Mark reluctantly takes on an X-BOX repair. He hates these things! Requires a PCB repair, as it doesn't quite go to plan...
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@russellforrest1730 Жыл бұрын
Completely share your hatred of stuff like this. The designers decided on a shape and style, the poor engineers had to make it all fit. If it doesn't sound to "octogenarian from Tunbridge Wells", is it any wonder we're drowning in landfill junk when repairs are made so difficult. Really approve of the Australian 'right to repair' laws. Awesome work, Mark.
@dunebasher1971 Жыл бұрын
Consumers want smaller and cheaper, and making things more repairable involves making them larger and more expensive.
@BrainHurricanes Жыл бұрын
@@dunebasher1971 Manufacturers want to make things look smaller to compete with other manufacturers and make the things as sheap as possible so many people can buy it 😉.
@KarenTookTheKids3648 ай бұрын
Completely agree. Aesthetics first, functionality and repair are an afterthought.
@raidensama15117 ай бұрын
I really think the main design is to dissipate all of the heat without the console having to use a fan that sounds like a jet engine.
@El-Burro-GrandeАй бұрын
@@raidensama1511 Plus saving on the cost of including a fan.
@davidsicca23528 ай бұрын
"Keep taking the screws out until it submits" - I will try this with my teenage kids!!
@scottlp2323 Жыл бұрын
I've seen a lot of HDMI repairs on PlayStations. Never one on an XBox. Now I know why. That was ridiculously complex for a part that is probably the most likely to need replacing at some time. Superbly done though, as always. I particularly enjoyed, and shared, your disdane for the modernity of it all too. 😁
@AudioGuyBrian10 ай бұрын
And that is why I always use HDMI extenders so the main port never gets destroyed. Fine job fixing that one. Cheers!
@SticksTheJon Жыл бұрын
Your contempt for this job was amusingly evident! Well done for getting it sorted.
@leechilds37259 ай бұрын
I am amazed you can put these things back together. I know why I own a pc and not a gaming console ! Good vid 👌 Mark.
@ToddSauve Жыл бұрын
If it was me Mark, it would have been a hammer and then a bigger hammer to reduce it to rubble! LOL!!! You must have developed a LOT of patience over the years! Man, oh man! 🙄🤨🤷♂
@wannarunem Жыл бұрын
"What a nerd" had me cracking up
@jabalehut788210 ай бұрын
This time, the fear is on your face. But happy ending take back smile on your face.
@markbrum Жыл бұрын
You have soooo much patience! Another great video!
@londonbluevideo2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy watching your repair videos Mark.
@johnr34359 ай бұрын
As you started using the desolder pump in my head I shouted out NOOOOO!!! - use braid!!!! No matter how careful you are they always skid sideways and fine tracks suffer - but you know that. Too late ......................
@j0hnf_uk Жыл бұрын
It's more than apparent that these devices were designed in such a way not to be repaired. As with everything nowadays, they want you to wear them out and buy a new one as quickly as possible. Planned obsolescence being the name of the game.
@fjaoos701310 ай бұрын
I am not sure if I agree with that completely but "mend ability" was definitely not any of their priorities
@chrism296426 күн бұрын
These things arent like IBM PCs from the early 80 though. Millions of times more powerful, insanely more complex, there is no way to make them super easy to repair because the parts have to be small. Sure they dont make it any easier, and a modern PC is easier than an XBOX, but its also larger, a lot more expensive, and still hard to repair if you need to break out the soldering Iron.
@jolyoncaplin747 Жыл бұрын
Knighthoods have been cheapened... after this job, Mark should have St. Mend-It-Mark's day declared!
@WayniKlaru143442 жыл бұрын
Man..Just admire you, just watching you disassembled the xbox, parts by parts together those screws, I couldn't even keep track how many screws are they and thinking how am I to put it back. Very daunting task for me that I am not an technician or an engineer. Great job Mate. I always follow you vlog. I am your new subscriber and would love to learn about electronics. I know software a lot coding them but your field is a different ballgame and more interesting than I do. More power !!! 👈😊👍
@A.R.-mk1lq11 ай бұрын
If you tell an engineer to construct a device where exchanging essential connectors is as difficult as possible, something like this propably comes out.
@REVERSE_BIAS10 ай бұрын
Not sure why, but modern repairs don't do as much for me than older, more robust equipment. Weirdly enough, it's almost like the vintage stuff has a "soul" and "character" behind it's construction and circuitry. The new stuff literally screams "Made by a machine!" 😂
@Brianck19716 ай бұрын
If its so robust why does it need repaired ??
