£20 SMASHED PS Vita! - Can I Fix It?

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[@MrMurdock2021]

That was awesome glad to see people who fix things not just toss them away

[@TheRetroFuture]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FirstnameLastName-mr8lk]

@@TheRetroFuture should I buy a workkng/broken PSP because my old one the disk thing broke and didn't go in so we trashed it

[@pinkipromise]

@@FirstnameLastName-mr8lk buy a vita and mod it. install a 512gb micross and play psp iso

[@carsonwallin]

In my personal opinion the vita is one of the most underrated consoles ever

[@SketchTurnerZero]

Underrated by Sony 🤣🤣

[@Tucanazo69]

Now you can make your Own dock with a Pi, pretty cool device

[@johnboona4048]

not really. most of the games are low res and have bad framerate. try borderlands 2, resident evil rev 2, woff, etc.

[@devilishmode]

John Boona Uncharted, Tearaway, Sly Racoon amongst many others look & play fine on it! Definitely an overlooked piece of kit.

[@yusuke9483]

Yeah such as the Wii U

[@eldritchthorne]

I love watching vids like this. It's so satisfying to see how something that people would just throw away is restored by a little time and love.

[@melan5611]

do you think he will restore my vita

[@Kalvinjj]

To be honest I'm impressed at the quality (at least on camera) of that replacement screen assembly. Seems like a proper OLED panel, they do it quite often with OLED phone replacement screens that they just make a crappy compatible LCD and call it a day.

[@blakegriplingph]

Not to mention that LCD replacements for devices designed to drive OLED displays draw in more current and thus comes with the risk of damaging the device.

[@GidanoTwitch]

I want to thank you for the great content! I've been watching for a few months and now you inspired me into collecting gameboys! Today I found a super weel kept Yellow Gameboy Color, I paid 20 Euros for it since his start button isnt working, I'll try to fix that, I'm actually excited!

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

Normally one button not working means that the pads underneath have to be cleaned. Use cleaning alcohol for that. But with the Gameboy Color you have to be extra careful that the battery inside hasn't leaked, with all other Gameboy models if a battery has leaked you can normally clean the acidic remains and the Gameboy has a good chance of working again, but the battery compartment of the Gameboy Color has an opening going to the mainboard. I once got a clear purple Gameboy Color, where battery acid had eaten a lot of the mainboard, including the left side of the D-pad. Walking right in games works, but turning around and walking left doesn't. Since the screen and casing are still good I am keeping it for spares.

[@asturides]

Nice video. It would be nice if you could do a video comparison of the replacement screen vs an original one, to see if it is indeed OLED and its quality

[@mrdrgonzo]

Yeah that’s my worry with buying these unofficial boards as you can guarantee it’s not going to be an oled

[@sirsavagethe21st56]

Some super glue and duct tape should fix it.

[@TheRetroFuture]

Dammit why didn't I think of that!

[@charlemagnia]

Flex tape

[@ily_as]

@@charlemagnia dont forget flex glue clear

[@Dillon69]

Lol

[@Dillon69]

*tHaT woULdnT fIx iT*

[@dimitris_verlis]

14:54 btw this mark on the bottom left corner of the lcd panel is a fault from factory at the bubble removal process!

[@krisnadiimam4556]

i cant see any defects, what is it... i replayed the thingy several times already

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

I think that's actually residue, looks to be on the digitizer. Also the screen for the PSVita 1000 should be OLED, not LCD.

[@dayleshepherd2648]

Do you have a link to where you bought the replacement screen assembly from? Cheers

[@RetroDX]

Dayle Shepherd it was simply an eBay purchase from a UK seller. They’re also available from Ali, but i haven’t tried any of those as yet.

[@yasefdogan]

ali express

[@xHeadshotYanteK]

I paid 40€ two years ago for a perfect-conditions one (wifi only) and I also found a physic Fifa 15 inside, a 16 gb memory card and some games installed in. Crazy uh?

[@the_fluffinator]

Wow you got a great deal!

[@thelaiq]

You: This looks like a brand new console The person that selled you the console: (TOM FACE)

[@nathanthecollector429]

LaIQ sold not selled.

