Trying to Fix FAULTY Items on eBay for a Profit! S1:E79

[@ChknHugga]

This one had everything! Deceipt, adventure, horror, surprises and even a fairytale ending

[@cokdesatria1878]

ok

[@shahs3262]

Deceit

[@00p11]

You spoiled it!

[@haideralikhan5947]

Randomly popped in my feed, fully watched the video without skipping a second, dubbed! 🎉

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you and welcome! :)

[@DoctorKaw]

Same,it was so "tense" also so satisfying.

[@nullifiedhumanoid]

Yeah same here! It was riveting!

[@StuP1981]

Without shadow of a doubt your best video yet! The trace work on the wifi pad was unreal. Great stuff again Joey.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you Stu! :)

[@within_cells]

Man you have come such a long way since I started watching you. Considering how that fan plug was when you started, the repair is immaculate. Favorite repair channel!

[@within_cells]

Posted my first comment before I finished the video. Holy crap you got the console working! I think this is the best repair I've seen by you so far. Excellent job bro!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you, these messages honestly make my day. It's why I have loved every second documenting starting the journey on KZbin 😊😊

[@genfix]

My thoughts entirely! It's so impressive

[@Patrick-rd9qo]

Your vids inspired me to have a go at some SMD rework - my goodness you don't half make it look easy, but I got there in the end. I've learned a huge amount from your channel, thanks!

[@gregleach4956]

This one really shows your growth. Diagnosing issues when things dont go as expected, reballing, and just the overrall ability to repair and understand what is going on. Great job! Took this one from the dump and turned it into something that can be appreciated again.

[@Marksetter]

This was in a few words, the best damn win that sally has had, in terms of skillful recovery from what anyone else would consider a game shattering disaster.... Well done, we are all loving the progress along this wonderful journey. So inspiring and so honest. Keep it up :)

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Incredibly kind of you Mark, thank you for the awesome words :D

[@sebytro]

This was absolutely amazing to watch! To me, this is like watching an advanced surgeon perform a complex heart surgery. You're not only brilliant but you also explain very nicely and concisely what you are doing. Cheers!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words! :)

[@wajahatalikhan5027]

One of the the best youtubers. Idea to repair old items in a developed country really needs appreciation. Strange you dont hv many subscribers.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Appreciate this comment, thank you so much!

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

My first time watching any of your content... I feel like I showed up in the 9th inning to watch an all-star hit a grand slam for a walk-off home run. You are amazing at this. I really appreciated your detailed explanations. This was also the first time I've seen a reball too.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you for the kind words! Welcome to the channel :D

[@bradellison1345]

I am in complete awe! I had no idea you could repair consoles like that. They ought to give you an honorary surgeon's license, such a steady hand and great knowledge. Subscribed.

[@dillonhuitt2386]

You are like the Gordon Ramsey of tech. The way you describe things is satisfying

[@explainet]

And Gordon Ramsey did'nt baptise his children he seasoned them

[@SASKID]

Let the board do the work

[@garystockton4100]

Oh wow. That board. What a mess. You are truly a miracle worker Joey. Great job. Thank you for all the great content!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thanks for always watching Gary! Appreciate you :)

[@sebastianmeans5954]

Thank you for actually listing the tools you used. It's always fun trying to find tools that actually work.

[@wjhjr1415]

Yeah, the seller knew exactly what he was doing. Made no effort to tell the truth.

[@BatteriesRcool99]

I'm an eBay seller myself and on most broken items I make no effort to find out what's wrong, not worth the time, if it doesn't work it's listed for parts. I would assume that the seller just plugged it in, concluded it didn't work, and thus listed it for parts, nothing wrong with that

[@Mrflash222006]

Sadly the more you say eBay the less people will take a gamble on it

[@SirBig]

@@BatteriesRcool99 The fact that the seller didn't show a picture of the top of the console shows exactly that he wanted to hide the missing front grill piece.

[@cheapasstech]

Dropped all broken stuff together and boom

[@DanielEvansMusic]

Yup, seller is experienced, he knows what hes doing. Send it back.

[@owdren1234]

Joey, this is the best repair Ive seen so far. Very impressive and it’s great to see how far you’ve come❤

[@barshak]

I do not have the patience or eye for detail for this kind of work. Amazing work dealing with such a mess. Great show of skill and knowledge as well as a solid support team on Discord.

