BROKEN PS5 from FACEBOOK - I Was Sorta Ripped Off

[@flyingchicken33]

just don't use magic eraser on smooth surfaces. Its basically a super high grit sandpaper

[@sjm4306]

Gives a whole new meaning to debugging hardware issues ...

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol

[@FutureAlien]

A whole new appROACH, you might say...

[@GMMilambar]

Not really, the term "Bug", in the context of computers, exists because Ada Lovelace discovered a roach on the circuit board of a computer shorting it out and causing weirdness.

[@chickenxcouncil]

That’s where the term debugging comes from

[@sjm4306]

@@GMMilambar it was a pun, take it at face value. Also the version I heard of the story it was a moth that got caught in the terminals of an open mechanical switching relay which made up the logic of the computer. Honestly not sure if it really happened or whether it's just a sort of urban legend that morphed over time to explain the term "bug" in context of computing.

[@sufian-ben]

watching your videos makes me want to learn soldering, its really an interesting thing to learn so I can start fixing my broken things.

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

Since this person opened the PS5 to replace the HDMI port he surely knew that it was cocroach infested, so he was dishonest. Great fix and the console also looks like new.

[@mikeyfama9409]

Yes, exactly what i was planning on saying but since you already did, i don't have to. I totally agree. There is no way they didn't notice it... it's best to be honest but ofc a lot of people don't tell everything that's wrong with the console, all they think is : i want it gone for as much money as possible.

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

@@mikeyfama9409 Indeed it is like that.. sadly.. but I understand that no one would buy a roach infested console.. well maybe Steve would..🤣

[@mikeyfama9409]

@@TheSkaldenmettrunk yeah true i guess... i can see where ur coming from.

[@Scruit]

Magic erasers are abrasive and tend to dull the finish if you press too hard. They are great for getting stubborn stains out, but they will cause a change to the visual texture of the plastic. On darker plastics (not just black, I mean anything that is c64 tan or darker), test an inconspicous area first. If you get a light sheen from microscratches then you can heat polish it to reduce the effect but I've never been able to eliminate it completely. If you are using it lightly, such that the spongy part of the magic eraser is still wide/expanded then it should be fine. If you are scrubbing with your fingers hard enough to crush the magic eraser flat then it will mar the finish.

[@devilmikey00]

Yeah, even on white they'll leave scuffs you can see with the naked eye plain as day. They might not show up on camera but they are blatant in person. It's one of those pick your poison things, do you want a black smudge/scuff or do you want a faded smudge that's still visible.

[@MariuszDz]

yup, also the instructions are to wet it so that would give some lubrication.

[@EndlessFunctionality]

They're amazing for getting any scuffs out that won't wipe or pick off.

[@maxhiggins6270]

Definitely misled there. What if it was bad enough to cause you to have an infestation yourself? Oftentimes cleaning companies won’t clean a house if there’s an infestation due to risk of infecting other homes. It’s the same principal here. Thankfully there was nothing live within the console.

[@Tronicsfix]

Yep. If there were live bugs in it I would have sent it back and got a refund in a flash!

[@rambofan1]

Some people don’t know how gross their house is

[@dmeyer6994]

@@rambofan1 they know they just don't care

[@fuzzyturtlez8994]

@@Tronicsfix I bought an N64 on OfferUp to flip. I don't think I could have shoved more roaches inside if I tried. It was absolutely disgusting. I always take apart consoles that I buy and replace any thermal pads and general clean up before I sell them. Though with this one... I got a lot more than I bargained for.

[@clayton9136]

As long as you're not leaving food around. It will be fine.

[@joeMusashii]

The worst part of buying from someone who has roaches in their home it’s the fact that part it’s a Trojan horse. We might want to open boxes and other things outside or anywhere away from your clean house to avoid unwanted infestations.

[@rayproductionsbackupchanne3862]

maybe an idea to make a "sanitization" chamber? using something like UV lights. i'd say if you properly clean and then sanitize all parts. it really shouldn't affect the sale value any longer.

[@j.s.2767]

if he opened it up and saw the insides, he should have mentioned it. if it was never opened, then he wouldn't have known.

[@Tronicsfix]

It was opened. If it hadn’t been opened there would have been roach bodies all over.

[@Destins2]

@@Tronicsfixhe may not have opened it himself right? Could’ve sent it off or took it to repair shop

[@PlebeianTheWise]

I love that you just assume the people clicking on the video know what’s going on and don’t need a full minute of intros and stuff. Kudos.