[@pmsr1980]

Great video. Love the Vita. I have a replacement screen on the way. Hope to manage to replace it like you did!!!

[@gvavioxy5958]

And... how it was? ^^

[@pmsr1980]

@@gvavioxy5958 As good as new!!!!! Better than new since I had bought my Vita used! ;)

[@gvavioxy5958]

@@pmsr1980 Nice to hear :D Where did you bought your display? Is it LCD or OLED?

[@pmsr1980]

@@gvavioxy5958 from AliExpress. OLED screen with frame.

[@gvavioxy5958]

@@pmsr1980 Could you send the link pls. I can't find OLED screens on AliExpress

[@Mindauxx]

Thanks bro, just replaced my PS vita screen by watching your video. Your content is amazing, I am always waiting for it. Big THANKS!!!!

[@tambias]

Good work elliot,not an easy job.probably the best emulation device on the market

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thanks!

[@ZebbMassiv]

I have a perfect condition PS Vita .. Screen protected and custom vinyl wrapped since day one. That's collecting years of dust in a drawer somewhere.

[@ijnfrt]

Dude, sell it if you're not using it

[@alibibeats2]

Saved this on my playlist incase if I have to replace my psv screen! Awesome repair dude!

[@mikesdailygaming]

Ifixit has tear down guides for most of these devices, will help with your hidden screws and such. Has helped me a ton.

[@AlPalC]

That was awesome to watch. Real question though is how the hell did the screen break. The Vita is like a Nokia phone. A total tank

[@bluegamingcrab2977]

i remember when i had a ps vita.. i got it when my older brother stole and broke my 2ds so he had to sell all of his stuff to buy me a replacement, but then my dad forced me to get a ps vita (which i loved) and then sold it 2 years later for a fucking broken 2ds that didnt work because my dad didnt check the 2ds before buying it, and i couldnt trade back in the 2ds and i died inside.

[@aurorablaize]

I know this is an original model, but the Vita slim has to be the most easily repairable handheld console I've ever had.

[@ShinryuZensen]

I know It's a little late for this comment, but the Vita is absurdly easy to fix because it's so modular. I bought a Vita from a kid for 50€ two years ago and he gave it to me saying it was spotless. Of course he forgot to mention the right analog wasn't working :D 3€ and a week later I changed the analog in 5 minutes and now it's PERFECT. It's a really amazing system, it's the first model and it works like a charm. It's my favorite handheld, that's for sure! :D

[@victorortega749]

Earlier today I was considering at buying a smashed vita, it has a really bad broken screen. Thanks to your video, now I can considerate a little better if I buy it and replace the screen

[@zackyboomheadshot]

Osom!. I see your others vids about how to put a lcd on a game boy and It's fantastic, but when I see the title of this vid, damn, I need watching right now!. Hope to see that Switch again with some replacement and love to bring back and, btw, new subscriber to see more content from your channel!. Thanks!

[@JakeyAnimates]

Thinking about sending in my old PSP. UMD drive doesn't read any UMDs. Going to take a shot at fixing it myself, maybe if a ribbon cable is loose, causing it to not read or something.

[@hvskyline1368]

I saw this mod done on a dmg where the guy basically wires up a wireless charging pad onto the back of it and it actually worked would you maybe be up to trying it and maybe going into deeper detail and stuff

[@dccelly1615]

Great job! Looks great. Now do a video on modding it since TheFl0w just dropped that 3.69/3.70 hack.

[@drstraw1368]

Check out tech james. He made a easy way to do it.

[@juanerdz]

Is the replacement screen OLED as well? This replacement looks like something I could do.

[@astral2048]

The OLED screen doesn't age well.

[@crimsama2451]

Im surprised the screen only costs 18 pounds tbh. Is it an amoled screen or is the replacement lcd?

[@dr.ndreamon]

Bro, thanks for this video. I just replaced my psvita screen successfully with this guide! IMO this is the easiest guide compared to the others vid!

[@funtime974]

You should have replaced the back and battery as well. I have the original oled 3g model as well as a slim. The oled 3g battery doesn't last much more than half of what it used to. Luckily, I don't have to replace anything, but the battery. Both Vitas look brand new. I take very good care of my stuff. I don't even have have screen protectors.

