Nintendo SWITCH SD Card Reader Fault | I FAILED Last Time! | Revisit FIX

Remember the Nintendo Switch with the SD Card Reader with a Fatal Error!? Well, it's come back to me as it's failed again!
Let's have another go and see if we have more luck this time around!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
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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[@ebonhawk1174]

I remember this guy he's the definition of a beta male

[@StezStixFix]

That's me. And you must be the guy who's the definition of a witless troll.

[@dadwillfixit1907]

Ebonhawk I think it’s time for you to come out of your mums basement and find a job and do something better with your life

[@ProfToastGaming]

@@StezStixFix Witless troll is pretty accurate lol

[@krakken242]

spoken like a true beta male

[@seguramlk]

100%

[@Mymatevince]

Amazed you managed to get the pins out AND back in again without them pinging off and you spending 3 hours on your knees looking for them. Seriously good work Steve 👍

[@StezStixFix]

😁 I half expected to lose at least one of them! Great result in the end though, and the Switch is still working a couple of weeks later! 👍

[@deeranfoxworthy6069]

You're not an idiot, we all mistakes. That's the problem with being human. You've done and learned things I've only ever dreamed of attempting, let alone accomplishing successfully as you've done in your videos. Keep up the awesome work! Fixing your mistakes is far more respectable than never admitting you made one.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Deeran! Very true, I'm glad I got the chance to correct the mistake! 👍

[@hashrulsubzero]

I applaud you for the amount of patience you have to put those pins back into the connector (6:50) and getting it to work again 👏 Most people would just swap out the connector completely lol.

[@giovanni4926]

Love the enthusiasm when the device is fixed. Yes! Get in there! Great fix.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Giovanni! It's a great feeling to get something working! 👍

[@creepyname]

Patience is a godsend esp when your eyes cant see what youre doing without needing external magnification, truly exceptional work for someone that feels hes an amateur.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Shane, appreciate that! 👍

[@DTGuitarTech]

You have the most patience of any person I know

[@Norrecito]

This fix was so tense that I almost had a heart attack! :) Very nice, I don't think I could put those pins back with my shaky hands. I have a similar microscope as you and I'm wondering where you get that stand for it. The one that came with mine offers very little room to work with.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Norrecito! My scope is a Frankenstein of 2 different stands. I used the LED lights and base from the original one and stuck an articulated arm to it. That gives so much more room underneath! This is the articulated arm stand I used: thepihut.com/products/articulated-arm-stand-for-usb-microscope

[@Norrecito]

@@StezStixFix Nice! Thank you :)

[@bigandy1982]

That sigh when you added too much solder... I feel ya bruh! 😂

[@polgarauk5606]

OMG I was literally on the edge of my seat cheering you on with those pins, congratulations on getting them back in 👏👏👏

[@1CrazyDJ4U]

Definitely addicted to watching your videos. Just when I though I watched all of them, another one of your videos shows up in my feed.

[@KazsprG]

Geez, I wasn't doing it but I was sweating bullets. I need a drink after that one. Good job I really thought one of those pins were going to go into the 9th dimension.

[@StezStixFix]

😁 thanks Oz! I definitely needed a drink after this one, it was certainly nerve-wracking! 👍

[@Tidder007]

This was awesome. Fantastic work on those tiny leads, you're a wizard!

[@StezStixFix]

😊 thanks Tidder! I was very pleased with the outcome on this one! I wasn't sure if I could rescue those tiny pins! 👍

[@CTCTraining1]

Steve, time to signup for the brain surgery course, you clearly have the necessary dexterity and skill 😀👍 ... although I did have my fingers crossed as applied the hot air onto that poor plastic connector. Keep up the great work!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Chris. I did heat the connector from underneath, but i realised I didn't really show that! Turned out well in the end! Brain Surgery course booked! 😬

[@mikef25]

The level of dedication here is something you don't see every day.

[@andrewgilson5759]

You can never go wrong with the old, shimmy, shake and tap test. Nice work!!

[@mr87q]

After managing to get them pins back on i would deffo say your a micro soldering expert now.

[@k1darklord871]

I'm impressed getting those pins back in was some steady hand skill, well done!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks K1! It took a steady hand, that's for sure! I got some good practice from this one, and very happy with the result!