[@txominibarlucea7651]

coming from someone who has no idea what you’re doing i really like how engaging the content is, will definitely be learning more from you👑

[@mr.choice86]

Besides 49 pounds profit you've also gained at least one subscriber with this repair. I loved this video! 40 minutes just flew by😅

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Haha thank you and welcome! :)

[@hshxy]

Out of the blue I bought a beginner soldering project yesterday. Today I've been watching soldering videos non-stop. This video definitely was a fun one to watch, keep em coming!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

@@hshxy Thankyou! Let me know how you get on :)

[@sh1rub4]

Im new, too. Great work ❤

[@JoeyDoesTech]

@@sh1rub4 thanks and welcome! :)

[@JohnSmith-xh3qu]

Lovely to see someone in the UK doing this, as its always US content on here! If I wanted to learn how to repair my own stuff, where would I even start to learn things? Not for a business/service, just to reduce my own waste, especially with kids toys!

[@tinyrodent2821]

This came up on my recommended page, I've not watched a PCB repair video in many years, but this one completely captured my attention, what a mission this was, great job with your diagnosis too. Subbed and now it's time to binge every prior episode

[@MasterJediSean]

Hi there Joey, I wanted to mention that in a Video Card Repair channel called NorthWestRepair. He demonstrated using a clear UV mask which cures really fast and hard and also has the added benefit of seeing how it has been repaired and how. The UV light can get under a connector (or whatever) and cure it completely. It doesn't look as pretty as the Mechanic Green, Red, Black and Blue. But the clear UV Mask works so much better. It may be worth looking into. You could always put a thin coat of green on top of the clear after to make it look better, but that is entirely up to you. Cheers!

[@Thepensiveapothecary]

My father taught me to use a soldering iron when I was about 7 years old. A skill I've used regularly these last 33 years. I've never done reflow. And I've rarely tried to troubleshoot modern PCBs. You made everything so easy to understand and follow. I was captivated all the way through the process. Thank you for making this accessable. I think I'm going to go buy a reflow workstation and tackle some projects that have always felt a little out of reach.

[@keevstr]

Just randomly found your video and loved it. I really appreciate you teaching us as the viewers. I still have a lot to learn when it comes to soldering and often don't know the correct temps and techniques. You're telling us, awesome! Thank you. Definitely subscribed for more

[@georgigeorgiev3102]

This was the most educational and exciting video I've watched this month. Great to see how difficult it is to repair electronics at such a level but to also share your knowledge with us and give us such a close look on what goes on!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you! That means a lot 😊

[@thegees]

first video i have seen from you. brilliant narration and storytelling with as much live as possible. felt like there was a lot of fix put into how long the vid was. plus kept it enjoyable with your personality. as for the fix wow well done, as soon as i would have seen the soldered fan cable i would've sent it back, good perseverance

[@flexiaus]

I really love this video. You don't give up on it and it only feed us hope. The long format is a welcome one too !

[@RestoreTechnique]

Fantastic repair job 👏 Did you end up replacing the fan? I thought it was just the PWM wire not connected, but turned out to be the southbridge. Fan could still be good, just needs replacement plug.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you bud! Yeah it was a crazy ride haha. All great experience 😊

[@NatalieMugridgeNailArtist]

I don’t know how you ended up on my suggested videos or what you were talking about but I found this absolutely fascinating! Was so thrilled at the end!

[@sore8926]

Incredibly entertaining this was my first video of yours time to go binge watch all the other episodes. You sir earned yourself a new subscriber. Hope to see you at 1 million soon!

[@persianitguy]

Finally a KZbinr that actually DOES something. An easy sub.

[@doggheadtech]

Insane fix! Great example of saving a device bound for landfill and turning it in to something awesome 👏 Definitely my favourite repair you've done.

[@HastalaMason]

This isn the first video of yours that I've seen, and what a great find it was! Definitly subscribing, this was both entertaining and informative. We finally got a sodering station at my job, and I'm an absolute newbie when it comes to sodering, but watching this video gave me so much confidence to get out there and grab some stuff from the recycling bin and try to fix them. Keep it up man!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Let’s go! Please let me know how you get on with the soldering station 😊

[@PrimalStunt]

Wow, i have actually watched the whole video with no skipping. Very engaging and fun. Nicely done mate 😅

[@cercz-c6s]

Hey dude I don't even do any electronic repairs myself but watching these items come back to life is absolutely amazing. Keep up the good work!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you!