[@nicktyrin4401]

In the first shot I couldn't distinguish the cap from the background and that looked cursed lul

[@toutl]

"£18 expensive repair" lol!

[@bluej511]

Great video mate. Would love to see you venture into consoles or even switches, I know they are quite a bit pricier.

[@OtaconEmmerich]

How's the screen compared to the OLED screen? Debating on replacing mine someday...I hate those spots at night/dark screens.

[@tian_wijaya]

Interesting! Where did you found the replacement part of psvita?

[@supersonicsjm]

A big thing for me is the original Vita's use OLED screens which are early OLED's with short life spans. I'm hoping one day there will be screen mods that will allow the original model to use a longer lifespan screen.

[@FennecTECH]

it IS official sony. but it uses self tapper screws. So putting them in for the first time creates new threads.

[@Nextad_]

I wish you could repair mine. My dog landed on it yesterday, and it destroyed the screen

[@multiversecatastrophe]

This was recommended to me and my brother just found his PSP what a surprise! Lol

[@rifkivo]

happy sahur ramdhan for my brothers moeslem..

[@notxdontae6299]

Can you link the replacement for the front and back shell in the video please

[@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim]

it's fixed, let's see what it can do The Retro Future : nothing basically !

[@not.Chromeyyy]

I hope you reply to this. Where can I buy this screen and also the back? Can you provide links?

[@iPunchWorms]

If you get a vita for yourself get a vita 1000 3g like the one you repaired and replace the 3g module with the spheresolid psvsd module and hack it I run a 400gb micro sd in my one replaced the screen with a white one still waiting for the rear shell from aliexpress

[@user-dl3yo4vp1k]

You should clean the whole casing and all the pieces accesible from outside of the console. And the replacement screen is original or aftermarket fake?

[@furkaneravsar9627]

I have ps vita 1000 and on the screen there are little dots. U can see them at night. In the daytime they are not visible do you know why is it happening ?

[@GabeNorthrop]

This is an AMAZING video but one thing I want to say is please get a better microphone or soundproof the room a little, there is a lot of echo.

[@CALLISTUU]

Hello!!! I have a PSP 3001, which has lines on the screen, I think three thin bdm lines, what do you think it is, screen or flat problem, another question, my PSP also disconnects the memory stick by itself, is it unlocking or the card that is in trouble, I awaited your return, I am your subscriber, I am from Brazil thanks friend.

[@TheFallenOne250]

I love you videos but this one in particular made me super happy. The Vita is my favorite handheld of all time.

[@TheRetroFuture]

I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@albertzinger7132]

Not sure if you intend to actually use Vita, but as of right now every existing Vita can be jailbroken. You can put in a micro SD card with a cheap adapter, play any Vita/PSP/PS1 game, play homebrews, emulators up ti N64, etc. Vita is awesome!

[@-PLAYER0NE-]

I’m just wanting to do a shell replacement. Is that even possible? Or do i have to replace the screen as well? I picked up a vita 1001 a while back, but the seller clearly didn’t take care of his shit like i do. So the scratches and paint loss and dings all over it are just driving me mad every time i play the thing. It’s all i see.

[@sirterrell04]

QUESTION Should I buy a PS Vita in 2020? Are there any good games or ports?

[@0730bcorm]

Damn that was a hell of a screen replacement.

[@Aynseali]

Hey bro, Can You Fix My Ps Vita, It Has The Orange LIght Problem

[@Wesmoen]

I am really surprised that the main screen is attached to the front cover. PSP-1000 had that separated, so replacing the screen was a doozy. Now, on the Vita you have to disconnect everything, quite a hassle isn't it?

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

The Vita has a touchscreen and a back touch field, so the screen has to be attached to the front cover. With the PSP it was relatively easy to replace the screen, but when the drive didn't work you had to disassemble it entirely, aswell.

[@_livi_moth_1318]

Jeez the back screen is scratched to hell

[@jamiecullen9075]

What music did you use in this video?

[@ChaseMC215]

Holy sweet cranberries! That Vita looks like it has been in the war the the original ganeboy went through!

