Restoring TRASHED PS4's - From Boxes of Parts to Working Consoles

Restoring TRASHED PS4's - From Boxes of Parts to Working Consoles - I bought 2 boxes of PS4 parts on eBay for $122. After separating out the parts and doing some testing I work on repairing what I can. I'm able to clean corrosion off the motherboard, replace some parts such as a midframe and disc drive, straighten a top plate, solder on a new power button ribbon cable connector, replace a harddrive, solder on an HDMI port (including repairing some of the traces), and replace some covers. It took a while but I ended up with 1 working PS4 Original and 1 working PS4 Slim!
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About This Video: I bought two boxes containing the parts from three PS4s. After sorting through everything and doing some testing I was able to get to work restoring the consoles. Using parts from all the consoles (plus some additional parts I had already) I was able to get two of the consoles working again!

[@Tronicsfix]

Would you like to see me do more restorations on this channel? If so what would you like to see me restore? Thanks for watching!

[@gamingtopps8975]

i know this is a bit old but since you are a console expert could you try restore a ps3

[@arxfat]

Would really like to see some Dualshock 4 controllers

[@fridge6000]

Where do you get the broken consoles from?

[@gamingtopps8975]

DiamondTiger99 ebay he says it in the video

[@winnerboy7777]

probably not as profitable for you, but definitely more entertaining for me!

[@M365ITTuts]

I'm not sure why but I've started watching this dude fixing consoles every day before I go to sleep. Not sure why but these videos are relaxing in some way

[@MrGio821]

Yeah me too same :)

[@saldiaz6318]

Omg that’s what I’m doing right now!

[@unlucky5005]

I feel attacked because that’s what I’m doing rn hahah

[@allesklar221]

Same here

[@rla9889]

Likewise, these videos are super chill and very satisfying to watch.

[@Mefdrag]

yesterday: Repair brooken consoles today: Repair consoles in parts tomorrow: build a consoles with my own manufactured parts

[@Tronicsfix]

That would be awesome! I'm looking into doing some types of build videos!

[@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim]

the day after tomorrow : tronicfix guy repairs the coronavirus back to it's none existent state

[@KennethDodds42]

Yes build a monolith where you have all 3 consoles in one case. It would be interesting to see how you make it work.

[@ImmortalJeremy]

@@KennethDodds42 yee like a switch PS4 and Xbox in one shell

[@pkeijzer6810]

@@ImmortalJeremy And add a pstv or Wii for emulating old systems :)

[@kevindrake561]

I love that you saved these from ending up in a landfill.

[@mr.stealyogurl869]

I’ve learned so much from watching all of ur vids that I went out and bought myself a “broken” Xbox one x off eBay for $145, watched a couple of ur videos and now I’ve got my very own Xbox one x for the amazing price of $170, my second Xbox since the 360 (I’m more of a PlayStation kinda guy) but can’t wait to play gta in 4K 😆😆😆

[@fakefamehunter4590]

Wat was broken

[@Some_Jihadi_Warrior-me1rz]

You are amazing, i also want to get myself a ps4 in this way.

[@btarg1]

When they said "broken", I wasn't expecting, "might as well just be a pile of ashes"

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha!

[@supraondueces]

TronicsFix must be from a guy who had a crazy ex girlfriend.

[@deleted7993]

Craigslist: "very well taken care of barley used"

[@keahibailey2646]

No issues plays games great light scratches

[@DaleWeir-9282]

Last owner took great care of console, no problems, acts like it just came out of the box

[@davecrimson901]

Love it when you see an ad that says "lightly used". Right!! 🤣

[@Tefz.]

Perfect condition ps4 almost new!!

[@user-go9jg5df4d]

"Like new, been tested, guarantees to work."

[@thomashenley3890]

would really like to see some more "solid numbers" in the videos. i remember on past videos you would show us the amount spent, how much the new pieces would cost, and an estimated selling prive for whats been restored i say this as it beings a sortov "conclusion" to the video and personally a level of satisfaction after watching your work, seeing how the work is worth the effort

[@RetroJohnny420-gaming]

damn those things looked like they went into a tornado!

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...yep!

