$220 for a BROKEN PS4 and Xbox One X - Good Deal or Unfixable?

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[@Tronicsfix]

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[@NWEDC]

It never ceases to amaze me what people will throw away. I am glad there are people like you finding new life in these consoles and electronics. Saving the planet one fix at a time.

[@patprop74]

You can't blame them, When one doesn't know better, they can't imagine things are fixable especially nowadays with the throwaway mentality that has been embedded in people's brains.

[@feebsii7009]

they didnt throw it away they sold it lol

[@patprop74]

@@feebsii7009 lol indeed

[@StarionX]

@@patprop74 In many cases, the cost of repair is about the same or close to the cost of a new product. This is especially true with home theater products. So people don't want to waste the time and money on repairs when they can get a new one instead with better features.

[@t0aster_b4th]

@@feebsii7009 I was gonna say the same, selling is far better than just tossing in the trash can. There's always someone put there willing and able to fix things instead of tossing a plethora of perfectly good components into a landfill somewhere :)

[@SK-dq4ee]

Extremely interesting fix with the PS4! Never seen those very small and specific parts before on it and was so cool to see them get fixed, thanks again for an amazing video Steve!

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@lopezzandobal4578]

PS4 videos are the best

[@firemusic412]

@@lopezzandobal4578 no

[@DeepThought420]

That repair on the ps4 was awesome all that tear down just for 2 screws! You're a living legend! Thank you for saving the world 1 game system at a time!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks so much. I appreciate it. Thanks for watching

[@windowsxpprofessional]

Not from the point of video but I'm always surprised while watching repairs from you, my mate Vince or even Northridge fix or cod3r The fact that surprises me is that how sometimes a single cap which might cost less than $1 can ruin whole thing (a laptop; a mother board, a console, a gpu- anything!)

[@Tronicsfix]

Yep, all it takes is that one little component sometimes.

[@sirtimatbob]

@@Tronicsfix it is too bad there is not enough focus on STEM in schools. Plenty of consumers could at least test capacitors and other basic tests before creating ewaste. Thanks for doing your part to teach the world. Your videos have given me tons of knowledge. You rock sir!

[@awilliams1701]

90's electronics I've seen SMD caps leak this nasty cap juice (smells like fish) and it can actually destroy the whole PCB. The most interesting one I've seen was a Mac II LC make a really strange whining noise. They replaced the caps and the noise went away, but they had to repair the board. There was cap juice all over the place. The board was getting coroded. I've seen another one with a Commodore Amiga that wouldn't turn on because of faulty caps. In more recent repairs I saw MattKC repair a $3 WII with a dark display. Only thing wrong with it was a single cap. Interestingly enough in spite of it being newer, there was still cap juice, it was still damaging the board. It shouldn't be as bad these days. 90's and 00's SMD caps were trash. The modern ones are a lot better. Through hole caps don't seem to have this problem as much.

[@sebastianmarquez3014]

Man, you make that tiny work look easy. I'd bet I would have difficulty lining up all those tiny solders. Well done Steve!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks 👍

[@TahayariDan]

It's so satisfying watching you work and bring these console back to life. I can never get enough of your videos.

[@Tronicsfix]

Wow, thanks!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Love seeing the profit at the end Steve 😁 Hard drive has caught me out and I think many other people too 😂😂 Great video 👍

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks Joey!

[@hisnakedness]

Loved that one Steve, best video in ages with that PS4 disc drive fix . Thanks

[@NigeUK007]

Amazing! Absolute genius with this, so good to watch. Be good to see some classic consoles like Sega Saturns.

[@railpao]

I learned something about this type of disc drive, these little switch. Well thank you Steve, somehow, I feel confident in opening one to look around. I may find the inspiration I need to open my car's old radio.

[@MilaNavi]

I loved this one! This was so interesting! I love how you have eagle eyes for those small pieces!!! Congratulations for these great fixes!

[@adaopavoni]

Awesome, as always, watching you repair skills. Wish I had those steady hands LOL.

[@CraigUchiha]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, thank you for making these videos they are very detailed and worth watching! You make it very interesting to watch 😁

[@virgildeklerk]

Very nice fix again Steve, specially the problem of the disc was very interesting and i've never seen this problem before so was very nice to learn that. Next time checking/changing the hdd on the xbox first could save you a lot of time and money on the redriver chip but also very nicely done, love the micro soldering iron it really handy. Keep up the great fixes and video's. Also i heard thst Apple is giving scematics and parts to repair people now for iphone 11, 12 and 13 so looks like a big win for the right to repair. 🥳

[@kyorin6526]

Love watching your videos, thank you for taking the time to make them and then share them with us. Would you not just fit an SSD into the One X these days though, customers would definitely thank you for it, it makes quite a difference.