[@MarcosCodas]

Wow, the Vita look so much better to work on than the effin PSP. I've worked on 2 PSP 2000s and it was a nightmare both times.

[@TheRetroFuture]

Too right!

[@life_seeker6102]

I have a ps vita that has water damage which has led to the Ps button and home button not functioning properly. I have a spare cracked vita which I want to use parts from which I’m not sure what to replace. Could you help please

[@StickWarMods]

This is a expensive piece of kit. Why would anyone treat it like this? I've had mine for 8yrs (Got it new when it first came out) and I've always looked after it.

[@christopherfeist5979]

if i had my vita on henkaku would it affect the henkaku installed or is it just a simple switch of screens

[@Fendera1]

You really should give the Vita a go, great handheld.

[@TheRetroFuture]

I think I will after this!

[@WickedGamerCollector]

£20 SMASHED PS Vita! - Can I Fix It? / YES YOU CAN !!! :P

[@LeMGamer1]

what's the song at 12:24?

[@Saolinn]

I've been waiting for this video since yesterday!

[@thebeangularity9798]

And i bought just the lcd... 🙃 Do i still have a chance to fix it?

[@AnimeTechs]

i was so lucky i bought a ps vita for $40 usd used from someone with 3.70 version. jail broke it and now i can run free games :D

[@MrKrabs-we7el]

I'm watching this on a Vita.

[@astral2048]

cool... lol

[@randomaccount3888]

If you keep the Vita, get Henkaku and VitaShell on it. You can download PSP isos and apparently u can get emulators like N64 and sheeeet

[@redhwanariffkhairulannuar1498]

Just asking I havent used my vita in a long time, just took it out a few days ago. But now it's battery goes from fully charged to suddenly saying is low battery. Do you know what's the cause of it?

[@jamespurs]

Quick run down at pub

[@RetroDX]

James true story, although I forgot to give him some games to test it with!

[@gustavo33413]

Sadly this new screen probably is not amoled

[@AstralStriderZ]

Is it possible to repair my Vita? It broke from overheating and doesn't even power up (maybe a burnt CPU). I think it just needs another motherboard, and everything else still works. Or maybe it's useful just for parts?

[@usuario448]

if you have to change the plate, it's basically like buying another psvita but incomplete ...

[@heiwa3713]

Why did i expect the Enso logo there

[@ericsoto-quintero9914]

How can I learn to do stuff like this?

[@maxisfedup]

You won’t be able to fix it now because there aren’t any compatible parts being sold I believe.

[@xxdeadxangelx6150]

I've never seen one broken

[@crashheart420]

Love these vids

[@jjplays7961]

Where were u 10-ish years ago 😂

[@rodeldesuyo6684]

whats the name of those look like ssd m.2?

[@peter-w]

Such a nice console. Sony should have brought GTA and Monster Hunter on it for better sales

[@KentRoads]

How you know its 18th today

[@bendrowned9627]

I see, this Vita was smashed due to frustration at Sony's complete abandonment of this enigma of a console. Seems wasteful but relatable tbh.

[@broccolicos]

I really want a Vita-

[@Greggs_Bakes]

hope you said it wasnt a official screen when you sold it lol

[@balls2bone]

One wonders if the lcd ribbon had actually come off before you oepned it and the LCD was functional just not connected!!!

[@dragonsandangels1021]

U know what i love about PS VITA.. its because of its HACK SOFTWARE. plus the parts are not that hard to replace and there are still some parts u can buy to replace. And its cheap.. Esp when ur in asian countries. Im planning to restore my LCD cause its not that good anymore..

[@gotetheraccoon]

I was kinda surprised to see the Vita use a standard laptop internet card

[@IanTester]

It's not though. It uses the mPCI socket but with a custom pin-out. The 3G card is just a USB device. If the Vita is hacked, you can get a "PSVSD" card that replaces the 3G modem and allows micro SD cards to be used for storage. Much cheaper than Sony's proprietary memory cards! www.spheresolid.com/

[@S1278-q9f]

@@IanTester So in theory the 3G modem could also be replaced with a 4G modem?

