My PS Vita DIED | Let's INSTALL a USB-C Port!

Sadly, the Sony PS Vita I fixed recently has stopped charging and is now dead. It gives me a great opportunity to rip out the old proprietary port and replace it with a shiny new USB C port.
This mod is the VitaC from Oxyll Mods and is available here: oxyllmods.square.site/
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
00:00 Intro
00:33 USB-C Kit overview and build
04:28 Annoying Patreon song and PS Vita disassembly
06:05 Old port removal
08:00 UCB-C Mod install
14:28 Test
16:14 Stupid game
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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[@jonathanmartin3375]

The tidiness of the wires is a thing of beauty.

[@Fraxton]

Discovered your channel a few weeks back, been catching up on a lot of your older content and now I'm watching the new, despite knowing nothing about what your doing I still find it very relaxing and enjoyable content so please keep it coming, thank you!

[@FartSmucker]

You'll be at 100 K in no time. Much deserved too by the way.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks FS! 👍

[@bartvantuijl1598]

I second that, really enjoy these videos. Keep it up!

[@AR21]

Wow flying x

[@Ironhide34100]

@@StezStixFix could I send you some Star Wars Sphero droids for a repair video?

[@VAL3NTIN3]

76k now wow

[@cjhatesu]

Entertaining and extremely helpful. Up until now my only experience with soldering was tinning and joining wires and replacing the shoulder button on my Steam Deck. But I really wanted to do this mod and your video gave me the confidence and knowledge to do it. I'm still in a bit of disbelief that I was able to solder such small components with just a magnifying glass and $50 soldering station. I had to get a hot air station for desoldering the old port, but that's alright since this project really gave me the confidence to look for other modding projects that I had shyed away from due to the soldering work. Subbed and thanks again for documenting the install of this mod so well!

[@ChristosKaps]

Have to say, I was a bit surprised in the earlier video, when that tired old port decided to play nice and work, but clearly it was on it last legs. Very nice upgrade/mod video and, as always, some lovely tunes to go with it :)

[@kayleas5328]

same, mine charges but can't communicate

[@isellstolenchainsaws]

I know what I'll be doing soon! Previously have done a Micro USB mod to my OLED Vita years ago and with everything moving to USB-C it's nice to know that Oxyll makes a mod like this. Thank you for the video Steve!

[@RyoHazuki1]

I only found your channel a couple of weeks ago and have already watched through the past year or so of brilliant vids. This one turned out a lot more difficult than I thought it was going to be - nice work!

[@red13emerald]

I’m surprised the data connection worked that well, because D+ and D- are a differential pair and need to match in length, but I guess USB2.0 is quite forgiving in that regard.

[@root42]

Is it so fragile? These are mere millimeters, right?

[@red13emerald]

@@root42 Indeed. Even if you were to squeeze 10Gbit through a single differential pair, the signal itself is traveling 20 centimeters per bit, so even with a 5 centimeter mismatch the differential signals are clearly related to each other, but that’s not relevant. The whole point of differential pairs is that any interference will equally increase or decrease the voltage in both traces, meaning the voltage difference stays the same. If the traces aren’t length-matched, the differential signals will be shifted in phase, meaning the effects of the interference on each trace will arrive at the receiver at different times, so they don’t cancel each other out anymore. The higher the bandwidth, the more closely these lengths need to be matched because each bit is on the line for a shorter amount of time, so the receiver has less time to monitor the voltages and clearly discern the signal from the noise.

[@Lee_Essex]

Well edited video. I liked the chilled music while vos was on. Also nice close ups with the microscope. Very easy watching. Wish you would do more than 1 a week.

[@hellalike]

Steve, thanks again for another awesome video and another killer reference. We got Super Market Sweep across the pond too. They just brought it back again.

[@Riley1524]

Love the videos, man! There's something about watching soldering that is soothing to me for some reason.

[@El_Bellota]

I second this.

[@fatalstyx3389]

You're gonna be a huge channel and I'm glad I was here since you were at 20k. You deserve a mil

[@L1LCHR15]

Love the videos bud, I find it massively interesting just seeing all the inner workings and the fixing of them

[@johue2458]

Came across your channel just recently and it’s awesome! Love that you just try it, even when you‘ve „never opened one of these before“.

