Why are they always water damaged? | Switch LITE trying to FIX
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2024
- I picked up this Nintendo Switch Lite from off eBay for £45...
It was sold as "no power", but aren't they all?
Surely it's not water damaged? Surely.
Let's try and fix 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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Stupid water damage
Stupid owners...
I think it’s sweat
And Stupid air flow.
Some people eat fish eggs and drink rotten grape juice to feel fancy. I like to soak in a hot bath and play video games on my Switch.
In my defense the package didnt say that I couldn't take it in the shower.
"That wasn't in the listing" I laughed so hard.
That solder/hot air job was impeccable!
Stupid water.
🤣 thanks Scott. Those little connector things are a nightmare, so I was glad to not melt this one!
I agree, perfect!
It always amazes me how people treat their stuff.
I look after my stuff and will still look like new after years.
You act like you’ve never had a fuckinf accident
Kids.
Steve you've becoming a Switch Doctor. You almost pinpoint faulty places instantly.
The scratch removing with the polywatch alone was worth watching the video--wow!
Great, but really, again, vinegar is the way to go to dissolve and THEN use alcohol to clean the vinegar.
Rust, lime scale, battery leak => vinegar :)
That Poly watch was freaking AMAZING! I've never seen a screen that beat up come back that much.
I wonder too if that would work with scratched DVDs and blue ray disks..
It may not, though, because it's still a creamy substance and while, to the eye, it looks good, it's microscopic particles could literally block or skew secotors.
Displex (which I reckon is the exact same fine acrylic polishing paste sold by the very same company in the same tube with a different design) has helped me with more than one radio dial cover, as well as a clear plastic soap holder that someone must have attacked with coarse scouring means in the past. I would definitely give it a shot if I had to save a badly scratched CD.
On a side note, I bet they're buying the stuff by the bucketload and making a pretty penny selling it in 5g tubes... but it does work well.
"If it doesn't work, i'm going to give up !"
Is such a mood.
I am beginning to think that these Switch Lite things are cursed... But your soldering skills are off the charts mate!
😁 thanks TSL, really appreciate it!
Yeah, like that chip flying off the board.
I'm afraid its not the device that's cursed but users. They're having a really hard time before ending up under Steve's scope!
I think alot of the issues are people that sell on ebay and lie. I have had so many xbox ones that are unfixable but just listed as sometthing else. Had a controller recently listed as working but x button not working and when it arrived it was full of corrosionand doesnt work at all. @bart.k
If its anything like my house they get given to the youngest in the house and they do unpredictable things.
I have a pink lite that ny 3 year old decoded to dunk in a bucket of water while I was doing aquarium stuff, power cut out instantly thought it was a gunner then 2 weeks late ri randomly test it and it comes alive.
I understand the anxiety and desperation of trying to fix something for hours on end, and even if logic says it shuld work, it still won't. I felt your relief when it loaded that game at the end brother...felt nice!!!
I actually clapped when you got it working, I was so pleased! Nice one!
Two tips = 1) To polish the screen, try a foam ball buffer bit on a rotary tool/dremel, to apply the cleaning paste... Similar to a car electric buffer. 2) If your glasses have transition lenses, have your eye doctor give you a prescription for soldering glasses = A single focal length that is strong, but long enough to get a soldering iron in under your nose. For me (far sighted,) that is about +4, for a distance of about 12"/300mm. I have been spreading the word on YT and everybody loves them. No more chasing the narrow band that is in focus.
Huh. Once I get some glasses (I'm nearsighted, but not nearsighted enough to matter except when soldering small components) I'll probably ask about that.
i’m a bit too nearsighted to comfortably solder with my glasses off. would be pretty hot that close, and i don’t want to splatter flux or solder into my eyes lol. 12 inches would probably be fine, im closer to like 4 or 5 inches of focus distance
@@morgan0I'm so sorry; I don't understand. I was not suggesting to not wear glasses. I was suggesting that for people that wear transition lenses, they get a single prescription, so they do not have to chase the proper, narrow field of view. And, that the focal distance be long enough to accommodate a soldering iron. I hope that helps. Maybe you were just joking with the prior commenter?
