I Paid $80 For This BROKEN Xbox Series S - It Was MESSED UP!

I Paid $80 For This Xbox Series S - It Was MESSED UP! One of my viewers tried to fix the HDMI port on his son's Xbox Series S but it didn't go so well. So I bought it so I could see if I could repair it and get it working again.
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[@scott5minutes]

I'm a caregiver for my wife, who beat cancer a couple of years ago. We're rooting for you!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you!

[@icecreamvaporean]

@@Tronicsfix I wish you the best, from Brazil... Soon u will get better

[@Taxiway_Alpha]

@@anupamsingh7929 Wow

[@Taxiway_Alpha]

@@anupamsingh7929Reported

[@ZERO-IQ25]

​@@Tronicsfixstay strong brother!!!

[@adamconcepcion79]

Cancer survivor here. Yesterday made one year and 7 months I have been cancer free. You can and will beat it Steve. God bless you and your family. And ty for the awesome videos.

[@Tronicsfix]

Love it! Congrats on beating it.

[@DavidSchmitt]

Same here. This year is the 20th anniversary of my diagnosis, and I'm still going strong! Much love and energy for you ❤

[@ksg3746]

My son recently started a channel and began creating some videos, then a few weeks later was diagnosed with cancer. As expected it shattered his world and he lost his motivation to create. I showed him your latest videos and it's given him hope that theres still a path and a place for him. Keep up the fight and know you're inspiring the next generation of creators. ❤

[@iroyjones502]

From Mexico 🇲🇽 ¡Gracias! Wish you the best and pray for you to get better. You are the reason i started to repair my consoles and loose the fear of messing up by learning soldering as a personal achievement. Thank you so much for your videos! ❤

[@ooawo]

Only $10 ?

[@Slush06]

@@ooawo u want to talk about money how about u drop more than $10 since it’s nothing to you, at the least the guy was kind enough to give money and u?

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you for your support!!!

[@Crownerased]

​@@ooawodonate more then

[@ooawo]

@@Slush06no because the fact he’s broke otherwise it could have been more plus I don’t donate I don’t have online money only CASH.

[@ciaranryan5812]

Seeing a channel that needs zero gimmicks or tricks to keep someone watching is amazing

[@saint4985]

They don't even have click bait titles, their content is so good you're just forced to come and watch. Wish we had more KZbin channels like this.

[@ciaranryan5812]

@@saint4985 Yeah I still can't fix a single thing but hes so effortlessly engaging I find it incredibly interesting all the same lol.. Great guy it seems

[@Sacren365]

His videos are increadibly well edited, his voice is expressive, and he explains the work that's being done great. I've learned quite a bit from this channel

[@Bram25]

True! Though I am in IT but have two left hands when it comes to electronics and fixing them these videos are super satisfying.

[@larssawatzki1538]

​@@saint4985Same thought here

[@ajaks7636]

You're Incredible!! Going through cancer treatment, and Still providing Excellent content. Great Repair and Video. Good luck, and I wish you a Speedy Recovery!

[@TamezTech]

So tough to see you like this man, been watching you for like 6 years since before college, I wish you a speedy recovery, youre an awesome person

[@CourtneyMiller-xf2vw]

Same. Literally hurts to see this. This is the beautiful part of the internet. Shows humanity does still exist. Praying he can pull through

[@AltimaNEO]

I'm glad he's still making videos though. He needs that normalcy in his life to keep the fight going strong!

[@mullinsjm1]

Praying for a full recovery bud. Keep on keeping on.

[@ar_krux]

I hope your treatment is going as well as it possibly can Steve! Love the content and wishing you a speedy recovery ❤

[@mav2010x]

this guy can fix anything. wish you the best Steve

[@sceneslayerjames]

almost anything lol theres been a few that are just beyond repair

[@Soulcommander]

I love watching his videos. I was hooked a long time ago. He really is talented.

[@polygaryd]

No, phil aka "the cod3r" can fix anything. Steve has sent some boards to him over in the uk to work on because steve doesnt do any reballing of bga chips.

[@shaynekatchmark810]

Awe man I didn't know you were sick, damn man you're my absolute favorite KZbinr, praying for you man!