[@marcianzero_yt]

Perhaps, one day you can be a professional. You put in all those pins into the connectors in a factory instead of the machine that usually does it. Wouldn’t that be fun?

[@StezStixFix]

🤣 that's my dream job!

[@KisoX]

Are you kidding me? Those pins would have ended up somewhere in my nose while breathing...or in the room while throwing something away of anger. Amazing job! I guess just a few people are able to not lose their mind working with these teeny-weeny pins!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Kisox! I'm glad you appreciate the size of those things! The microscope makes it look easy, but boy were they teeny tiny! 😁

[@Callum-Faulds]

That's a top job right there. Nicely done! I for one would not have tried to repair the connector. I'd have salvaged something from a donor board. Your patience is admirable!

[@seansolorc]

Yo Steve, just going through some of your older videos and I am amazed with the steady hands you had pitting those pins back in. I struggle so hard on those tiny parts because I get too stressed out and get a litle bit of the shakes. lol. Great job!.

[@guywilton7471]

Result Steve ! Impressive skill-of-hand technique And no singing so I’m even more impressed lol

[@StezStixFix]

🤣 I was too nervous to sing in this one!

[@stuartmcphillie7300]

Great job, Steve. Incredibly fiddly. Patience of a Saint!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Stuart, it certainly was fiddly! Happy with the result! 👍

[@WelcometoVideoCity]

YOU sir are a madman. I am incredibly impressed by your skill and patience.

[@imaginitivity7853]

I was really expecting a 'dink', piece flies out of shot, accompanied by over dubbed swearing on this one. But you held your nerve brilliantly. Dave's coaching is paying off

[@markharrisllb]

As a total novice who is genuinely inspired by you I love your enthusiasm when something works

[@mm0077]

Steve "Get in there"! I felt the elation and the pain. I have done about may be 3 times now and I remember the first time I ever did it was with soldering iron and it when very well. Since I have done with hot air nervously, which went pretty well but they can be a pain when soldering the legs with the soldering iron. Steve job well done.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks M m! It was definitely nerve wracking! Happy it turned out well! 👍

[@tsbeech]

Fantastic result Steve!!! Well done! Loved the video! Keep em coming.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Travis! 👍

[@masonelliott5968]

My OLED has a problem with the SD card reader where if the system is tapped weirdly, it will disconnect it. For a hot minute it would just reconnect and disconnect at random. Glad there's a video in case I need to replicate and replace it!

[@SixtyDoesStuff]

Oh I KNOW that deep sigh when too much solder ends up on some tiny legs all close together. What a pain. We accept you, imperfections and all. =D

[@StezStixFix]

😁 I normally cut the sighs out, but I felt this one was quite appropriate! 🤣

[@DankerTVTimeCapsule]

if this does fail again you could just consider the wire bypass trick next time. yes it makes repairing in the long run hader but at least it guarantees a connection.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Danny, I did wonder about doing that, so I'd probably do that if it fails again. It's been going for a couple of weeks now and no issues so far! 👍

[@TheFalcro1234]

You earned my sub today. This was fantastic "amature" board repair. Just "get in there" and do it, make it work and get on with the day. Bravo

[@dirtpipedan]

this looks like your most fiddly repair, at least from what I've watched. steady hands!

[@chasefournier]

Yes! Great job!!! These repairs are not for the faint of heart! Great video!

[@briandowning4819]

Thanks!

[@spacekees102]

Well done man! You almost had me sweating with that fiddly job 😂. Your getting good at the microsoldering thing. Gonna put Phil out of business 👀😂.

[@StezStixFix]

🤣 not sure about that! This one did feel good to get working. And some great practice to boot! 👍

[@atranfanatic]

Great job man! I would say that your repair on the sd card adapter should be stronger than factory! Fun to watch.

[@over2seeyer]

the shear dedication is amazing

[@JamesSmith-vz8yr]

Serious skill there - Good job mate!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks James! 👍

[@skullcompco]

Love these repair vids....good honest northern humour involved !

[@timmyleonard5053]

Well done that was an impressive fix

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Timmy! 👍

[@hervegabet]

well done Steve !

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Herve! 👍

[@chris-pike]

Good to see you revisit the switch there Steve and great job with the repair the pins sure did look a fiddley job but a job well done - Nice 1 mate 👍

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Chris, it was definitely fiddly but it turned out great in the end! 👍

[@falloutguy8878]

Great job Steve couldn't have done better myself 😊

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Grave Hag! 😊

[@mediatour8898]

There's no way you could have avoided pulling those pins out, you took it off just fine.