@@t1d100 oh sorry for any confusion
That chip flying off with the upbeat music in the background nearly made me pass out from laughing.... I don't think anything scripted could be any funnier. Thanks for all the learning and laughs! Absolutely love the way you roll! Outstanding! 🤙😂
LOL maybe you should add another counter to how many parts you blow off screen next to your plastic counter
The hot air going at warp 10 speeds always gets me hahaha. Crying here from laughing when that chip went flying, all i thought was picard's face palm meme. 😂🤣🤣. Great fix tho! Nice job Steve!
A very entertaining parade of calamities. That wasn't water damage, it was milk damage.
For some reason, the Switch is your kryptonite.
I enjoy the journey, the dedication and the perseverance. Great content. Keep it up. Thanks.
🎉 It’s just unbelievable how much you have progressed over the months in terms of fault detection, soldering skills, etc. Kudos!
Adding some leaded solder to the pads before reflowing will make your life so much easier. Thanks for the content.
Amazing to see how much your skills have improved, and I've learned a lot just from watching you.
Those holes could be probe marks? as there were some on the right hand joystick socket test points, 6:19 the 5 points all had indents which is normally a sign.
Thanks Steve😊
Amazing work! That connector defect was super hard to spot!
It's so hard to find a channel that uses the correct amount of thermal paste. Thanks. Subscribed.
Dear Switch Doctor,
Two questions, if I may?
1) Where can I learn your craft?
2) Do you have a separate channel for your music? (because you are actually mad talented!)
2) totally, loved it too! The smoother beats and voice works great. I do love the OG style beats a lot too.
Also, since Switch Doctor told me to: told you not to put it back togetheeeehhh.
Nice work Steve, it's great to watch when you solve multiple problems. Well done 👏
The Switch and Switch Lite videos are always so intense. Awesome repair! Look forward to the next one.
Hey Steve! People play these things while they do the number two. That's why they all have water damage. 😂😂😂
love the new camera angles plus great vid as always
So glad that it worked in the end. After removing the game slot, I think I saw a trace or two under the flex ribbon cable that needed attention. Maybe not broken all the way, but the solder mask is scratched away.
Top notching repairs, Steve!! Great work!!!
I laughed so hard when you said let's annoy everyone who doesn't like it when I put it all back together, that's me!! but it's still funny hell. Love your channel.
Well done Steve, well chuffed for you that you managed to get it working 🎉
Brilliant… I actually cheered out loud when it worked !! Emotional rollercoaster… luvin this channel
Get in there !!!!!! Nice job ! Always entertaining if you fix it or not ! Thanks for another great video
With great power comes greater responsibility...
But with bad consoles comes the worst replacement challenges..
This is the most satisfying video in a while
amazing fix, i was holding my breath at the end there. Fantastic result.
What a rollercoaster! Well done for getting it sorted, you're a wizard Steve!
Well done Stez!! Perseverance paid off!
Congratulations! Great video. I enjoyed the many angles when working on the M92 chip.
Well done Steve!
My sincere cgrats of your next success! You know I'm very happy when you are! Greetings from Uzbekistan! A nice job!!
Nicely done Steve!
Love seeing the excitement when it works, I've been doing original xbox ones for a while now just for practice and I'm the same when it works. Love the content mate, keep it up.
These references to other channels are just amazing! Really enjoyed. Another great video!
Awesome work Steve. Very nicely done.
Ole Steve needed this one!
Why they're water damaged? Kids... spilling drinks, dropping the handheld into something and everything in between.
But the Switch is actually very repair-friendly for what it is.
Job well done!
Hey Steve you killed on this one!! That connector was crazy, didn't have to put sunglasses on 😂😂😂 thanks for the cool video!
Great work ste as always 👍
Awesome as always! You had me in suspense there for a bit. Glad to see you come out on top over that stupid board connector.
