I Fixed My PS2 Console 🎮 Switching the Power Supply Board | Soft-spoken ASMR

[@catplantASMR]

If you happen to know what maybe went wrong with my power supply board feel free to comment, thank you all for liking and commenting

[@averagegigachad795]

Every power supply unit that failed on me was due to bad diodes or mosfets, from phone chargers to PCs, so that's a good starting point. Sometimes when one component goes bad it takes out other components with it. Even if you can't repair the dead board it's a good idea to keep it as a donor board, to take components out of it in case the new board fails in the future Also be sure to discharge the big capacitor, it can keep its charge for a while and shock you really bad

[@sergketter3429]

I had to fix my PS3 cuz I had the "yellow light of death " what ppl called it. Caused by overheating and dust... I had to overclock the fan and get this gel, forget what it's called, but then solder some stuff... I followed a KZbin how to video.

[@purposefully.verbose]

the fact you are actually fixing it, instead of throwing it away, is the hottest thing ever. RIGHT TO REPAIR!

[@purposefully.verbose]

wow. repair ASMR works! i had no idea. (been doing ASMR since Heather Feather) good job!

[@ericsynchrona5495]

oh my god... yes. Now do me in The Screw Dish.

[@oliverbrady6342]

That's the cleanest ps2 inside I've ever seen!

[@catplantASMR]

It surprisingly is!

[@RenardoSilvao]

fr

[@RenardoSilvao]

know right, ive seen ps2 and wii srtaight outta horror

[@FREEAIR_1973]

@@catplantASMR ...ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THAT IT WAS ON THE GROUND

[@trustyrex1014]

Thought it was going to be caked in dust, she probably cleaned it

[@jordie5123]

this is the coolest idea possible for ASMR

[@kingbach-iousiii4227]

Glazing

[@alphaomega8373]

@@kingbach-iousiii4227 Wax

[@alonzoweaver7948]

I was thinking the same thing. Loved it

[@adan3533]

@@kingbach-iousiii4227me when i learn a new word and don’t know how to use it right:

[@ry7hym]

honestly never expected console repair content from a real ASMRtist lol. I've been watching console repair videos for a long time and the overlap is definitely there, but never expected to see a fully dedicated video. I would really enjoy more of this 😄

[@SergeantExtreme]

7:54 My face lit up like a kid at Christmas when I saw that analog multimeter. I haven't seen anyone use those for decades! I was so surprised to see one being used here. I still have my Simpson 260, and it still works just as good as the day I bought it. Great video!

[@monstermufin]

dude i was surprised at it too.

[@Leonardo-lx3mo]

Unc

[@ohmygato]

She even checked the continuity meter 3 times before checking the fuse. She might be a pro.

[@blunderbass851]

Potentially my favorite soft speaking voice in asmr!! So so relaxing, but still engaging.

[@catplantASMR]

Glad you enjoy it! ☺️

[@RenardoSilvao]

same

[@RenardoSilvao]

agreed

[@shizzledink]

I still have my slim silver PS2! I always love your gaming related ASMR!

[@RenardoSilvao]

yess

[@RenardoSilvao]

i have a ps2 too

[@Reapergator]

Man mines older than me😂 and i still love it

[@Mr.death93]

The voice, the topic, the result, the nostalgia, the voice once again... This was just amazing

[@Alt_account2214]

shadow of the Colossus, Resident evil 4, and Monster Hunter on the PS2 was my childhood. PS2 had such a unique aesthetic and home menu

[@eoll6322]

The sound of your hand sliding around the cover and the creaking of the plastic as you were reassembling is tingle heaven 😊. This is going to be an instant replay worthy upload for a long time!

[@houstonfob2FOREVER]

wow Catplant you are really spoiling us with these gaming videos. these are so awesome, great job repairing the ps2

[@RenardoSilvao]

wow

[@RenardoSilvao]

yay

[@ripxdoc]

This is going to be serious nostalgia fuel! Gonna be so fun

[@RenardoSilvao]

agreed

[@Moricant]

Great video idea, and congrats on getting it working! The CRT TV was a nice touch too. My older brother junked my old PS2 - he found it our parents’ house after they died, and offered it to his own kids. They weren’t interested (it was too old…) so he put it in with the stuff to be trashed. I was not happy when I found out.

