltage

  • @AllanAdamson
    @AllanAdamson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice video thanks for posting

  • @ileox4170
    @ileox4170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im from europe and all the consoles i build were set on NTSC Video Mode. Eather using enigmah or xblast OS to switch the settings, even 1.6. On your 1.6 i would reccomend xblast cause you also can change your region as well. (: Happy Modding!

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you just run Xblast from an installer disk like OG Xbox Installer or HeXen? I was told you cannot write to the EEPROM on the v1.6 which is why I'm a bit confused.

    • @ileox4170
      @ileox4170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BorderlineOCD normaly i run Xblast OS directly via an XBlast Lite or XBlast Aladdin modchips i build, but it’s the same as run it as Software. You also can run XBlast OS via Hexen 21 as live application. You maybe right that you can‘t write the Eeprom on a 1.6, but isn‘t the Videomode also a Eeprom thing? I‘ll test this tomorrow. I have a freshly LPC rebuilded 1.6 board on the bench. And as Lucky as i am in germany i have 2 NTSC Games to Test this for you (:
      Let you know if it work‘s out or not!

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ileox4170 Thank you very much, your input is appreciated. Please let me know what you find. If I can do it with Xblast it will be a piece of cake.

    • @ileox4170
      @ileox4170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BorderlineOCD
      So good so far, i have good News (: i basicly throw my NTSC Splinter Cell in with everything in PAL Settings, so Video Mode and Gameregion.. it works..? It booted the PAL Version as well. On the setup was X2.5035 for 1.6 active, maybe that‘s the reason. I‘ll lock the hdd to the system and remove LFrame so the System will be vanilla PAL. Then i‘ll switch to NTSC with modchip anable of course and then remove LFrame again. Should be then a vanilla NTSC.

    • @ileox4170
      @ileox4170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BorderlineOCD Update:
      You can rewrite the Eeprom with XBlast OS on 1.6! I checked my NTSC Splinter Cell with PAL Settings on vanilla 1.6, not working. But then i connected LFrame again to the Xblast and changed Video Mode AND Game Region to NTSC-U. Removed the LFrame Connection to have a vanilla 1.6 NTSC-U. NTSC Splinter Cell Now Boots up, higher resolutions available. So go for it with Xblast OS 😎👍🏻

  • @codyisrude
    @codyisrude 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Usually in the dash you can force a video mode in the settings
    I highly recommend xbmc4gamers as it as a 480p patcher for some games that have trouble on v1.6 encoders
    unless you'e just going to use composite then the choice of dash don't matter so much but yes in the settings there should be a way to force a video mode on every game

  • @gregjarvis1232
    @gregjarvis1232 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy I remember when the crystal Xbox was selling for $200 working

  • @GoWstingray
    @GoWstingray 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    on RMC Neil and Mark replaced the internal step down transformer on a 3DO, to make 220v from 110v, is it something you could do on the xbox but opposite instead of the step up box you bought? cheers

    • @GoWstingray
      @GoWstingray 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      or just use a 110 psu?

  • @fwannmacher
    @fwannmacher 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why not replacing the PSU with a 110v one?

  • @emerickscott
    @emerickscott 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    really pretty system. What adapter do you use to hook your systems to your computer to display them?

  • @codyisrude
    @codyisrude 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that is one brown stained IDE cable unless the camera is just showing it like that
    Time to replace it
    my og xbox has a 240gb ssd using the start tech adapter and for people saying theirs no load time difference i disagree games like splinter cell instantly load back in when i die unlike disc where it takes a second to reset all enemies and stuff

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cable is definitely discolored probably due to the translucent plastic and more light getting in.

    • @codyisrude
      @codyisrude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BorderlineOCD if caps are bulged but not leaking is that also a warning sign?

    • @HackDaBox
      @HackDaBox 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@codyisrude yep. Replace them asap.

  • @shady0808
    @shady0808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm from the UK and I bought a broken PAL crystal Xbox with the exact same issue 👍🏻 replaced the caps and all was fine. Successfully soft modded it as well. I'm thinking of installing a modchip now, is it possible to get 720p from the AV out?!

  • @adaw90
    @adaw90 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've repaired around five OG Xbox and four of them had similar blown capacitors. I'm in Europe

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There could be a pattern with the v1.6s or with regional versions like certain PAL systems but ultimately all Xbox variants will need a recap given it's already over 20 years old.

  • @suleimanabutaha7935
    @suleimanabutaha7935 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it possible to switch the PSU from 220-240 V to 110-120 V. instead of of using a voltage transformer.

    • @firstsurname9893
      @firstsurname9893 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it is but you must be careful with a 1.6 xbox as connecting a PSU from any other version will not work.

  • @MondrianAtawiz
    @MondrianAtawiz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best!

  • @carletonrutherford1799
    @carletonrutherford1799 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a comment about replacing the capacitors. I would suggest if you are fairly new to doing that, that you remove and replace them one at a time, so you know which ones go where, rather than taking them all out and trying to figure it out? I know experienced people wouldn't have a problem with removing all of them, and then replacing, and I know it would take longer to do it one at a time, but as a rookie it might be better? Other than the added time to do that, would there be any other issues?