[@IanTester]

@@S1278-q9f It can be replaced with anything that speaks USB on the right pins (as I said, it's not a standard mPCI card!). But you will also need a driver to do anything useful with it. I don't know if the Vita network stack can be made to work with a different modem.

[@retrorelapse]

@@IanTester Pretty cool. Thanks.

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

@@IanTester And why would you? The Vita doesn't support gaming over mobile networks, just WLAN.

[@keyholes]

"There's a little blue light down here saying 'Help me! I'm alive!'" Awwww!

[@RetroDX]

Whoop whoop, I’ll take first spot on this one. Long live the Vita!!

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thanks again, Jon!

[@devilishmode]

Theyre amazing bits of kit. I recently got both models, in pretty much mint condition for a bargain! Custom firmware’d em and havent looked back!

[@aminadudha72]

Can you still get a Vita?

[@JustinBailey91]

@@aminadudha72 They recently stopped production of them everywhere except Japan.

[@aminadudha72]

@@JustinBailey91 Ok Thx

[@jaybenton7716]

Next thing you do is jib it and install custom firmwares. Allows you to play 'backups' and emulators (the Vita is a BRILLIANT emulator machine).

[@Joe_334]

Having a hard time setting that up. Too many guides to follow and mine is set at 3.70

[@marswaters4974]

It even has a nice physical d pad

[@cunnyman]

Aoi What? It’s super easy. On 3.7+, you simply signed into your psn account and use final encore when connected to a PC. Then you’re done. If you want to make life easier, downgrade to 3.6 and use Henkaku browser hack. Afterwards, use enso to make the hack permanent.

[@fiftyfuckingfeet]

An even better emulator machine now that it can finally run GBA games at full speed.

[@cunnyman]

@Jaime Beauchamp Wdym? Vita hacking is purely software based.

[@ilikemyrealname]

Moonlight has revitalized my Vita. More specifically streaming CEMU to my Vita. I’m about 5 hours into Wind Waker HD and the experience has been incredible. Blows my mind seeing just how gorgeous WW looks on the original PA Vita screen. You can also make shortcuts to open games in full screen. Then make scripts that Nvidia Experience can use to launch said games right from your Vita. I just turn my Win10 PC on headless, pick a game from the Moonlight menu, and start playing.

[@asain3586]

Teach me good sir

[@JordaNeale]

To be perfectly honest, the ps vita are one of the easier latest handhelds to refurbish.

[@TheRetroFuture]

Agreed!

[@mrkva_]

Psp is easier 😉

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

@@mrkva_ Depends. Replacing the screen is easier, because all you have to do is take off the faceplate, but if you have to change the drive you have to take it apart entirely aswell, which makes it quite hard. The most annoying though is the 3DS, if the upper screen is broken.

[@mrkva_]

@@MyRegardsToTheDodo ... Its easier cuz i have skill with small electronic 😃

[@an0n23]

@@mrkva_ bro u r so cool u have skils

[@connormatthews522]

Interesting stuff man, you're really making me want to start modding and fixing up little handhelds

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thanks man! You should!

[@kingboo7784]

@@TheRetroFuture I'm trying to get into it myself, but all these old consoles (like GBC and GBA) are so expensive and not worth it to see if it's even something I'm genuinely interested in 😭

[@LordMarcus]

My wife, watching one of your vids with me for the first time: "Surely electronics Harry Potter can fix it."

[@TheRetroFuture]

Did she enjoy the video tho? 😂

[@LordMarcus]

@@TheRetroFuture Heck yeah, and we've been wanting a Vita, but are broke. Thinking now about undertaking a similar task as you to save a big chunk of change.

[@tobysalvaje4511]

The Retro Future Bad Bunny English Version! 😂

[@ARANDOMGENT]

My advice with screws is have a sheet of cardboard and some clear tape at hand, then as you go stick the screws to the card in groups/their original layout and label them.

[@darrylabbott1540]

The Vita is def the most awesome handheld, props for fixing up an og one

[@chipotlekenema3953]

The psvita was like the switch lite before it came out really

[@randynovick7972]

Eliot goes Vita! It's a whole new world! Nice project and result. Thanks for sharing the job.