I Bought a FAULTY Anbernic RG NANO | Can I FIX It?

This RG Nano powers off after 5 (or 6) seconds and doesn't charge. Will it be a faulty battery or the USB-C charging port?
Let's find out!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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[@kareemtawab]

At 13:02, you have connected the screen while the battery was connected and probably the device had booted already. The screen might have skipped any initialization commands from the chipset during boot, so the screen was appearing not to turn on. However, the second time you seated the screen you did disconnect the battery first and then connected the screen which returned things normal.

[@Matas3DCreations]

Hey buddy, just wanted to say thanks, been going to some medical issues the last couple months and your videos have really helped keep my mental state while going threw all these medical visits. please keep up the amazing work!

[@swifty2844]

You're never on your own mate 👍

[@daylightdies7194]

All the best to you

[@evilmissf]

Highlight of my weekend these videos wait for them every Saturday x 😊

[@markusheitmann]

Speedy recovery!

[@janskeet1382]

Go well darlin’ and blessed be. 🙏 💕

[@GFY_FOAD]

I always 3d print small flexible covers that snap into those power points. It save all the crap and damage in the port.

[@infin1ty850]

I absolutely love this explosion of retro handheld devices we've had in the last few years. It's so competitive at this point that you can get extemeley well built devices at almost any price point.

[@_SixthDay_]

Wish we had these 15 years ago, I've always wanted something like this when I was a kid.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Except for the charge ports, they may not be extremely well built. Sure, it is possible that the previous owner tried to cram an entire Muppet into their pocket along with the handheld, and the Muppet tried to f**k the charging port, but if your USB C port breaks in 4 months, you're doing something wrong, or it's not an extremely well built handheld. Besides the buttons, the charging port should be the beefiest part of a handheld and it shouldn't break easily. There isn't even the possible excuse of plugging it in upside down.

[@infin1ty850]

@@Boogie_the_cat Have you ever gotten your hands on an Anbernic aluminum, Miyoo, or Powkiddy handheld? That's only naming a few and they are all excellent. They are all extremely well built. I have no idea where you are getting the idea that the charging port is the only thing that is well built. Do you also think the same about the Steam Deck, Asus Ally, and new Odin? You should really do some research before spouting off incorrect information.

[@CheekyChunt]

10/10 for the t-shirt. When you know, you know...let's hit it hard and fast, and I mean fast with a leaflet campaign.

[@ChrisShUK]

I thought thats what it was HAHA. Chameleonic life forms? No thanks!

[@gregoryzloch9106]

Phew. I’m glad you stopped the fade. I don’t know how much louder I could have yelled at my screen to have you check if that LED was lit. Good fix. PS: Dave did a bang up job holding onto that D1.

[@laurigardner6227]

I recently came across on Amazon USB-C silicon plugs with an adhesive strip to attach to the device. Maybe worthwhile to buy a few. This way you can have it in your pocket without worrying of other things like keys in the pocket stabbing and breaking the port again. Your soldering skills have much improved!

[@TheSoapyJew]

Nice try Mr USB-C silicon plug pusher inc!

[@laurigardner6227]

@@TheSoapyJew Oh no! Nothing gets over your head, your reflexes are too fast!

[@RedBairnMedia]

Yes, I was pointing at the screen for the opaque bit of plastic which would diffuse the charging LED when it's put back over the port 😅

[@orugma]

Instant thumbs up for Red Dwarf!

[@PhilipBryden]

It's great when you have the right component in a tub to fix something straight away. Well done on another fix.

[@Fazer_600]

I think we're all beginning to lose sight of the real issue here, which is: what do we call the channel? And I think it comes down to a choice between "StezStix Fix?" or - and this is my personal preference - " The Channel for the Laid-back Investigation of Tiny Objects and their Repair for Interested Spectators". Erm, one drawback with that - the abbreviation is C.L.I.T.O.R.I.S.