@ianhaylock74094 ай бұрын
I challenge you to repair a VCR with a mechanical problem. Soul and character destroying.
@robinsutcliffe-video_art3 ай бұрын
@@ianhaylock7409 yes boss, tape decks are fking crazy, and video tape decks even worse!
@nigelwright755710 ай бұрын
Designed to be as hard to fix as possible. I always use USB hubs on my pc to save the motherboard usb sockets wearing out. A HDMI short extender would work well.
@davidgriffin7912 күн бұрын
Those multi-layered boards really are a pain in the arse; I had a fun time replacing bad caps on an Audiolab M-DAC MK1 - a four-layer board with ground plane🙃
@vannk73 Жыл бұрын
You have the patience of a saint. That thing is ridiculously complex. I'm glad I don't own one.
@georgedyson97548 ай бұрын
Clearly carefully designed to be easily serviceable - not! Good for you for remembering where the screws go - I would undoubtedly have a few left over when it was back together.
@amplituhedron5582 Жыл бұрын
That was so painful to watch that this will be the first video of yours that I leave without watching all the repair being done.
@FunzieOne Жыл бұрын
welp, just finished watching all your videos. cant wait for more !
@godbelow6 ай бұрын
What a horrific teardown of that thing. I hope your service charge reflected it :D
@lifeisfuneh8 ай бұрын
Joy to watch you in action! Well done!
@absurdengineering11 ай бұрын
That Xbox looks a bit like a piece of space hardware. Say what you will, but it is beautifully engineered. Space hardware is a right pain to rework I imagine, so this one sticks to that standard 😂
@dmcaudio8083 ай бұрын
I don't like any game console too, Mark You're not alone..
@paulmichaelfreedman8334 Жыл бұрын
Hmm multiple yanked cords? That's been nicked.
@gribbler1695 Жыл бұрын
Don't underestimate the destructive nature of kids.
@iantyler4045 Жыл бұрын
What a pig of a thing to get apart. The only thing worse than that would be an iphone (don't ask me how I know). Well done getting it all back together and working.
@kasper1250 Жыл бұрын
I find iPhones to be relatively easy to open up, lil bit of heat and a suction cup
@turbojoe2 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunate the camera was not mounted to the microscope. Must be before the setup was complete. Otherwise what a pain eh.
@Captain_Adam9 ай бұрын
Brilliant work. I've only done repairs on consoles from the nineties and back and this just seems horrible by comparison.
@alexwood02058917 күн бұрын
I bet that track was cracked off the board when the connector was yanked, you just uncovered the problem. I must admit, I'd have gone with a pc thermal compound like arctic silver, but I've not actually seen any evidence it's better than the normal white silicone based stuff.
@ninobenjamin9020 Жыл бұрын
like your attitude towards junk 👍👍👍👍 job well done , I bet they make them this way to prevent any one else repairing them . 👌👌
@dunebasher1971 Жыл бұрын
But they clearly *don't* prevent anyone else repairing them. The bottom line is that games consoles need to pack a great deal of tech into the smallest practical footprint, so of course they're going to be fiddly to work on. An easily-repairable console would be twice the size and much more expensive, and consumers don't want that.
@renaldonormani664611 ай бұрын
Mark! I’m loving your videos, and that Xbox repair felt as painful on this side as it did to you. And speaking of that, it would appear that wherever your camera is, you aren’t looking at it, but rather looking to the side. It kind of takes away from the personal experience, so I’m wondering if you might put a small dot or something near your camera so you will be looking at your viewers. Again, love the calibre of your work, and really enjoy your videos. Thanks!
@markb4071 Жыл бұрын
did the RJ45 not need replacing in the end?
@btwbrand Жыл бұрын
Only the plastic locking tab for the cable was removed, the connection still works fine and the multitude of spring wires for the connection have enough tension to keep the cable in without the locking tab functioning. As he mentioned it only takes someone tripping over a cable or trying to remove it from the back without depressing the lock to result in damage. In my experience this damage is from theft. When people are quickly grabbing and unplugging items to take they don't have much care to undo cables properly resulting in damage to both of these connectors.
@oldpcgamers7450 Жыл бұрын
The less that can be fixed the more units they sell.
@juanpabloish1Ай бұрын
Chip Quik always worked for me, maybe put that on the HDMI pins before adding hot air? I share your hate for these highly integrated devices! "like doing a bra up" lol - love the channel
@CaptainKirk0110 ай бұрын
Wow, that was a lot of fiddly work to get to that connector. I've worked on some complicated stuff before, but never anything quite like that. Id pass on it.