[@LooneyMade]

This is exactly what my brain needed. Your softspoken is heavenly🙂

[@JonnyUnderrated]

Look at this guy coming out of the woodwork , strutting around like he owns the place! Nice shirt bro, you Guccced up brahh what kinda karrrots you rockin?

[@JusTheKing.]

I say this with the utmost respect...I love that you're genuinely a gamer girl and not just doing it for clout.

[@webhouseworld]

techinical videos for consoles or home computer or any hardware it's not for ASMR videos, so yes she doing it for views only, that is my opinion.

[@JusTheKing.]

@@webhouseworld Dude ,she has TONS of videos of her actually playing games and has said at great lengths that she LOVES video games. Have you watched the bulk of her content?

[@Nbzkilla]

I used to work in configuration setting up various electronics and this is a awesome to watch.

[@Marpaparp]

This was nice, like you were caring for an old friend; felt not that different from repairing a worn out plushie

[@stigee]

Congrats on getting it working! I did the same for my childhood original Xbox and it felt so good getting it working again

[@catplantASMR]

That's awesome!

[@RenardoSilvao]

yess

[@RenardoSilvao]

yep

[@eiIlenn]

You make the best gaming themed ASMR vids Catplant, seriously your gaming ASMR vids are so good :)👍

[@rankcolour8780]

I misread this as "ASMR fixed my PS2" and wondered if you whispered it back, to life for a second.

[@azigogniiji5594]

The PS2 had some very good games. Very interesting to see how the inside looks after all these years. Fantastic vid.

[@catplantASMR]

Thanks a ton! 😊

[@RenardoSilvao]

omg

[@RenardoSilvao]

hello

[@ultimobean]

YAYYYYYY, consoles are always fun to fix. The soldering portion can be a pain 😑

[@catplantASMR]

I want to learn how to solder! my mom knows how to do that stuff I feel like it would make for good ASMR ^__^

[@RenardoSilvao]

yay

[@skree_fpv436]

@@catplantASMR I taught myself (with the help of KZbin) a few years ago. It's not very hard as long as you have a good quality iron. I was discouraged at first because the iron I bought wasn't very good. Once I got a good one it was so much easier. They make practice soldering boards you can get to learn on. I was so intimidated by soldering before but now I really enjoy it. Crimson Butterfly is my favorite FF game!!

[@magmadethgd2220]

​​@@catplantASMR a good tip is to treat the solder like a pen, whose ink flows on the connection towards the heat of the iron Typically 63/37 resin flux solder works best, and getting an adjustable temp. iron is will work better than a plug n' heat. I recommend getting solder kits to practice before you go soldering connections on a console.

[@revcrussell]

@@catplantASMR Through-hole soldering is super easy. It gets difficult with surface mount components. But seriously, try it, it can be easy.

[@aeligos]

Fascinating. Thank you for this demonstration in ASMR style. I love Silent Hill, and I'm looking forward to the re-release of Silent Hill 2 in Oct 2024. I had Silent Hill on my PS1. I did not keep either of these items. I wish I had retained them. Congrats on fixing your PS2. ☕

[@Moises505130]

Wow this is great tinkering asmr content. I have an inkling that you've done this type of work before, especially the ocd "this board looks dusty to me, let me clean it" energy lol

[@Jeremaiiia]

18:15 This part sounds amazing. I'd love a video dedicated to those sounds

[@Sonderax]

Just found the video, but 2 weeks ago i found out my PS2 and had misplaced the AV cable. Drove 1 hour to buy a new one and couldnt be happier. Love the modern generation for the polished games and incredible graphics. But there's something so raw about the PS2 generation. Was cutting edge when it came out and still holds up today for several games.

