I Bought a BROKEN Pokemon NEW 3DS XL From eBay But Can I Fix It?

[@herrakaarme]

I don't know what's more amazing: That the previous owner managed to cause so much damage to the connectors, and as a result fried the motherboard, I assume, or that they still had the guts to ask so much for it, despite knowing full well how bad it is inside.

[@NintendoWire]

The shell said "3DS LL" which is the Japanese version of the XL. Looks like someone got a cheap LL system from Japan and attempted a reshell with an American console. Still pretty awesome, though.

[@Tronicsfix]

Possibly

[@JohnDoe-wq5eu]

Yep as soon as I saw that 3DS LL on the back I was like uh-oh.

[@DjBarry020]

So for what LL standing for? I never see in my live

[@JohnDoe-wq5eu]

@@erikgarcia3848 Yep that does sound about right.

[@Daniel-dl6fp]

Yeah i think your right i reshelled a ds light with a cheap shell and the battery bay was not even painted it was white just like the one in the video

[@CoasterNut]

Steve sees a listing that says 'for parts' and thinks...."challenge accepted". Awesome video as always!

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...that's actually true!

[@rartolak]

I just got a lot with 3 "faulty" ps3s. They all work but only one has no HDMI. Physically fine but if the silicon image bga chip needs to be replaced meeh

[@paulkrieg1360]

I love how you explain the financial side of your repairs. For someone starting out it's easy to forget about shipping, fees, parts, equipment. Also keeping in my own skill level when looking for deals.

[@rarewareh]

This is a cheap Aliexpress shell that someone tried reshelling their 3DS to and broke the device. You can tell that the font is off on the back covers.

[@chaoticsky]

Ya, this was a failed reshell. The Pikachu edition is the most available new 3ds xl shell, I also assume it's not an official part. Ya you got screwed there.

[@qu3becker]

I was thinking the same now that I attempted to reshell my own New 3DS XL after my top screen broke. I would never call mine genuine.

[@TheeMuhnKee]

You're the reason why I got into micro soldering and console repair. Thank you! 😊

[@Tronicsfix]

Great to hear!

[@StabStabStabStabby]

I don't think that's an official pikachu edition. I think it's a re-shell that the seller failed to do properly.

[@Tronicsfix]

That is a possibility.

[@gamersxs]

It's a US motherboard in a Japanese shell.

[@psp4gamer]

@@Tronicsfix I have the original New 3DS pikachu edition. The edition that you have it is a reshell from aliexpress

[@BegitoBuru]

This is my go to youtube channel for all of my Console related problems. Havent needed to buy a new controller yet, ive just been fixing them thanks to these videos

[@randallcromer66]

Mr fix it at his best, dude you're a amazing technician and my hats off to you for being a self taught repair man. There's not many people who has your talent and skill so please keep up the awesome work and I promise to keep coming back for more and sharing your video's with as many people as I possibly can because you definitely deserve all the exposure that you can get. 🤟😎👍

[@leeartlee915]

Yeah. There was no way this would be one of those “replace the battery and wham! Instant fixed” situation.

[@Tronicsfix]

I was actually glad for that so I could make a longer video.

[@noonetest9806]

All the fuses are power fuses

[@leeartlee915]

@@Tronicsfix sure. Made for a way more interesting watch. It would have just shocked me if that was the fix.

[@12345.......]

I had no idea those were so valuable. Great save.

[@scottvogel8477]

Tronic fix- "Hmm looks like some one has opened this." Dankpods-"SOMEON'S BEEN IN ERE!"

[@karenellcey469]

that what he sed wen he opens a nuget

[@checob224]

I love how the sellers selling this type of broken systems are not honest at all😂🤦🏻.

[@repukiro]

Someone has noticed that he puts the power board upside down at 8:56, at the beginning of the video the ribbon is with the part inclined downwards but in this test it is the opposite to see the lights, that's why the other fuse breaks once more

[@eddy73]

I never comment on this channel but I have to say all your videos are amazing. I’m always intrigued on how people fix any type of issue with devices. Continue the work up. Have a nice day!!😊

[@lukepayne7657]

Seeing all the problems from the previous “repair” made me cringe 😬

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...me too!

[@manwithagun5339]

It's nice to see a video that's not all sunshine and rainbows! But whoever put that one together like that has no business touching electronics! Keep up the good work!

[@samdeen95]

Do show us more details & give us more information when you're soldering or changing parts on the motherboard!! Been here for sometime, love to learn the details!!