[@Rob.S_1]

Found your channel today and already hyped to dig deeper. I could watch restoration/repair videos all day

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Enjoy! :)

[@hotmelts3076]

This was my favorite of the series so far! Crazy how much you have learned and mastered throughout this series! So fun to watch!!

[@SubjectiveFunny]

Oh man, I am glad I found your channel today. This is right up my alley. Cant wait to dig into all your videos, thanks for sharing!!

[@Toolz1980]

Great job, Joey! Also, you've shown the best possible way of tackling such a huge job: going at it one step at a time (repairing the fan connector, replace the southbridge, etc.). You didn't get discouraged at all even though this may have looked like a deal breaker to start with. Could it be useful data to check for a faulty/blown southbridge by measuring the test pad? I can imagine it will not always show the same results but it just might help track down issues with the southbridge a little sooner. Other than that it is so nice to see how far you have come on this journey, something you can be really proud of.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Exactly Toolz! One step at a time :) Thank you bud.

[@PhoenixKluster]

Im trying to learn how to solder and repair electronics and this was one of the best videos ive see. Mainly because you explain what youre doing and why. Like when to putflux and how hot to have the components. Also how to diagnose.youve gained another sub 😊

[@smft9147]

Wow you’re a very talented repairman that fan connector looks immaculate

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you! Appreciate the kind words.

[@ProfShikari]

My word Joey, that was an absolute beauty of a repair, from something that seemed an utter lost cause from the get go, to an item that has escaped being sent to landfill, all through your knowledge and sheer determination (and the guys in the Discord of course). Watching you do these repairs really makes me wish I could do the same, maybe in the future I will have the time to sit and tinker with things and acquire the relevant knowledge, so I too can help keep tech from landfill, until then I shall simply watch in awe as you do what you do best

[@Kamuix27]

I usually don't comment that often, but this repair absolutely blows my mind. I thought that PS5 was done for. The amount you have grown throughout your entire time on KZbin is awe inspiring. You've truly transformed into an expert level console repair technician. You've truly surpassed others in this niche in skill that have been doing this much longer. Keep working hard my friend!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you! :)

[@betag24cn]

so much win really happy to know people doing great repairs exist

[@markduncan7638]

First time watcher, glad you got it working, you did a great job and happy to see an electrical item resurrected!

[@danieldenardi9463]

Hey, Joey! Really love how you always try to be empathic with a possible amateur or home-made attempt of repair, even in the case of a so messy work as it was this PS5. Great video as always! Regards!

[@imamalox]

As others have already said this is probably one of the most impressive repairs you have done. Despite my extensive microsoldering experience I would have probably given up on this one. Incredible job Joey!

[@SeanOConnor_actor]

I can’t believe your knowledge on this. First video of yours I’ve watched and it was so intriguing and a great outcome 😄

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you :) Welcome!

[@archeroftime123]

That was a treat of an episode. You brought that PS5 back to life! I applaud you good sir. I really want to get into electronics to this level, but man you rock!!!

[@chvasdek]

God Joey, what a victory! You bring peace to my depressed mind. You deserve much more attention.

[@ronsonwagner]

Your videos are always so enjoyable to watch, but this one was exceptionally good. I honestly wasn't sure that you'd be able to fix it, but you did!

[@017renegade]

Having been working as a mobile phone repair guy in my youth (hell that's now almost 20 years ago), I have to say impressive work. Not many have the patience needed for this work.

[@Del0w_]

Ive seen a few of these types of channels but none do it as good as you, really enjoyed that vid your smashing it

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

Wow! You’re amazingly patient! Well done. I’m so glad you got that machine to work. If you purchased this from an individual, I’d be hard pressed to believe they didn’t know what a mess that was in.

[@Kazennnn]

Never watched a video like yours dude, incredible! Truly can see your passion for this and I hope you make it!!!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you ☺️

[@awall1701]

So pleased and over the moon that you got this console working, your perservance and hard work certainly paid off. Well done.