[@eiIlenn]

Your tapping on ps2 games asmr vid was the first vid of yours that I watched when I first discovered and subbed to your channel. Now 6 years later another great ps2 themed asmr vid, thanks for more than 6 years of best asmr Cat, you're the best 😌👍

[@fum716]

I love the way you spoke in this one! Idk why but your sponsor reads sometimes give me more tingles than the rest of the vid. Says alot since you are my most watched ASMRtist

[@lukeneely389]

PS2 is the best. I still have mine set up and am currently playing through SSX Tricky and MOH: Rising Sun. Those days were amazing to be a child or early teenager.

[@Matchouw]

Medal of Honor is dope !

[@Chucky-x7i]

You’re The Most Relaxing Expert On PS2 Fixes ❤

[@JackoFlacko]

Many many hours of LEGO Star Wars, GTA San Andreas and Crash Bandicoot has been played on this legendary console!

[@kaijones7323]

No better feeling than my first self repair! Have fun playing :)

[@joshualogan84]

The console looks very clean and well taken care of! I watch some of those 'cleaing and refurbishing old electronics' videos and you have done a great job keeping it prestine. Hope you work it out!

[@catplantASMR]

Those videos are always so much fun!! Thank you 😊👍

[@RenardoSilvao]

wel said

[@RenardoSilvao]

nice

[@mcsub]

this is rare, and I enjoy this kind of ASMR content also which involves doing something useful irl besides other useal genres of ASMR like role playing ASMR.

[@zeronova9912]

It is very cool seeing you fix your ps2✨️🎮 I didn't know you that you were a tech genius at fixing game consoles👏😁, you are very cool👍 thank for Catplant for Another Amazing Video, I look forward to next one, keep up the awesome work Catplant 😺and take care 😎✌️

[@urielgarciaramirez208]

You have a very unique way of narrating. It caught my attention and mad me sleepy 😴 ❤

[@itsravisa]

This is the best ASMR video idea

[@Speakingcandidly]

Hi Cat, hope you’re doing well. I always love how you tap into my childhood and provide that nostalgia. Thank you! 🙏 and I wish you all the best as always 👍

[@leonpro2468]

Certified OG gamer 👍

[@BadcatGGEZ]

Its so cool that you did this as an asmr video, also cool to see a different take on the console fix youtube scene!

[@handfliker]

Watching this video makes me wanna go repair this same model PS2, but mine is Japanese. The games I wanted (Parrapa The Rapper, Um Jammer Lammy, Parrapa The Rapper 2) were cheaper WITH the console in Japanese. Mine doesn’t have any major issues aside from being really dirty and having a broken clock battery. Great Job on getting it turn on, I really like this genre of videos!

[@catplantASMR]

Oh you definitely can fix it it sounds like it is doable! 🎉😊

[@RenardoSilvao]

yess

[@RenardoSilvao]

yup

[@manamuncher3994]

This was really fun to watch. Glad you enjoyed making it as well.

[@newrev9er]

Hey, congratulations on a successful repair! ^__^ I know that feeling, and it's one of the best in the world!

[@catplantASMR]

Couldn't agree more! I'm thinking that I might be more interested in fixing other stuff. I gained some confidence! 😊

[@RenardoSilvao]

yep

[@sammybmusic]

I loved this video so much. I love all your gaming ASMR, but this was a fun different idea.

[@catplantASMR]

Glad you enjoyed it! Makes me happy to hear 😊

[@RenardoSilvao]

ikr

[@ForrestNeal]

Goat gaming console fixed by the goat asmr creator lets go

[@mirage809]

This makes me want more electronics repair ASMR. Seeing you dissect and return the system to working order works really well. As for the issue with your old power supply board: capacitors from the early 2000s are notoriously low quality particularly the tower ones like the board uses. Easy to check if they’re going bad: look if they are bulging. Check the new board as well. They might be working, but if they bulge they can burst and the contents are very corrosive. They can destroy the inside of your PS2 permanently if that happens. The PS2 was a tough little console, but many are over 20 years old now and components are starting to fail. Nothing that can’t be fixed however.

