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Incredibly hot take but broken consoles and parts should be incredibly cheap to buy. But I mean completely broken, like not turning on at all. I think it's wild that you have to pay 100 bucks for a broken device that might not even work even after a long tiring repair.
@@chrisbagnell Yup! I have seen few broken GPUs with absolutely destroyed HDMI ports and some with typical "It stopped working so I threw it in oven" and all the plastic parts have melted..
You've probably seen it all by now, but the state of some of these never cease to amaze me. What do people even DO with these things to get them like that? I had an OG Game Boy way back when and I took such good care of it, because I knew it was expensive and it was also just special to me. The expendability attitude that some of these devices seem to come from nowadays sickens me.
The reassembly at 5:56 was so satisfying 🤤 That being said, I might recommend cutting a little earlier (but keeping the sound) so that it looks and sounds like the piece is assembled the moment it touches down. Great vids, love to see the editing keep improving!
I typically see other restoration channels do the instantaneous reassembly thing, so the way Steve pauses a moment to give us a tour of each part is familiar and uniquely him, IMO.
9:50 You should also replace the thermal paste under the copper where you only put it on top. You can unclip the shield and replace it then. It is better for the thermals.
Every time I watch one of your videos I'm shocked how poorly people take care of their consoles. Like how to do bend the rails so badly where the joycons go?!
You should pick up a screen preheater/hotplate thing for when you go screen repairs. Makes a world of difference when you can gently warm up the adhesive.
With the switch lites, a lot of them were reported with an issue of the sound, the one I have atleast has that issue, it still works and plays games and word just as good as a regular one but if you have the volume all the way up and the sound gets to loud it will crash the system, not sure if you were aware of this issue with the switch lites but in case you didn’t might be something you want to check too ! It happens to me as soon as the opening credits start in Pokémon sword, because the music in the stadium is so loud.
It is a great video, but it does always worry me from an environmental perspective how many of these products with all their expensive and rare components could just be fixed. I mean, with one all that needed to be done was lift 1 little pin back into place, yet it was thrown away!
Nice job. Always a pleasure to watch. As for putting back the screws, always rotate the screw counterclockwise first until it drops in so that the screw thread gets in the position with the thread from plastic. Otherwise you recut a new thread over the old one and stretching the plastic.
When I bought my last shell for a shell swap I was torn between this one and the clear dark blue one from extremerate. In the end I decided on the clear blue one, but it was close.
How do we use BW-100 to fix minor joycon drift on a lite? Do we have to take the console apart, or just put a little on where the joycon meets the console?
I need to LOOK INTO this type of repair Seriously!!! I'll check out more of your videos and take some notes to teach MYSELF, like I always do. I'm pretty good with memorizing repair techniques!!
#2 puts itself back together, all he has to do it's throw the parts back in, and they bolt themselves in. Also it would be awesome if the full Switch had different color options, now that you mention that blue case
Honestly thats an amazing lot all easy fixes and all of them turning on without issues, but anyway i think that if you had to change a usb c port and or an m92 you would do great as always but its more time consuming, happy new year Steve :)
I know it would have taken time to do but I would have given Switch Number 7 a new housing. Those bite marks makes the Switch look awful and on top of that you can never apply a proper screen protector without seeing the imperfections showing so long as the bite marks still remains. What I would do is revisit Switch Number 7 later on and change the shell,give it a replacement screen if needed and give it a Kickstand to protect the Micro SD Card. If I already didn't have a Switch I'd gladly pay for a Seller Refurbished price instead of paying for a Used and Abused price.
As someone who is a complete newbie and was able to swap my joycon shells which includes removing the analog sticks it is very easy. Just make sure you buy a tool set with the correct screwdrivers.
It’s fairly easy, the ribbon cables can be a d!ck though. Just be careful and you’ll be fine. I’ve built my own from scratch and swapped the locking buckles from plastic to metal on all my joycons.
@@owainjones2643 You can also buy new cases, so you don't have to look for special edition ones. A case swap on a joycon is fairly easy, basically the same steps you have to take to replace the sticks. There are quite a few nice cases, clear ones for example.