[@sirtimatbob]

Could list it on eBay with an optional increased price if they want an SSD installed. That's honestly a good idea

[@oppideez2158]

I don't kno most of the stuff you do to fix it, but I always enjoy watching your videos. It's really interesting to see you bring things back to life.

[@korimack3456]

Great video these are the best when you fix more than one item ,won’t be long before you have 1 million subscribers you will have to do a million special ,best of luck to you Iv been watching you for years now and your videos get better each time

[@DankMilkGamerz]

I honestly liked the more in depth video. It's was pretty cool watching you work. I really want to start doing this myself.

[@Low89jr]

I’ve been having a blast buying used consoles, my favorite one and easiest was a white ps4 slim just like this video, picked it up on offer up as is with a broken disc drive, ended up finding Peter piper pizza tickets in the disc drive, easiest fix and flip I’ve had, you gave me that confidence boost to try and check out broken consoles and it’s a blast I must say, keep up the hard work

[@gamingwarfare3749]

First time seen the ps4 disk drive switch issue great for learning thank you so much highly appreciated 💓

[@SvennyMcG]

Great saves! These consoles are still amazing and well-supported today so it's awesome to see them given a fresh breath of life 👍

[@CamiloMorfa16]

That’s a new repair I’ve seen for the disc drive ! So cool

[@leol6406]

I, for one, enjoyed your longer video. Thank you for that.

[@Marve_4427]

Super clear videos,high quality audio,skilled repairs man😁,best editing....man i love your videos keep it up sir👍

[@kram1277]

I love your videos and they are surprisingly therapeutic. Keep making content and I will keep watching! Thanks again for the great videos!!

[@robertday5243]

Great video as always. Really fascinating can't wait for your next upload.

[@captiancaveman8040]

The Perfect Amount Of Thermal Paste. Love it!

[@techgirl517]

Your skills in soldering and stuff is amazing!

[@shadowfrost44]

Love the breakdown on the profit. Good job again!!

[@johnathanscalfani1707]

Great video like always. I did want to say though be careful with the profit section. You don't factor in ebay fees and shipping. So unless you deal locally in cash the profit is more like $25 on the xbox which your time is worth way more than that.

[@giovanycatano8611]

Thanks Steve, i enjoy so much your videos, grettings from Colombia, 🤘

[@GeoChalk1981]

YES! Please, longer videos!!

[@jpansamerica]

really neat to see those switches, they havent come up before in what ive watched and cd drive repair is scary at first glance

[@patrickp5645]

Never amazed me how you fixed broken console. Thanks for the insight.

[@robbebobbe1]

Very good fix on the PS4 little switches, nice to see fix on the specific parts and not just replacing the whole thing!

[@TimeQuxxn]

I'd love to see you do some work with Louis Rossman regarding right to repair. Love your video :)

[@ImRizm]

I do like this video. Usually it’s just repetitive stuff with the same things broken but this one was interesting to watch. 💪🏼

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@M9_Prime]

15-20 mins is my sweet spot for video length… short videos okay sometimes but this video is like your application of thermal paste, the perfect amount.

[@Bob_CatEST]

close to 1mil subs steve , got myself ridge thanks to you btw!

[@pillycay7611]

Nice work, I'll love to have some broken ps4 to practice my repair skill, love u mehn

[@giantheman16]

the fixing beast .. back at it again .. watching you compute the profits makes me feel like i gained profits as well .. GJ steve!

[@ranjeet090]

I don't have any console with me but I am obsessed with your repairing technique and cool videos. Lots of love from India.

[@zantar666]

Brilliant video.. Really enjoyed this one.

[@todormiroleskov8663]

I am from Bulgaria and almost always you post new video when my working week is over. Wanted to mention that is is a nice way to start my weekend. Keep up the great work :)

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad to hear from you. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

[@johnkennedy1993]

I like the videos of this guy, I like a lot eletronic and I enjoy how he fixes broken devices and give them a new life.

[@benjaminorlandomejiahernan4847]

Never gets old, amazing!

[@michaelcasey5983]

I love u're Content and u're calmness😊

[@dillonpospichal7718]

You are really good at what you do keep up the good work.

[@gamingwithsaad4951]

Hope 1 million subscribes due to your hardwork and effort 👌

[@Amz19871]

Great work as always 👍🏻

[@macduggi]

Great work man 👍🏼

[@eathenalexander2836]

Never saw that trick before …great fix tronics

[@terminatort2t800]

Awesome videos! Get this man to 1 million subs!!!

[@Stray161]

Great vidéo a gain, Relay enjoy this one for no réa son except the repairs

[@bunnylove273]

hey bud thanks for a great vid and the ifix it link too

[@etiennevanharen3893]

Great stuff as always Steve. Man these drive switches look flimsy.

[@yashkeswani6948]

Very informative videos Learning many things... Lots of love from india

[@HD-wf3bp]

Been learning alot on the channel! Thanks! :)

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad to hear it!