[@Mefdrag]

or a blender

[@menosgrande1112]

who sells parts that seems like were destroyed by a hammer? o.O

[@StevanDj]

nah its probably the guy who destroyed his ps4 cuz he was angry at horizon coming to pc sold them

[@y0shiness]

@@menosgrande1112 Those parents that destroy their children's consoles in front of them with a hammer when they've misbehaved.

[@rebeccahuggins6782]

He is really proud of his thermal paste

[@Tronicsfix]

hahaha!

[@Antonka86]

@@Tronicsfix what's ur thermal paste ? Gd900 china edition ?

[@Tronicsfix]

AS5

[@digitalk68]

@@Antonka86 if you are searching for better thermal paste, then Arctic Silver 5 isn't one. from their website: _Due to the unique shape and sizes of the particles in Arctic Silver 5's conductive matrix, it will take a up to 200 hours and several thermal cycles to achieve maximum particle to particle thermal conduction and for the heatsink to CPU interface to reach maximum conductivity. (This period will be longer in a system without a fan on the heatsink or with a low speed fan on the heatsink.)_

[@strikehold]

@Rebecca Huggins - with that comment it tells me you are fairly new to the channel. His comment is aimed at the haters/trolls that come out and state that it's "not enough" or "too much" and really IT IS THE PERFECT AMOUNT! Now you know... BTW, he didn't say it on the second one, FAIL! LOL

[@afendz]

This is quite the ASMR episode, Steve. Thank you so much especially with the lockdown and quarantine that's going on around the world. Certainly, worth watching to pass the time. Appreciate it.

[@rajabissessarawesome]

This type of restoration was really cool to watch, would like to see more like this and definitely would enjoy seeing you repair those controllers. Always love all your repairs, keep up the great work!😁

[@mazda9624]

Ok that PS4 Slim had a rough life with literally everything being smashed up AND water damage... ... but of course TronicsFix made it run like nothing

[@PSHomebrewOfficial]

Ha.. Simples 😂

[@miguelsaavedra9600]

pff water damage and hammered, no problem!

[@davecrimson901]

Looks like someone took a hammer to it, then threw it in a lake, boxed it up, and sent it to tonicsfix. Seller: "Let's see him fix this one! 🤣" Tronicsfix: "Here, hold my beer and watch this."

[@fogel5680]

mazda9624 his owner was a simply angry kid 😂😂😂

[@kinskifilms]

I would love to see some controller restorations. Either way, love the channel and everything you do to keep tech living. Keep it up!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for the comment!

[@legendaryz_ch]

Too

[@ibmpc]

Me too

[@meganclare7]

Ohhh yeah Id like that so I can try the simple fixes

[@davecrimson901]

Watching all of your videos has helped me a lot with keeping my system running as it should. I can't thank you enough for all the awesome work you do for your community of followers. Saving them a world of headache trying to DIY it and not knowing where stuff goes. You're the best, peace! ✌

[@emreese1900]

Your work is so pristine and meticulous! More please!

[@davidh328]

I’m hooked on your vids! Just wish you uploaded more 😂

[@Tronicsfix]

So glad you're enjoying them! I wish I could upload more too! I'm pretty maxed out right now but maybe in the future I can do more.

[@davidh328]

TronicsFix No worries dude, I fully understand how manic life can be. I’ll accept quality over quantity any day 👍🏻

[@Jorge_Pronto]

@@Tronicsfix Could you maybe make a video some time about your day to day work? For example the amount of repairs you face in a week, what kinds etc.

[@vuiupian]

69th like, nice.

[@0errab0]

I could watch this guy fix things for days, he really has it down to a science and the videos are very informative. Keep moving forward Bro!

[@tropicaltracerbirdie2241]

Love seeing these repair vids: Taking something that was broken and making it 'live' again. It's just humbling to see and all the delicate effort it takes to make it happen and playable.

[@kindalost1]

Been following your vids for quite a while, Just wanted to drop thank you. It is because of you i was able to replace an entire cable plug charger (with soldering to an old not the same brand mother board). You gave me the courage and knowledge to fix it. And its not even a ps4 fix :) - all worked great bought the cable for a 1.5 usd and tested all using a multimeter pre plugging. All good. Thanks again.

[@AngryDo]

I wan't to see how controllers can be repaired, at work we change 3-4 sets per year because of the analog buttons are getting bad . Thanks

[@Tronicsfix]

I'll do controllers sometime!