Another great video! Thanks Steve! Question: what could cause the display on a water-damaged Switch to go dim? Even with brightness setting at max, it's still dim. Display is visible only under bright light at an angle. Thanks in advance!
Thoroughly loved you throwing the parts where they should go and it snapping into place immediately. It’s the little things from your videos I appreciate lol
Great video to finish of the new year. And that t-shirt looks amazing. Thanks for all the great content this year, and all the best for 2022. So close to that 1M.
What could possibly be the problem when the switch reads the sdcard very slowly. I already tried changing the sd card, and even the sd card slot with a know good one but still the same.
Cant believe you're about to make it to a million within the day. You deserved it along time ago! Been watching a long time and have learned tons from you, congrats!
I normally admire your work and I think what you do is absolutely amazing but pleeease use a heat gun or a heat mat to soften the adhesive around the screen next time !! :D 7:33
10:44 the charge battery indicator... I thought you charged the batteries off camera. Why would this be low battery so soon? Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵😷
How come the “broken” switches all turn on? When I get a “broken” switch lot, I’ve to replace the LCD, digitizer chip, charge chip, 29 pin clip, reflow the wifi chip AND it still won’t turn on.
Great video, I always enjoy watching these. For the screen removal would a heat gun, or one of those heat mats from ifixit not work to make the adhesive easier to release? I know with ipads / iphones those are used often along with a suction cup to remove screens.
I know its probably not as much of an interesting video but id love to see a video on how to get industrial or tough solder off boards. Some techniques that you found helpful. Regardless keep up the great videos!
Hey Steve, your Switch fixes are the best, man! Do you have any resources on how to fix a Switch with self touching touch screen (it is clicking on its own) and an HDMI port that does not connect to the dock but it does to other HDMI/USB-C connector? Would love to send it for you to fix but I am in South America and would not trust anyone else with my console. Thanks and amazing work!
DIdn't see a link for the Extremerate shell, didn't want to post the link in case you had an affiliate link or offer with them. For the price it looks super nice.
Hi Steve! Happy new year! 🎆 How do you curate / filter through lots on eBay to find consoles that have a higher likelihood of being fixable? Is there a method or technique to it?
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Happy new year
@@karthikeyan-th1ct Happy New Year!
Whenever I klick on that BW-100 link I get a message that all eligible products are currently unavailable.
The extreme rate case is really pretty. I was about to scream when you just pushed the donor screen out. 😂
@@MyRegardsToTheDodo Hmmm. Strange. They work for me. Where are you located? It may not be available everywhere.
Incredibly hot take but broken consoles and parts should be incredibly cheap to buy. But I mean completely broken, like not turning on at all. I think it's wild that you have to pay 100 bucks for a broken device that might not even work even after a long tiring repair.
Broken device "market" is wild.
If you think $100 is expensive you should see some of the prices on broken GPUs… it’s absolutely insane
@@chrisbagnell Yup! I have seen few broken GPUs with absolutely destroyed HDMI ports and some with typical "It stopped working so I threw it in oven" and all the plastic parts have melted..
I wish that were true but it's not anymore. Broken stuff on eBay sometimes goes for more than what used items go for. It's crazy.
Thank you for keeping our game systems out of the landfills! You're a Super Hero to all us gamers!
Thanks!
You might want to consider recycling old electronic devices. Keeps them out of the landfills aswell. Just saying.
I agree
You've probably seen it all by now, but the state of some of these never cease to amaze me. What do people even DO with these things to get them like that? I had an OG Game Boy way back when and I took such good care of it, because I knew it was expensive and it was also just special to me. The expendability attitude that some of these devices seem to come from nowadays sickens me.
I'm curious who treats such an expensive games console like that and wonder why they even bother
The reassembly at 5:56 was so satisfying 🤤 That being said, I might recommend cutting a little earlier (but keeping the sound) so that it looks and sounds like the piece is assembled the moment it touches down. Great vids, love to see the editing keep improving!
I typically see other restoration channels do the instantaneous reassembly thing, so the way Steve pauses a moment to give us a tour of each part is familiar and uniquely him, IMO.
