I Paid $120 for This Broken PS5 - But It Won't Update!

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I Paid $120 for This Broken PS5 - But It Won't Update! When I try to update it I get error SU-101312-8 and it says "Something went wrong" on the screen. I also noticed that the eject button for the disc drive doesn't work so luckily that gives me somewhere to start.
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[@benemery1644]

Praying for a fast recovery for you, Steve. I wish you and tronicswife the best

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you! I appreciate it

[@TheMrLatino]

What happened?

[@grievous1868]

@@TheMrLatino Cancer i believe, but not 100% sure

[@theinsideoftechnology5134]

@@grievous1868yes

[@theinsideoftechnology5134]

@@TheMrLatinohe posted more details on the community page of his KZbin channel

[@brendangraham8668]

I have purchased so many " broken" electronics and repaired them because of you. Thanks

[@Tronicsfix]

Awesome! Glad to hear it!

[@BrittenyXWilson]

Same. Purchased a Xbox from Mercari and was able to fix because of tronicsfix.

[@erikk4555]

Lol really?! That's awesome!

[@MyGamingThumbs]

@@RS_Redbaron coil whine, most likely. If it's a lower end set it's probably for the power supply to the LED backlighting. Turn your backlight level down and see if the whine goes away.

[@u2dchi]

"That's what I'm talking about!" - love hearing this!

[@x1o1Adamx2015]

its the FEEL SORRY FOR ME cause im fixing a PS5 WITH ROACHES for me lol XD

[@windowsxpprofessional]

I hope you are doing great Steve! Hope you make a fast recovery. Nice video as always!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you. I appreciate that. Treatment 1 of 6 is done and the 2nd is starting soon. So far so good.

[@windowsxpprofessional]

@@Tronicsfix don't worry, everything will go great and you will make speedy recovery!

[@motivvt]

Wishing you the best Steve! Thank you for being a staple of all my console restoration endeavors!

[@Dedman_Tech]

Hey Steve! You introduced me to the world of DIY tech repair, so I wanted to say thank you for all the content you make and how much you break everything down; I am also hoping you have a speedy recovery! Thanks for being awesome!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for the comment! That's great to hear. I appreciate your support.

[@12345.......]

I was going to ask if the console would work without a disk drive, but you answered it perfectly

[@LedSlinga]

Steve everything is going to be fine, wishing you and the family the best things will get hard soon but we cross those paths when they come.

[@JohnDunne001]

"I feel weird fixing just one" - You've got healthy OCD aka perfectionism.... I'd defintely trust you to fix my PS5 any day!!

[@lanaaaa]

OCD =/= perfectionism

[@Vikturus22]

I just read the news. Im sorry to hear about your illness. Hoping for a fast recovery!

[@MarkShinton]

Hey steve, just heard about your diagnosis. Im so sorry to hear this. Keep thinking positive and stay strong. Sending my best wishes from across the pond 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@RedFaceeee]

Hey Steve, you are the single reason I ever got into repairing video games and it’s become a central hobby in my life now. I read about your lymphoma. You will beat it. Any changes that come while you beat it we will still be here with you. Focus on your health. Stay strong brother.

[@theone2be33]

Hi Steve. Hope you and the family is doing well. 😊

[@theunknown7683]

Hey you take it easy and rest up. Hopeful for your full recovery

[@TheCod3r]

Great stuff Steve. Remember to take some time for yourself though buddy

[@ConstipatedTree]

Just wanted to say I’m praying for you and thank you so much. Idk how but with some of my depressive episodes I find your channel to be one of the best one to calm me down. ❤

[@Niggeshhnteandi]

Wishing you a speedy recovery and a big comeback, buddy

[@d4n93r]

All the best and a speedy recovery to you from Germany!

[@malibuman792004]

Hope you have a speedy recovery Steve. I will keep you in my prayers.

[@DrWOF]

Keep the vids coming. Keep up that energy. Embrace the distraction. Love your work! Always have. Always will!

[@anthonyshiels9273]

Wishing you Steve and Jessica every blessing for a successful outcome in your current situation.