@jerrysmicro2 жыл бұрын
great work,love watching
@John6318610 ай бұрын
Junk, totaly agree! No games for me either
@5.1MusicChannel Жыл бұрын
Ahh, the joys of planned obsolescence...great video xD
@5.1MusicChannel Жыл бұрын
@@maxfactor4209 It obviously does not work for 4..5 years in a lot of circumstances because of the weak quality and inaccessable nature of lots of the parts (highlighted on this video).
@janskeet13822 ай бұрын
Steg Steve! He did not steam the label off. He made a hole in it! Oh waily, waily waily!
@ecurepair Жыл бұрын
That' one hell of a extension for that quick station. Does it loose much airflow traveling all that way?
@michaelclutton8446 Жыл бұрын
Great work, I am sure I would have trashed that if I attempted to repair it
@straxx99 Жыл бұрын
I could take the console apart, but I would be left with a bunch of screws left over after trying to reassemble it, and when I would plug it in it would show the BSOD.
@ad_fletch10 ай бұрын
Amazing how he just put the screws in a pile but managed to get them all back in. Mere mortals could never achieve such a feat….
@TheManLab7 Жыл бұрын
I wonder how many times he was asked before she had enough 🤔 I really hope he's paying the mum back for how much it costs AND they'll be back for the RJ45.
@gadewttk22104 ай бұрын
Justo estaba viendo en el canal de Adaman IT el mismo problema, hay que tenerle mucha paciencia a ese conector HDMI
@shkokyone67484 ай бұрын
I think when Microsoft and Apple, those Manipulative Companies, are no more our Earth and We People will breathe more with full lungs , thank you Mark for these great Videos and sharing your opinions with us 👍
@peterldelong Жыл бұрын
Looks like a flight data recorder
@hw452711 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting 👍👍
@Sigmatechnica Жыл бұрын
surprised that was economical to even look at gives the time and effort
@christophbisschopinck90503 ай бұрын
a real nightmare, well done
@dannyfreitas212010 ай бұрын
i feel for you things you have to do. amazing.
@tony359 Жыл бұрын
the internal design of that thing is amazing - but it's a service nightmare! You can't test anything while running! Only designed for parts replacement I guess.
@liricalartist Жыл бұрын
The plug is NanoFit, not MicroFit lol😅
@viziontex5 ай бұрын
Love it😂😂😂 junk ! Love my nes from the 80s🎉
@z98133 Жыл бұрын
You did not repair the ethernet socket. What is the economics of a repair like this? Enjoy watching your videos.
@tompepper4975 ай бұрын
Mark have you ever worked on Lecson amplifiers, programable unijunctions etc, ?
@outfield19883 ай бұрын
Glad you will do gaming consoles.
@bertjetolberg103 Жыл бұрын
At 13:00 i’m no expert btw😂😂😂
@philhunt168 Жыл бұрын
Ridiculous amount of work for a repair that AvE would call where the rubber meets the road.
@johnmarchington3146 Жыл бұрын
I presume you ignored the damaged RJ45 socket?
@dazdaz1052 ай бұрын
It’s always the HDMI, Ethernet or power jack that are the most prone to damage but the hardest to replace on modern equipment. if this had been sent back to Microsoft they would have just downloaded the customers data onto a new machine and sent out a new unit and thrown the old one on the skip. Modern stuff is not designed to be fixed easily by the end user. It’s the same with mobile phones. I took my phone in for a new screen putting on it and the first thing the repairer did was try and sell me a new phone !!!
@Lhenndyn Жыл бұрын
What a nightmare… I would barely prefer the Walkman mecanism repair 😝
@davidhyde2992 Жыл бұрын
Great videos! Do you use lead-free solder for all repairs, including pre July 2006 equipment?
@fluke196c Жыл бұрын
Hopefully not, lead free solder is awful
@fu1r4 Жыл бұрын
I can't find solder with lead in Sweden. I think it is forbidden in the whole EU, so i have to buy from China. Luckily i still have my roll of solder from the 80s 😊
@TheManLab7 Жыл бұрын
@@fu1r4 try your best to ONLY use it (lead 60/40) for special occasions 😉
@paulmichaelfreedman8334 Жыл бұрын
@@fu1r4 Here in NL it is still allowed for personal use and 3rd party repairs. OEMs have to use lead free always.
@garyswartzlander878110 ай бұрын
I've always had trouble with that solder. Terrible stuff.
@Anachronos1 Жыл бұрын
Am using around 350-400C to heat the board from the bottom side.
@Blitterbug Жыл бұрын
Very amusing! So did you fix the Ethernet socket that was busted in the end?