[@jose152171]

Kinda of topic but there’s a video called “a ps3 story: the yellow light of death” and it goes into great detail how to properly diagnose a YLOD ps3. I just wanted to share because it does great job at acknowledging there’s not a single solution for each console stuck in POST. It encourages repair technicians to properly diagnose the issue before repairing components at random in hopes that it will work. It’s an interesting watch and would probably be a good reaction video idea.😊

[@BenjaminDierk]

Hey Tronicsfics im a big fan. Love your content. So satisfying to see you fixing all that stuff. What do you reckon? Of all the broken devices that you buy, how many of them are you able to fix???

[@oortcloud210]

Loved the music as you lifted the metal shroud then... nothing! 😁 Very good :) - I was convinced you were about to reveal some insect nest and was quite clenched!

[@XeonProductions]

Nothing like getting an old roach motel. Also there's certain times you don't want to use a magic eraser and that's on like shiny plastic surfaces because it's technically an abrasive and it will leave the surface dull. It can also damage lightly textured surfaces and leave them dull. What you used it on here was the perfect use case though.

[@JeffBlazewicz]

I have been binge watching your videos. Very informative and entertaining...

[@Karruss99]

keep up the good work! you inspired me into replacing my iphone 5s battery and screen, thanks to you I am considering getting into learning about repairs into more details. Thank you!

[@manelcolomer9044]

I purchased my PS5 a few days ago, and watching this videos, with all this PS5’s all dirty, with scratches, liquid damage,… it pierces my soul.

[@tjwohlrab5715]

Roach residue is horror story, had a customer bring a series X once no power. Didn't even get it in the shop for 10 min and noticed one run out across my desk. Instantly bagged up the console. The following week they were everywhere in my shop. Cost me $400 in exterminator fees

[@flyingmudkip3970]

After you bagged it, did you just give it back to them? I'm genuinely curious what you should do at that point

[@kendalekyle7527]

Ohhh yuck nasty customer cannot return Infested consoles bro😝😝.

[@caphowdy666]

No you were not ripped off. Mislead maybe, but not ripped off. Gotta say though I am amazed that the used market in the USA is still commanding such high prices for used and refurbished units considering that availability of new ones is a lot better now. New ones in the UK are no longer going for a premium and used/refurbed ones are generally anything between £50-£100 less than RRP.

[@Chrish1981]

Magic erasers are magic, those have worked so well on stuff I scrubbed with other cleaners and I didn't have to scrub and what I cleaned was so much more clean and way less effort, awesome stuff.

[@Nobe_Oddy]

that ONE MISSING SCREW is the one that holds down the add-on SSD :)

[@Purity65dos]

I lived in a house infested with roaches for about 4 years, and I was pretty used to it. Thankfully I was able to move out and now I don't live in that situation anymore (nor did I bring any to the new place) thank god, but seeing this really brings back some nasty memories. It is terrible to live like that qq I feel bad for the people who owned this PS5 previously.

[@FreelancerFreak]

Thats disgusting

[@shesus8495]

I understand the pain. A lot of people (such as FreelancerFreak) can't understand that getting rid of roaches is near impossible. I lived in an apartment that had multiple exterminators try and fix the situation. It never ended up working. It is a troubling situation that is honestly disheartening. I feel bad for the owner too.

[@helltarrist]

What's funny is that in some parts of the world there is no way to get rid of roaches AT ALL. Like some tropical countries.

[@jamesgriffyn]

I like the idea of letting viewers guess which pin or area could be broken. Adds interactivity to the video like a game

[@SRS6779]

a little moisture in the magic eraser helps. Did seem to do a good job.

[@JUST_ONE_ID10T]

When I first started to move into the house I currently own in I saw some roaches and I left everything outside in the truck until after the exterminator came in and sprayed everything. I wasn't moving my stuff in until they were gone.

[@elwilojuega]

Love your vids man, i get to learn something allways

[@HM-zk6rb]

I used to work at a game stop, and we always got bug infested consoles, and my manager would make us take them in. so gross. That guy definitely misled you.

[@-never-gonna-give-you-up-]

450 for a roach infested console, hell no. Also, how the hell do they manage to have their console infested with roaches? Do they live in a landfill?

