Trying to Fix FAULTY Items on eBay for a Profit! S1:E93

I purchased this PS5 as faulty with the hopes of fixing it and making a profit. We're getting closer and closer to the end goal of the series of £1,000! Will we reach it in this episode?
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[@SteveCrosse]

A moment in history..... Joey actually changed his gloves 😂😆

[@don4techy]

No way

[@TheMrRatzz]

Yeah, thank god!

[@meszarosmate4629]

I just started the video, what a delight!

[@why_wait]

New gloves come into the profits 😂

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

When you were measureing the resistance and expecting 200 ohms, that made me think there could be a problem between the layers, so when you turned the unit on and the board heated up, the problem presented itself. 17:03. The tip on resting the iron on the wick and moving the wick is so good!! I always put too much pressure on the wick, and now I will change.

[@R_T_Ralph]

@joey you make the HDMI port swap look easy. I tryed one a few weeks ago and ripped off all the traces. the camera really doesnt show how small these are. Great work.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thanks pal :) yeah they can be tough!

[@Crzz9]

That dab joke was painful lol

[@JoeyDoesTech]

I had to keep it in! :)

[@theovanbooma8508]

​@@JoeyDoesTech we could all see the disappointment in your own eyes 😂

[@darkracer1252]

i love the "i am so dissapointed in myself" look afterwards XD

[@OldManBadly]

Errors like this that are random (ie, doesn't happen in the same place / time / sequence) are usually attributable to processor or memory. Essentially it appears to be losing data or access to memory, which leads to memory chips or memory controller (which I assume is in the APU). It could be as simple as bad solder somewhere (it is good for a long time, and then suddenly it isn't) or a fault memory chip, or literally anywhere that data is flowing. So from the disk to the controller, from the controller to the apu, from the apu to the memory, and so on. This may be fixable in the extreme sense, but what would be required is well beyond the value of the part. you put a good try into it, and you spotted the problem fairly well. However, some repairs are outside of the realm of reasonable. Dropping this one like a hot deuce in the woods is about the best you can do.

[@Isame35]

The "Joey's flux" moment followed by the dab was too much for me to handle... thank you for that though

[@ashleybignell2366]

It could of been worse. It could of been Joey's Juice followed by 'do these tweezers have the girth?'

[@Google_Is_Evil]

The two SSD chips you "cannot" replace can be replaced, providing they can still be read sufficiently. You need a device to read the raw data from the chip and write it to a "new" chip, obviously for both chips. Yes, they are paired to the board and contain the keys for the APU and the optical drive and such. I don't know if there are any "commercially viable" devices for console repair companies available, but PC3000 software and accompanying hardware can do it. Given the low chance that you can repair a device by copying the suspect SSD chips successfully enough and the amount of time involved, combined with the resale value of a PS5, unless a cheap device (less than US500 dollar) is available, it's not really a viable option.

[@Marksetter]

I am so looking forward to when Joey does his first APU , even if it doesn't work, i want to see him conquer that fear, and give it a good old British try!! We all know you can do it Joey.... Believe!!!!

[@arch1107]

it is not fear, it is a big chip and is very complicated process, easy to damage chip or pcb, this is why few people do the apu change process

[@Marksetter]

@@arch1107 yeah, i know, maybe reluctance would've been a better choice of words hey...

[@Awayze]

@@arch1107Nothing to lose when all else fails to fix the console. A reflow would be ideal initially if no BGA station.

[@chrisgr00ver]

That chip probably can’t be replaced without a preheater, which joey does not have.

[@Google_Is_Evil]

Soldermask is the (often green) stuff that is on the board from factory that sometimes has letters and symbols printed on it, applied as one of the last manufacturing steps of the board. Parts are put on after the mask is put on. Conformal coating is an optional layer you put over the entire (or relevant parts) of the finished circuit after all components are put on the board. This is done to protect the finished product from "the environment", for instance dirt and liquid. Repairs to the soldermask can be made with (UV) solder mask or conformal coating, whatever you have at hand and prefer for the specific application, everyone has their own preferences and methods.

[@andylee6785]

Which is why certain manufacturers choose to omit it. Planned obsolescence!?! Or am I just cynical?