[@eiIlenn]

PS2 gen might be my favorite gen of all, so many amazing games and the biggest reason I love is all the fantastic horror games on it, SH2-4, RE4 and Outbreak, Fatal Frame, and these underrated gems Haunting Ground, Rule of Rose, Kuon; Cold fear and many more, perfect console for horror games fan :D

[@catplantASMR]

I wish I could play rule of rose 😊

[@BigHomieChapo]

This is quite frankly, one of the best ASMR videos I’ve ever seen. 👌🏾👌🏾

[@kylemichel3006]

Sheesh. Cats Tinkering ASMR is open for business! She's a pro! 😮

[@Shorn_]

What a cool video! I pulled my switch joycons apart and replaced the joysticks when they developed a drift, and I have to agree - there's nothing like the feeling of accomplishment when you fix something like that.

[@perfectgyroscope]

Tech and ASMR, what a great combo. My brain feels like it is melting

[@age2venom]

Wow so many memories back in ps2 days and bring your back to life such great ASMR video. I love Fatal Frame series ❤😊 great games.

[@SEGACD32XMODEL1]

Your menu has no movement, so your clock battery (CMOS) that runs the clock is dead. This is your reminder to change it out.

[@catplantASMR]

Someone else mentioned that. I didn't notice that at first until pointed out. I guess it's a battery located on the motherboard and should be a easy fix 😅 thank you!

[@RenardoSilvao]

i see

[@RenardoSilvao]

interesting

[@RadiantGlows]

Incredible work! So glad you were able to fix your Playstation 2

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

Ah, the PS2, good memories. I had one, played it for a year, had lots of horror games for it, then put it away in the original box and packaging, with the receipt. Years later my nephew found it, laughed that I still had the receipt. He wanted to have it, so I gave it to him. He and his friends played it for days, he eventually sold it, got a pretty good price for it. The Game Stop people said it was the most pristine one he had ever seen, I take good care of my Tech 😎👍

[@JonnyUnderrated]

No true gamer would sell it. You both sold it. Tells me youre a multigenertional family of N0NGAMERS. One does not simply sell a console they have enjoyed

[@jimg1787]

I don't usually comment on these videos but this both impressed and saddened me at the same time. I still have my PS2 and its on my shelf as a collectors item. It saddens me to see someone take it apart but I'm impressed because you obviously did your research and still care for the classic consoles. :) You missed an opportunity not including the classic PS2 noise on start up.

[@Fourthirteen82]

This is surprising tingly listening to tech stuff. If you have any other projects to work on, please do another video!

[@catplantASMR]

definitely! i'll try to make another one because it was really satisfying to make :D

[@Fourthirteen82]

@@catplantASMR excellent! And if I may ask, don't worry about cutting so much of it out, I would be happy with an hour long version! It takes me forever to fall asleep 😭

[@catplantASMR]

@@Fourthirteen82 aw thank you! i thought maybe it would be too tedious for some folks with unscrewing each thing lol thank you!!!

[@Fourthirteen82]

@@catplantASMR no, not at all! It reminded me of my dad working on projects when I was a kid and then later when I used to build computers and stuff. Very comforting! I also really love the going through old gaming magazines series. I'm 42 so the magazines you've gone through are all about the big gaming time in my life. Very awesome. And since I ask this of most ASMRtists... More soft-spoken please! I love soft-spoken 😊

[@TheCCBoi]

I'm so happy for you :D Also, inside of the console is clean but the controller is dirty - a sign of a true gamer lol.

[@empireants3052]

This is my favorite ASMR genre. Tinkering with electronics along side that sweet sweet whisper voice is so relaxing. I don't know what to call it but it's definitely my jam 🤟🏽😎

[@catplantASMR]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😄

[@RenardoSilvao]

same

[@RenardoSilvao]

yess

[@paulteti]

Carplant thanks for another outstanding ASMR video, you are the most gentle content creator.

[@eiIlenn]

FF10, SH2, DMC3, Kingdom Hearts, Persona 4, RE4, Dragon Quest8, God of war, MGS3, Ratchet and Clank PS2 is imo the greatest console of all time, so many amazing games, goat console of all time ✌

[@StormkoopaCV03]

Great fixing of your ps2 console! Those are some expensive ps2 games BTW. I remember playing those as well.