[@wardy2002]

Well I tried to replace power supply port on my Acer tablet. Made such a mess of it. Now I'm too embarrassed to take it to repair man to do it properly. Nice to see someone who knows what they are doing. (cool music too) Well done Steve.

[@SCorpG22]

Repair guys see it all the time, I wouldn't let that put you off. I mean it might end up costing more to repair if you've lifted any pads, but I'd say go for it.

[@ShadowMaelstrom]

Find out who their competitors are and say they did a shoddy job

[@midohiopcs]

At least you attempted to repair it yourself. Even some professionals have issues. No need to be embarrassed.

[@wanjockey]

Man I had no idea that this could be done. I love these mini hack videos. As always thanks for the great content Steve.

[@AngaarUriakhil]

Just did this mod using this video and it took me like 3 hours. I have to commend your skills. You make precise micro soldering look super easy. And such a clean, organized job too.

[@MagralhoPT]

Damn you Steve! You are amazing! I understand very little of what you doing but your videos are a delight to watch! been watching all your content for the past month and cant have enough! congratulations on your channel!

[@Luigi64]

This is sweet, I love USB c mods. I just tried adding a USB c port to my mouse

[@chrispike7249]

Good to see you install a usb c port to your vita and nicely soldered on too your certainly becoming a true wiz with the fixes there Steve - nice 1 👍

[@RedMushroomII]

There's something so soothing and entertaining about your videos man! Love them!

[@Megajoe800]

Loving your vids man. Keep em up! Find them strangely relaxing.

[@yogibear2k220]

Funny, it always amused me when Steve does fixes like these and says the mod is in the description. I would love to mod my 3 Vita's, but I would not even dream of attempting to as I know I would ruin them. Even when I used to do this for a living (TV and video repairs,) I would not even attempt to solder surface mount components, or components you cannot solder with the naked eye. I just stuck to through hole stuff. I would leave this sort of work to to the experts like Steve ( even though for comedy reasons he pretends not to be.) Also, I never used flux either. Had to look it up when I saw Steve using it to see what it was!

[@Daffydubs]

I've learned flux is essential for soldering I used to think I was just terrible at it untill I started using it.

[@yogibear2k220]

@@Daffydubs Lol, my eyes are so bad now unless the pad is at least an inch square, I would not be able to solder anything onto it.

[@Daffydubs]

@@yogibear2k220 I hear that! Components are getting smaller everyday lol

[@TravisFabel]

Oh you're missing the secrets right in front of your eyes... Flux is magic. It creates just the right surface tension so you need absolutely no skill with the soldering iron. You just put the heat in the area and everything kind of melts works supposed to with surface mount stuff. But the eyes thing. I feel you man. That's why there's one other secret to everybody who does surface Mount things regularly. We don't look at it. We look at the big screen for the camera or microscope. I still can't do the hand soldering if I have too much caffeine but you can do hot air.

[@alexbrown1050]

Anyone can do surface mount work, just takes a bit of patience, practice and a microscope doesn't hurt. Believe in yourself! Also most people don't use flux because they use flux core solder, which is a more efficient method of applying flux at the same time as solder. It doesn't work if you wick your solder onto the tip and then touch the tip to the component though, so flux helps with that habit.

[@tylorpater4259]

Very glad KZbin recommended me this vid, cool to see how relatively easy someone made it to pop in a type c port as well!

[@TheOriginalNCDV]

That subscriber count keeps increasing, and rightly so! Great channel, always entertaining and educational!

[@Daffydubs]

You have taught me so much man I appreciate all that you do!

[@iHD01]

Subscribed! Amazing video, especially the Patreon song, i like you! :D

[@TheHanleyProject]

The solder work here was impeccable. Awesome job, great vid.

[@Ragerzin]

I'm new to this channel, but dude, what a terrific content you have. Hugs from Brazil.

[@lTinyl]

03:58 We need a SOLID jingle btw.