[@virgildeklerk]

Nice fix and great looking 3DSXL. Indeed still wondering what caused the shortage of the chip and if reheating and placement of the chip would fix it or maybe reballing. Have a good one Steve

[@squall4120]

I think you were reading a short to ground on the charging ic because you had the power board attached upside down compared to the motherboard when you were testing at 9:37. So the ribbon cable was installed correctly on the battery side, but not the motherboard side. Nice job getting it fixed though!

[@ilyasg2108]

when I saw the missing screw covers I instantly knew it wasn't just a simple battery replacement lol

[@Hestroah1337]

I was thinking , how would you go about replacing the pieces that hold the cables if the board wasnt replaced ?

[@ghostgalaxy2000]

Great vid Tronicsfix 👍

[@chasefournier]

From experience, no power no charge is typically caused by bad battery connector or bad battery. I suppose emmc could have something to do with the no power, but probably has nothing to do with no charge .. unless it had a major dead short. Great video yet again Steve. Good work investigating!!

[@shoefight6302]

I haven't watched your videos in about a year but randomly I got the urge tonight to rewatch you fix 20+ Nintendo switches. Making sure to subscribe this time so I don't miss anymore content!

[@thenewplayerbegins]

i think you should buy a reballing machine, it would be cool to see you learning with these boards you have laying around

[@eyloiw]

great upload. was nice to see a device that truly needed to be worked on. the seller was right to let it go, that wasn't something they could've fixed themselves.

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThatOneGasStation]

Amazing video! I love seeing these videos on the crazy repairs! Keep it up!!

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you like them!

[@AugustineDelgado]

gotta love when newbies try to case mod their systems after watching 1 KZbin video. they often don't realize just how fragile the connectors are or how to properly ground themselves to prevent potential damage to the components.

[@appleseeds04]

Would love to see work on a psvr or any vr headset if you haven't already

[@DjVortex-w]

Usually I don't really like hardware and other other stuff colored bright yellow, but that 3DS is actually so cool-looking I wouldn't actually mind owning one.

[@kiby4912]

4:00 is it possible to replace those connectors? I have a working motherboard but most of the connectors are broken :(

[@GlitchedCactus]

I have a question. My 3DS XL of this exact type has broken chips that wont read 3ds games you put into it. Water got into it and in an attempt to clean the water out, it messed up the readers. How would I go about fixing this?

[@kato2048]

Have you ever thought of live streaming your fixes? Or maybe having a second channel where you post unedited videos? I personally would be interested in seeing everything you do in real time regardless if you've shown a fix before. I think it'd also be great if you streamed since you could answer questions live.

[@biscuitsspam]

Thank you for posting such great videos! You are very interesting and entertaining to watch during these hard times. And what i love the most is you are not fake and you know what you're doing! :))

[@theunseen8054]

Thoroughly enjoy watching you save these things from the landfill. Awesome video, my friend.

[@MarkuzZz5]

I am a Pokemon handheld collector and got this new 3ds xl on ebay with original packaging for a fixed price of 203 € direct from japan and the best. The shipping was free and even without toll. I was very happy about the bargain because it is as good as new and the original packaging is undamaged and looks as if I had just bought it in the store.

[@Mr.BC777]

Sorry to ask but can you put another 5 videos out right away....lol. I have re-watched you entire video library here on KZbin. LMAO This was another great video Steve, TY for sharing! :)

[@coincollectingtime821]

Glad you were able to fix it! I wish the eBay seller bribed you with The rest of the packaging being snacks. We were actually finally able to fix our right Nintendo switch joy con SL and SR buttons and the lights.

[@74bobby]

Love the fact that you got it up and running again

[@6th_Army]

1:08 I think I found a problem. There's an extra button. One that isn't on any on the DS models. Another issue is that the power button was moved...

[@ElCadejoR3k]

Lol

[@erikgarcia3848]

Looks like someone tried swapping cases and messed up the 3DS.

[@degeimos]

Really aweome, I wish here in my country we had someone with half the skills you have.

[@diegocieni1439]

Love your videos, greetings from Brazil!

[@PokeBirdPalace]

How do you fix a connection problem with ps4 controller with ps4 console wireless. Tired the reset options but nothing happened can you help

[@ErikFlody]

Wow, I bought this model refurbished from Gamestop 2 years ago for $100, so it's good to see that it's worth something now. My version says XL, not LL, so presumably it's the US version, and it's not missing any of the screw covers, so I'm hoping it wasn't just reshelled. However, mine has a black border on the upper screen instead of a yellow border. Does this mean that the screen has been replaced?

