Mouldy eBay Buy - Internet Radio Repair

Hi, in this Tea Break Fix I look at an internet radio called a Majority Sidney. I purchased it faulty on eBay as no sound. Will it be a simple fix as I was expecting or a mouldy piece of junk?
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Remember that this is just for entertainment and I am not an expert in these repairs. The processes in the video may not be the best way, the correct way or the safest way to fix these things. I do love fault finding and trying to fix broken things, so I hope that comes across in this 'Trying to FIX' series. Many thanks, Vince.

[@Retro_andy_1977]

No matter what it is your trying to fix,you always make it interesting Vince.there will be young wannabe repairmen watching your vids and making a career from them I’m sure

[@eathenalexander2836]

100%

[@hayden25795]

He's inspired me! now i repair consoles for a living lol

[@BuyitFixit]

@@hayden25795 Nice!

[@martinbyfleet3898]

I absolutely enjoy your Rolls Royce repair, I hope it goes on for many more episodes.

[@sdjmchattie]

Nice fix @My Mate Vince. When you’re wondering about tactile switches and the direction they are always connected. Look at the flat metal legs and imagine the direction they enter the body of the button that they continue through to the other side. Because they do. They enter one side, go right through and come out the other side. So continuity will be present in the direction the metal leg faces. Pressing the button connects the metal strip one side to the metal strip the other side.

[@R-E-D-A-C-T-E-D.]

This video has cheered me up I’ve had to put my dog down today but I feel a lot better after watching 3 hours of MyMateVince videos! Thanks for the content Vince!

[@number6ix929]

Sorry for your loss my friend.

[@R-E-D-A-C-T-E-D.]

@@number6ix929 thanks mate!

[@jonathanbrown4359]

The moment I saw the damage on the cabinet I thought that's got very wet.... And it seems I was correct 😁

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

That is always a hard thing to have to do , unfortunately a lot of people who get a pet do not think about the fact that they will outlive the animal

[@R-E-D-A-C-T-E-D.]

@@UserUser-ww2nj that’s the stuff you have to take into consideration before you buy a pet 1. You will outlive your pet 2. You’re going to have to be prepared for when the inevitable comes.

[@hydrolisk1792]

Pretty common thing for chaps to sell things pulled from the skip on ebay! Mostly what I have seen are things being sold as "untested" and "as is" are usually an indicator. Wonderful fix and video!

[@moonrock41]

This was not boring at all. Your persistence in the face of adversity always gives me hope that I could do as well as you. When you get something a bit unexpected it's more of a challenge, so it makes for a better demonstration of your repair skills.

[@Zjedi]

The seller did a lousy job packaging the radio. They just warped it like a birthday/Christmas present and sent it in the mail. They should of put it in a box with bubble wrap. Great job on the fix Vince.

[@PJD_55]

Zjedi: He certainly did, but he got 30 quid for a non functioning radio so why should he GAF?

[@simonupton-millard]

Unfortunately verry common on ebay

[@trevor245]

@@PJD_55 Cuz if said non functioning radio gets damaged badly enough the buyer can send it back on the sellers cost and the seller will have their radio back which is now worth even less due to the damage plus they will be out the 5-10 euros it'll cost to ship it back.

[@TheSpotify95]

@@trevor245 Yeah, at the very least (even for

[@HoldFastFilms]

I was thinking this was going to be boring but what a journey it ended up being. Great fix!

[@stephencech3696]

Mouldy off Ebay? You're brave Vince and I absolutely love it! Fixing things you know nothing about, buying dodgy stuff off of ebay, Xbox engineer (un-officially). Absolutely love the stuff you do, thank you!

[@DG-mi2mc]

Cruzin to 1 million, you deserve Every bit of it!! Your videos are a true joy to watch. Thank you for all your work Vince!

[@coll6]

Great to see you still making repair videos. Been a couple year journey with you. Sharing advice learning about some of the mechanisms you encounter. I personally got task with working on an old vacuum tube radio. Finally getting you use my skills. Keep on mate.

[@M1LAD81]

Nice fix, Vince. I think that module handles the DAB+. DAB+ was supposed to be a decent upgrade over regular DAB but a lot of producers didn't want to invest further into more expensive equipment.

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks M1👍

[@precbass]

Your videos are never boring Vince.Well done on getting it working.

[@BuyitFixit]

Another Great repair vince. Pity about the FM module being faulty. I guess there's an output enable pin on it that re-routes the audio signals when active or something, and its probably being enabled when the board is connected.