[@Ryan4bear]

Litteraly just made food and opened youtube what an evening

[@geneirwin645]

Joey, confor,al coating is clear and covers all components to protect against moisture. The green stuff already on the board is the solder mask like you apply.

[@TalmiiorFixesStuff]

I caught up??? I THINK I CAUGHT UP! Great video Joey, painful for you as it was.

[@Salvamad]

Old pc tech tip when problem varies: Your ram is broken. I guess SSD's count as "memory" these days too..

[@danwilliams6776]

Don't give up on this one, this is where it gets interesting!

[@ashleybignell2366]

Great vid & content a usual. Just a tip using solder braid that i picked up from Mr Solderfix. Try adding a small drop of flux & solder to your braid before wicking the old solder off the board. Solder sticks to solder easier than solder sticks to the braid. It might reduce the friction damage to the board. Only a suggestion that might work for you. It might be worth a try.

[@vannahsa3]

Solder Balls dont just spawn out of nowhere. Love the content dude keep it up!

[@PericlesBeber]

Hi Joe, you wasn't wrong when you said solder mask on the board, it's right. Conformal Coating is a extra layer that we apply after the components are assembled to the board to prevent dirt to hurt the board, I work with PCB board design and we call the original layer of protection on the board solder mask. About the video, sad that PS5 after all the work became a no fix. Great work you do as always. Greetings from Brazil.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you for the information! I appreciate it :)

[@ajaks7636]

"Joey flux", "dab motion", LOL! You really need to be a stand up comedian. A Great Attempt and Video! You'll get the next one. Also, Please have your daughter, fix your crooked sign. Thank You. 😁

[@emteepeeess]

Recently found your channel, and I've enjoyed going back to the beginning. I'm from an analogue era, but have understood digital from the mid-70s and I've done a lot of basic repairs (even modding X-box controllers for neighbour's lad, numerous fixed to Sky sat boxes, and my own digital kit). I have a range of soldering irons from pin-tips (which don't always transfer enough heat) right through to 100W for stained glass work. I do have a hot-air station, but never trusted it on other people's kit - even for basic reflow. Watching you makes me think I'll try a bit more on some old PC motherboards. Your kit, as described in you comments, is not too different to mine - my diagnostic processes are a bit different (I come from the "never use an ohmmeter on a digital board" school and, although I've used voltage injection to track down faulty components it's very rare unless I have a schematic 🙂) But ONE THING - what flux do you use? Oh - and I'm 75!!

[@thomasmuller5485]

What a pain in the a** watching this repair.... but your effort und profession on this was very present all the time.

[@dinisandrecordeirorodrigue1406]

This has to be the PS5 of Theseus with the amount of components replaced haha

[@daddydamo3]

Having a chat with my work colleague in game when he says he gonna ask his cousin to look at his controllers for him as he does that sort of thing. Me jokingly says his name not joey is it... yeah it joey does tech and yeah i know your cousin lol. 😂 Keep up the good work really enjoying the content and all the best with the future 👍 👌

[@AxieLover-f4e]

Hey joey! Thanks for these videos. I always struggled with getting good solder. Well because i don't have great tools but you taught me how to use flux and make great solder joints!. I always had issues with cold solder and now i can do it wayyy betterrr. Love the hardwork! Keep it coming❤

[@MizuhoChan]

I'd just like to mention that conformal coating is what companies do when there is an expectation that the PCB might encounter any form of liquid, it isn't the green coating, it's transparent and goes over the top of the green coating (solder mask) and the components that have already been installed onto the PCB.

[@TheCanadian-f6s]

I love how when you mess up or make a mistake you keep it in the video shows me your just like the rest of us lol

[@Foxx_69]

Probably would try the ssd chips one more time Nice to see something different

[@arch1107]

perhaps erase those chips before soldering? not sure if that was the problem, or the chips were defective, but all seemed to point to the storage, the rest was just fine, well, more learning i guess

[@treverbooker2956]

I try not to miss any of you videos I really enjoy them it's funny when sitting next to family members and saying out loud lovely jubilee when it turns on family members think I'm crazy ty Joey great job like always

[@barraolivier2582]

Hello, I'd like to know where you get the temperatures and air-flow recommandations ? Is there a chart somewhere or is it through your experiences ?