[@EM2theBee]

My favorite part of this video is the Give Quiche a Chance t-shirt. 😂

[@logothaironsides2942]

yeah. This is Arnold Rimmer's T shirt I seem to remember. Im guessing Steve also knows all the verses of the Arnold Rimmer Anthem LOL

[@MrRHeath86]

@@logothaironsides2942 I propose we hit it hard and we hit it fast, with a major, and I mean major, leaflet campaign.

[@MunkyWrench]

Dwayne Dibbly is my fav.. Steve where did u get the shirt it's awesome.. one of my fav episodes.. but let's circle back to that lol

[@gazbeast666]

Love the Red Dwarf reference 😉

[@bigdmc6459]

Steve can you do a video of the usb c /hdmi kits u have and the capacitors/filers fuses kits you recommend for bigginners I enjoy fixing my own stuff. Got myself a digital microscope for 70 quid edm9 pro hdmi. Your channel has me wanting to fix more I have a pile of things to fix lol thanks keep up the good work

[@infin1ty850]

Yay, I'm honestly ecstatic to see you are finally working on an Anbernic device. I haven't seen any reputable YT creators that have actually done a good job at even going over the device.

[@janskeet1382]

Well done Steve, always a pleasure to see your combination of experience, humility and intuition work its magic.

[@RickyWallace]

Ha! I yelled at the screen “but what about the LED?!” and it was like Steve heard me and interrupted his fade out. Excellent fix, fun rap today too!

[@pootnannies]

i used to never skip your songs but since you've got a lot more supporters the songs are just a bunch of names in a row. no hate or anything, that's how it goes when you get more successful. love your videos and been a long time fan!

[@Eric-sj8rn]

I find this therapeutic. In the chaos of life fixing things brings it all together.

[@martinevans1206]

It’s always good to illuminate your ring. Great music by the way, looking forward to the album.

[@garymucher4082]

I have to say, I never knew they're so many different USB ports. Sad they didn't "Standardize" them... Thumbs Up!

[@medes5597]

That is standardisation. When that happens, you need various versions of the standard for different applications. If it wasn't standardised, then every variation that you see there would have a different connector. The fact there are so many usb c pin variations is actually what we want. The only "non standard" USB-C thats actually incompatible with the others is the PS5 controller. Otherwise you could technically bodge any of them in should you desire.

[@EpicureMammon]

Your crooning of the Glade Plug-In jingle just flooded my brain with old commercials. That was weird. :D

[@davidpearn]

Give Quiche a Chance Smegheads ❤❤❤

[@DatsunMan80]

This is the only song I haven't skipped. Banger! I reckon you need to boost your upper mid frequencies so your vocals stand out from the backing track. I promise not to skip if you do :P

[@Rukyr99]

I don’t know if you’ve noticed but your soldering was top notch. Give yourself some credit. You are entering Pro status.

[@Rukyr99]

Your screwing on the other hand….need some attention mate…A friend.

[@darkart6487]

I am not skipping. I'm love it

[@woogha]

I just gone one of these. Mine was dead in arrival due to the memory card being fake. Once i replaced it it has become my favorite little handheld. Im playing Pokemon trading card game 2 on mine as i type this.

[@TheUKAlliance]

Love Red Dwarf 😂😂

[@MunkyWrench]

That's cause we're the smart party

[@louroboros]

No way! I've been on the lookout for a broken RG Nano for the last couple months. Vicarious repair saves me some money and pain though; thank you.

[@RobotJeeg]

I never saw all these portable consoles you repair. I had no idea there were so many. I wish I knew more about them. I play with emulators on pc but having one of these consoles could be great! I wish I knew which is the best...expecially for snes roms.

[@E13IDK]

Check out retro games corps channel if u wanna know about all the new handhelds

[@imaginitivity7853]

Or TechDweeb

[@KelBShobra]

Best repair channel on KZbin. Hoping i can learn enough about how these machines work from this channel to figure out how to fix my n64!

[@JASPACB750RR]

Probably one of the best song/raps you’ve done.

[@TheSoapyJew]

Steve. LED. Light emitting... Diode.