9:50 You should also replace the thermal paste under the copper where you only put it on top. You can unclip the shield and replace it then. It is better for the thermals.
Every time I watch one of your videos I'm shocked how poorly people take care of their consoles. Like how to do bend the rails so badly where the joycons go?!
You should pick up a screen preheater/hotplate thing for when you go screen repairs. Makes a world of difference when you can gently warm up the adhesive.
With the switch lites, a lot of them were reported with an issue of the sound, the one I have atleast has that issue, it still works and plays games and word just as good as a regular one but if you have the volume all the way up and the sound gets to loud it will crash the system, not sure if you were aware of this issue with the switch lites but in case you didn’t might be something you want to check too ! It happens to me as soon as the opening credits start in Pokémon sword, because the music in the stadium is so loud.
I truly love how much care you have on all of your repairs. Thank you for uploading such satisfying videos :)
It is a great video, but it does always worry me from an environmental perspective how many of these products with all their expensive and rare components could just be fixed. I mean, with one all that needed to be done was lift 1 little pin back into place, yet it was thrown away!
I really question how people even get their sticks that dirty. Like there's dirty and then there's absolutely disgusting...
Nice job. Always a pleasure to watch. As for putting back the screws, always rotate the screw counterclockwise first until it drops in so that the screw thread gets in the position with the thread from plastic. Otherwise you recut a new thread over the old one and stretching the plastic.
I love the editing where you just toss the pieces back into place
Hi
Use a heat pad to warm up the screen, that will soften the glue and you'll be able to remove the screen real easy
Cracked up with the sequence of tossing the parts in place. I love the little cut sequences thrown in there between the full teardowns/installs.
I really love that blue/purple shell switch. It's very sharp!
I really like how that one turned out.
Yeah but i hate that theres no switch logo on the back
@@Tamay. I'd love to get my hands on it and put tronicsfix logo on it.
@@Tronicsfix Out of curiosity are you going to post these to eBay or your shop?
When I bought my last shell for a shell swap I was torn between this one and the clear dark blue one from extremerate. In the end I decided on the clear blue one, but it was close.
Awesome stuff Steve and so so close now. Caught your test stream earlier. If you need any help I'm at your disposal:)
Thanks Phil. I appreciate it. Ya, just getting things set up.
@@Tronicsfix no problem, can't wait 😊
man I love looking at that magnified screen, it looks like major demolition... but logically we know it's just a tiny button xD but so satisfying!
6:00 Loving the new instant fixed effects now Sir. Nice little spin on your videos.
How do we use BW-100 to fix minor joycon drift on a lite? Do we have to take the console apart, or just put a little on where the joycon meets the console?
I need to LOOK INTO this type of repair Seriously!!! I'll check out more of your videos and take some notes to teach MYSELF, like I always do. I'm pretty good with memorizing repair techniques!!
Yo! The new zoom in looks so crisp! New camera i presume? In any case it's a hell of an upgrade and I can't wait to see more recorded with it!
New microscope. I'm really liking the result too!
#2 puts itself back together, all he has to do it's throw the parts back in, and they bolt themselves in. Also it would be awesome if the full Switch had different color options, now that you mention that blue case
Honestly thats an amazing lot all easy fixes and all of them turning on without issues, but anyway i think that if you had to change a usb c port and or an m92 you would do great as always but its more time consuming, happy new year Steve :)
I know it would have taken time to do but I would have given Switch Number 7 a new housing. Those bite marks makes the Switch look awful and on top of that you can never apply a proper screen protector without seeing the imperfections showing so long as the bite marks still remains. What I would do is revisit Switch Number 7 later on and change the shell,give it a replacement screen if needed and give it a Kickstand to protect the Micro SD Card. If I already didn't have a Switch I'd gladly pay for a Seller Refurbished price instead of paying for a Used and Abused price.
Congratulations Steve. 1 million subscribers 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Ayy cool. Happy New Year!
Same to you!
Just what I needed before 2022! Thank you and a happy new year form the Netherlands! 🇳🇱
Happy new year!
Some really nice fixes in there Steve, also really liked the look of that new case. My T-Shirt is on it's way 😎😎
I love the look of that custom shell. Thank you so much for the support. It means a lot.