[@michaelknowles1651]

I want to apply a little bit of solder. Boom WHAT lol that really made me laugh. Nice video

[@StezStixFix]

😁 haha. Thanks Michael! I managed to rescue it, luckily! 😬

[@dadwillfixit1907]

Thank you for the upload mate great job 👏love the t-shirt 🤙🏻

[@StezStixFix]

😁 cheers mate! Not watched the new season yet! Gonna try and binge them this week!

[@THErealfoxgaming]

Great fix!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Fox! It's still going strong so hopefully this one is a permanent fix! 😊

[@chrisbishop3687]

Beautiful skills Steve!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Chris! 👍

[@briandowning4819]

Really enjoy your projects, great work

[@whatislovebutonelonggame5406]

Steady hands Steve! Great fix!!!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks WILBOLG! 👍

[@LoLFilmStudios]

13:00 Just a little bit of solder this time.. What? xD Top 10 moments! ^^

[@CH1CK3NNU66375]

Man, This was incredible work. Really stepping up your game here. Love it!

[@jontait1095]

Great fix those fpc's are a pain I usually melt a few before it's good

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Jon. I'm impressed with myself that i didn't melt this one! 😊

[@jontait1095]

@@StezStixFix yeh there a pain. I still stick to ordering loads when I need them I'm terrible at melting them one way or another

[@highroyds]

very VERY nicely done m8 !!

[@StezStixFix]

Cheers Roy! 👍

[@Merrylegs3]

hello! i have seen some of your tamagotchi repair videos and wondering if you can help me. I bought a tamagotchi v4 brand new sealed on ebay but whenever i turn it on it stays on for a few seconds and then the screen fades out. i have done some research and was told to replace the crystal oscillator and capacitor but i have no idea how to do that.

[@kennethbarker852]

1st class video to watch thank you take care kind regards from me kenneth

[@laloramos]

wonderful job and thank you for the magic trick.

[@StezStixFix]

Thank you! and you're more than welcome! 😊

[@nbaua3454]

OMG, loved that micro viz micro soldering.. you're a microangelo.. :)

[@rogernichols8150]

Wow 👏 😮 nice job Steve 👏 👍 👌 so enjoy your videos 📹 👍 please keep them coming 🙏 😊 and here to help 😀 get your videos 📹 😉 out to everyone to enjoy 😉 😀 cheers 🍻 mate 👍 😀

[@StezStixFix]

Cheers Roger! 👍

[@TechnicNerdAT]

Nice fix! Sometimes u must have patience! Well done!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Technic! Certainly needed patience with this one! 👍

[@goku445]

I was thinking in the last video you forgot to prep the pads with fresh solder before putting back the connector? Maybe that was the cause.

[@kimberlybates1187]

Great job Steve! Far more patience than I have. I would just replace the connector, but you made a great video with it, great skill too, keep up the good work and yes you deserve a drink and a steak after doing that.👍

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks William! I wasn't sure if I'd be able to do this one, but it worked out very well in the end! Definitely had a few beers afterwards! 😊

[@BrendanGeesonOfficial]

Well done Steve great job.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Brendan! 👍

[@MightyJabbasCollection]

Did I hear a Fawlty Towers reference there at the beginning?

[@StezStixFix]

You got it! "Basil, why didn't they get their alarm call?" Because I forgot! 🤣

[@StezStixFix]

I'm so sorry, I'm not perfect. 😁

[@llll3816]

You have more patience than me. These IPC connectors are about $3 each on Amazon or less on AliExpress. I attempted a dozen times heating up the board on the chip facing side before relenting and heating from underneath the board a 450. The plastic on these things melts too easily.

[@mick0905]

Cheers Steve.

[@StezStixFix]

Cheers Mick!

[@frozerinosrepairs]

Thank you for sharing 😊😊😊

[@StezStixFix]

Cheers Froz! 👍

[@shappochklack]

worked for me on my motorolla

[@1970sSupertramp]

your method is unorthodox but oh so effective ..

[@obesimer4864]

Is there a video that you talk about yourself and your background? I may have missed it, I'm not done yet perusing your library.