[@dh2032]

there a base model somewhere, that dab, only, higher up, models with FM,

[@DarcAngel77]

So entertaining as always Vince. Best teabreak repair ever, Had 2 cups and half a packet of chocolate digestives..bring on more

[@seguramlk]

Thanks for uploading, Vince. Your videos always bring me joy regardless if you fix it or not. God Bless

[@Sparky-ov1ot]

That's the difference between you and me Vince, I would have used a big sledge on that, great to see your videos and the patience and skill you show!

[@andrewd4906]

You may not know how long the fix will take, but we do. Good on you Vince. Excellent video as always.

[@marcellipovsky8222]

Nice fix Vince! You made me look up the Poitín, I did not know what that is 😀Other than that I expected a Part II. - DYI Radio Case Re-build. May be next time!

[@dev1lsbit]

Irish Moonshine.

[@stevewood6188]

Thank You Vince after watching the video i was able to repair my Majority internet radio removed the piggy back FM board and it fired into life must be a common faulty

[@pt8154]

Great repair Vince but annoying low frequency thump every time you moved the radio on your bench, especially listening through headphones. Mic placement?

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks PT, the mic is on the desk like it always is but maybe it was more noticeable on this fix due to the weight of the speaker👍👍👍

[@bobbicaroldavies494]

Hello Vince, what a funny thing to be watching on New year's Day. Still, thoroughly enjoyed it. I love your rational and thoroughly optimistic approx. Happy new year to you and your family

[@nightstah]

I liked that uncharacteristic (but funny) line "let's see what new disease I can get now"

[@pegtooth2006]

Hi Vince, TSP or tri sodium phosphate (in crystals) is super cheap and diluteable in water. It is an awesome degreaser and mold controller. It s commonly available in hardware or paint stores (degreases walls: smoker's house for example.) t does leave a fine whiteish residue that keeps fighting mold if not rinsed or wiped off. Might work in Rolls Royces too. Kept in a moisture-free environment the TSP will keep for decades. Safe? Yes, it's also found in 'merikan breakfast cereals to preserve both 'freshness' and texture (assuming milk environment.)

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Peg Tooth👍👍👍

[@jimfuller239]

I have a black version of the Majority Sidney. Bought second-hand off Ebay. It works very well. It does come with a remote that makes navigation and alphabet entry easier. I also have a Majority Fitzgerald, which doesn't have integral audio but instead connects to a hifi for excellent sound. The same remote works on either model.

[@michaelthornton4284]

Try a Android TV box remote

[@karenharvey7197]

You're never boring.

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

A man after my own ❤️ heart. I like the idea of backup devices so much so I have 2 or 3 items of the same device. Always come in handy for the rest of the family who need certain devices, cheaper than buying new. I have to say though this is just revolting, all that green mould inside, honestly it's awful, makes me want to remove all the electronic bits and spray mould remover inside. That's the risk you run with ebay, as you have often said Vince.

[@tavycleaveful]

Really fascinating to see how you diagnose the problem

[@Vermilicious]

I think it's really nice of you to think of your dad like that. I hope he gets some amusement out of the thing. Good job there, although I'd toss that box because of the mold, and put the parts in a replacement box of some kind.

[@Max-uv3eg]

agreed, mold is disgusting and chances of getting it fully out of a porous material like plywood are slim. the box should have definitely gone in the bin.

[@user-rk1vv7sq4u]

Great repair Vince, it was interesting, love watching audio repairs.

[@johncochrane2707]

Congratulations on the 800k subs Vince!

[@mark-andrews]

I genuinely can say I found this video to be really interesting, not only the effort required to fix it but the diagnosis of the likely history, of the damaged device prior to purchase, and the reflection of the state of the market, which goes under the banner of 'EBay.'I'm not directing my negativity towards eBay it's just an avenue to make a quick buck, assuming a vendor can turn a profit, with the minimum investment, selling goods that have been dumped as rubbish, unfortunately I see how there is such a desperate need to make money, individual vendors will try anything to make money.

[@Blaze-cj7ch]

Hey mate, great vid as always. Most likely someone had it in the bathroom and it's water damage from the shower mist/vapour. That wud b my guess anyway! Keep the vids coming!

[@willmorici5765]

Hey Vince...FYI...the part number you were looking up for the FM modulator wasn't correct. I found the correct one. The actual number is at 31:49. T3B-6220CDB-1.0. I did find them online.

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you Will👍👍👍

[@TheSpotify95]

That's good to hear - if you can get the part as well, then it would be worth putting a new one on to restore FM functionality - not that FM is very good around where I live, when all you can get is lots of Heart FM's and not a lot else!

[@michaelthomas3646]

great tea-time break video Vince, yeah people on ebay shouldn't be selling things for excessive amounts, and list it as being either stored outside, or used outside, or salvaged from a skip. while not 100% fix, at least you found where the problem is, and got it working enough for the job it was intended for, yes would be better if 100% working, but still a fix none the less.