[@ollieduracell]

Dale Winton would be proud of this. Jokes aside, excellent job! Not sure how you ever came onto my recommendation videos but I've watched loads of your stuff now, great work

[@rafaelnardi4915]

Love your videos and your channel, Steve! Keep'em coming

[@KaiEngelbrecht]

What a great mod, well done! I like how you tried to find an elegant way to route the wires! One question, what kind of UV-timer-lamp do you use to harden the solder mask? I could see it in older videos too, but never found a reference to it. Thanks - and please keep up the great work! Cheers, Kai

[@user-zp8xm5wz5q]

the quite music the smooth job the humor = my first vid and im already liking this guy

[@KIDPRODIGY69]

one of the most creative videos of this type ive ever seen, U earned my sub!

[@dabbindude7109]

Dude your supermarket sweep joke reminded me of a show I've seen one time in my life and now I know the name of the show. Omg thank you!! And very good soldering lol

[@RBKing80]

NICE mod Steve. Come on, get in !! Your videos get better each time !!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks RB! 👍

[@MjC7192]

@@StezStixFix ...Eeexceept for the singing I think my ears might not ever be the same....,ugh, 😭,lol . I do love your videos and was wondering if you might make some on the newer editions of the xbox1's or other phones?

[@ChrisTallant]

That fixit kit is brilliant. I picked one up the other day and already fixed two things with it. You really need some sponsors.

[@ThySovereignLP]

You videos just keeps getting better and better. Never stop friend

[@kleuz713]

Holy moly your soldering is fantastic and so clean!!!!! I struggled with soldering some wires for a nerf gun and you make it look so easy and good! Amazing work!!

[@Jared-C]

This just made my afternoon. Thanks for the upload :)

[@davidweishahn5521]

Always enjoy watching your videos, Steve.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks David! 👍

[@fink32]

Wouldn’t be able to install this myself. So paid sombody to do it for me. Looks awesome and I feel better having watched you install it. Got the note 9 adapter aswell installed. You should get a psvsd (internal sd card) which replaces your 3g modem.

[@jonathanbody3973]

Very clean & detailed work!

[@crushingriptide788]

I love watching your vids it's really satisfying and enjoyable. Apart from the singing I mute that but the rest is great 😉

[@ramisaid99]

You just got shout out from TronicsFix in the latest video. You're doing a pretty awesome job keep it up

[@cunnyfunt30]

Hi Steve, I've just found your channel and love it, keep up the good work

[@gregorioliveira]

"Nice!" LOL Congrats on the precise and careful job. And on the soundtrack as well.

[@Jungleju1ce]

tronicsfix gave you a mention in his video yesterday and well done on your success on youtube you are an inspiration to us all

[@lazycomicgamer2313]

Great Video again Steve, I really Enjoyed it!

[@onemanbanjo975]

You Make that look easy! I'll be trying my hand at this mod as soon as it comes in the mail. Wish me luck!

[@andrewbarney5503]

Your skills have really improved. You are now a jedi master of electronics repair and modification. More usb-c mod videos are welcome.

[@SquareGravy]

I used to watch Supermarket Sweep in the US back in the 90s... pretty sure it was over here before it was over there. Great video!

[@pepealexandre]

Thank you for the video and for adding the microscope link on the video description. Was wondering what was that setup. 👍

[@rambofan1]

I royally f’d up my charge port so I just ordered this mod thanks for the video man!

[@LurkingCrassZero]

Another great vid. Be interesting to see what setup you use to create the amusing songs?

[@brandobarz3549]

Great vid, 30AWG Kynar wire would be best for signal wires, thin an insulated

[@lordnikonx]

I'm hoping to learn how to solder soon. You make it look really easy.

[@saionteller9427]

My goodness the organization of the wiring and finishing touches 👌😗

[@Teaneus]

Great video Steve!!

[@mcgrog]

Havent found anyone that makes soldering this entertaining yet, keep it up! More device mods! More “Nice”!

[@lifeisfuneh]

Entertaining and interesting in one package! Nice! :)

[@matyuuu]

First time seeing you, I was totally focused in your video. Everything was good vibes

[@Rocky1138]

KZbin shows your subscriber count at 62.9K but the counter in behind you is much lower than that. Is this video old or are you growing at an incredibly fast rate? If it's the latter, congratulations! You deserve it!

[@BuyitFixit]

Yes his channel has really taken off!