[@Sqwerks]

Love your videos man GET WELL SOON

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks! That's the plan.

[@Voxy72]

Hope you recover fast.Sending hope and preyers

[@ianblythe1992]

Im always watching your videos and just heard about the cancer mate keep your chin up and wish you a fast recovery 👍👌🙂

[@hawkfeather6802]

That's a quick fix! Nice job. Feel better soon!

[@Frazoor]

As always Steve, awesome work. Take care.

[@ajaks7636]

Great Repair and Video! I wish you a Speedy Recovery!! 😀

[@funnycatsshortsfuture]

Love your videos Steve, Keep em coming

[@johngreen6715]

Wishing you all the best steve love watching all of your videos i hope you get well soon buddy!

[@zackvillalobos]

Praying for a speedy recovery!

[@peterrcoombes2366]

Wishing you a speedy recovery steve

[@LPcrazy_88]

I have to thank you for the inspiration to start trying harder and harder fixes for electronics. I have now fixed 2 OG xboxes, a GBA Sp, and modded several consoles in the last couple months. I have a whole new appreciation for your accuracy and grace under a microscope especially with those 0402 sized caps and resistors. Rock on Steve, you're awesome!

[@catdog726]

Another great video Steve hope you are doing well thanks

[@trixster67]

reason liquid metal is blowing over to side is they placed to thick of thermal pads on that side of board. It's leaving a gap, even a small gap will allow LM to seep thru (it's liquid). Always use same thickness of original thermal pads/paste. Those was thick pads, the LM will seep thru.

[@dreamspec1662]

Those are factory fitted pads.

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

Nice fix. All the best for you and I'm hoping for a fast recovery. Many strength four Tronicswife, your family and you!❤

[@redfive5856]

I have no idea what you're doing, but your videos never disappoint.

[@HutchyyHD]

Hi Steve another awesome fix! wishing you all the best hope everything goes well for you

[@mr.charchar]

I liked that little progress bar during ads 👍👌

[@rujoh8284]

Hi Steve. Following for quite a while I'm a great fan! In was shocked hearing about your illness. I wish you all the best and soon to recover. I'm looking forward to every of your Videos! Greetings from Germany

[@Naah.faaaam]

Thanks for the Ps5 cleaning video. Helped massively. Appreciate it👍🏽

[@iamtrying2690]

Watching your videos is the only thing I can contribute, good sir. I hope you get well, Mr. TronicsFix Man!

[@glen3155]

I'd like to say thanks for these videos, they have helped me out so many times, thanks mate

[@bigdog3300]

The only thing I wish we'd see is how much you sold some of these for so we can get an idea of the profit margins. Great episode as usual!

[@Tronicsfix]

I wish I could do that too. I usually don't end up selling them for weeks or months after the video is done though.

[@HardcoreNegan]

Hey hope all is well, great video btw :)

[@eliv.1033]

Congrats on another fix..👍

[@robertday5243]

Thank you Steve for another great video... have a great weekend

[@Purity65dos]

What a steal! 120 and an easy fix is definitely a good deal, congrats! Wishing you and your family the best, big hugs 🤗

[@jeepcj7dude]

Good day Steve. Love the videos. Look forward to many years of fixxin stuff. You'll be good. Stay strong !! :)

[@REMEDY-REPAIRS]

Nicely done great video 👍🏾

[@cl.consultoraderiesgos]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us. It’s really inspirational , and I hope you get well soon! Best wishes from Paraguay!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you so much!

[@GManEvansMusic]

You're great man thanks for your videos. I send you strength 👍

[@carlosdenully1080]

You are the man I have No idea what your doing lol but it’s really always fun to watch you fix it 😊

[@istvanbally2817]

Sometimes we need fixing, too. And sometimes we need it more than once. Speaking from experience. Hang in there, you will be alright! Wishing you a full and speedy recovery!

[@user-sr1tq5eb8p]

Thanks for sharing this repairing video 😊

[@CarsandCats]

PRAYING for you, Steve! Get well soon.