[@wizzardoffuzz]

My first shout out in the intro rap! Totally worth it.

[@fluxilla]

that 80s guitar solo around the 10 minute mark was awesome.

[@JustMatt87]

Awesome patreon song there!!! I hope no one actually skips it cause you're really missing out on something special!!

[@Dottin]

The Onyx Sticky Fingaz line will go over most people's heads haha! Great reference 😂

[@spiders-tours]

Well done bodge, and thanks for transporting me back to 80s music.

[@foxtrot1787]

Love the T shirt. Fond memories watching the TV show and talking about it with my mates at school

[@jamie_rides]

Superb t-shirt in this one, Steve.

[@ANTandTEC]

Just found your channel. Working my way through your past posts. Nice videos 😎

[@bUGstA915]

Once the jam starts I always forget I'm watching a fix it vid ....I'm just jamming out ..let's go !

[@JayAlmeida.]

Chameleonic life forms? No chance!

[@ninaevans4501]

Asshole as in YOU not Mr Stix. You drainlife

[@HangryGiant]

These last few beats to your raps have been 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@ThePhoenixTail]

Great t-shirt! Love Red Dwarf.

[@karlpantling-james]

Only just noticed you "Give Quiche a Chance" t-shirt....nice 😂

[@SnowmansApartment]

Hey Steve, totally loving these videos! Recently i cant stop watching them and wanted to start to fix some weird things myself. Are there any videos/instructions that you would recommend on getting started? I have no idea about electronics but i‘m eager to learn =) Thanks for the entertaining and actually also educational videos!

[@6pack1204]

I watched some of your first videos last night. A lot has changed Steve ;)

[@infin1ty850]

I have mutiple Anbernic devices and one won't charge at all so this also helps to try and troubleshoot it.

[@StezStixFix]

I've got a couple of them now and I really like them. I guess it's more often than not going to be a faulty port, but you never know!

[@grahammarsh4652]

I just burst out laughing in my office at that first "solid". Luckily I was alone.

[@sdebruyn]

I didn't know you were a Red Dwarf fan ? ! 😄 Love the T-shirt !

[@elduderino1287]

Love the deep cut Red Dwarf shirt 👌

[@devilmaycry57]

I recently picked up the bigger brother to this, this RG35XX and it's amazing with custom firmware. I'm sure there is some for this as well. Well done!

[@tambias]

A result for you Steve,the seller probably could have got that repaired under warranty but maybe the destruction of the usb port might have invalidated that!

[@TheAzureLance]

As always, very nice job. I love all the things one can learn from your videos. I am still waiting for the Steve music covers channel by the way.

[@HD-wf3bp]

That sign of melted things is great :D

[@MarcusCroy]

Hey Steve. My name is Marcus and I live in America. Got a couple of questions for you. That thing that you worked on in this video does it have a MicroSD card slot on it? And where do you get your assortment kits from? Like the one you used in this video?

[@jamesbaine580]

Love the background music in the beginning, sounds like some Tool music

[@mipi_game]

Nice, I have a RG353V and it’s awesome, well built and solid!

[@chrisrobson8540]

my head went ooooohhhhhhhh about 3 seconds before video steve did 🤣🤣🤣 bet dave knew exactly what was going on😛

[@Marine5D]

I have Anbernic RG351M which has metal casing. Anbernic devices are absolutely the best - super sturdy, reliable and powerful enough for what i'm using them which is classic games emulation. Simply love them.

[@John-lp5xh]

My anbernic rg35xx is broken,, it just stays on boot screen

[@ComboBreakerHD]

Where did your love of hiphop come from? I always thought it was just a gag or whatever but you're out here name dropping Sticky Fingaz from Onyx. Real one.

[@craiggilchrist4223]

Lying the board down on solder blobs I was waiting for a short. Lol

[@jenetikitty]

killing it with the music today

[@MrZequal]

That rap... I dig it, best one so far 👌

[@mtshark7]

Well done Steve!

[@mokkorista]

Love it, you can play while unlocking doors.

