I Bought a Faulty EVERCADE Handheld From eBay | Can I FIX It?

I bought this Blaze Evercade Handheld off of from off eBay for £40. It doesn't appear to charge, nor power on.
Let's try and fix it!
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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[@StezStixFix]

Stupid Blaze Evercade Handheld Thing

[@hunam3876]

kapton tape off plastic connectors you don't wanna heat up.

[@KisoX]

stupid voltage regulator thingy

[@MagralhoPT]

Underrated comment!

[@pederb82]

Shorted? You tested if shorted to ground. Not if the component was shorted. :)

[@BearThug]

Stupid sexy Stez

[@m_a_p]

Before I started watching this channel I would not have guessed how often replacing a component with some other vaguely similar component works. 😅

[@kriss3d]

That's because quite often even in electronics being close enough is enough.

[@flandrble]

These components often have quite a wide voltage range within the narrow 2-5v total range typically so as long as the pinout is right, close enough is often good enough.

[@chriskaprys]

..and how often it's a part from a Switch ;)

[@michaelfrancis3558]

Whoever started the trend of assembling these devices in such a way you have to heat the screen off to access the screws, has a special place in hell. And hey, don't ever change your format. Always keep your errors and mistakes. Keep doing what you're doing. Great channel.

[@yandyyay]

your right about thins been glues together... just manufacturers been awkward as they can

[@b.o.4492]

After seeing this I’ll NEVER but from them.

[@CZpersi]

That is a shame, because their Evercade VS seemed quite well accessible.

[@GTI1dasOriginal]

They all learned from the 70s hifi industry. Build something indestructable with no build-in failurecomponents and make it repairable if it ever might go wrong anyway and the result is this: the device lasts and performs forever. Result of that is: there's never a need to replace it. Thus: you're selling a product ONCE and that's it. Electronics need to be a consumable product. Not a fixable product. Result being: the industry has run out of market. Basically moving the flaw of the worlds profit system from manufacturer to consumer. All you need to do then is make consumers believe they "need" a new device every 2 years and "everyone's happy".….

[@gorillazhead]

That's what I loved about the PSP; just a plastic window closed off by a foam gasket to keep dust out.

[@GameRaveTV]

I can not stress this enough; always keep your struggles in these videos. It is refreshing and comforting to see what really happens in a repair. I recently struggled 7 hours of building a PC and not knowing why it wouldn't boot. Wife kindly pointed out I never plugged in the CPU power lead. As soon as VO Steve was interrupted by the intermission - I felt that. Congrats again on the 100K Subs. Have an amazing weekend!

[@michaelstanley5215]

It took you 7 hours to incorrectly build a PC? Perhaps you should have paid someone to do it for you...

[@GameRaveTV]

@@michaelstanley5215 was my first ever build. We all start somewhere.

[@isicsk8]

@@GameRaveTV Awesome, its a fun thing to do! I've built my own since about 1997. Its a great hobby! Even if it takes a while you learn a certain level of troubleshooting that some of us take for granted. Be careful though, make a nice one and everyone wants you to build them one!

[@jester6856]

​@@michaelstanley5215 if you have nothing kind or positive to say.... Don't say anything!!!

[@michaelstanley5215]

@@jester6856 Take your own advise, idiot

[@jcreazy]

There are USB C ports that have that exact 5 pinout. Ive used them to swap micro usb ports over. Converting to USB C is easy this way because you arent dealing with the advanced stuff that USB C can do but your are actually using USB Cs backwards compatibility with micro usb. Connect the ground and 5 volt pins like you normally would and then just bridge the 2 CC pins to ground with the 5.1kohm resistors and bam you have a working compliant USB C port on a legacy device. Its fun to do and you can easily do it. The resistors tell a USB C charger with PD that it only wants 5 volts. I would love to see you do USB C conversions in the future because USB C is awesome. Love your videos!

[@MrStereoify]

Hey Steve, for USB-C, not having the resistor will make it work only with usb-a to usb-c cables, and it won't work with usb-c to usb-c ones.