[@hackthis02]

A Magic Eraser works dramatically better when wet. My mother made the same mistake a few weeks ago and resulted in needing a lot more elbow grease. Just FYi. 7:06

[@thadofalltrades]

it's basically a wet sander

[@Stunbunny]

I SPOTTED THE BAD PIN! I may not be able to solder yet but, I’m calling that progress!

[@Tronicsfix]

YES! Nice work

[@shakycameratheater]

Thinking I need gluebboards around my electronics. Have never seen "(bug) damaged" on any used consoles in my area. Thanks for sharing.

[@HiCZoK]

magic sponge is just like a sandpaper. IF you rub too much, that part will get shiny and you will scrape off the texture

[@vectorcedeno]

Thank you for the cool video Steve from Tronics Fix 😎

[@sn0wd3ath70]

Where do you buy almost all products? I loved the video of the 10 iPhone's X and I would like to buy 10 too or 5, to test my skills of repairing.. can someone tell me where can I buy the iphone's ? or other things to repair?

[@coling.4476]

As long it is deeply cleaned, some insects in the case are not my biggest concern. But there must be no single one left after you place them in a household!!

[@Unbound_Selrahc]

Magic erasers are oddly golden for so many things, but for those unaware, do not use one on anything glossy, like the old finish on Xbox ones, it’ll scratch the gloss finish and look way worse than before

[@brucehidrogo4507]

This is like the 5th video I've seen , and I'm just amazed...your the wizard when it comes to these consoles....simple fix for you...that's cool....if I have issues I'll be sure to hit you up...keep up the kiss ass work ...fan from texas

[@NovaSixx]

I wonder how screwed my PS5 looks. When I first got it I bought a "Dust Cover" for some dumb reason and sometimes I'd forget to take it off. After a couple hours I'd hear it through my headphones. It sounded like a jet. It was getting absolutely no air. Those dust covers don't let anything in. That was 2 years ago and I've never had any problems with it and have never took it apart to clean it or see the damage I did to it.

[@slayps]

This pin is the Hot Plug Detection pin, make sense the symptom, nice job.

[@vladimirputin4370]

Was that magic eraser dry? I remember the first time one of my employees used one dry. Dampen it and it works correctly lol

[@clayton9136]

Definitely dry! Lol

[@MarioSratss]

Really cool video and a nice fix. Is a insect really a big problem if you clean the console? I saw in other videos that magic eraser destroy the finish of the plastic. No idea if this is a problem at the PS5 shell.

[@Beedge420]

'Naaaa!' - Love it

[@stephens9772]

Magic erasers usually clean well, but it’s the finish off things.

[@ironclad2355]

Don’t use the magic eraser on gloss, it will scratch the hell out of it, thankfully the ps5 is matte so it won’t be too visible if at all. Also why can’t you just clean the inside with alcohol q tips and cotton? Increase the resell value!

[@dexcalibur0793]

Barkeepers friend might work for those dark marks where the magic eraser doesn't.

[@DEATHKILLER465]

some people they think they know how to do things but they really should just leave it to the professionals Like my HDMI port on my xbox series X I'm not comfortable on fixing it myself so I'm going to send it in to Microsoft so they can fix it for me

[@mykalimba]

4:55 Isn't there supposed to be a small SMD capacitor right in the area where the dental pick is here? Connecting the 2nd and 3rd pins (counting from the right side)?

[@goodcitizen7064]

New ones are $499, only an idiot would pay $450 or above for a used one that's had to be repaired. Love the content though.

[@jimmymyers]

If the new model of PS5 that's supposed to come out next year with a optional disc drive with usb-c it should make things a lot easier for people if their disc drive quits working they can just get a replacement.

[@ChloeKream]

I work at a big retail computer repair shop, i have gotten roach infested ps4s that ive repaired on my own but never one at work. Until recently, had a laptop with live roaches in it, they were climbing out of the keyboard and the bottom vent. I damn near threw up

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol, I had that happen a lot when I ran my repair shop. Never got used to it. So gross!

[@Tedybear315]

Tough call. Last owner was probably blasted out of his or her mind to realize they had live roaches in their home. (Probably from using the "Roach Clip" a little to often....) I do not know how people live like that.

[@EpicParrot54115]

They probably didn’t know about them especially if they live somewhere where it can get really cold roaches will break into houses and hide in warm places and especially in consoles where they can be warm cus consoles get warm when being used

[@Xteriorr]

I know you do it pretty much every time you repair something, but it would be cool if you could do in depth disassembly videos of different/common consoles/electronics.