[@Jammerk40]

Nice work Vince! I wouldn't care for radio the internet is more important!

[@jtilano]

Dire straits.... Very good selection....

[@foundatlantis]

someone has gone skip surfing and stuck this up as 'untested' on ebay. cheeky buggers. nice fix tho. came out alreet like

[@TheStanHill]

Turned out to be pretty nice! Would be very upsetting if those buttons were replaced for nothing. It was a brave move to just replace them without trying to just connect the terminals with tweezers or something like that.

[@Matteous_YT]

Worth £30? Perhaps not. Worth making your Dad happy? That's priceless 😊

[@chrism8705]

Nothing got threw away when I was young without taking it apart first 😀 brings back great memories 👍

[@GarthBeagle]

Congrats on hitting 800K Vince!

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Garth👍

[@wolvesone]

tea break or not it was a really good fix and video and as someone else posted in the comments the module you were looking up was just the PCB part number the real one was the lable that was on the lid of the shielding its also interesting how you guys across the pond spell mouldy here in the states its moldy with out the u either way cool stuff and keep up the good work and also as a certified automotive tech i love the rolls videos

[@vanerek]

Very interesting repair and absolutely hideous box, that amount of mould made me cringe. But it's nice to see a blue mat video along the Rolls-Royce ones

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

Hi Vince, this was a great video znd the content was very interesting indeed. The way I see it is that it doesn't really matter about the cost of the unit, but it's more to do with the value of your worth as a top youtuber, and also inspiring others to be less wasteful of products. Love and light my friend. Paul.

[@GadgetUK164]

Nice fix Vince =D That module must just be an FM module - the DAB must be elsewhere on the board.

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Gadget👌

[@RWL2012]

comments with =D but ignores all my comments/replies to him

[@GadgetUK164]

@@RWL2012 ???

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

So kind of you fixing an internet radio for your dad. Could had 2 teas this time🤣 but it was weird that dab works without that module andmthe mould was just awful.

[@orosalsero]

Hi Vince, been watching your videos for awhile now and there very educational, thank you for making them. also can you tell me what schematic diagram viewing software your using. Thanks again.

[@sp523]

Nice repair Vince!

[@wisher21uk]

Excellent fix Vince well done

[@standishgeezer]

I think it's worth £30 when you end up with Internet Radio , DAB and an Aux port (and a video out of it. 🤣). Just wondering Vince why you don't download a number of music tracks from the KZbin Audio Library and put them on your music play to use during testing in your videos (that seems to be OK according to the terms of usage)?

[@daz41262010]

another one of Vince fixes :) excellent bro :) never boring :) ever :)

[@shambleslongplay3566]

i mentioned years ago when you 1st started soldering you can use any tip you like, but its usually best to use the biggest one you can for the job.. so obviously there is no right/wrong tip. just your preference.. But why do you prefer that tip?

[@g7npl]

Great video like your stile think you will make good detective as well as good repair man.

[@highpath4776]

Speakers will be 4 ohm when arranged in Paralle overall

[@RWL2012]

1. the amplifier is stereo, so one 8 ohm speaker per channel presents an 8 ohm load per channel. 2. speaker driver impedance ratings are individual ratings, and in this case they're simply wrong, stating 4 ohms instead of 8. not very good and I don't think I had come across that until now.

[@Paperghost]

Good outcome, but Vince, you have got to remember to tin pads and legs before soldering and clean that soldering iron tip.

[@n.h.s.a.d.m.]

Not boring at all. I found it very interesting!

[@olDirdey]

May you take a look for a desoldering knife. it´s a very thin blade that you can shove under the pin while heating it with fresh solder. Edison is selling a cheap one.

[@eclectarama]

Really interesting video, Vince. Presumably you'll leave feedback that reflects the condition of the item compared with its description - as well as the fitness for purpose of the packaging?

[@joonglegamer9898]

You will not believe the amount of electronics people are throwing out. And there are people (scavengers) that hang out at the recycling plant picking up the good stuff (and it ends up on eBay). Every day I went to the recycling station - there's at least 3 huge electronics pallets filled with MODERN oled screens of all sizes, Nvidia Gsync screens, Gaming laptops, digital radios like yours, and endless amounts of gadgets (this is in Sweden - in a small city of 13K people!) And it's EVERY DAY. It's crazy.