[@msgames101]

Lol I've had my controller since 2014 and it only broke this year.😟😟

[@jaxg1427]

The charging port or the ps button is the thing that breaks for me the most! Would interesting to see a video on it :)

[@youmadbro3961]

Yes do controllers

[@robertfox05]

@@jaxg1427 hey man, you can get replacement ports on AliExpress for not a lot of money, replacing them is super easy, if I remember correctly, it's a single screw and a ribbon connector, no soldering required.

[@pierregoldstein]

Yo real talk! I was crossing my fingers when you were jumping the cables on the hdmi, I enjoy seeing you victories good sir!

[@KALIJE7]

Been watching your videos for months now! It's great to see the passion and fun you have while repairing everything. Greetings from Peru! Love your videos!

[@alfredbienrodriguez]

Really love to see consoles getting restored and functional once more! Thank you for doing these type of videos! :D

[@johngingras]

That looked like the *PERFECT* amount of thermal paste you used!

[@holyhellitsritz]

This guy: i can fix a burnt city 5 minute crafts: T O O T H P A S T E

[@bobbybrown4586]

😀😅

[@rajvardhan154]

Lol

[@sanp-plank]

True

[@RockyFoxxowo]

5 minute crafts be like: how to play PS4 game on switch: we docked up this switch, but there's actually a PS4 behind the tv

[@largeshadow7017]

This type of people (who fix stuff instead of selling them for cheap or throwing them away) always make my day by making the sellers look silly when they make profit from thier work

[@AventurasconJohnSpartan]

I loved all the care and love you put into that poor PS4s, thank you, they needed it.

[@princegroove]

You make it look so easy and intriguing at the same time. I’d like to see you restore older consoles like PS3, PS2, and Sega Saturns for example. 🔥👍

[@Tronicsfix]

I will do some older stuff at some point.

[@EvilTurkeySlices]

TronicsFix it’d be nice to see someone as knowledgeable as you show how to repair a PS2 30001 not reading discs right.

[@princegroove]

TronicsFix Awesomeness!

[@TheHouser21]

*places thermal paste* “Perfect!” I love it! Every time with the thermal paste!

[@hydrolisk1792]

Very well done on that repair of the HDMI port mate! Major props! Keep up the good work mate!

[@MFTony727]

Another very thorough video. I have a few broken ps4 consoles myself. Watching this gives me the motivation to get it done.

[@ImNotAGuineaPig]

Yes, definitely do a video of a controller repair

[@Tronicsfix]

OK...just for you!

[@stache81]

i like all of the restoration projects you do! everyone learns so much from watching you do everything you do man!!! keep up the great work!!

[@13lobos]

So cool. I could watch these repairs all day. Thanks for the awesome content and education!

[@toomanylies7716]

Glad you got 2 of them working! Would love to see more, controllers included!

[@backudog]

Always like to see restorations, dont have the skill to do that stuff myself so is interesting to watch. Keep em coming!

[@jeffwalker7185]

You never cease to amaze me when you turn a pile of parts into a working unit.

[@bradleymorris6981]

That's awesome you got those two PS4's fully functional, seeing those controllers restored would be cool, I say go for it. Always enjoy your gaming console repair videos, keep up the great work.

[@chriswykes2319]

Absolute professional . Made it look easy . Love these type of videos. Well done

[@McKluskie]

love the channel, honest and straight forward, keep it up.

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying these.

[@RacerChaser]

Personally, I'd Love to see PS4 Controller repairs, I've personally repaired a few Dualshock 3, PS3 Controllers, As my family has quite a few PS3's, And that means we've slowly [Or Quickly in some cases lol] gone through a few controllers.

[@flonxu2385]

PS4 controllers are built well, I've recently disassembled my old dead one from launch, but they definitely are repairable

[@TheRandomname951]

Would love to see a video on restoring a ps3 controller! I have some but the sticks are all loosey goosey on them. Thanks!

[@TheMrZensorin]

Love videos like these. Would like seeing you restore more ps4. And yes, the joysticks bunch are a good restore video as well. Thx man for these great videos. You are very professional.

[@erinbuck129]

These kind of vids are awesome. Amazing to watch you salvage working consoles from these junked listings

[@robbie7465]

Nice to see you work for it, nowdays everybode thinks just flipping and makin money. You are showing that it is worth saving stuff and that it can be hard to make money of it. Love your detailed video at the other end of the ocean.