[@nskr160]

Imagine living in roach infested accommodations and an $800 ps5 is the priority

[@mrbobo86]

Hey Tronics, can you make a video addressing the liquid metal spillage issue or non issue?

[@steveaustin330]

Excellent, Steve.

[@DragonoxForce1]

all the roach stuff can be cleaned out pretty easily so i wouldn't see it as a huge issue, just nasty to have to do. but if it was a console from a heavy smoker house that's something that's really hard to get out of the plastics i'd probably think twice.

[@davidcarlsson1619]

Are roaches that common in the states? Seems to be often that consoles are invaded by them.

[@revoltncock]

Roaches are common anywhere people hoard and don’t clean.

[@centermass4552]

As I said before, always a good time when Steve gloves up!

[@krz8888888]

Already Roached !?! Some people have weird priorities

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol

[@narnian19]

Ok, I'm going to say the missing screw was for the M.2 SSD slot. I noticed that you didn't put one in there.

[@grantkisling2757]

Hey Steve, you have repaired a lot of PS5s. Heard a story about how vertically standing them can cause the liquid metal to move and possibly leak. Any evidence of this from your work on them?

[@Floodric1991]

He did mention this as a common issue in another KZbin video, the one from the house fire I believe

[@mattieharris3747]

There's a black sponge protector that go's round the liquid metal from spilling in the console. You are safe to have the PS5 vertical or horizontal.

[@mukeshgoolcharan6121]

Good stuff man

[@ebudd08]

I have to ask - the little hair on the dental pick I think is omnipresent at this point. Is that on purpose?

[@stormzbunnies9987]

i would ofre done the whole hdmi port loooked like the first few pins were bridged and the overall solder job was crap cannot believe you would sell it like that

[@snake5212]

If there was roaches running around u could've made a high protein space cookie

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

So one tiny hdmi pin was not soldered on. But would have caused problems with the liquid metal clean spot. On intense games it would have overheated. I would clean every single drop of cockroach poop out of it and sanitized the whole thing making it pristine. One would have to open the power supply and discharge every capacitor to make sure no voltage was left and unlike Steve I would clean the power supply inside until spotless. Dust and dirt left in the power supply is not fair to the customer.

[@Death0Row]

Nice as always😁and i treat my Series x as my precious😂Have a merry christmas steve🎄

[@ChiefPeep]

Magic eraser is not good in my opinion because it makes your console rough and it takes the gloss and shine away.

[@will891410]

They should adopt a better connection for video instead of HDMI directly connect at the back, it could be a displaypot wired outside with an HDMI at the side of a dock.

[@Tronicsfix]

Someday I think it’ll be wireless hdmi

[@will891410]

@@Tronicsfix It be good, as the tv is pretty close anyway, no signal loss.

[@rxquestgordo]

I think the reason the one being loose cause it is that that's far right pin controls voltage to the HDMI!

[@boblee9326]

Using a Magic eraser crazy will scratch it more never knew it

[@dcarpenter85]

I was lucky enough to get a PS5 on launch day back in 2020 so I haven't bothered keeping up with the used market. Can't believe they are still selling for retail or higher.

[@jimmymyers]

Mine came in the mail New years eve 2020. Really happy I got one for retail price.

[@racealistic]

If it wasn't apparent to the seller it was infested i wouldn't say you were ripped off. Unless they did the HDMI replacement themselves and knew about it. That said, if you clean it thoroughly with IPA i don't think it should affect the resale value at all.

[@Dominik7T]

i really dont understand why hdmi ports are being broken that often? do people carry their consoles around the room when they play games or maybe they tip them over like twice a day?

[@TheCod3r]

I'd say considering someone went inside this one and knew it had a cockroach infestation they definitely deliberately deceived you

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes, and they also cleaned out the cockroach remains.

[@TheCod3r]

@@Tronicsfix definitely deceitful! I'd have probably sent this back just for that to be honest. But as a lot of people know I take no prisoners when it comes to being lied to or intentionally deceived

[@Theisopodguy]

Why does your comments say 1 day ago

[@coreymcdonald7745]

@@Theisopodguy he’s a member of the channel. It’s likely that TronicsFix releases videos a day early for members.