[@simonupton-millard]

As the SSD holds the OS and the ssd Controler stores where that data is and the bad sectors of the NAND there is probably some sort of factory low level format type thing that's needed pitty it cart just have a pc Nvme ssd on a socket insted of soldered to the board

[@BER-UK]

My understanding is solder mask s applied where you do not want solder to flow. Conformal coating is a laquer appplied after all components are soldered that acts as a light moisture proofing coating.

[@jamieconquest]

Noob question here. Why does the board being hot decrease the number of ohms (decrease resistance? I might have that the wrong way)?

[@MrZequal]

A lesson to Joey, dont change your dirty gloves to new ones 😂

[@bryandrobny7690]

FiFa killed the PS5 Joey😂

[@stcr1935]

I want to start doing this, no experience so far. What do you think I should start with small simple stuff like controllers etc?

[@psteier]

What a Ride... Congrats to 60k subscribers 😊

[@justinh1642]

First SSD with the solder blob.

[@maxkarp6758]

I'm glad we both had the same reaction to you dabbing. Lol.

[@codename275]

You should try to change the bios ship

[@malidene]

You actually got me to giggle with that dab move 😂

[@dodgydruid]

What you need is a chip sucker, I bought a set of three from da Alibongo place and like a lot of Ali tools, it works brilliantly with the thick one good for big IC's and a little thin one for getting into crevices (oo-er), decent silicone cups and simple construction... I bought mine from one of Ali's "choice" selections where you can pick 3 items and free expedited shipping, 2nd item was an 89p variable 80w soldering iron which I made into a crows beak and a set of 3 printed circuit board rulers with all the SMD sizes and other useful stuff on the board... think the whole lot cost me £6ish.

[@martincoutts6747]

Love it, great commentary.

[@Opa10]

What kind of flux system and solution do you use?

[@snakegb2009]

You've inspired me to sell my xbox, I have had a xbox series s in the cupboard for months as its faulty (video texture tearing) thought it was worthless but maybe not hey.

[@adriannp.]

Joey Dabbing and then dissapointed killed me 😂😂😂

[@shivambajaj6228]

Nobody expected the dab 😂😭

[@JRBCubed]

8:34 I know you shake your head, but I got a chuckle out of it thanks

[@jimmynrg911]

If you know you know 😂😂

[@meow_makes_stuff]

You need to do a ManScapped Sponsorship and do a reballing special

[@CallumFaulds1]

17:50 the world champion of hand movements

[@lynzoido]

That chip was Lopside City😂

[@sk0mi]

Beside what you already said about ssd chips, maybe ssd chips need prepping or kind of programming like when you change ssd chips or upgrade ssd capacity on Apple devices. 🤷‍♂️ It's worth investigating the matter imo. Anyways this was one of the most interesting videos I watched from you, not counting the live streams👍🖖

[@highroyds]

congrats on 60k !!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thanks bud 😁😁

[@ShadowsDML]

Do people comply if you ask for photos of the warranty sticker?

[@colelange6161]

Will you add that hoodie to your merch shop? I'd love to get one!

[@michaelmeux4137]

Crackle when plugging something in used to be a bad thing. Is it normal for the PS5s

[@Chasecc2033]

Love your videos Joey! Learned a lot from watching these.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Thank you appreciate it!

[@DaveLFC1974]

Great channel love watching , just getting too many ps5 consoles mate 👍

[@mpurvis69]

You can always test the fault i.e no output before attempting repair 😊

[@HummyGG]

I wasnt ready for a dab like that

[@Unjustself]

New t-shirt idea: joey flux wildly

[@pimpedoutstereos9747]

Damn! Seemed so close for a bit there but just wasn’t meant to be

[@shakangel666]

Toltec Merc has a episode with a similar issue on a PS5. It was missing components on the board... some resistors if I remember correctly. Check the video or ask Toltec directly which episode it is since the issue is pretty similar or the same.

[@proesterchen]

Season Finale? Can't wait to find out! 👍

[@jonathanmartin3375]

Joey = GOAT

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

8:36 Joey doing a DAB!