[@mynameiscal]

Two things from me: first is that I love my RG Nano! I really didn’t think I would, but it’s been great for one-handed Pokémon on the commute. Secondly, that’s by far the dankest, stickiest rhyme so far. Great job.

[@sjs260563]

Aluminium was called Aluminum first because of the connection to Alumina, Sir Humphry Davey change is so it fitted in with the other -ium elements, I think he forgot to tell the rest of the world :)

[@Boogie_the_cat]

​​​@@rickmastenbroek5447no, we call it a-loom-in-um Dummkopf. If y'all wanna be a geography racist you get what you give buddy Learn what the f yer talking about before you start to sound even dumber than reality. I've lived 42 years in America, and not heard a single "yank" drop the "n" from aluminum. We say it how we spell it. People are different, that's what makes the world interesting to those of us (unlike you) with open minds and hearts not full of hate (like yours) Dummkopf. Essen scheißen

[@martijnappeldoorn8686]

We in the Netherlands also call it aluminium, but then again Americans call a ‘Zed’ a ‘Zee’ so what do they know😂

[@SlingshotGamer]

Dave would love this. A perfect game boy for him

[@jonogrimmer6013]

Repair man’s Ren! Love your channel

[@mitchelljohnson2747]

Dude, your Patreon wraps rule. Keep up the good work.🤟🏾🖤👍🏾🖤

[@NZdolmiogrin]

i was sitting there waiting for the classic stezfix realization moment

[@jamessinnett5710]

I actually love your rap song. NO JOKE its pretty fun and enjoyable. id love to make you a beat LOL

[@Mitr0Z]

Yo Steve, the best rap to date!! Props for the Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince reference! Keep up the good work

[@Dsbarrynl]

Yay, a new video! I've been binge watching all your videos the last two weeks 😂 i feel like were good friends haha

[@chrispatch6482]

Best donation rap yet. Keep up the great work!

[@chrishiggins364]

Love the rimmer top!

[@GFY_FOAD]

"i'm not a repair expert, I just play on on KZbin" - Love it

[@Popeyes66]

That looks like the size of a postage stamp when you're holding it with your King Charles mits Steve.

[@fatblond79]

I just have to say, I love your videos and your overall charm. Keep up the great work!

[@martinpanks992]

Love this channel as i like fixing things too.

[@katerspam]

Used to be a big fan of the channel, but theres just so many times its fun to see a usb port replacement. Its like every other video is a usb port replacement video

[@YorkshireD1]

I looked like someone had been eating a sausage roll over that USB port 😂

[@eelandscape]

love the melted plastic sign :D

[@alfonsogrondo]

Great video as ever. Mate, you breathing in the plumes of smoke after soldering bothers me, hope you have an extractor or ventilation out of shot!

[@stevevanrusselt4739]

Thanks for the entertaining vids, as ever. Your Microphone needs an earth connection mate, on my TV and amplifier the 50Hz hum was vibrating my under-carriage.

[@thisoldproperty]

When you had your little issue with the screen, it occurred to me you didn't know it's the screen worked in the first place. I guess you got lucky this time it was only the charging port.

[@CrashHeadroom]

I to played WORMS waaaay to much as well man :) You earned a sub ages ago but now you have earnt muh respect.

[@Mettaller]

I liked the music during the works :)

[@fgmenth]

Man, your Patreon Rap is getting more and more 🔥🔥🔥

[@JohnnyStashh]

Jeff's always building Bridges

[@AngelusNielson]

have you ever given consideration to how much your work has kept fro the landfills? keep up the good work.

[@waltersantos5776]

thanks for an idea

[@emmabentley7945]

Love the red dwarf shirt Steve ❤❤

[@SgtHaxxx]

Love the content!

[@deathstarwatermelon]

I never skipped this time, that rap slapped 😊

[@darrengarvie8832]

As always another fine production 😁

[@ryandavis7011]

Oh man, shout out on a shirt! That's the ultimate!

[@summerlaverdure]

dead tiny isn't the worst thing i've been called