[@mattheguy]

why does this almost feel like a personal care/attention video?? like seeing something get cleaned and repaired paired with whispering weirdly translates to personal care ASMR in my mind lol

[@ry7hym]

when I'm sick I watch these console repair / cleaning type videos. it really is kind of therapeutic😅

[@Infamous13443]

You’re one of a kind , that’s for sure . Love your videos

[@eiIlenn]

Croc gameplay vid yesterday and now a PS2 themed asmr vid, thanks for all the nostalgia Catplant

[@Jrocke07]

Great job. I love asmr and gaming Every ps2 deserves to be fixed in this world Cuz is one of the best consoles ever made

[@DasIstGoose]

I have so many fond memories on my PS2... Crash Bandicoot and Star Wars Ep3 games. Those were the days. Thanks for the relaxing video, as well as the sweet memories. ❤

[@andyramirez8363]

Ohh i love reparing things and watching repair videos. Never seen an asmr repair video before 😅.

[@hypmind]

I miss my ps2😢

[@catplantASMR]

what happened to it? :(

[@hypmind]

@@catplantASMR I sold it once because it started to break down, there was a mistake, I could fix it.🙄😒 I have to buy it in good condition. Lots of good games. My favorite is probably "Black"💥

[@RenardoSilvao]

same

[@RenardoSilvao]

@@hypmind that was a good game, had great sound effect

[@Lazy_flower_as-alwasy]

This was so relaxing and education for me really love your asmr sm ❤

[@catplantASMR]

Thank you so much!!

[@simpa256]

This is why I 100% support emulation as a game preservation long after the OG hardware kicks the bucket.

[@darrenjones3080]

That is fair enough, but don't try to fool yourself into believing that an emulated console and game played on a modern-day TV set can come anywhere near the experience of playing real hardware on an actual CRT TV. I have tried dozens of different upscalers and other methods, but nothing compares to the lag-free playability of an actual console on real crt

[@Pwnners]

​@@darrenjones3080Ye you're just lucky. Most of my old consoles are laggy af, especially the ps3

[@darrenjones3080]

@@Pwnners, I'm talking about Megadrive, Master System, PC Engine, NES, SNES, etc. These consoles were designed to be played on CRT TVs. I would assume PS3 was designed to be played on an LCD or Plasma TV rather than a CRT.

[@VeganChiefWarrior]

​@@darrenjones3080 Funny u mention lag, the first flat screen TVs killed video gaming for me when I was young, the lost generation lol

[@darrenjones3080]

@@VeganChiefWarrior Well, I never noticed at the time, but I do notice now when I play old consoles on modern TVs.

[@tonyr.4950]

I love this! my PS2 recently died on me and i was devastated, i bought all the tools to test it and fix it but i haven't gotten the motivation to actually crack it open. I might have to after watching this!

[@catplantASMR]

I'm so glad that it gave you inspiration to repair it!! 🎉 Hope you can bring it back to life again 😊

[@Alucard_FahrenheitTepes]

15 years! hmm you know what me too, I wonder it works 🤔

[@Midgardwow]

wow i never expected an asmr video from catplant fixing a console

[@Haven_city_civilian]

NO WAY! you fixed a treasure!

[@RenardoSilvao]

yay

[@starsasmr7977]

I’m so happy for you Cat! Excited for you to play silent hill 2 as well. I think you’ll love it as much as I did. Looking forward for the remake!

[@catplantASMR]

Can't wait! Thank you! 😊

[@RenardoSilvao]

yay

[@starsasmr7977]

@@catplantASMR❤

[@RenardoSilvao]

@@starsasmr7977 nice

[@fred_albuquerque.mendes]

Silent Hill 2 😍🔥🔥🔥

[@noelvazquez7430]

This was pretty awesome to watch great job Catplant 🌟👍👍

[@danieldavis8607]

16:12 Nice! You've got an old CRT!

[@RenardoSilvao]

nice

[@RenardoSilvao]

cool tv

[@justanaveragedouchebag9252]

Yoooooooo. Shadow Hearts Covenant is my favorite game of all time! Love the first shadow hearts too. Was so hype when you mentioned it

[@MousLS25]

I buy the whole Naruto Narutimate/Ultimate Ninja series many months ago, they are my gems and I prefer these games rather than Storm series. My PS2 is not working well so maybe it's time to fix it myself too. For real, it kinda motivated me (get it ?) as it soothed me while you explaining the instructions. Thank you Cat, PS2 is a treasure after all.