[@jasonkyker5972]

Never seen someone use a dry magic eraser. Usually you put water on it.

[@alexandercheskis]

a used PS5 drive version is worth 4-500 used? USD? you can get one new for 499.99. I guess you mean somewhere between, not saying it would ever sell for the new price.

[@TheHOOfan1]

When was this video made? $500-$600 for used consoles is insane in the November 2022-January 2023 time period, because you can buy them brand new for $500 or $560 with a game included and they are not exactly scarce anymore.

[@1updiamondhunter481]

Scrubbing bubbles might do the trick on those marks

[@rambofan1]

“Maybe I should listen to you guys more often egh?… naaa!” 😂😂

[@ncdave4]

If someone took it apart to fix that HDMI port then they saw the cockroach poop for sure. Not listing that 'damage' is a misrepresentation of the item. Is that enough to justify less than $375?

[@SoMiSongbird]

If the consoles have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected I would not mind buying a console that possibly have been infested, I mean you did a fantastic job here, why would it have to be cheaper because it was infested and it got thoroughly cleaned?

[@bryans8656]

I'm a small time buyer/seller on eBay. When I sell something I always try to be scrupulously honest because having positive feedback is important to me (perhaps because I won't buy from someone unless their feedback is 100% positive). I don't know if there's something like that on Facebook.

[@hawkfeather6802]

Same here. I try to be the best seller I can. If something has flaws or problems I know about,I always put it in the description. Now if buyers would read the description more often that would be nice 😑

[@mikeyfama9409]

​@@hawkfeather6802yeah, that is the best thing to do, just be honest about everything. Sooner or later the person who bought it from you will most likely notice the flaws anyway. Atleast you put it in the description, it's not like they can claim/prove you did not. If someone doesn't read it, it's their problem. It also feels much better to just tell the truth and be honest to buyers instead of lying/not telling them (if you are aware of it, ofcourse) i know people wanna make profit and earn some of what they paid back but imo, it's just wrong and misleading to not tell them about problems and damages that the system has.

[@albertdavis1882]

Make sure you list it as a Roach Station 5!

[@ryanjones7681]

Easy coast. You should always expect roaches or bugs.

[@davidchan7860]

I've never heard anybody say "This is not working. This is great news." 😂

[@nicholashousel7588]

CRUNCH-OUS waiting crunch-ous that’s what I like it’s fing crunch BOOM! (crunch bar meme btw)

[@anajjar456]

Looking forward to episodes where you fix the PSVR2. LOL

[@Tronicsfix]

Not sure if I’ll fix one of those but I might have to check them out.

[@anajjar456]

@@Tronicsfix I'll break mine and send it to you to fix. 🤣

[@shanemn123]

Why would anyone in their mind pay 600 for a PS5 I just got one from Best Buy for 500 its ridiculous how people will pay anything for something thats been sold out for 2 years

[@naxa_lite]

You should send the seller your video on it! :D

[@SunKim50]

isn't using a magic eraser the same thing that GS does to their refurb units? isn't magic eraser just a light sander?

[@tourcapture7831]

Hi I have some broken nes not sure how many would you be interested love the channel and learning alot

[@tourcapture7831]

I have a whatnot account I can pin it and if your interested send me a message ty

[@imustbreakyou2170]

Did he just say "roaches" How in the world?? I can't process this 🤔

[@blacknightgaming8987]

As a repairman, id literally rather get a plastic bag of loose screws the seller couldnt figure where to put than just omitting them. Especially when it comes to vehicles.

[@MobSquad4209]

Magic eraser works a lot better when it’s damp/wet

[@basser100]

Always fun to find infestation problems... FB Marketplace wins again! Great vid Steve!

[@Nobe_Oddy]

Yes you were misled about the bugs, BUT MAYBE they didn't find any bug in it when they took it apart and they had no idea that all the remnants that you found were from roaches.... IDK really tho, I never dealt with roaches in a console

[@AriaPerdana]

Hi, Since you fix so many Ps5, is it true about the current rumor about liquid metal might leak if it set on vertical position? Can you make a video about it? Thanks dude.

[@j06-e7u]

Hi! Can you make a video about the recent news about ps5's leaking liquid metal when stored vertically for a long time? Thanks!

[@jonathaningram4672]

Yes I agree but since you professionally cleaned it with surgical spirits = sterilized it, I don't think you'd need to re advertise roach infested and sell it for it's true value.