[@allgemeinwissen1733]

Can you make a tutorial how to proper use a multimeter / measuring device for repairs?

[@snorlaxi5620]

your 3ds videos are always the best ones

[@one_eyed_guilly7016]

I love seeing you save old broken electronics. super satisfying

[@N3KO_79]

I love your videos, learn about technology and fixes is never enough

[@strangestecho5088]

Really wish I'd bought a couple 2DS XLs when they were going for cheap. You can't find them at retail anywhere in Canada anymore.

[@HoldMyBliz]

I have a switch lite I used 5 times and it has few blown out pixels. How much to repair that?

[@Tronicsfix]

I don't offer repairs as a service but I recommend www.shanefix.com I'm not sure if he replaces screens though

[@joie7457]

At around 11:15 when you catch the short - how do you know it's a short? I thought those 2 components were supposed to give a voltage reading as per positive and negative.

[@casselc9]

He’s checking continuity, not voltage

[@Tronicsfix]

There should be no continuity (connection) between a voltage rail and ground in this situation.

[@joie7457]

@@casselc9 ah I see, TY

[@joie7457]

@@Tronicsfix oh, thank you 😎.

[@bananarambo8163]

Hey steve, i would like to ask, aren't you risking getting both the fuse be blown again by changing those first?

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes, I am

[@bananarambo8163]

@@Tronicsfix thank you, please live more dangerously ha

[@assassin2oo6]

Good work bro 😍

[@ColeW8rld]

What’s that tape you used when you were using the hot air machine?

[@zUltra3D]

I love how a limited edition 3DS is almost as expensive as a PS5, great video Steve!

[@lordbakura1737]

They are 800? Lol I got what ur saying

[@Tronicsfix]

I mean...if you're talking retail, but not fi you're talking about actual prices people are paying for available PS5's.

[@matthewdavenport9549]

@@Tronicsfix It can be if you have the Charizard/Blastoise anniversary 3DS, new in box haha

[@Alfaghetty]

They aren't. New 3ds xl listings on eBay are ~250

[@Akwon408]

Wow I saw the same exact listing and I was tempted to buy it thinking it would just be a battery problem! I don't know how to solder or anything so glad I dodge that.

[@rassim_ax7769]

Hi TronicsFix i have the original ps4 ch 1116 and i want to clean it without broke anything can u do a tutorial how to clean the original ps4 ch 1116 without broke anything please and nice Video BTW💖💪

[@TheJayair]

Can you do a video about ESD and gives us tips on how you ground yourself.

[@Tronicsfix]

I might mention it at some point but it's sort of a hot topic with some people. I don't ground myself...ever...with what I'm working on. Nothing I work on is that sensitive. Some people insist that I should be grounded.

[@TheJayair]

@@Tronicsfix Okay, I learnt a little to late and didn't ground myself when DIY my laptop, look forward to that video someday. Stay Safe and Stay Blessed

[@DudeWhat31]

Seller: "broken, damaged, doesnt charge, use for part only and possible horcrux for the queen of england" TronicsFix: "Lets see if i got ripped off" 😂😂

[@imSomebody-m4c]

Nice these are fun to see make more !

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks! Will do!

[@giantheman16]

Happy fathers day everyone! Gj steve

[@JohnGotts]

I fix Nintendo consoles over on Instagram. I don't use KZbin because I would need to edit my videos on Linux, and most if not all of the video editing platforns are MacOS or Windows based. Anyways, what I've found is a lot of questionable 3DS hardware on eBay. I see a number of consoles stitched together from broken parts, and many botched repairs, especially broken ZIF sockets. The new 3DS XL and 2DS XL are especially fragile. I prefer to work on the "classic" 3DS XL. I really love working on this console. If you're careful about the ribbon cables, it's pretty easy to fix any problem. Repair parts have gone up significantly in price, though. One thing I'd like to note. That console is actually a 3DS LL, and the motherboard is region locked to Japan. So even if you fixed it you could only play Japanese 3DS games. Regular DS games are not region locked. You actually upgraded that console to the US version, maybe without knowing it. * Of course you can always hack region locking, but I wouldn't do that to anything I'm going to sell.