[@kevinhowe6307]

Cancer plays no favorites, this makes me so sad. :( Praying for your quick defeat of this evil cancer and your speedy recovery!!!!

[@Mindereak]

Made it look easy, the zoomed in view doesn't show how tiny everything is. If I could leave a suggestion before putting the console back together I would've showed a zoomed out view of the repair area. Great vid as usual anyway

[@Tronicsfix]

Yeah, that would have been good.

[@SirHeadly84]

Right?!?! I watch this channel and TheCod3r. Both he (Phil) and Steve make these repairs look deceptively easy. They are not. The view we see is under a microscope at several x zoom. I'm guessing 20..maybe 40X. Those caps and resistors are like a grain of rice. Haha!

[@mjc0961]

@@SirHeadly84 Heck, a grain of rice is roughly 3 or 4 times larger than some of those caps and resistors. They really are tiny! I've done a little hobbyist stuff, and I wish they were as large as a grain of rice. Hahaha.

[@SirHeadly84]

​@@mjc0961 amen!

[@goatman86]

For me the moment of realisation was when those side cutters appeared in the picture. They are small but here looked gigantic

[@SwishaMane420]

I've NEVER seen traces lift off a pcb like that. Holy cow.

[@Tronicsfix]

This one was pretty intense.

[@darkmode867]

The only time I've seen it happen has been with the Xbox series versions once they get a tad over worked instead of just breaking they completely lift and move freely

[@awilliams1701]

I have, but not to that extreme. I repaired a commodore 64. It had 1 bad memory chip. I replaced all 8 of them because they were a crappy brand. No issues, but my homemade power supply didn't have a thick enough cable. I didn't know that at the time and once I added accessories it dropped down to 3.5v. I have no idea how a 5v computer worked at 3.5v, but it did...mostly. Just color glitches. I couldn't find the issue because without the accessories it was running at 4.5v (which is low, but well within spec). So I replaced the PLA. No change. I replaced the color ram........OOPS! I lifted a trace. Repaired my issue......no change. Eventually found out that the voltage was dropping with accessories. Replaced the cable, worked fine.......until my cartridge disk emulator wouldn't work anymore. I had been using de-oxit. The card connector was covered in green slime. lol Apparently the port was completely corroded. It's a wonder it worked at all. I couldn't fix it so I had to replace it. I have no idea how many pins that is, but it's a lot. I lifted a trace on that one too. That one the trace didn't rip so it's not attached completely to the board, but it works. The color ram trace ripped. I had to bodge that one (like you see here). So my working C64 has 1 missing trace and 2 loose trace. If I were to do it again, I'd get low melt solder. I suspect it would make repairs easier. Also proper flux. And I wouldn't have looked at that inadequate cable and said, sure why not. I used it because I didn't want to have to solder 4 wires in a din connector. I think it was a 7 pin MIDI cable. Fortunately I found someone that sold me a higher quality cable with the plug already on it. If I had an original power supply I would have cut off and re-used the cables on that. But I didn't. (the original PSU will brick all the chips on the board eventually)

[@joper90]

You know, when they pulled it up and it started going, that just kept pulling hoping it would stop.... it didn't.

[@Tilt_TM]

@@joper90 If I had to guess, they were probably pulling on it and it suddenly let go, and then the momentum is what pulled the traces up

[@scarceak47]

I had no idea you was fighting the ultimate battle bro. My prayers will be with you. Always keep a positive mindset trust me that goes long way. My brother fought the battle and won 🏆 💪 I know you will too. Keep doing what you love to keep you busy and your viewers will always be with you every step of the way.

[@korttan6980]

My mum beat cancer for 25 years, she is with us till this day, she is 78. Have faith, all is good and well bro.

[@jiggalojonski]

Who cares 😴 unrelated and no one cares homie

[@ka1ulah]

@@jiggalojonskieveryone except you, do better.

[@jiggalojonski]

@@ka1ulah no body cares

[@Frezzyy]

I repaired several things thanks to you, with the cheapest tools available (aliexpress soldering iron and things like that) Honestly thanks for making videos I always learn something off of them

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks! So glad you've been able to fix some of your own stuff!

[@12345.......]

Practicing on non-repairable devices is a better idea when first learning to solder. At least he was brave enough to give it a try.