Your videos are still so entertaining! Great job!
Thanks so much!
Steve. Greetings from Australia. Thanks for an interesting year of videos. Wishing you all the best for 2022.
Steve, do you recommend buying joycons with analogue drift? Is it a fix for a newbie?
As someone who is a complete newbie and was able to swap my joycon shells which includes removing the analog sticks it is very easy. Just make sure you buy a tool set with the correct screwdrivers.
It can be an easy fix. They also aren't too difficult to replace. It's good practice.
@@Tronicsfix thanks, I'll get on ebay and look for some special edition ones and buy some ifixit joysticks
It’s fairly easy, the ribbon cables can be a d!ck though. Just be careful and you’ll be fine. I’ve built my own from scratch and swapped the locking buckles from plastic to metal on all my joycons.
@@owainjones2643 You can also buy new cases, so you don't have to look for special edition ones. A case swap on a joycon is fairly easy, basically the same steps you have to take to replace the sticks. There are quite a few nice cases, clear ones for example.
*CONGRAT FOR 1M SUBSCRIBERS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!*
Thanks! Almost there
@@Tronicsfix yes, only 2000 subs left!
Happy new year Steve!
Thank you! You too
That metal clank at 6:17 was so satisfying!
Another great video! Thanks Steve! Question: what could cause the display on a water-damaged Switch to go dim? Even with brightness setting at max, it's still dim. Display is visible only under bright light at an angle. Thanks in advance!
Thoroughly loved you throwing the parts where they should go and it snapping into place immediately. It’s the little things from your videos I appreciate lol
Almost 1 Million subscribers Bro 😁 Congratulations, Happy New Year.
Great video to finish of the new year. And that t-shirt looks amazing. Thanks for all the great content this year, and all the best for 2022. So close to that 1M.
Much appreciated!
Congrats on 1 million subs. You should be hitting it any moment now!
Steve, I thought you would also replace the screens which were pretty bad. Maybe it wasn't worth it?
Imo, it's not worth it for these. Especially since you have to replace the digitizer & screen as an assembly.
999k subs, sooo close, fingers crossed for you to hit the 1M mark very soon!!
Congrats on your impending 1 million subscribers!
Thank you! Almost there.
Happy New Years. Keep the great videos coming!
You too! I will!
The New Year going out with a banger of a video
Would it not be easier if you put the screen on a heating pad for 10 minutes before trying to take it out ?
I liked that reassembly around the 6:15 mark.
What could possibly be the problem when the switch reads the sdcard very slowly. I already tried changing the sd card, and even the sd card slot with a know good one but still the same.
idk. Wish I knew but I haven't seen this issue before.
You do amazing job fixing these consoles Steve I can't wait for a fixable Wii and a fixable GameCube unless you fixed those already
I've got a big Wii U video coming but haven't had time to film it yet. Hopefully in 2022
@@Tronicsfix oh cool is it a special edition or just the black one
More devices saved from the landfill. Awesome!
God bless you for keeping old hardware working for others to enjoy in the future and keeping it out of landfill.
Thanks 👍
wow the close up quality of the video is amazing. what are you using for that?
I'm trying out a new microscope
Switch repair subbed me to the channel, glad to see more of them
Glad you enjoy these! I've got an OLED Switch repair video coming up.
@@Tronicsfix nice, excited for that
Hello!!!! Happy New Years!
Thank you. You too!
ALWAYS NICE TO SEE YOUR VIDS
Great video Steve, all fixed, maybe you can give my mate Vince “the switch killer” some training hahaha no just kidding, all the best for 2022.
Lol!
love your videos, cant wait to see more in 2022
So glad you enjoy them! There's more coming!
I approve the snap transitions 👍
Cant believe you're about to make it to a million within the day. You deserved it along time ago! Been watching a long time and have learned tons from you, congrats!
Yes, the perfect amount of thermal paste T-shirt finally I see it in action, getting it for starting the new year, thanks, dude.