[@RubMySweatyThighs]

Just use Luma and make it region free I have never heard of a system going bad

[@jovanweird8284]

Sorry to be this type of person, but I have a New 3DS XL and the right trigger buttons just completely broke off and now I can't play most of my games cause it relies on the trigger button, so I wonder how do you get theses parts so I can fix this? Is there a reliable website I should use, or is Amazon just fine?

[@tipoluck03]

another success fixing... Great Job Sir...

[@ilyasg2108]

ayy I have the same one!! I've had it for a few years and I still love it.

[@jonathannavarro3522]

1:17 there is even a skull on the top screen, it surely was dead at that time

[@gower1973]

3.8v it’s not a fully charged cell, it’s almost empty, a fully charged lipo is 4.23v

[@guardianangel8958]

Oh you scared me...Fathersday in Germany were already and i really got skeptical. :D Nice work and save again and i love the style of this 3DS. Greets from Germany!

[@seacrezt]

I love your videos. I have learnt so much from you. Thank you.

[@jimmy-the-hedgehog1169]

I'm hoping that with this video i can try and repair my half broken 3DS with no working shoulder and X buttons. greats stuff btw!

[@Dalinu]

Amazing video. Good job.

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you liked it!

[@jody19027]

Keep up the awesome work!

[@lochanathambeliyagoda5065]

Can you try repairing an iMac or a laptop idk if you find something pc repeated that would be cool

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol...I'm filming a cat pee gaming laptop video today.

[@lochanathambeliyagoda5065]

@@Tronicsfix no way dude I am gonna watch that lol how does that happen 1 in a million lol

[@DrRubix1712]

I've put mine back together wrong and it caused no power, did the same thing with the top screen cable, having it upside down. Flipped it back and it powered right up which was interesting

[@raptorsummers1047]

I have a Xbox one and the disc drive does not spin and now the controller will not stay on but it will turn the Xbox on

[@svanput]

Great Job! I am working on a gameboy micro. screen dosent power on. there was corrosion on the battery so i replaced the battery and both fuses and power seems to be making it past the 2nd fuse, however its still black screen. anyone got any suggestions? can i send it to you (possible video, havent seen you fix a micro before)? This one has me stumped but i am still a novice.

[@basuvaishya2918]

Sir love your work and honestly!!!

[@pedromms8908]

Have you checked if you had the short with a know good power board (the smaller one) and with the flash chip on? I think the problem might be just on that board, but I haven't seen you testing the short before removing the memory chip...

[@toyra]

At 3:04 you said 3.8 volts. It is not fully charged at 3.8v. 3.7 is the nominal voltage. 4.2v is fully charged :)

[@MilaNavi]

Steve: a 3ds video Me: like before I even watch it.

[@R4V1OL1]

ahh i would have liked to see if a reflow mayhaps worked

[@abrhamseyoum9503]

I hate handeling ribbon cables too fragile, I had to recently change my ps4 touchpad ribbon cable because it tore

[@DjBarry020]

Good job! I love the Nintendo content.

[@100sonal]

How many watts is your soldering iron when replacing analogue stick on controllers? Would 60watts be ok? Btw love your channel.

[@mohandmohand2047]

How you reballing that chip?!

[@ralphramirez7815]

Could be some other component on either board 🤔 🤷 😬

[@yourmom_544]

Nice Video!

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sirbonesalotdp]

Great video.

[@Hey-Its-Tech]

Back panel screws should be self contained to the rear case panel. not sure if i heard the click of them popping loose in your video or if someone else had prior broken the small part that holds them in Also seems like this system has been "re-Shelled" someone took a system from japan and tried to put American parts in it. or so it seems.

[@ObeyedDog]

Keep up the good content!

[@erasmochavez5614]

Love your videos

[@bshays21]

I own this cib 😄 I absolutely love it. My two main reasons were Pikachu and the four colored buttons.

[@luisanica9187]

Hopefully you do more original 2ds fixing videos :)

[@jorgegamboa5821]

I kinda saw the rise in price coming. I managed to buy one of these in perfect working and aesthetic condition for $230/free ship back in January

[@myoddhacksstuff3500]

Steve you look like a gangsta! And it looks like you got a tear drop lol.

[@soulmourne2698]

I have a new 3ds xl a normal blue one not an special edition, it works fine but the top screen is a bit bad in the edges it has a bit of black probably the screen has a tiny crack or something but it works fine, its just like 2 dots in 2 of the edges, they've told me that changing new 3ds xl screens is not as bad as 3ds xl or 3ds ones, one day i'll probably try changing it but right now the console works fine so i'm not gonna touch it

[@XCF33t]

Nice save!