could you use ceramic capacitors instead. I ask because I don't know but think wouldn't those last forever because there isn't any fluid to leak i know the size could be a problem for some but if it could work i would that route for some if not all.
For consoles of this generation? Always. These were made during the era of the capacitor plague, and it shows. Most optical drive failures in this era that aren't mechanical are almost always because of bad caps. Stop playing with laser potentiometers and start recapping these optical drives.
This old consoles are part part of the era affected by the "capacitor plague" so most times it's almost always a guarantee that they are shot. Newer electronics are tricky, but if you can see the Cap is physically swollen then it needs replacement.
I've had a few people say replacing the capacitors has taken care of their drive woes. For under $10 and a little time soldering it's probably worth a shot if you're set on having a functional drive.
I love the vids, so ive been restoring some of my old consoles. And this one xbox with a samsung drive just acts like theres no disc in it it shows no error, the laser is moving down to position, and the disc is trying to be read i opened the lid and confirmed its spinning , the red light turns on inside the laser, but gives no errors, you got any tips ive been working at it for a few days?
Its easier to trim the legs back just past the pads before soldering. Cutting them afterwards can weakin the joint as well.
Thanks for the tip.
May I suggest a capacitor replacement ASMR video? I find myself enjoying the soldering part the most.
Good fast repair, nice job!
Thanks 👍
could you use ceramic capacitors instead. I ask because I don't know but think wouldn't those last forever because there isn't any fluid to leak i know the size could be a problem for some but if it could work i would that route for some if not all.
Complimenti per il tuo lavoro , sei davvero molto bravo e preparato . Ti seguo con piacere
How do you know when you have to replace the capacitors on the optical drive board?
I think when they leak or explode but also if they are very old.
For consoles of this generation? Always.
These were made during the era of the capacitor plague, and it shows. Most optical drive failures in this era that aren't mechanical are almost always because of bad caps.
Stop playing with laser potentiometers and start recapping these optical drives.
This old consoles are part part of the era affected by the "capacitor plague" so most times it's almost always a guarantee that they are shot.
Newer electronics are tricky, but if you can see the Cap is physically swollen then it needs replacement.
I never had a failing 360 drives until now that was fiixable with capacitors.
Different for the capacitors in the Xboxes itself.
Do you believe a recap like this will work on a philips drive that exhibits error 11? (tested in varios consoles, with different ide and power cables)
I've had a few people say replacing the capacitors has taken care of their drive woes. For under $10 and a little time soldering it's probably worth a shot if you're set on having a functional drive.
I love the vids, so ive been restoring some of my old consoles. And this one xbox with a samsung drive just acts like theres no disc in it it shows no error, the laser is moving down to position, and the disc is trying to be read i opened the lid and confirmed its spinning , the red light turns on inside the laser, but gives no errors, you got any tips ive been working at it for a few days?
Its possible the laser has gone out. A lot of people on here have had great success with recapping these drives if you're willing to give that a shot.
@RetroRenegadeRepairs that myte have to be the the way to go the laser does seem pretty dim, i appreciate ya
Huh? This looks the same place where Nick films his TV repairs. Are you his technician?
Hey. Yea, same place and I am one of his techs.
Why the gloves?
Protects you from the chemicals