[@Tronicsfix]

Yeah, I give him props for giving it a go at least

[@noneyabidness9644]

I mean, you can kiss a mirror for years, won't prepare you for the real thing. Sometimes, you just gotta go for it, when there is something on the line.

[@blindfire3167]

That's what I'm waiting for to learn lol. My niece has an Xbox one S that I'm hoping she'll give to me when it eventually breaks so I can learn how to solder.

[@colecourtney5072]

@@noneyabidness9644 just like tattoo artists starting out. eventually you have to make that leap onto real skin.

[@MONEYMAN5811]

You and Louis have been an inspiration to me for repair. Y’all are some of the only people I consistently watch because you make the best content. That is to say you’re part of the greats man and it’s crazy you’re putting out videos through this. I hope you beat the crap out of your condition, not just for the content you provide, but for the person you are and the mind you bring to the community.

[@CLC-1000]

Hope your treatment is going well Steve. Love the channel as always. 👍

[@thomasheroux3146]

Keep fighting the good fight Steve! We’re all with you! 😁👍🏻

[@fpsgamer8768]

been watching your video for 3 years and I love them we pray and know you will beat cancer 🙏🏾 MORE LOVE FROM ZAMBIA 🇿🇲

[@korpz2k3]

Hope you recover soon! Wishing you the best.

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you!

[@klipseracer]

F*ck cancer! I didn't see any public acknowledgement this is the case, but I'm sending good energy your way regardless.

[@finntjomstol9364]

This is so impressive!! Those pins for the series s are so tiny.

[@connorvercher6436]

I can’t stand to look at my favorite KZbinr in this condition. I really hope you feel better and what’s crazy is my math teacher is a huge fan as well and we are rooting that you get better as soon as possible. Theirs no console you can’t fix meaning theirs nothing about you that can’t be fixed❤

[@aaronbraswell995]

a lot of love dude, thanks so much for getting me into electronics repair. Keep ur head up. Throwing up a prayer you got this G.

[@nickgill08]

We really really really appreciate you. Thank you for still doing these videos while you’re going through. What you’re going through we really appreciate it.

[@sled8605]

Hoping for a speedy recovery for you Steve. I haven’t missed a single video yet and love your work.

[@Rook_Lone_Dragon]

Your skill at retracing damaged,missing,or broken wires is impressive. I love watching the series s repairs in particular.

[@obi-wan-cod-obi6692]

I found this channel when series x broke, I've never had any experience repairing electronics but I find watching these videos relaxing 😊

[@kikar92]

keep your head up we all here for you

[@djderekrock]

Sending positive vibes your way! I know its not easy going through your treatment, but thanks for bringing us content, and know you have people that care about you.

[@damiendean630]

I’m a cancer survivor you will beat it stay strong God Bless you and I love your channel

[@darthkso3745]

Thank you for making these videos still. Hope everything is going well for you and you recover fully!

[@ninostephen]

On one side, in happy that a viewer gave an honest try at repairing their device instead of throwing it away. It means your videos made a positive impact! On the other hand, holy guacamole! That's a lot of ripped off traces!

[@Tronicsfix]

Mt thoughts exactly!

[@TheHanleyProject]

Wishing you all the best with your chemo Steve! You got this, we're all with you! 😁

[@sufyanmir865]

Hey stevie, im 24 and have had hodgekins lymphoma for almost a year now. I was cancer free last year september but a month later it came back. It always gets better. Stay strong brother ❤️

[@tmbocelot]

My first thought was “how in the hell did someone mess this repair up that bad” but my second was “that’s cocky coming from someone who’s never tried” Nice job on this repair!

[@VanceDarkhurst]

Gotta say despite the awful struggle you’re going through you’re rocking the new look well, it suits you!

[@giovanycatano8611]

Great video Steve, excellent work, thanks for you time, greetings from Colombia

[@RadientLight]

Praying for your complete recovery! I love this channel and after this week's stress it's helpful to watch you work on electronics. Thank you!

[@ray24051]

I never doubted you could fix this Steve! Awesome job man!

[@adriannp.]