[@kota5437]

Love you Steve, keep it up

[@justjack3075]

Good deal no doubt. You nailed it as usual

[@CooLDEaFY4204Me]

Great fast repair,. That's awéome... Great video Steve.... 😊

[@Voidoizhere]

Hey man nice work hope you have a very good day ❤❤❤❤ Keep up the great work ❤❤❤❤

[@soulvoid89]

Love your videos. Hope you recover quickly. One thing I would like you to try here, ohm the disc drive cable. It could be fine and a simple ohm test at each pin will tell you that.

[@Liam_Oliver]

So a disconnected/missing disc drive causes update issues? Good to know. You are my favourite 'fix it' KZbinr, thanks for all the excellent videos! (although StezStix Fix? Is a very close second)

[@Tronicsfix]

Hey thanks! Yes, his videos are awesome!

[@UltimateInkling]

Yea the ps4 had the same problem too which i never wouldve guess.

[@Liam_Oliver]

@@UltimateInkling (Fingers crossed) I've never encountered that issue, but that is less surprising as all PS4 models had a disc drive, so it being missing/inoperative/gone fishing thus causing update, or other general working issues doesn't surprise me. Because Sony.

[@briandoss9232]

Great job man!

[@julianparedon2521]

Love your videos man, you inspired me to repair my devices, I didn’t have much luck with a psvita I had that I broke even more 😅 but it’s at least been fun

[@charlesm.1638]

Wow. Great find, and you got lucky the repairs were minimal.

[@ianc.4601]

Nice fix. Sending you best wishes

[@stanosherkanor8416]

Another helpful, educational and entertaining video. We appreciate all you do and wish you and the famil the best!

[@bradmarthafocker4285]

Well done, and great find. I've got a PS4 that won't update. The only thing I can see wrong with it is the bluetooth antenna female connector came off the board, which I did not think would interrupt the ability to update, but I hadn't considered that the console does a full system check before updating. I'm gonna get that antenna fixed and maybe I'll have a spare PS4. Your knowledge is very helpful to amateurs like me, and it is greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work brother.

[@akop87]

ps4 on v9 or older have a lot of opportunity for homebrew. If yours is on an older firmware don't update it. look into what other things you can tinker with it.

[@bradmarthafocker4285]

@@akop87 I wasn't aware of that. Good looking out brother. I've never been into homebrew, emulation, or hacking, but I will look into it and see if there is a new opportunity in front of me.

[@NestorKazar]

Nice work! Yesterday i fixed my first PS4, using what i learned from your videos :)

[@fearbot69]

120$ for a partially working parts unit is still a decent deal even if you couldn't get it fixed.

[@Tronicsfix]

Yeah, it's really not a bad deal. The parts alone would sell for more than that.

[@Chewligan1]

Excellent buy Steve !!!! Can sell as refurbed !!!!

[@Soulcommander]

Always fun watching your videos keep up the good work don't stop doing them I'm just curious what do you do with your repaired PlayStation and other equipment?.Do you ever sell them?

[@NekoJacen]

Wow I just bought a PS5 for 200 with the exact same issue and was looking for information last night for this. Good timing on my part I guess! Thank youso much!

[@danielhulan3058]

Steve, because of your videos I did my first attempt at microsoldering. It was a key fob for a 2007 buick lacross. Guess what.... I fixed it! I ha e wanted to try it since subscribing to your channel. I finally did it.

[@ras79r]

Nice job Steve

[@HShango]

Love your work

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you!

[@tool717]

Love the video bro .I have ifixit pro teck kit and the big kit with big driver awesome tools

[@harleyrussell1432]

When are you going to do another pallet video? It's been awhile since we've seen one lol I know they're expensive so can't always do them but would be nice to see again!

[@blindfire3167]

I've had SU-101312-8 before after I had someone replace my HDMI cable. He/I accidentally knocked the cable loose from the drive to the board while putting it back together (one of us did...likely me, I have a way of breaking things without knowing I'm breaking things). It's basically just saying the drive isn't connected/not detected so either it's bad or just needs to be plugged in or either the ports or cables that connect to it are bad. As much as I don't want to touch any of my electronics from fear of breaking things further, I always like seeing these little videos with various issues that gives me an idea if I can fix something or not.