[@bryancampbell4604]

When making the wires, leave a little more past the area. That way, you can add some more coating to anchor them down.

[@hoyschelsilversteinberg4521]

Wow this was really entertaining to watch. I've done this before, replacing the HDMI for a mate. You made it look very easy, I remember how much heat basically disappears into the board and requiring the soldering iron and heat gun both at the same time to apply the solder.

[@1hit_1der58]

Wow, what a repair. Yt algo brought me here. Im a noob at soldering but this was crazy impressive and entertaining. Earned my sub!

[@jcl945]

YT algorithm sent me here. Fantastic video! You have a new sub and I look forward to watching your content. There is something therapeutic about watching the types of repairs.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you and welcome! :)

[@robert5412]

Damn. You’re like a magician with tech, glad this popped up on my feed. Awesome work

[@samheck3]

Mad skills bro! I’ve been watching some other tech repair channels and the algorithm recommended this vid. Could immediately tell you were a notch above with your technical knowledge and skill. New subscriber here. See you in the next one!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Really cool to hear, thank you! Hope you enjoy some of the other videos as well 😊

[@armstrongskyview2810]

New sub, really enjoy the fact you tackle significantly more damaged tech than other youtubers do

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thanks appreciate that :)

[@StilgarAstartes]

Wow. Hat's off to you, Joey. That soldering was spot-on (Ha!). What a win! Had a bad feeling when you pointed out the Hot-Glue in the beginning but Holy Cow - that poor PS5 had to suffer some botches, didn't it?

[@NowInAus]

That was such amazing work. Was cheering you on! Great job Joey

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

Just found your channel! Love it! Subscribed.

[@Nielutz]

Oh my god what a journey! Congrats on this repair, you are a champ !!🎉

[@jeffchuckletruckwilkinson9257]

I stumbled across this video by accident and I'm glad I did. I have no knowledge of electronics but found this very interesting and I've now subscribed to your channel. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos

[@630nitronutter]

Awesome win Joey I didn’t have faith at the beginning not in your skills but the absolute mess they made of it Well done bud your skills and confidence is growing experientially long live the green for sally 😂😂👊🏻

[@damianpunt1]

Watching you do this is, is so incredibly addictive.

[@ajaks7636]

Wow, Fantastic Repair and Video!! Someone was learning, and butchered the board. Everybody needs to learn though. Thank You. 😀

[@MaverickM1]

I was subscribed to a channel where the guy did awesome repair work but after some time he started to arguing against his customers and their mistakes/*behaviour and always bullshitting about how you build up your life/channel/success. I was really tired hearing the same again and again and I was really pissed off how he blamed the customers sometimes for tiny things. Since then I am following the electronic repair videos of an older guy in Grand Canarian which is great but isn't that hi tech (I mean he fixes amplifiers, PSU units and so on, not ps5 and such new things). After watching your video I subscribed to your channel because you did awesome job here without speaking too harsh about the guy who tried to fix the console previously. This is a professional aproach, positive thinking is alway much more satisfying to watch. Keep this style!

[@j0p0tts]

Stumbled across this channel and found this episode fascinating. You now have a new subscriber in me...and I have just subscribed to my first ever repair channel! It's a win-win 😊

[@MrVectrexUK]

Joey, this was the most amazing fix so far if you ask me - that PS5 board had been properly mauled (hot glue!!!!) - and you brought it back from the dead. Super-skills dude, super-skills 👌

[@Crockdinebuty]

First time seeing this series and I’m hooked I would love to learn this work and I’ll be watching from episode 1. Earned yourself another sub

[@TownHeroine]

I don't know anything about what you just did, but was celebrating with you! Well done! Subscribed!

[@basshuntet6128]

Wow I learn a lot from your video. I do smd soldering occasionally too, but this is beyond my level. I can tell most newbie will fail for the first time when they do this. It's not easy and definitely need proper technique ie what solder tips to use, temperature of hot air, the importance of flux, where and when to point at the things you trying to solder because these board were design to take a lot of heat. Plus of course you need to have a strong basic knowledge in electronics. Very unique especially the way when you solder the hdmi port👍

[@G-EDM]

Really nice work. Never seen all the different ways to fix damaged traces and pads. Would it be a good idea to add some glue to the JST connector to prevent the wire from moving?