Best wishes and keep rocking Steve, you are a great guy and professional😊

[@fred199320]

It’s me I was the seller! That was my very first attempt at fixing a game console. My forte is phones and tablets lol

[@JoeBuk724]

Hi! Super curious how did all the traces come off? Was it all at once? I recently removed my first pad changing the screen on my Sega Nomad, so I know how easy it can be lol.

[@Zanarkand_0]

Your videos have given me so much courage to try and repair things myself and has since turned into a hobby and hopefully a career one day. Wishing you the best, steve.

[@Charliefr3sh.]

You are the best to ever do it! You are a wizard when it comes to these repairs! Speedy recovery, we are rooting for you here in South Africa!

[@kusuo_hm]

This vid deserves a like, holy that repair was crazy man

[@seanmichaelmiller3723]

I have been a big fan of your channel for a few years now and I wanted to tell you I am praying for you and I know that you will get better soon. Sir we love you and you have became a part of a huge family

[@preshesp1]

Rooting for you, Steve! My son watches your channel, and now I have watched for a while! You've got this!

[@Alexis_lefr]

It's crazy how you were able to fix something this much damaged.amazing work!

[@Spartan122S]

Another great video Steve and looking good as well! Take care Steve and happy Friday!!

[@alexanderbolivar1383]

Love your videos!

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you like them!

[@jamesvance8118]

Praying for you and your family. Stay strong and positive. Thank you for all of your wonderful content over the years. Godspeed.

[@brrruuuh]

Since 2020, I have been watching your videos and I just simply love the way you show people how to fix or how you fix gaming stuff. I have total mad respect for you. We can beat this fight and may God be with you my friend.

[@mr.charchar]

Finally another Xbox Series S video!

[@joshkelly4682]

I never care if it looks good as long as It works as it should

[@sousaom]

Stay strong my friend. We are all rooting for you! Wish you the best.

[@otownracer]

You inspire me in so many ways Steve. Stay strong and great job yet again!

[@hawwin]

Hey Steve. What grinding tool are you using at 9:33? You did a nice job repairing the hdmi port

[@Tronicsfix]

Just a generic grinding pen. I don't have an affiliate link for it yet but if you search on Amazon you'll see lots of them.

[@Notmyfruit]

Hey are you ok man?

[@Tronicsfix]

Define "OK", lol. I have lymphoma and am in the middle of treatments for it.

[@chrism869]

he has Non-Hodgkin lymphoma ,you can see his post n the comunity page

[@goalieman2929]

He is going through Chemo Therapy for Cancer. He made a video about that, but his videos are quality as ever!

[@Aurun30]

He got diagnosed with lymphoma and has been going through chemo. Seems to be doing okay

[@lat681]

Been watching your videos for years. Love the content. Watching even more often to show support through your treatment. Speedy recovery.

[@HotActionKop]

truly hope you get a full recovery Steve... sending love and peace from Wales / UK

[@just.dead.tissue]

Haven't been on youtube much the last couple months and when I have I haven't really been watching tech stuff. Hope that everything goes as smooth as possible. You're an awesome dude.

[@adhemelfaiky6047]

How did you learn all of these

[@Tronicsfix]

Mostly just started buying broken stuff and trying to fix it.

[@adhemelfaiky6047]

@@Tronicsfix I have dead Psvita that has a problem with the mother board how can I send it to you

[@BenHamalambo]

What happened to you Steve 😢

[@Tronicsfix]

I'm being treated for lymphoma

[@BenHamalambo]

@@Tronicsfix get well soon l love yo videos🥺

[@benjaminosborn6850]

Steve you are awesome!!! Love you work. I’ve started (as a hobby) fixing game consoles because of your channel.

[@RDJ134]

Do i am the only one seeing the host dont have any hair. Hope it's a summer thing and not somting serious. *update* know about Steve his sickness and i am truly sorry to hear this, didnt knew it. So Steve if you read this, i wish you all the best in your recovery.

[@Dyshonoring]

check some of he's last video's he explained it

[@breningham]

he has Non-Hodgkin lymphoma; he posted about it on his Community page

[@kexthefuzzy4202]

He's going through chemo

[@RDJ134]

@@Dyshonoring i see now YT AR made me miss a few video's :( I am so sorry to hear about his.