[@APSuk2]

On those tactile switches the plastic has been heat staked over the metal to hold it in place. Lets hope it was not flood damaged as sewage & MDF are quite the combination. 😆

[@giedralas2565]

Greetings from Ireland, Vince. Great video as always 👍. Say hi to your dad. Any plans on visiting Ireland? 😁

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks, will do. I normally visit Mayo once every 2 or 3 years. No plans as of yet for this year. I would like to do a driving holiday there and see more sites sometime. Been saying that for years though!!! 👍👍👍

[@Jdbye]

Can you get the chips? Maybe it's easier (and certainly cheaper) to get the chip than the entire module, and since it's not BGA you should be able to replace it. I was curious to see if the numbers on the main chip would come up with anything, but I can't make them out well enough to look it up myself. Anyway, I don't think it was boring, your videos rarely are.

[@alext8828]

You are a good son. Hope your dad likes it. (I'm sure he will)

[@mr_spacedout713]

Congratulations on 800K!

[@mrjsv4935]

Nice fix, your dad is going to be happy to have it :)

[@minijimi]

Good Job Vince.

[@TheTkiller9999]

I am thinking the amplifier piece has a problem dual bridge for the two stereo channels

[@2009numan]

nearly 40 minutes is a long teabreak Vince

[@eathenalexander2836]

Great video as always Vince

[@rikxianvanhoutenvanhouten1384]

I think the module might be muting or disabeling the audio output there was a mute pin on the amp chip can you probe that to see if thats enabled? Otherways the chip has failed

[@Rony_Hassan]

I really miss your blue matt fixing videos...please try to do as you usually do...thanks 🇧🇩

[@masterbrown2002]

I guarantee you that’s come from a recycling centre, stuff can be in the skips for days in the rain before the staff rescue them to sell on to bric-a-brac dealers 😂

[@Khashraan]

These chips on the faulty daughterbord didn't look (at least the bigger one) like BGA. Did you try to reflow the chips? maybe this might help already. Just a thought.

[@AnonymousRepair]

Nice one 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍My be you could get the chip on its own ?

[@chinbin2006]

These modules are also used in Arduino projects. They are available but quite costly. If your Dad is happy, then I really wouldn't bother!

[@thomasw6169]

Just tried repair a Homerton from Majority. It's horrible crap. Glued together cheap stuff. CD player not good as well.

[@stefanmarinescu5086]

At some point during cleaning you removed by accident i think R312 from The button area. No influence however?

[@rabmillar7471]

Vince Your Awsome 😀 blue mat or rolls royce 😀 keep it up bro 😀

[@highpath4776]

I have loads (well three) of those modern record players where the amp chip seems to have failed, would you like them to repurpose ?

[@fishandreptileinfo]

Nice repair Vince.

[@Tokaisho1]

Nice resurrection on something very useful that would have been destined for landfill

[@BlackAdderall]

Another fun repair. ❤

[@bunnylove273]

hey Vince what a super star they say the milk of human kindness is a rear and valued thing and what you did was such a great gift and hears hoping he will get a lot year of entertainment out of the radio thank you again for the vid

[@VeggeMight]

30:08 I'd sit alone and watch your Channel My only friend through Lonely nights And everything I had to know I heard it on My Mate Vince's radio

[@Mymatevince]

😂👌

[@TJCeltic]

OMG I would just love to have one of those

[@RommudohDev]

what did you use to clean the mold on the inside?

[@robstrains8711]

This has come from a water damaged property they get written off but some resell the items instead of dumping them it can be quite dangerous if somebody with no experience buys these items it should also have been in the description.

[@tomascamaja2881]

Very good video keep up the good work

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

That packaging. OMG. That's peak bad eBay seller.

[@spaceted3977]

It really was a pile of Junk for £30 !!! My 2 Roberts Internet Radios do not change BST Time !!! The First Internet Radio was one of these Majority Radios. It did not work at all so I sent it Back and got a Roberts Radio instead !!! I would have thrown that Majority Radio straight in the Bin !!! My Roberts Radios are Perfect !!!

[@iamerickguerra]

Nice radio you fixing!!!

[@Mogipbob]

I would be interested in a video where you create a new box for this radio. You could turn it into a one-of-one. :)

[@Random_4400]

"10-15 20-minutes" 38 minutes later: 😂😂👍

[@xcalibre222]

Well first thing Is it's not Oak wood. I see cheap particle board with a thin wood finish laminate.That's a rip,lol. Plus the seller didn't mention the water damage . Probably should send it back or at least give the seller a negative review. Thanks for the Vids!

[@BugbieCBeebies]

Congratulations For 800K Subscribers Vince!

[@jamesjesterng7659]

I'm sure around 34.48 when you zoom in there is something moving around in the mould.

[@FredFraggadelic]

yes there is a mite or something

[@Mymatevince]

Oh no!!!!! I need to view it on the big screen

[@rfr653]

Good job mate.

[@ray73864]

If you don't want to burn the switches, heat the board from the underside, it'll still melt the solder on the switches.

[@jamesryan4199]

YO Vince what brand of flux do you use?