[@mecyanned]

Came from discord

[@fouzanium]

28:34 aight imma head out 🥲

[@gentle285]

I liked the dab joke!

[@MrJeet-p9i]

Oh no not another PlayStation 😢 Still watching though!

[@whollymindless]

Season One: Overtime!

[@urbancats1]

Is there anything else tp fix other than PS5's?

[@Posiadam.]

Joey, could you add the chart for you P&L? It would be very helpful for those who like visuals more than tables 🙏🙏🙏

[@JoeyDoesTech]

I love this idea! Maybe for Season 2 😊😊

[@Posiadam.]

Great, thanks! Love your content btw 🔥

[@hexidev]

​@@JoeyDoesTechseason 2 confirmed!!!!!

[@tinfoilcat5446]

New gloves no way!

[@araucariapasquale1]

Umm, did the display work before you took it apart? 😅

[@dodgydruid]

In the 70's we used to call the solder mask the "silkscreen" and at college in the 80's tutor called it insulation medium, I bet it was them northerners who started calling it solder mask to annoy decent folks elsewhere, prob after a hard day down the pit or walking the whippet whilst frisbeeing flat caps and black puddings... 'ee bye gum lad trouble down't mill unless you are one of them lot up near Scotland who speak unholy languages involving w'or there jackie 'mon cannie gadgie like whilst downing their newky broon... :P

[@Nyaboron-yf5gk]

Fofofor - Joey 😂🤣

[@Ladiesman2I77]

Joeys flux 😂

[@alessandrovirdis520]

Bring back your lucky gloves!!! 😄😄

[@sajittarius9109]

[@JoeyDoesTech]

NEVER! :P

[@gavinbar1988]

13:02 on all 4 of those you missed a diagonal out. you did 1 diagonal and 2 straight throughs. if you imagine that the top left is "1", top right is "2", bottom left is "3" and bottom right is "4". You went 1-3, 2-3 and 2-4. then 1-3, 1-4 and 2-4 on the next 3.

[@metinsahin3641]

there is no need to check both diagonals.

[@gavinbar1988]

@@metinsahin3641 I did wonder if it just shorted the whole thing.

[@richardpereyra5183]

If you test 1-3 and 2-4, and they both have continuity, then you only need to test one diagonal (you could even test 1-2 or 3-4) to check for cross continuity, because you are essentially measuring two separate wires inside the package.

[@triple5even]

I would bet on the RAM Chips, since the issue is not always at the same location.

[@jjjarod1]

NEW GLOVES!

[@tammyeaton6449]

Alas poor Sally. Can’t win them all.

[@martinbleach8429]

Nice work my man, but can you do me a favour?? My OCD is killing me with your wonky wooden JDT sign behind you! 😂 Can you please straighten it?? 🙏😊

[@GsEmoover]

8:33 oh no lol

[@johndoe-kz8zt]

lmao dab im dead

[@seanylewl]

the new gloves cursed you

[@Dtr146]

How do you not burn the shit out of your hands when you're using wick that's that short

[@JoeyDoesTech]

I think the gloves help a little bit but I could be wrong :)

[@SovietCaptain03]

You used 1 hdmi port, so that's a pound on parts.

[@cprfenom]

A like for the DAB 🤣

[@John514s]

Good ol Fortday

[@keithgoldston2859]

Dang it thought it was the ssd dang it

[@adirosesFPV]

Please try with non EA games...sometimes EA need to confirm your EA account login successfully first, then you can run the game

[@ektopia]

Joey flux?!😂

[@Chronos-dz8eu]

The fact that he lost that part so fast was funny as hell but also potentially very not fun

[@akittsy]

Joey flux 😂

[@aserta]

Huh, i was just finished another video. Double feature day. :))

[@dj_noxxie]

You do know that microfiber cloths are static electricity right

[@Jordan-pf9ws]

Little dab will do ya

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

-- Spoiler saver That PS5 gave you a really hard time and Sally isn't happy either..

[@nickboyer963]

Can someone explain to me how Fortnite is a stress test? I always taught Fortnite had really low requirements.

[@xDaRkModEx]

I'm pretty sure on console devs try to run it at high or ultra

[@nickboyer963]

@@xDaRkModEx ok thank you