[@RDJ134]

@@breningham normaly i only check the video's, just read the Community page after you noticed it. I am real shocked,

[@weaseloaf58]

You are amazing, Steve! You have inspired me and many others to try and experiment with repairing electronics. Wish you a swift recovery!

[@robfrancois]

Amazing repair Steve!

[@Imm0rtal49]

I’ve learned so much from this channel for my own repairs. Hope you battle is a victorious one! Love watching your videos

[@Oh_I_Almost]

Wishing you the best Steve. Always looking forward to your videos. much love.

[@MultiKelly85]

Hope you are doing well. It's these types of videos on why I enjoy soldering so much. Something someone would scrap can be brought back from the brink to working order. A wonderful thing!!!

[@diligaf1000]

Steve is an absolute surgeon of electronics such an impressive fix. 👏

[@anthonyjones3345]

Steve, you make repairing consoles look easy! I learned the hard way that it's not! Great videos, keep them coming. Godspeed on your recovery!

[@liquidsteel8131]

Keep on keeping on man! Many prayers for you!🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[@chadcantrall7420]

I love your channel I’ve done minor repairs Over the years on things but nothing to your extent it is fascinating watching you keep it up, hoping all goes well with your health

[@zachhcaz9748]

I usually don’t comment on videos but I wish you the best of luck in your journey to recovery. I’m sure you see or hear it a thousand times but you’re the entire reason I had the confidence to start repairs, I’ve learned so much from you over the years! Thank you for everything! Take care! :)

[@KennyWilson-dz9bc]

my favorite channel! I've learned a lot from you! Keep doing man!

[@mehdiouhand9460]

Great video, thanks for all your videos over the years, and wishing you a speedy recovery

[@StephenJoines]

great job! and looking good too buddy! rooting for you and a speedy recovery.

[@Anon-vc5jr]

Holy moly...Listen man, you better come through. Who else am I gonna watch to inspire me? I just started restoring old console because of you. Please, get better man. ^^

[@rezashojaeifar4107]

Great video, I can't believe it worked at the end. The pins were pretty torn. Awesome job 👏🏻

[@Frazoor]

Absolutely amazing work, your patience with these things really is something else. Always a pleasure to watch you work. All the best.

[@brutus4981]

Your video's helped me fix a lot of things rooting for you

[@asthmaticattack7619]

Thanks for your continued enthusiasm bro. I've learned alot from you and always a good day to see a new video pop up from you. Many prayers your way buddy. You got it!!

[@patrickbecker8985]

Thanks man for the countless helpful guide videos on repair thus far. Just found out about your chemo. We guided my mother through her's back in 2016. Most important here, take your time. One's health always goes first. Mutch love and support from Germany, we wish you the best from over here.

[@SomeDudeDan]

Started repairing old consoles a few years ago because of your channel! I wish you a speedy recovery!

[@stevejennings3960]

Stay strong mate… much love from the uk!

[@deyowww1431]

You are my hero Steve! I've been watching your vids since 2020 and I've always wanted to do what you do. Fast forward to 4 years I have now put up a small repair shop for electronics! Thank you steve! I wish you the best man! Praying for your speedy recovery!

[@starview7045]

Great job Steve, all these detailed soldering, while looking good, nicely done :-)

[@danowwn7022]

Dude I love your videos. And you're one of those guys that comes across as genuine and a great guy, you have got this, we're all behind you and looking forward to playstation 12 repairs, and Xbox whatever they're called in 2060

[@justin_2488]

I wish you the best recovery! Thank you for your amazing content

[@TH3JJ]

that was the most impressive repair ive seen you do nice work man

[@ChentMokeev]

I absolutely love your videos! I used to work in repair shop and I know how difficult these type of work. Wish you all the best

[@asromero30]

You are such a gift to all of us. Praying for you. Thank you for all of your videos.

[@skatingspyro]

Never doubted you for a second rooting for you man I hope you beat the cancer and keep making these awesome videos your actually my #1 inspiration to go into the tech repair industry hope to see you better soon Steve

[@grandclash4976]

Love your videos , hope for a quick recovery as you quickly solve these problems ❤

[@hotdogflavoureddrink]

Good to see you back, all the best with your treatment!

[@CrypticalCypher]

wow! what a crazy work man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 and i cant believe how crazy messy it was