[@Tronicsfix]

It can be super tough to make money at it...but still possible if you're skilled enough.

[@IceColdGeico]

Definitely would like to see more of this!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for the comment!

[@echa4015]

This is a great watch! Love the restoration process and results!

[@NickEgberss]

I love your channel, you just came up in my recommendations and I love it. It's so satisfying to see you repair things. Keep it up...🤘

[@Mymatevince]

Great video Steve :-)

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks so much!

[@maryamkhail419]

Omg my mate vince i love your repairs you help me alot when my consoles or stuff gets broken or malfunctioning

[@user-zb4yj3cj2d]

@Mehmet Akif 프애스4플스4ps4수리

[@chriscarrillo6683]

Controllers??? Yes please these start getting harder and harder so would be helpful

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for the comment!

[@bryanparker3747]

I second PS4 controllers!!

[@Finnishmanni]

@@bryanparker3747 me 3

[@Meshuggah27]

Big fan of these videos! Love taking a box full of random crap and turning it into working machines. You are a literal wizard.

[@Igor-qp3nl]

This man is a console god. He brought broken ps4 back to life, tell me your ways

[@filmlearning]

That's it! I'm putting 58 Switch, PS4, and Atari systems in my dryer to mix for a few hours. Then I'll send you the parts in a used Amazon box and watch you get excited about reassembling them with thermal paste! Awesome Video.

[@Tronicsfix]

Some things I look at and just say "nope"! That would be one of those! Ha, ha!

[@GeneFJacket]

I'd love to see restorations/repairs on the controllers, too. I've fixed a ton of busted DS3s, but I've never torn down a DS4.

[@jordanriggin1498]

This one was fun seeing all the random parts come together loved it

[@user-xm2kq9mi1q]

Good repairs. And patience putting them together to test and taking apart again to fix. 👍

[@rownakulhaque7946]

Your videos are kind of an addiction, I keep watching them one after one 😂❤️

[@stivesyy]

“I really like this type of video and would like to see more.” 😜

[@bjornwiking1054]

Controllers sounds interesting. Really like the restorations. Impressed by the magic you conjured upon these 2

[@VenomWorks]

YES!!! Please make more restoration videos, i love to see something broken come back to life.

[@barangfx3728]

i really really love ur work you are working so clean! love u :D

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying these.

[@GamesForFunify]

Loved this and would love to see more!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for commenting!

[@sfjnet]

Loving the restoration vids - it's so interesting to see you do what I know I could never do myself! It would be great to see the controllers done as well. I've already replaced a thumbstick on a Switch joycon thanks to your video on the subject so thanks for that.

[@LuCKER125]

I'm already watching for a really long time, but finally time to comment. Love your videos and how you deal with repairs. Keep going, best wishes

[@Crashgen]

Love your content. It's really relaxing and enjoying to learn about system parts. Whatching your videos helps me sleep at times because of the setting/mood. Love to see more as usual and it be cool to see more old counsel's getting fixed like the ps2 or Sega Genesis.

[@dnf-dead]

It's like watching a surgeon work

[@rmac4411]

I dont think I've ever seen anyone put the perfect amount of termal paste on quit as good as you, it's spectacular, Termal paste Master! Yes keep the restore videos coming.

[@mwoaf]

great video. nice change of pace from the Switch videos. Masterful work being able to restore those PS4's. They were in bad shape

[@Gaboros92]

It's basically lego with extra stepps. I love it! :D

[@Rikky-B]

He be lowkey getting platinum trophy’s by fixing em

[@zaffiqbal9740]

Brilliant work. Especially ur soldering skills on the PS4 fat. Keep making these videos.

[@cutt1293]

Just recently found your channel and really enjoy these restorations and/or repairs.

[@amaterasouplel712]

Jesus I get anxious when I had my ps4 apart, not knowing where you'd even start with all these parts is killing me

[@SoSme]

i would love to see these kind of restorations go to a lot and buy parts and create ones yourself very nice

[@Tronicsfix]

That's exactly one of my video ideas? Did you hack my computer?! lol

[@SoSme]

@@Tronicsfix lol nice im excited to see the vid good luck

[@haraganescuela]

Yes, you should show some controller restorations since there are a lot of tedious issues with the ps4 controllers and I haven't found someone better at showing how to fix stuff like you. I'm looking forward to see some of those videos. Thank you so much for showing!