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      On the contrary, what I'm trying to demonstrate is that a little more preparation upfront makes the job *easier* and keeps things organized, hence the board diagram. I actually think going back and forth between tools for each capacitor makes the job tedious and inefficient vs. using each tool once for all caps and putting it aside. It's not about beginner vs. advanced soldering skills, I think its about patient vs. impatient and organized vs. disorganized. Ultimately how you go about it is up to you so whatever feels good and makes sense.

  • @pedromimoso8804
    @pedromimoso8804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicelly done,!👍👍👍

  • @stormmccloud4995
    @stormmccloud4995 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look into True HeXEn... I think the latest was 2019, should do what you're looking for

  • @pkf4124
    @pkf4124 ปีที่แล้ว

    You know its a shame we cant set up a clear xbox to clear green swap service for the US to the UK/EU. As the greens are as rare here as the clears are in the US continent. The PSU cap leak is a common thing in the lands of 220v. Mains.

  • @MrBioniclefan1
    @MrBioniclefan1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone know what capacitors the xenon models of the Xbox 360 use?

  • @Sa2si28
    @Sa2si28 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent !

  • @Stefan_Payne
    @Stefan_Payne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sadly those CPU Caps look like the wrong ones.
    I looked at the specs of the CPU Caps and found 16V/3300µF Panasonic FM to be a decent replacement for the ULTRA Low ESR Caps that were in here before (Nichicon HM I believe)...
    Those Caps do NOT look like FM and have a higher Impedance than the Original ones, which causes higher Ripple and that will damage the Chips long term.
    Bummer that they didn't put Panasonic FM in 16V/3300µF inside (they should have 13mm Diameter) the Kit...

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Console5 are a reputable supplier of high quality cap kits. The CPU caps are Panasonic FC caps. I think they are just fine for this application.

    • @Stefan_Payne
      @Stefan_Payne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BorderlineOCD The Original Capacitors are Nichicon HM, which are "Ultra Low ESR" and similar capacitors, such asPanasonic FJ, Nippon Chemicon KZG or KZJ are no longer made, due to their unreliability.
      The Problem is the Specifications of the Capacitors: the 6,3V/3300µF Nichicon HM, are specified for 2800mA Ripple current and just 12mOhm Impedance.
      The closes match, I could find, when looking at Datasheets, was the Panasonic FM Series - but they are quite a bit bigger and you might have to go up to 16V from 6,3V to match the Spec of the Original Capacitor.
      Yes, it might work for a while, but the Chips might be damaged due to high ripple, caused by the high Impedance of the Capacitors
      As for the Capacitor:
      I couldn't find a 3300µF/6,3V Capacitor in 10mm Diameter in the FC Series, but the FC Series is a rather low end series that doesn't have particularly good spec.
      For 2700µF/6,3V they are rated for 35mOhm Impedance and 1850mA (almost 1A less Ripple) and the 3300µF/6,3V/12,5mm Diameter Cap would be even worse at 1655mA Rile and 38mOhm Impedance
      Is it perpaps the FS Series?
      If so, those are the specs, according to the Datasheet:
      20Ohm Impedance, 2180mA Ripple
      16V would have been 12,5mm but 15mOhm Impedance 3190mA Ripple, which would be OKish, I'd say (and FS are cheapish).
      the FM Series would have been, in
      6,3V/3300µF 2600mA 0.018 Ohm
      16V/3300µF: 3750mA 0.012 Ohm
      Regards
      Stefan

    • @Stefan_Payne
      @Stefan_Payne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BorderlineOCD Could you contact them and send them my Posting and let me know what they say?

    • @BorderlineOCD
      @BorderlineOCD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Stefan_Payne Haha you are right, it is an FS. My bad. You really know your caps! Do you still have the same concerns with the FS replacements?

    • @Stefan_Payne
      @Stefan_Payne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BorderlineOCD Thanks :)
      Its all hard work and years of participation in the Badcaps Forum, reading threads there and asking Questions.
      as for the Panasonic FS: if they were 16V/3300µF, I'd say that that should have been fine, as that wold barely be in the 20% window you often have.
      The 6,3V ones are a bit high ESR and low ripple, that I wouldn't want to risk it in a device I regularly use.
      After taking another look at the Panasonic FS series Datasheet, the 25V/3300µF would also be a decent replacement with 12mOhm Impedance and 3750mA Ripple Tolerance.
      Over here, I'd get the FS, but I don't know which of the two is the better choice (=price difference) for you.
      Regards
      Stefan

  • @MichaelM28
    @MichaelM28 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What temperature did you set that desoldering gun to?

  • @Jorgemiguel-47
    @Jorgemiguel-47 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello I really like your channel give me inspiration to learn more about retro. I have a mega drive that gives sound to an lcd tv but not crt tv sound can you help me