Can I FIX a FAULTY PlayStation VITA from eBay?

[@jonathanmartin3375]

Really glad to see your channel finally getting the appreciation it deserves. Fantastic work.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Jonathan! 👍

[@mymidschoollife8485]

Amen to that.

[@haydnneal1]

He is rubbish

[@gerardodeloera7330]

@@StezStixFix Hey steve iv started watching alot of your repair videos and iv loved your stuff, iv actually been wanting to do try my hand at learning to solder and repair and was wondering if you had any recommendations on some starter tools i should look at let me know if you get the chance please thank you for the content.

[@EikottXD]

@@gerardodeloera7330 read the description.

[@Howwitz]

I have absolutely no idea how to fix anything but your videos are so entertaining and theres something satisfying about seeing these things repaired instead of chucked in the bin! I'm glad the allorhythm showed me your channel!

[@whodeeni]

Found your channel yesterday mate, been binging your videos. Excellent content, Keep it up!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Guy! 👍

[@RetroGamesBoy78]

Guy haha, try to avoid binging them! I watched them all, over the period of a fortnight, now it feels like forever waiting for each upload!

[@guyh3403]

I've binged them too!

[@RumblerGaming]

Your channel was recently in my recommended and it peaked my interests.. now you've got me wishing I ordered a soldering station all those years ago and every single time I've needed one since!! So many little electronics I have that are faulty in some way and you've shown me just how easy it can be (some skill still required)

[@randybob275]

It peaked your interest? It's at its highest point?

[@RumblerGaming]

@@randybob275 it doesn't get higher!

[@warpath6666]

Having that microscope really helps too. Mine arrives tomorrow 👍

[@SeanSpargur]

Greetings Steve! I'm a novice hobbyist and found your channel about a week ago. I've watched quite a few of your videos and find them amazingly helpful, entertaining and educational. Thank you for putting these "REAL" repair videos up for us noobs to learn from. You're doing an amazing job, keep up the great work, sir!

[@danieltruhlar8374]

I only recently discovered your channel, but I've seen all your videos already. You have huge progress. Not only am I having a great time, but the dry humor and even drier singing. Absolutely breathtaking..or earstaking?..You are absolutely great mate!!! I can't wait for the next video. You are the best🙈☺️👌🏻👍🏻😂

[@PokePullHits]

It's actually unreal how entertaining you make repair videos. I've watched a lot of repair channels as i started diving into this, and i must say, your channel very quickly has easily become my #1 favorite. Between the production quality, to the meticulous work, clean setup, and most of all, the humor! Is unparalleled!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@fxman2011]

Watching here from one of the colonies (Canada). Love your videos. So relaxing just to watch. I've watched others and yours are the most professional, calm, funny. The camera work is awesome, steady and in focus. I watch I learn. I yearn for those tools. Thank you.

[@jazeenharal6013]

When it blinks like that, it means the battery is undercharged from probably months, maybe years, of just sitting and it has to be caught up to the minimum safe usage levels.

[@FennecTECH]

Blinking is battery recovery mode. Just leave it overnight and it’ll be fine

[@diy_mushroomguy]

@@FennecTECH is it best to let these batteries completely die before charging them to 100%?

[@jamesfairhurst1806]

What’s solid red light mean?

[@DCDanny234]

Bro mine just blinks for literally hours and turns on and stops charging. Then after whatever it's charged up is used, it just dies and restarts the problem all over

[@MrRuneklan]

Just came across your channel this evening, and I already watched 3 videos. Love your calming voice and humor! You are great, stay cool!

[@WeSkeem]

This channel feels like one of those 2 million sub channels you happened to catch early. Always a nice feeling. Subbed and strapped in.

[@philash824]

I found your channel a couple of days agoas one of your videos popped up on my recommendations, and I’ve been binge watching them ever since

[@CTCTraining1]

Well done Steve - I thought you were brave spending all that on a non-working machine but in the end it does look impressive. 😀👍

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Chris! Yeah, bit of a risk, but I've wanted one for ages and the OLED model in particular. Very happy with it in the end (although I still want to replace that charging port!) 👍

[@lakesfarmer4909]

@@StezStixFix fancy fixing my acorn electron basic, sinclair zx spectrum 48k, or my sega mega cd 2? 😃

[@bmarra]

My favourite video so far voice over Steve had me in stiches. I've learned a lot watching your videos One of few channels I click the bell on. Nice one mate.

[@infin1ty850]

:( Probabaly just joined a little too late after this video was being recorded. Was hoping to be included in this song. Lol, no proglem though, I'm just glad to be supporting an awesome channel. You're great, Steve.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Infin1ty! I'll send you a private message 👍

[@conzpiracy9382]

Nice!! You’ve got me into doing this. I don’t buy working retro stuff anymore. I buy it broken for cheap, then fix it.