[@younglittleEs]

This was incredibly satisfying I loved this video, making some more like this would be awesome, good job!

[@mertcandemir5406]

İ like this episode too 😂

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for the comment! And thanks for watching!

[@Catdog_8-16-17]

Very fun to watch video. I love learning about this stuff. I know how to use the software in products. When it comes to taking them apart and fixing them I fall flat lol 😂

[@pki68z5y]

You’re kind of saving the earth too, these will no longer go to a land fill right now

[@raziel3358]

Thank you so much for these videos. I feel fluent in repairing my PS4 now, thanks for saving the day!

[@paablopalacioo]

Dude you make your job look quite interesting and fun. Congrats for having the idea of recording it. And thanks! Greetings from Patagonia

[@priyajitchakraborty6327]

I will love to see a collaboration between you and JerryRigEverything...that will be actual fun 😎

[@345._.carlos]

Somebody: Sells their broken PS4 Slim Tronics: *buys it* That same person who sold it: *Happiness noise*

[@dxrz_clapzzzclapzz7328]

No sad noieses they thought it was broken now he keeps it

[@deathbg1]

Awesome videos, made me confident to learn how to solder such thin wires and repaired few playstations with success. Thank you for inspiration! Keep up the good work, also do more often such repairs.

[@Alan_AB]

Thanks for this video. I have a PS4 here that I need to clean and repair. I've never worked on one before so your videos are very very helpful indeed. Thank you.

[@canneddirt]

I wonder how durable the repaired traces will be? Awesome vid, btw.

[@Tronicsfix]

They're very durable if done correctly.

[@wes2469]

when a man pulls out a microscope to work on a PlayStation hardware, you know he's serious.

[@kortjester71]

Just a recently found this station, quite fascinating. Keep up the good work.

[@philmorton4590]

These look like they were on one of Mr beast's videos, he smashes alot of electronics!

[@glaciiz]

Plainrock124 is all about destroying expensive tech.

[@gerardovelazquez724]

dammit men, you are just overpowering my hoarding instincts, now i go around saying "this have value, i could fix this" lying to myself bahahahahahahahaha

[@casterboy6677]

It is so nice of seeing you repairing that two PlayStations (once that work)

[@josemota4457]

I love your motto man and your videos are great! Keep them coming mate

[@YGOrochi]

What in the living hell did they do to these consoles?!🤔

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...exactly!

[@stargateproductions]

Gotta learn somehow lol

[@6th_Army]

Yeah there's no way that slim didn't meet a hammer.

[@Tronicsfix]

You're probably right!

[@6th_Army]

@@Tronicsfix And if it wasn't a hammer. I want to know it's story.

[@Tronicsfix]

Me too!

[@Lone-Wolf87]

From trash and non-working devices to fully working ps4. You are good at what you do. Keep up the good work and great videos.

[@tezcanaslan2877]

I wonder if a regular computer can handle console CPU and run games? (Like PS4,I don’t think PS3 and lower will be supported tho)

[@thesturm8686]

Not sure bout PS4, but there are emulators, not sure if that's what you were asking

[@RockCity1111]

Looks like someone got Really really Mad they didn't get their Victory Royal !! 🔥🔥🤪

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...looks like it!

[@RockCity1111]

@@Tronicsfix 😊

[@user-su4rz1hz8e]

I love how he had some doubts then felt satisfied in this part 11:25 😆 Keep up good work...

[@gregsmith2262]

I have been wondering exactly how much thermal paste I needed to use, thankfully after watching this I know what the perfect amount is!

[@theinsaneone8975]

0:56 that my console after getting killed by the same camper 42069 times

[@ttv_switcher260]

yes

[@Zombieking12999]

I trying to start a repair company what advice you would give me ?

[@Tronicsfix]

It's pretty tough to give advice without more context so just as a broad statement I'd say...keep learning and getting better. The more skilled you are the more expensive devices you'll be able to fix and the more you can charge for your services.

[@Zombieking12999]

@@Tronicsfix i fixed ps4 build pc i went to collage for it and there is no one in my area thats dose i