[@eiIlenn]

17:38 Shadow Hearts!! I loved them, some of my fav JRPGs, ps2 has so many great jrpgs, it's why I love the ps2 so much and consider it the best console :)

[@ThijsRacer43]

Okay, so no one is going to talk about the bottom right screw just disappearing at 1:53 ????

[@RiseplayZ223]

Where did it go

[@obito_uchiha-31-]

She obviously edited it out

[@Limpyt]

It didn’t disappear it just wasn’t there

[@composermoser]

AWESOME video! Shadow Hearts Covenant is one of my tops in the underrated games category. I loved that game.

[@thatdudebighead]

You should probably put at least a text warning in the video about handling a power supply. Without properly discharging, someone can get severely injured or worse.

[@catplantASMR]

i guess i should lol i guess i didn't think someone would use my actually use my video as a guide :p

[@RenardoSilvao]

ikr

[@gray41462]

Love seeing folks repair rather than throw away. Good for you. Word of caution to you and anyone disassembling PSU’s those big capacitors can be dangerous. I’ll be honest I don’t know much about the PS2 PSU so it might not be a serious concern but I always have an abundance of caution around them, if in doubt leave it unplugged for a good while to discharge.

[@K-Lowe]

When she's pretty and can take apart a ps2 and replace the power supply. Like, um, HELLO? DID IT HURT FALLING FROM HEAVEN? 💀

[@sengunvolkan]

she is way too pretty omfg

[@teleitda8805]

This was really interesting and a really unique idea for an asmr video. Will def be checking out your other work

[@zacc9615]

Very consoling.

[@aweomnwjdo]

The memories man…🥲, thanks for this video Catplant.

[@craigsmart1986]

The perfect woman doesn't exi....

[@sengunvolkan]

she melted my brain

[@WhyDoINeedToChooseAnAlias]

This really is one of the most attractive things a woman can do. I mean even if she isn’t a professional, just the process of seeing a problem and finding a solution for it

[@eiIlenn]

Interesting, relaxing, informative :) Always feels great to repair something and this was so relaxing to watch. Awesome vid Catplant 💯👍

[@Trill_4_Life]

You make anything you talk about relaxing. Thanks Catplant ❤

[@catplantASMR]

My pleasure!

[@RenardoSilvao]

yep

[@RenardoSilvao]

ikr

[@bibisforever]

Wow, what a great video, the PS2 was a great console, I hope you continue making these types of videos, in addition to being relaxing, they are very entertaining ❤🤗

[@sheldon1192]

kinda need more vids like this i loved it so much

[@GucciTrunks]

I wish I was able to save my first PS2 from my childhood tried to fix it and broke it by accident was able to learn from that mistake with my other PS2 but it still saddens me nice to see you were able to fix yours

[@mousegaming4537]

Great video! Always feels awesome to open something up and repair it. Just recently repaired my Xbox controller, even if it’s simple it feels great to do! Also very relaxing to watch :)

[@catplantASMR]

It feels satisfying! 😅 I'm glad you could fix your Xbox controller 🎮

[@RenardoSilvao]

nice

[@ronnieperez8519]

Wow this was exciting to watch! I’m glad you got it working again! It takes me back to when these PS2s had issues with reading PS1 and PS2 CD ROM discs and you had to open them up and adjust the laser lens distance. I had a friend who thought he could do it but ended up making my PS2 worse. Not only did it not read PS1/2 CD ROM discs but the memory card reader didn’t work anymore 🫠 oh fun times! lol Also good choice of games you got! I wonder if we’ll see a play through of SH2? That would be awesome!

[@DragonSlice7970]

Love the video and the games you got i also saw 2 of my favorite games in the back for PS2 kingdom hearts and dark cloud 2, those were my childhood games.

[@josh__f]

Was so cool (and relaxing) seeing the process!