[@MilaNavi]

Amazing!! Nice job

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Mila! 👍

[@beogeek]

Good work Steze Nuts!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks BeoGeek! 👍

[@beogeek]

@@StezStixFix Not many people truly understand how small those pins actually are, you did well. Persistence is key! Once again pat on the back mate.

[@StezStixFix]

The microscope really makes it look much easier than it is! Thanks BeoGeek, appreciate that! 👍

[@beogeek]

@@StezStixFix Yea I get that a lot when I show people repairs under my amscope 75X and they always say that's easy. Ok here you go you try it. Steve what's the zoom on your digital scope?

[@StezStixFix]

It goes up to x270, but it has a digital zoom on it too which i don't use. I'm not sure what it is "standard", but I would guess it was similar to the x75 on yours. Either way, I know it makes things look much easier. And I can imagine people looking at it and thinking its a piece of cake! 😬 we know the truth!

[@ob1skywalker82]

Jeez that was awesome!👍

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks OB1! 👍

[@TrueAlucardX]

My switch trys to connect to TV but won't go in to 1080. An I tred all trouble shoots. Any advice people. Bless 🙏🏾

[@TrueAlucardX]

it just don't want to show up. But it has flickered on of other day.

[@StezStixFix]

Hey True-Alucard! Have you tried a different dock? If it's not the dock, then I would imagine it's either a problem with the USB C port, or maybe even one of the filters from P13 chip or maybe P13 itself? Good luck 👍

[@TrueAlucardX]

@@StezStixFix I will try that. Thanks for advice 👍🏾

[@Samsemillya]

Very well done

[@Waterdust2000]

now lets see you fix some of those game card readers in 3ds that you need to 'adjust' the card with a shim or such to get it to read.

[@davenunyabusiness4893]

13:07 I felt that "WTF!?"

[@ShawnClarady]

Nice job sir.

[@marcianzero_yt]

If you pinged the pins to the n-th dimension, Zool could bring them back... He’s a Ninja. ;) 9th dimensions, well, they would have been lost. :)

[@StezStixFix]

🤣 very true Marcian!

[@SlingshotGamer]

Get in there!!

[@StezStixFix]

😁 it felt good this one!

[@branjay1997]

How much would you charge for a repair like this?

[@MjC7192]

EEEzeee with those pins..ya don't wanna pull a hammie (ham sting)

[@esbj0rnsson]

GET IN THERE!! 🤪

[@aaronmoss6208]

GET IN THERE!!!!!!

[@XSpImmaLion]

Bruh, why does a last gen portable console has such an absolute cr*p connector that falls apart if you look at it wrong like that, which is basically a bunch of loose pins inside a plastic housing? Talk about anti-repair design... You know what this reminds me of? Those friggin' crap Nokia cellphone charging connectors of the past... the proprietary ones with exposed copper pins. If corrosion ever gets to that connector, it's over. Kudos to Steve for having the patience to fix this... I'd just end up with a Switch in a million pieces inside the garbage can, seriously. :P Replacing the drifting sticks was enough to get in my nerves, and if I remember correctly that didn't even require soldering. :P Anyways, learning a ton from your channel Steve, thanks for sharing! :D

[@NinjaNezumi]

Why aren't you using scotch tape to rescue those pins?! I admit I'm not an engineer, so I can't remember exactly how my friend does it, but for tiny things he has to place on a board, I remember something about him using scotch tape, then he anchors the pins down with something that is conductive, and I think he uses alcohol to wash the tape residue off.

[@insertmetalusernamehere]

So basically send the thing back? got you.

[@brianalward2653]

Nice work! I take it you don’t drink much caffeine since you have such steady hands. 😂 I love your channel. Stupid SD card reader.

[@alanplant471]

Nice.

[@GaryLiddington]

Satisfying.

[@JohnnyStashh]

GET IN THERE! 🤣

[@StezStixFix]

😁 Thanks Johnny!

[@jamieslight3102]

Got the same issue with my switch , the pins have broken . Anyone want to fix mine 🙂

[@craigconway4093]

Awesome :)

[@MrMurdock2021]

Honestly I think a earthquake wouldn't lose those pins😂

[@EikottXD]

10:35 😂

[@foundatlantis]

nerves of steel !

[@jeffcarriere]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JohanFroloff81]

Low melt solder can be a bitch 😆