[@omriepp6226]

Your sense of humor is solid gold. Thanks for all the entertainment.

[@simonlunt353]

Steve I have been watching you for sometime now and I enjoy your videos but you make me chuckle when you sing or rap nice 🤣 take care Steve 👍

[@brandoncolemire4220]

Fantastic content!!! I have absolutely devoured the content on your channel, watching close to 40 videos in the past couple of days. I’ve taken things apart my whole life without any intention of fixing/putting it back together, but you’ve inspired me to give that a go. Bravo, Sir. Bravo.

[@AlinCosminTudor-ks9lp]

Steve, this video made me want to change the port in my PSVita 1004...it was a succes❤...thank you very much

[@thomasc4258]

You make the gritty/boring part of technology fun to watch, and learn! Thank you👍

[@dummyzen02zen57]

You got me to sub when you start to sing along with the music.

[@briangereau788]

Just saw you got a shout out from TronicsFix! Awesome!

[@adamt1415]

Any chance you would show your game room tour? From the few videos it looks like you have a room with all of the systems passing through a wall to the TV? That's an awesome idea, if that is how it is. Thanks for the awesome videos! Keep it up!

[@habuflingo6888]

This man made a soldering video entertaining to watch. Respect

[@travisbonzpiercy2660]

Nice just found your channel. Supermarket sweep actually aired here in the us as well.

[@MedekTheOne]

Very unfortunate that you did this video just when the mod is out of stock for the rest of the summer, It got me very interested swapping the port just for the sake of it (getting rid of as much proprietary stuff as possible). I liked it though, like the rest of your videos, very well documented process and good editing. Keep it up!

[@SoftQuartz]

I rather enjoyed performing this mod as well, though I soldered to the trace for d-. I really appreciate how you did your jumpers though. Much neater than I managed. For the hot air gun, have you considered using kapton tape to shield the surrounding components? I found it did an excellent job protecting the headphone jack on my 3ds mod

[@wisher21uk]

Nice fix thank you

[@yanni6556]

Awesome work with those solder joints that earned you a sub from me!

[@joedoran6994]

First time watching your content loved it instant sub

[@kijjionlee]

Came here for something quick and found something genuinely golden! 🤝 have my sub fs

[@TariqYasiinProd]

Awesome 👍 you have great technique. I would love to own a Vita one day, Ive always been a fan but never got the chance to get the og one.

[@Bourbon_Blue_Devil]

I have 3 guys I watch fix stuff now. I just found you through Tronicfix or My Mate Vince. I don't remember which one mentioned your page. Love you humor!!

[@Gaming-Enthusiast]

Great job with the vita 👌👌

[@retro-life]

Nice Video, will definetly do this mod myself too :) Greetings from Germany ^^

[@justsometimber1nthelake873]

Beautifull, love vids on the vita

[@awesomerbob]

Recently discovered you and I had to go back through your videos to find out who and what Dave is. Not disappointed to learn of the sad yet inspiring back story of Dave.

[@thearmandosc1468]

New suscriber, loved the vid and your energy bro

[@snorlax_mikox5289]

I have to say after all the videos I watched the singing is getting better and better

[@McSynth]

Nice work !

[@TheRoyalRandom]

Loving rubber ducky at the end 😍

[@ghengisdingus8644]

Supermarket Sweep was in the states as well, and boy did that make me feel ancient!

[@Garmichael1]

We had Supermarket Sweep here in the states too. And it was awesome

[@NexisTube]

could not click fast enough on this video! Love ur work!

[@paulb4uk]

Nice neat mod and far easier to find a cable for a bonus .

[@mikethemusicman1978]

I'm really suprised you aren't sponsored by any company, you should be Steve, your fixes are amazing.

[@CH1CK3NNU66375]

Love it Steve.

[@thinkbolt]

I was really digging the music at 1:22

[@harcor1975]

Amazing video!

[@Modern-MiddelE]

Thanks for hearing my recommendation 👍

[@woolfy02]

I have the 2nd gen of the Vita, with a wonky port (it has a micro usb charging port, I believe) and hoping that I can upgrade it as well. Yours did come out really.... nice though. Love the videos.