@intellex5513 ай бұрын
Utterly ridiculous, why all the ports aren't on a separate, easily accessible board I don't know. But then again, I used to be able to just remove the back of my phone and stick in a new battery. Progress.
@Happyland_Motel_Gamer_Cat Жыл бұрын
Mark can i ask - Are Electrical specialists like you rare in find?
@TheManLab7 Жыл бұрын
Yes. Well as far as I know.
@paulmichaelfreedman8334 Жыл бұрын
@@TheManLab7 Hell I'd give up 6 months as a non-paid intern to pick up what he knows. This man's a treasure trove of tricks and experience.
@billrodgers5532 Жыл бұрын
I see it comes complete with the ubiquitous boys bedroom fluff
@lookoutleo Жыл бұрын
One of the most likely bits to get broken is the most buried, what design flaw
@rhkavli Жыл бұрын
That's part of the life cycle strategy from the producer.
@HansDelbruck53 Жыл бұрын
Nice job, but did you also replace the broken CAT 6 connector?
@btwbrand Жыл бұрын
Nope. As it is it still functions fine.
@FrankJCarver Жыл бұрын
A horribly complicated and very crammed machine.
@EdwinSteiner Жыл бұрын
Now we all know how much work "Big Boss" does at Northridge Fix!
@montygore120011 ай бұрын
I wonder how many times Ive asked myself will it ever work again.
@oscar36119 ай бұрын
This was the first video with you where you didn't smile all the time. You really did hate this job.
@3rdaxis6492 ай бұрын
Jesus what a nightmare.
@padraigholohan4778 Жыл бұрын
Mark your bare hands are touching all the circuits, is this not a problem with static?
@KneppaH Жыл бұрын
electroboom and linus tech tips demonstrated that it is very hard to kill things like memory modules etc with static.
@btwbrand Жыл бұрын
Never seen a piece of modern equipment die from static charges unless you are walking across a room dragging your feet and poking the boards at the end of your travel, or poking them with metal tips while they were running.
@Petertronic Жыл бұрын
Bench has an antistatic mat on it. It is loose components that are most susceptible to static.
@NebachadnezzaR Жыл бұрын
Was the replacement socket specific for the xbox, or just a generic part? The xbox series x uses hdmi 2.1, while generjc replacement parts are usually 2.0 or even 1.4. Just because it boots to the main screen doesn't mean it's fully working, you should have testes different resolutions and refresh rates. Overall we could just see how much you hated this repair, and that isn't good, for you and the hardware. Leave console repaira for people who are enthusiastic about them, and keep to the stuff you actually enjoy. That's why we watch you, after all.
@MrPINKFL0YD9 ай бұрын
Ultimate form over substance. I'd refuse to work on that.
@mikem94032 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@hydorah Жыл бұрын
Construction of that looks like something from the automotive industry, everything having an outer steel casing. Bloody weird for a games console. Does not need any of that steel or that massive chunk of aluminium. MS are daft
@toolmanchris Жыл бұрын
What happened to the broken Ethernet socket you found?
@btwbrand Жыл бұрын
Left it broken. The connections aren't damaged and even after a repair they are likely to damage it again.
@las975318 ай бұрын
👍
@eknaap88007 ай бұрын
I presume the repair costs surpasses the price of a new X-Box. Otherwise you're too cheap, Mark.
@absurdengineering11 ай бұрын
Molex nerds unite :)
@AdnanFarhain-ed8ml Жыл бұрын
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@andrewlittleboy8532 Жыл бұрын
Give me a 486DX50 in a beige case any day of the week, why do they make it so difficult? Horrible design.
Ай бұрын
This takes so much paitence lol.
@chylimzbydzi8 ай бұрын
11:36 🤣🤣🤣
@hans-joachimschroder54695 ай бұрын
This kind of stuff can only be produced in so called "best cost countries". The ridiculous construction has to be screwed together by people who get only pennies for their work. It´s a shame!!!
@aliemlek Жыл бұрын
👌👌👍👍
@aliisk6575 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@esbenarndt5703 Жыл бұрын
I hate that stuff
@freeelectron82615 ай бұрын
Why not just play games on a PC. You can use it for other real work then. Never got the x-box craze. Wow that's one over engineered boat anchor!
@sampaths8210 ай бұрын
Yes it is true junk consoles
@sdungworth Жыл бұрын
Try working on a Sony PlayStation 5 😅
@leso204 Жыл бұрын
Microsoft at it's best making things over complecated all those dam screws , i hate that model ............
@groovechampion1462 Жыл бұрын
Ripped a pad yo say? NortridgeFIX wants to know your adress :D seriously though, Awesome channel you got, one of the best id say. keep it up Mark!