I had myself in suspense too! 🤣 all worked out nicely in the end...
Love your videos buddy, It’s your sense of humour that makes them so good 🙂👍
Nice job sir. Your skills, troubleshooting and soldering just continues to improve. Another one saved.
Absolutely impressive work.
Thanks for a great vid and thanks for leaving the mistakes in--they are all extremely relatable!
Great job! Love your videos!
Well done. Must be a great feeling to fix it.
I think you would love a place we have in Tokyo... shop's name is "Hard Off". They sell "Junk" for pennies and often work.
You name it, they have it!
Another brilliant Video Steve, Keep up the good work 🙂
great job on the fix
Great problem solving and nice job finding that pin
I wasn't telling you not to put it back together yet, but I do think you are in the pocket of "Big Thermal Grease". Great vid as always.
so happy you fixed it. i've bitten half my nails off with the suspense.😂😂
Special…… very special. I felt you anguish, then joy. Keep on truckin big man
Great choice of song at the end 🤣( laughed out loud when that chip blew away too🤣) top work 🤘
You're my hero Steve! Amazing!
Love the shirt! And congrats on the fix!
What that Muttley laughing at 10:15 ??? 😂
Congrats on finally getting a lite fixed!
The suspense was killing me 😱 so glad you solved the problem 😃 for our benefit and your sanity too😁 nice 👍
Great fix👍🏻
I SO feel your pain! I know exactly how you feel especially with cable connectors.
There have been many a time I have given up and ended up throwing a laptop on the floor. "One more for the spare parts box..."
Fixing electronics is not good for your mental & physical health but the puzzle of getting it working is just too absorbing...
I could never do it professionally.
Thanks for the laugh and knowing it is not just me!!! : )
If you add a screen protector, the remaining scratches might be hidden by the adhesive.
Did this on one of my switches and it looks like new.
Liking the new camera work… great perspective so we can really get an idea of how small it all is!
What a recovery!
Steve you must be buying your stuff from the same place I get mine. You fix one thing and another fault comes along straightaway. Well done mate you fixed it, mine normally gets thrown in the corner while I sulk for a few months before having another go at it. Always enjoy your videos mate 👍
I do have to love your character, damn you do it good. Such an honest man.
The final look of joy!!!!!
This is a good day to not reset the melted plastic count! Good fix, irritating - like all Nintendo fixes seem to be. Have you had the opportunity to fix an OLED Switch yet? I can't recall a video?
Yeah, they always irritate! Haven't done an OLED yet, but I don't think I've found one for a decent price yet. I'll keep looking! 👍
Really nice new camera angle on this video. Thanks
Great work!! 🎉
I like how you polished the screen before even testing if it works. lol
Good work for not giving up Steve. lol
Who changed the connector ? Super Steve ! Our repair hero.
I'm very jealous of your ability to se what you are doing! I gave up modeling and repairing electronics when my eyesight started to fade and plain reading glasses failed to improve things.
I really like those new camera angles
Oh I'm so glad this one got to see the light 😆 amazing job on the connector I wouldn't have the heart to try replacing these yet but you deserved a happy ending with this one😄
Its a good day when I see new videos of yours friend.
Great job(s), Steve! 🙂
I really enjoy your videos, there so relaxing and informative at the same time. You're sense of humour and mannerisms reminds me for an old friend i used to know ( also had the weirdest sense of humour lol). you as a person seem to be so likable. if it was possible, id be happy to buy you a pint and chat Sh*t for a few hours in a local pub. keep up the great videos and have an amazing week. All the best fella. Dave.
Well done fella! good job 😀
Well done!
Great that you keep at it! 💪
That video was more edge of your seat than any hollywood movie..
Liked your selection of background music for this one!
Congratulations 🙂I was thrilled
Nice fix!
I laughed so hard at the emltional damage part in the rap. Youve gotten pretty good ad editing.
Epic roller coaster as usual
Lovely to see the Polywatch in action. I've got some and thankfully I haven't needed it.
phenomenal skill