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

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for watching my videos! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving! Find all iFixit deals this season: www.ifixit.com/tronicsfix Here's the link for the hard drive used in this video (paid affiliate link): geni.us/tQaf

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 👍

[@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

[@captiancaveman8040]

The Perfect Amount Of Thermal Paste. Love it!

[@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.

[@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 😁

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@NigeUK007]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@TimeQuxxn]

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

[@canisaureus4939]

i wish the whole internet could be more like this guy's channel

[@Zeldus123]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@N3KO_79]

Your skills in soldering and stuff is amazing!

[@robbebobbe1]

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

[@gamingwithsaad4951]

Hope 1 million subscribes due to your hardwork and effort 👌

[@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.

[@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. .. =)

[@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. 🥳

[@Bob_CatEST]

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

[@Marve_4427]

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

[@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

[@positive_energy3131]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@giantheman16]

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

[@xxKuroiSasuke]

Almost 1M, you can do it!

[@leol6406]

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

[@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!

[@asmodeusml]

2:24 Steve is still having flashbacks from that horrible lot of 18 disemboweled Xbox Ones.

[@JensilDsouza]

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

[@Tronicsfix]

So glad you liked it!

[@Aussy-Gaming]

Why are there people putting thumbs down 👎 I can’t understand it just because they suck and can’t do it he does a great job I love watching his videos

[@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

[@Nickkkk838]

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.

[@patrickp5645]

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

[@eathenalexander2836]

Never saw that trick before …great fix tronics

[@Dabbin_ON_Em_90s]

I just landed a $70 Original Black PS4 that was just dirty and delivered, cleaned and new Thermal Paste and Pads working Flawless recieved it on 8.00 firmware and Jailbreaking it today

[@RicolaMint]

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

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you liked it!

[@adaopavoni]

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

[@pillycay7611]

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

[@shadowfrost44]

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

[@gamingwarfare3749]

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

[@terminatort2t800]

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

[@趙溫]

I used to be one of those wrong-screwdriver users, now I know annoying that is. That's why we definitely need more fun education videos like this

[@coincollectingtime821]

Just got home from school and noticed this video was uploaded 52 minutes ago

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for watching! BTW, nice work on your channel. Keep uploading!

[@ranjeet090]

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

[@shuggiemcg1]

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

[@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?

[@giovanycatano8611]

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

[@spicydeath82]

what is it with playstations and their disk drives dying? lol. awesome vid man.

[@robertday5243]

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

[@kram1277]

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

[@kikihobbyrepair]

Again 2 nice fixes Steve! 👍

[@michaelcasey5983]

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

[@ellensburgamplifier]

Excellent Steve! Stay safe

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks, you too!

[@LouisPeppie]

Really like the resale price working out.

[@btshalflifegarrysmodayasee9497]

Nice job saving these consoles!

[@ShoelessJP]

Two more consoles saved from the landifll. Keep up the great work.

[@benjaminorlandomejiahernan4847]

Never gets old, amazing!

[@mtshark7]

Nicely done Steve!😀

[@NauerDIY]

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

[@HD-wf3bp]

Been learning alot on the channel! Thanks! :)

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad to hear it!

[@mercuraz]

My PS4 slim has no life on the optical drive and apparently it is one of a few fuses that is blown on the mobo but all of those are fine (I don't have a multimeter with continuity but I use the diode mode, if that is the correct method). Now thanks to the video, I can check the switches for any broken ones!

[@StarlightStream]

I really like the profit calculation.

[@Dabbin_ON_Em_90s]

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

[@jfncho]

thank you for including total repair time.

[@Tronicsfix]

You're welcome!

[@Mr.Sequiro]

Yep never long enough :) I'd so be watching a 2 hour repair video if you posted it. I love these

[@yashkeswani6948]

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

[@dillonpospichal7718]

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

[@opaitaon5230]

The prices are really high on american ebay, here a ps4 slim working and used is 120 or 150 euros maximum. Glad you fixed then😁

[@braydonfoote8311]

Loving all the content brother

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks so much!

[@Vanni.D]

Great work man 👍🏼

[@HazewinDog]

Judging by the title I thought this was going to be a tie in terms of money, but gee last gen consoles are expensive where you're at! I was basing my assumption on local Xbox Series S pricing, which is €175-200 on the used market.

[@Amz19871]

Great work as always 👍🏻

[@bls3746]

I hope you never stop fixing PS4s

[@zantar666]

Brilliant video.. Really enjoyed this one.

[@gfj172012]

Keep up the great work man!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jimbodanssondodge1011]

i love when you dont try to sell to much weird stuff

[@thomasng6870]

Steve! You know to always check the HDD first :)

[@TJDunaway]

If that ps4 slim has a 1tb western digital blue hard drive, it may be my old one! I sold it a few years ago to get a vehicle, it was in great condition when I got rid of it.

[@etiennevanharen3893]

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

[@melvinpervis6678]

Its like a drug we need more repair videos

[@jorgefernandez5601]

As always, very good video!

[@dalura6780]

0:05 the problem? That's the good part!!

[@x8jason8x]

Great work, as usual!

[@Tronicsfix]

I appreciate that