[@TheSimhook]

You've probably gotten this a million times but to not lose small components when I work on them is before I take it off the board I'll cut a small piece of kapton tape and when I removed the cap or whatever it is, onto the tape, and just fold the tape over to keep it safe. Added bonus if you have little resealable baggies laying around, slip the tape into the baggie

[@kriss3d]

I do the same with screws. When discarding old rotating drives you can rake them apart and pull out the neodymium magnets. Use them to hold screws.

[@bigpapa870]

Woman do repairs too?

[@firetjue4099]

@@bigpapa870 Username checks out!

[@Paperghost]

A big blob of BluTac for keeping components on the mat works a treat.

[@EikottXD]

@@kriss3d how is that the same thing?

[@AlphaMachina]

It blows my mind how he just fumbles his way through these repairs and they almost always end up working. lol Amazing.

[@chrisj2848]

Steve your videos are so well done! They are hilarious, educational, and inspiring. I love the soldering montage music! 👍👍

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Chris, really appreciate that! 👍

[@Max-uv3eg]

its Arcaders from Ben Elson

[@mauricio2915]

Inspiring ? crazy!

[@DadjaBASSOU]

i mean are you doing this music yourself ? Jeez that rap is so nice

[@darrena2625]

Congratulations on the 100k mark. You totally deserve it. Your channel was recommended to me about 8 months ago and I was instantly hooked with your rapping intro, "Dave" and "stupid game" outro. You are unique and very entertaining, whilst being informative. You feed my inner geek so please don't ever give up. I feel your every failure and success. Thank you and long may you repair !

[@samwilliamson4715]

I will never get tired of watching your 'amazement'face when some dodgeup fix actually works .. to quote the comedian lewis black 'like early man when he first saw fire' 😅😅

[@Roadkill_USA]

I am enjoying your videos and your mannerisms in them. You are the type of person I would like to sit down and have a beer with.

[@RobertCatiller67]

My favorite parts of the video are where you rap and when you muck about with the tweezers and say "salad"...😂. Seriously, great video! Informative with humor and humility.

[@jackmehoffe9372]

I love the funky music when you're soldering and ting

[@jonogrimmer6013]

Steve chilled on Sunday, bought the handheld on Monday

[@Mephiston]

Remember, time is not wasted if you learned something. Keep up the good work.

[@ABizzyBYT]

Congrats on the 100K! Have been really enjoying your repairs and they motivate me to repair some of my broken electronics. Thanks!

[@rciancia]

Happy Blaze are here again !!! Excellent fix !!!

[@StezStixFix]

😁 Thanks Ron!

[@1GWX]

Yup that was defo a diode. Shows the diode symbol right underneath. Love your videos man. Keep on fixing.

[@corksfinestfinds3912]

After months of watching your videos I finally attempted and completed my first solder job. I picked up a HP Envy AIO PC with a busted DC jack. The soldering itself was stressful but that feeling when I put the cable in and switched it on was amazing!

[@LuciferStarr]

"That's good. You've taken your first step into a larger world."

[@goku445]

Best feeling!

[@bearserki]

Loved the Craig David - Fill Me In at the end. Thanks for remindin me about this gem. Greetings from Germany, Steve. I love your channel! 💙

[@MagralhoPT]

its amazing your progress and skill improvement since last year! You were so unsure about yourself, only trying simple fixes and giving up on things, BUT NOW?! OH MY GOD! now you boldly going through datasheets and replacing components like putting butter on toast! Im so proud of you Steve! I wish I could be like you!

[@fenman1954]

You never fail to entertain

[@Greg_Watchorn]

Plenty of plot twists in this one!! I have to ask Steve, has anyone actually bought a pair of VOS leggings from your YT store?😅😅

[@StezStixFix]

🤣🤣 I very much doubt it, but I thought they were hilarious so I had to include them!

[@samholdsworth420]

Leggings?! 😳

[@BloodyIron]

This story arc has me on the edge of my seat!

[@mjja3651]

I always put a hot water bottle on it. this works great on most bonded displays.