[@Hex_JR]

This was one of my fave episodes thus far I think. Such an amazing fix!

[@_macrophage]

Wow this was fantastic to watch. Sub'd immediately at the moment the fan connector was fixed. I'm going to binge your channel now

[@CaptainFishbeard]

I love these videos - I have literally not the first clue what’s happening, no idea what flux is, zero idea on IPA but I find the videos relaxing

[@connorclive3249]

Ipa is just Isopropyl Alcohol - very strong alcohol cleaner I think

[@CaptainFishbeard]

@ ah! That makes sense! Thanks

[@keithsmith7031]

Great job Joey, you are making such great progress on what you enjoy doing. Keep up in the profit zone and keep making great content. Looking forward to your next one 🙂

[@TahirMahmood-w9p]

Engrossed in this video from start to finish. Great repair! 👍🏼

[@thespacedork2243]

When you twisted that wire into a coil I was flabbergasted Straight surgical bro✅✅

[@rshepa1555]

First time watching any of your vids and loved how well spoken everything was. def subscribing for more content like this

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you! :)

[@CTCTraining1]

Awesome work Joey 👍 …. although I would recommend you survey the whole board before picking up your iron. Keep up the great work 😀👍

[@jugger18]

Joey, this is by far your most impressive fix yet. That board was a goner and you performed CPR....you did have the cost of the new hdmi port that your forgot :)

[@phlosen7854]

I soldered my fair share of tiny SMD Parts and connectors myself. Your skills are amazing! Thats a lot of work for 49 Pound. No wonder that repairing is often not worth the cost. Great Video!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you! :)

[@virgildeklerk]

Amazing fix, lots of different problems but you really did great. Congrats Joey 🎉

[@Its_just_Dave.]

I have no desire to attempt to fix any electronics, and not sure why this popped up in suggested content. However, you had me glued to the screen fascinated on your repair job fixing what I never would’ve thought fixable.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you and welcome :)

[@LucaBlightOfHighland]

In situations like those of the PS5 I usually don't request a refund even when I feel like I've been "eBayed" (LOL), I do it as a sort of "self-punishment" in the hope of learning to buy only when I'm reasonably sure I know what actually I'm buying...

[@fabian11235]

I feel you but in general its pretty bad what some ppl sell on ebay. Surely someone knew that this console was successfully repaired to death. Its always the same "didn't open it myself" "no idea whats wrong with it"..... yeah right buddy.

[@thadofalltrades]

I would have done so because the pictures showed grills and the one he got was missing half of them. At least get a partial refund.

[@ArreglandoCosas]

You are getting so good my friend. What a repair.. congrats ! 👏👏👏👏⭐⭐⭐

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you bud! :)

[@lyovazi8533]

This video is amazing! 🌟 I learned so much from your clear explanations and engaging style. Keep up the great work-looking forward to more awesome content from you!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you and welcome aboard! Enjoy the rest of the content 😁👍

[@laszlokalo1839]

Very good job Joe! I love your attitude! Thank you for great content. I'm really enjoy it.

[@fatcontrole1]

Thanks for thr comment about self repair. Ive done some bodges on my own soundbars and worked fine. Broke since but i wouldn't expect anyone else to see them

[@nateb1561]

This was oddly therapeutic haha I definitely subbed!

[@charlesmott8863]

I think the term 'previous technician' may have been a bit kind :D Well done, that was interesting to watch and a positive outcome again! woohoo!

[@robertdonald7190]

Top work as always Joey! I've just bought one of your repaired digital PS5's tonight, can't wait to receive it!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Lets go Robert! That's the one in this video haha. Any issues with it, just let me know =]

[@robertdonald7190]

@@JoeyDoesTech I trust your work so I'm sure it will be fine!

[@robertdonald7190]

@@JoeyDoesTech Console is up and running now Joey, everything is working fine, played various games for around 3 hours and no issues, fan very quiet.

[@x-fix]

Wow, well thats a great example of what repairing is really all about! And yeah GG to Roy, he literally has an answer for anything! XD

[@thevinyperfect]

You make it look so fun, which it is, but you make it look too fun. You just revived a passion. *typing as my soldering gun warms up

[@teeschlurfer8442]

Halfway through the video. Very fun to watch!😄