[@williamkelley7654]

I wonder how many people have a "Dammit all!" moment when they see you fix their console in a video in short order, LOL! Thank you for the videos.

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol, I've thought about that too!

[@sirsquirrel0]

“That’s what I’m talking about”. The statement of success. Kudos fella

[@DJToested]

Steve be getting his music from the Adult Movie database! LOL! Love you Steve! Get well soon Bro!

[@_ERZ]

Hope u get better everytime we see you ❤ love from India 🇮🇳

[@ardendolas]

Saved another one from E-Waste, nice! Hoping you're doing well and treatment goes well!

[@xaximgames9897]

This was a gratifying repair.

[@FritzFrank]

Thanks for the content

[@JLRJ]

Hey Steve what was that Music you had playing in the background when you were cleaning up the Liquid Metal? I pray everything works out good for!❤

[@gizmo1252000]

all the best dude

[@manuelkikowatz7538]

I love what you do steve! I bought a faulty PS5 which couldn‘t update some weeks ago for 170€ including a cotroller. Also was a disc drive issue, the drive wasn‘t connected at all as they probably lost this metal tab, also wasn‘t reading discs after fixing this issue, so i ordered a laser and replaced it . This has been my first PS5 repair and it had been sucessfull and this is now the console me and my kids are using :) Sure enough some days ago i bought another faulty PS5 (Digital edition this time) which is completely dead… let‘s see if i can fix this one too 😂 This repair thingy is kinda addictive 😅

[@MyGamingThumbs]

4:35 that's exactly what my thought process would be as well haha!

[@nemike42]

Hey @TronicsFix what flux gel do you use and what syringe do you use to dispense the flux? I don't see it in your list of Tools or Equipment - Thanks! Love your vids!

[@Jzwiz]

Must be nice to have a what i assume is a big win (idk shipping cost to resell) offset some of the unrepairable losses. Liquid metal, as nice as it is, looks like such a pain to deal with.

[@ekysboham]

This can also happen if the SSD chips are dying so you should be cautious when buying a console that refuses to update

[@Liam_Oliver]

Also a handy tip to know!

[@Syntappi]

So kinda the same thing as the Xbox X series?

[@ekysboham]

@@Syntappi The Series X has a replacable SSD where the PS5 SSD chips are soldered to the motherboard, making the replacement almost impossible for an unexperienced person and extremely expensive to do by a professional.

[@Syntappi]

@@ekysboham yes, but it has encrypted security partition in it. If it breaks, your console is bricked forever 🤷🏻‍♂️ And you can’t clone one as spare because the key changes. Or you can but you need to install it immediately to the console. Consolefix has done mant videos about it.

[@MrMods-SlipStreamGT]

Hey, been a big fan of your channel for years now! I have a PS4 pro that recently been having issues, the video goes out randomly and I have to manually shut it off or it just shuts off out of nowhere (no loud crazy fan hinting to any overheat) could be a power regulator or cap or something?

[@MisterBroat]

I have a question/mod-project build for you. Could you disassemble the ps4 and place motherboard, ssd, ect. Inside a pc case with larger fans for cooling. Would be not as loud and would run cooler right?I would think so because componants would not be crammed inside a small (Ps4) case and habe room for more circulation..love watching you bring classic consoles and games that I played years ago bavk to life👍

[@maxie_boi0198]

Hi steve, wondering what soldering iron you use and what hot air station? Im looking to buy them. Also i wish you the best.

[@chanyphilly8266]

Great fix

[@chemicaltrails4468]

Please do a video fixing some Donkey Konga Bongos or some classic PS2-era Dance Mats? Or some of the old G-Con guns? Much love!

[@gmans2941]

Nice fix Steve! You’re the man.

[@rikidawson7510]

The powers of observation are scary.. notice no sticker. :p

[@user-ft6ob1vc8b]

Steve is like Magnum P.I. - solves the impossible