[@simongreen7970]

Gotta say I love the dry humour and honesty of saying you don’t know what you’re doing lol it’s seems to be a refreshing watch every time that brings a little smirk to my face 👍🏻

[@vas729]

Love that little smirk at the end trying to keep yourself from laughing. Stupid game...

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

Shoutout rap was next level. I admire your bravery and dedication in trying to swap a micro USB to USB type C.

[@tobytopanga]

Your subscriber ticker should say 100K. Congratulations Steve!!👌

[@tobyedwards1803]

Love your content Steve! Congratulations on 100K subs and I'm excited for more milestones on this amazing channel! :)

[@danehenry895]

Funny, it's always at the times when at your whits end & about 'throw the towel in' when you spot the one thing that's been staring at you the whole time.. 👏🏾good work!

[@infin1ty850]

I love your videos, but getting a weekly shout in your videos legit makes my week

[@allfluxedup6924]

Nice one! Don't you wish someone made a direct USB-C replacement port for common micro pin layouts? Alas, I'm not aware of any...

[@StezStixFix]

Yeah, I know you can get little boards like that, but still isn't a direct replacement. That would be awesome if it was possible!

[@jcreazy]

They totally exist. 5 pin USB C ports are a thing

[@andrewn889]

I can't get over how good this rap is!

[@quilleymemory]

5:20 thank you for explaining why you are doing something. I absolutely love this channel and have been binge watching all your videos. It’s the one critique I would have. As I’m learning, I could be learning more.

[@TheDubhill16]

Dude. Love your vids. A right SOLID laugh. That’s why I watch you. Loving the Beverly hill cops vibe through this one.

[@BuyitFixit]

Superb Job Steve!👍👍👍 Very well done! NICE! Although as you say... "stupid game" lol.

[@patchp009]

Another excellent fix. Well done Steve.

[@RBKing80]

Congratulations on hitting 100K Steve. Well deserved mate.

[@scouse1967]

Brilliant fix yet again, Steve

[@peevonb7070]

Nice one! Congrats on your subs man, well deserved. Keep them coming ❤.

[@ShawnClarady]

This gave me great pleasure to watch. I like that you came back to it. Nice job.

[@DForce26]

It's so wholesome that when you manage to fix something, you're so happy! "no way! it works" 😁

[@stevefury90]

I admire your tenacity and boldness. I really do.

[@garyfairhead3186]

Steve would be such a perfect fit on The Repair Shop.

[@rorykelly8275]

Your reactions when you fix something are priceless mate.

[@okhouri]

I have been inspired by you. I got some gear for fixing electronics, and I started working on my old broken ZX Spectrum, which has been broken for the past 40 years. It is now working again. Fixing electronics is a fantastic hobby, I would never have gotten into it without seeing your videos. Your modesty and humour made it appear within reach.

[@PresetsDiscovery]

Congrats on 100,000!

[@TheVintageApplianceEmporium]

Congrats on the 100K! Wonderful channel 😄

[@Ste_365]

Great effort Steve, well done!

[@chrispike7249]

First of all , well done on hitiing 100k there Steve most deserved , and as always another fine fix there on the Evercade - nice 1 👍

[@NowInAus]

Loved this one’s song btw! Excellent problem solving. You da man

[@spamaccount6460]

Dude, this channel cracks me up so much. "Eh, I'll just slap this part in because it seems like it's mostly the same!" I don't know how to do any of this so I'm not judging. I'm just laughing because I could see myself doing the exact same thing.

[@DavidWilson-vo5rl]

Very impressed. Excellent repair

[@leearmstrong9763]

I can't explain why but that music just takes me straight to the 1980s Love it

[@stretchvillagebynight]

Congratz on the 100k, keep doing them solid tests

[@KDIY]

The music in this channel is a vibe! I love your videos 👍

[@joelm5579]

Congrats on 100,000 subs😊

[@Slamgod]

Dude! You are a hoot! Education and a little comedy to boot. Can’t beat it. 😂 Keep doing what you’re doing buddy. I’ll be waiting for the next one. 🙂👍🏻

[@shady4422]

Great fix bud and congrats on 100k

[@matthewbowers88]

100k.... Wembley stadium only holds 90k. You're doing something right. Massive congratulations.