I normally admire your work and I think what you do is absolutely amazing but pleeease use a heat gun or a heat mat to soften the adhesive around the screen next time !! :D 7:33
WHY IS NO BODY TALKIING ABOUT HOW CLEAN THE TRANSITION IS WHEN HE CLICKS. 16:49 also You’ve got ur self a new subscriber ❤
I really enjoy these videos.
Good luck on 1M subs. So close!
So close!
I love your content and you repairing stuff helped me fix a old xbox i had. thank you
10:44 the charge battery indicator... I thought you charged the batteries off camera. Why would this be low battery so soon? Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵😷
I was literally watching your other switch repair video and now this one, what a great day
So glad you're enjoying these!
How come the “broken” switches all turn on? When I get a “broken” switch lot, I’ve to replace the LCD, digitizer chip, charge chip, 29 pin clip, reflow the wifi chip AND it still won’t turn on.
Oh, how great you are! Is that soldering footage from new portable microscope? It seem so sharp.
Yes, new microscope I'm testing out. I like it so far.
@@Tronicsfix That's so sharp. Where can I check it? Do you have a link or model number. Thank you & happy new year.
Happy New year and congrats on the 1M subscribers🎊🎊
Have you tried using BW-100 to remove the battery? I’m just asking for a friend.
No, but it's a good idea. I think ipa would work better since it doesn't evaporate as fast.
Saw you were at 999k subs, so I dropped you one as well. It’s a thank you for helping me fix my switch a few weeks ago.
I love your work man ! Been watching your repairs for awhile.
Congratulations for 1M subscribers! And Happy New Year! 💙
Great video, I always enjoy watching these. For the screen removal would a heat gun, or one of those heat mats from ifixit not work to make the adhesive easier to release? I know with ipads / iphones those are used often along with a suction cup to remove screens.
Yes. Heat always makes it easier!
NEARING 1 MILLION subscribers... CONGRATS!!
how many times did you say BW100 lol. good video love watching fix it vids keep them up. happy new year
I know its probably not as much of an interesting video but id love to see a video on how to get industrial or tough solder off boards. Some techniques that you found helpful. Regardless keep up the great videos!
You are surely one of the best game console restorers I have ever encountered so far on TH-cam . Happy new year and may God 🙏🏾 🙇🏾♂️ you dude !
almost 1m, keep it up my man💪🤯
Nice video to end the year with. Waiting to see more of your awesome work next year as well.
Happy new year to you~
Thanks! You too!
About to hit 1 million!! Def deserve it.
Hey thanks!
Congrats in advance for the Million Subs! You definitely deserve it mate!
Thanks a ton!
Hey Steve, your Switch fixes are the best, man!
Do you have any resources on how to fix a Switch with self touching touch screen (it is clicking on its own) and an HDMI port that does not connect to the dock but it does to other HDMI/USB-C connector? Would love to send it for you to fix but I am in South America and would not trust anyone else with my console.
Thanks and amazing work!
Let's get TronicsFix to 1M subs by the new year - Only 2k to go!
Happy New year to you m8
You too!
Great editing on the re-assemble
Happy New Year to you and the Family and everyone here in the comments thank for another great vid
6:15 I wish I could throw the parts roughly where they're supposed to be and it just poofs into place like that 😂
DIdn't see a link for the Extremerate shell, didn't want to post the link in case you had an affiliate link or offer with them. For the price it looks super nice.
Happy New Year
You too!!
Great vid
Keep up the great work and content
Thanks, will do!
Gratz on 1 million subs!
Love the videos!
999 thousands subs
lets start this new year with a million
congrats bro with amazing content 👏🏻
Hi Steve! Happy new year! 🎆
How do you curate / filter through lots on eBay to find consoles that have a higher likelihood of being fixable? Is there a method or technique to it?
Why don't you use isopropyl alcohol or an adhesive remover to remove the display?
A heatgun would also be an option.
Damn, you've made the repairs look so easy. Great vids for a quick lesson on what cause the problems and how to fix it. Cheers!
Sad seeing all these awesome consoles broken.
Woop, ive missed your switch repair videos!!
I figured it was about time for another one! I've got an OLED Switch repair vid coming up too
@@Tronicsfix I look forward to that one!