[@jamesdriver0317]

It sucks that people just throw stuff away instead of fixing it. I actually tried fixing my old iPhone 5 I got in 2019 when I was 13 and I bought a new screen and battery, the old screen was obliterated, and the battery was 9 years old at the time, this was in September 2021 when I tried to fix it, but unfortunately, the screen I bought was a cheap piece of junk that fried the iPhone. I use that experience to buy quality parts, not cheap aftermarket parts, because it can kill phones the way it did to my iPhone 5. RIP James’s iPhone 5 2012-2021

[@ultraenergy313]

not so similar thing happened to me when i try to fix my android phone, i messed up the lcd screen, but i always learn and finally be able to fix my second android phone.

[@niji19]

I really liked the little section at the end in which you explained the cost and profits. Are the parts to fix it included the buy price?

[@charliegraham819]

have to say lv ur vids my man you are amazing the tings u can do if i ever need my ps5 sorted il be gettin in touch and il sort you out for your time only thing havent joined ur channel but if have to no bother keep up the great work buddy best ragards charlie norther ireland :)

[@joshuabaker784]

That was very interesting, thank you sir.

[@RicolaMint]

First time that we have that much of informations. Good vid

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you liked it!

[@mtshark7]

Nicely done Steve!😀

[@xxKuroiSasuke]

Almost 1M, you can do it!

[@Angelwolf97]

I kind of miss the controllers repair videos. But I still enjoy consoles repair ones, they're nice. Love your videos.

[@Tronicsfix]

I'll do more of those at some point.

[@shanez1215]

I assume controllers are tougher since they're so tightly integrated and cheap that there isn't much profit in each one relative to time, so he has to do a boatload of them at once.

[@BlutigerFuchs]

Great video Steve, are there any upcoming smartphone repair videos in the making, maybe for the Xiaomi or OnePlus brands?

[@kikihobbyrepair]

Again 2 nice fixes Steve! 👍

[@TheSk1tz]

I had a dead disc drive. Opened it up and moved the optical lense into the default position manually with my hand. It worked without a problem since.

[@MrCZRC]

Good video as always buddy

[@DrRespectful]

Thanks for the content bro.

[@flashchrome]

Another great video.. This may have been asked a thousand times but what temperature do you usually use on your air unit? I find that mine is always too hot or not hot enough.

[@nickknudson870]

Love the videos. Question for you on the Xbox though. The easier solution seems to be swapping the hard drive, so why didn't you try that first?

[@Tronicsfix]

Honestly, I don't remember. I filmed this quite a while ago. I think there was a reason but maybe not.

[@JensilDsouza]

Well hello Steve! And hello Tronics Friday..It was an amazing PS4 fix... enjoyed it 🙂

[@Tronicsfix]

So glad you liked it!

[@Dabbin_ON_Em_90s]

Also would love to hook him up for something from you my dude you my favorite electronics fix guy

[@jpaulobiem]

Way to go! Amazing job!

[@jorgefernandez5601]

As always, very good video!

[@Matijaaaaaaaa]

i never seen white ps4 slim.btw good video like your content i bought some ps4 for 50bucks and tried to fix it and it worked by watching you fix.

[@josephmi9835]

Hey man, I love your videos. What's your opinion on Apple's new self-service repair program?

[@braydonfoote8311]

Loving all the content brother

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks so much!

[@gfj172012]

Keep up the great work man!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks! Will do!

[@rustyg.7143]

Nice job, i Love your content. Do u have a store to buy any of these consoles?

[@shuggiemcg1]

great video, you also have to take into consideration Ebay and paypal fees

[@sinamos3945]

Great work!

[@mukeshgoolcharan6121]

Good stuff man

[@dh123ize]

Love it love The longer videos

[@ranjeet090]

I love the way you say perfect amount of thermo paste 😘

[@slyfoxkgar]

glad you mentioned your time would normal be part of your costs.. (computer tech here) people like to think we work for free and only charge for parts. .. =)

[@deltonviera2051]

Great video thanks😃

[@mwpahl38]

Precise and systematic, thank you.

[@Tronicsfix]

You're welcome!

[@StarlightStream]

I really like the profit calculation.

[@HiCZoK]

waiting for you to switch to 4k video. so much more detail !

[@jesuscabrera3466]

I love this videos, I have a question tho, what's the liquid you with the syringe to weld the circuits?

[@bogdanvulic1124]

Great video 😀👍

[@x8jason8x]

Great work, as usual!

[@Tronicsfix]

I appreciate that

[@LouisPeppie]

Really like the resale price working out.

[@btshalflifegarrysmodayasee9497]

Nice job saving these consoles!

[@seguramlk]

Amazing my friend.

[@worldsboss]

This guy never begs for likes or subscriptions, he lets his videos speak for themselves. More people should do this imo

[@unitedfools3493]

All killer no filler.