[@Jim_M_75]

This was a good one, got yourself right down a wormhole trying to put a usb c on it while not knowing if it worked. I do love it when you try unknown value parts to fix stuff and it works, well done Steve. Oh and gratz on reaching 100k subs mate.

[@mattsephton]

Clawing victory back from the jaws of defeat! Nice. Well done.

[@michoz6513]

Awesome video as usual and I really enjoy your flow! Nice style ^^

[@ProjectR86]

Congrats on cracking a 100k subs. I've been subbed here for a while and want to see you hit a million.

[@wolfenstein722]

It's 4am, can't sleep, just found your channel, just what I wanted to watch, excellent working out on these games, thanks.

[@philblack5936]

Congrats on the 100k+ followers. Well deserved 👏

[@deandee3270]

Congrats on the 100k. Dave deserves all the credit. 🤙

[@Allerick178]

Wonky donky USB. Great job Steve.

[@StezStixFix]

😁😁 Thanks Frederick!

[@jimbeam275]

That 100k lookin’ real nice next to your name!! Congrats

[@ajbad4ever]

I like the video for the Craig David cover alone

[@mancavehobbies6213]

FREAKING LOVE YOUR CHANNEL STEVIEBOY

[@yousefslimani99]

Congratulations for 100K subs!!👏🎉

[@onelastpicandillbegone]

keep up the good work mate and congrats on the 100k subs!

[@MrKillaDoG]

grats on 100k well deserved.

[@greekwiz8140]

Hey Congrats on 100k!

[@rexvaughan9772]

Congrats on reaching 100k subs👏👏👏

[@csm0772]

Love watching your videos, keep it up.

[@GrimReaper4383]

Congrats on hitting 100,000.

[@toady211]

God i love this guy, just such a good channel to listen to and chill. Keep it up mang.

[@guidcs0]

Congrats on the 100k ,Steve.

[@lozfitz]

Congrats on 100k!

[@TheGameboyGTS]

Excellent recovery from al almost fail, Steve! glad you persisted.

[@theonemanopinion2764]

Happy 100k!! 🎉

[@JohnnyBeGood123]

101k congrats!!

[@natsterjam]

To all those that hate the Rap! Noddin' my head and leaning back in my chair, lovin the beats and knowing Steve's got flair! Add your own Cat'sNBoots beat box. Love ya Stez! keep em' coming bruh! 😂

[@TheRealBobHickman]

Great work Steve! Your legs must be tired with all those leaps of faith.

[@wisher21uk]

Brilliant Steve nice fix you’ve got my fix strategy what’s the worse that can happen,

[@sijig3501]

No joke I really enjoyed this videos. It made me laugh 😂 Great fix

[@jaupau123]

Great fix!

[@joveaaron-real]

Congrats on 100 K !!! I don't really know when I started watching you, but I think I started when you started to shout out patreons!

[@walter9724]

Love the Total recall/ commando type 80s music 👍

[@SourdoughDan]

did you really fix it if you didn't say, "Get in!?" great job Steve I love the content and congrats on 100k

[@pelculator]

Hi Steve, I know I am a year late, but for USB-C 5v, you do not need any resistors. You might only get one amp, though I have built a few electronics projects with USB-C connector without any resistors, and they work just fine. I only recently discovered your channel. I subscribed immediately. keep up the good work and thanks :)

[@woogaloo]

Glad you were able to get it fixed! You stuck through. I recently got my old Atari 2600 and it kind of makes me wish I had picked up one of these at some point.

[@Nightwing-ym9ci]

Wohoo a new video 🥳🥳 it´s as always a plessure to see this content.

[@xplore7359]

I’m probably late to the party, but congratulations on 100k!!!! 🎉 well deserved mate! 😊

[@rimmersbryggeri]

you can see the number on the "regulator" before you scraped the crust off.

[@ChrisTallant]

Congrats on the 100K!!! Those of us back when you were still on the old Wii mote fixes and making Alexa useful knew you were amazing, but it took everyone else a bit to catch up.. Now on to a MILLION! /DrEvilFinger