[@StezStixFix]

Awesome! Good luck, it's a great hobby to have... very rewarding when you can bring something back from the dead! 👍

[@ceez3317]

Im gonna start doing this as well

[@nacho_vinagre]

I discovered your channel a few days ago and I love it, greetings from Spain

[@Dennyrulez]

I've just found your channel yesterday and already seen a couple of vids. Its really satisfying to see you work. Your humor with the nice and songs in between makes this really fun to watch. Keep it up!

[@Taybarb]

So happy I found your channel, you don't half make me giggle at times. What a cracking end to a nights work... A new StezStix video.

[@jsteezy80]

Holy hell, I subscribed maybe a month or so ago and you were at like 10k subs and 2 patreons. I'm really happy you're getting algorithm love. Maybe it was that one video where you actually asked for people to like and sub LOL. I'll admit, it took me watching four or five before I subbed because I always forget. Anyway great job! You and I have a similar sense of humor so I love watching your videos. Keep it up bud

[@CaPtNcApS1]

I randomly stumbled upon your Channel and love it! Especially your fixing Videos of Gameboy Games. I Hope you keep on doing These and maybe some Job Lots of Other Nintendo console Games (NES, SNES, N64) as Well? :)

[@josheeperla3230]

Found your channel today bro 🤩 I love the content man and you’re hilarious lol

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Joshee! Much appreciated 👍

[@JoeyDoesTech]

CERAMIC TWEEEEEZERS. One of your best purchases to date 😊 Great video pal.

[@StezStixFix]

I now can't say ceramic tweezers without it being Scottish. And it's all your fault. 🤣

[@Bolcsi]

About 2 weeks ago YT recommended your channel, I've been binge watching all your videos ever since! :D Keep up the great work!

[@threxopt]

It's 5AM now. Idk, but your vocals are great!! The videos are calming. You earned a sub!!!

[@Stolkmen]

That patreon song was a hoot. Glad the fix was easier than I thought it would be, great to see.

[@TotteryWolf]

I’ve been going through and watching all your old content, and it auto played your new video! Love your content, you make me want to start repairing games and consoles!

[@stevefury90]

Great work! You are quite lucky that they send you a 16gb memory, those are quite expensive. The PSVita is one of the best handheld consoles out there.

[@RBKing80]

Nice fix. Catching up to Phil with subs. Soon be hitting 40K. Congrats Steve.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks RB, fingers crossed! I seem to be doing well at the minute! 😊

[@jasedobson2793]

Every upload you knock it up a notch, How high can the bar go?!

[@StezStixFix]

It's surely gonna go downhill at some point! 🤣

[@pjubo]

Found you 2 days ago, its so relaxing and facinatings seeing you fix stuff.also love your humor/style

[@invaderoz]

i love this channel sooo much!!!!!! Your sense of humor is spot on!

[@lucashoffmannn]

I've just found my new favourite Channel, can't stop watching your videos. Extremely entertaining!! Good job

[@FeignRaven]

Found your channel a few days ago. You already found your voice. Keep doing what you're doing. You'll hit a million subs man. Love ya.

[@bradmoon5991]

Hello, just recently found your videos and I absolutely love them !! I was wondering if you could do a video on all the tools/ cleaning materials you use ?? I really want to start doing what you do myself and am not too sure where to start tool wise. Really want to get into arcade restoration and I figured having a go at fixing consoles would be a good way to start :)

[@ariecos05]

Steve, I've been watching your catalogue of old videos, and you've improved so much in the past year. Your content keeps improving with every video. Love watching and hope your channel blows up!

[@scragar]

RE: pin lengths it's actually good they're different sizes. It's the data and clock signal pins that are shorter on purpose to ensure that if there's a loose connection you lose data first since otherwise it could cause issues if there's data with no power as the console always expects both together. Also replacement charging ports are very cheap, please just replace it long term rather than just bending the pins back. Those pins look ready to snap or bend again at any moment and it'd probably be cheaper to replace the port(ebay has them from China for £1.25+free delivery) than any other suggestion.

[@BeardDaddyGrimm]

Mad respect from the land down under steve

[@ssppaannkkyy07]

You remind me so much of myself with music....its so fun to watch you fix things with a fun attitude!

[@TheCod3r]

Love the creativity Steve, I think me and VOS need to do a Duet 😂

[@StezStixFix]

🤣 Any time mate!

[@TheCod3r]

@@StezStixFix haha karaoke night at your place then? 🤣

[@phillipselwyn1600]

congrats with the channel. some friends and i have been watching for about a month. love to see the massive growth.

[@matthieum6455]

Thank you for the link of the microscope stand, I'll keep my eyes out for a restock! Great video, glad you got this PS Vita working ;)

[@StezStixFix]

Ah, thanks Matthieu! Really appreciate the gift! Sorry it's no longer in stock (someone told me it was discontinued!) but I'll let you know if I see it pop up anywhere else. There also might be a good alternative out there somewhere... 👍

[@raulcasquinha]

Man, you just appeared in my recommendations and I am loving your videos

[@Jec21193]

Steve, I’m really Enjoying your videos and your sense of humour! This looks like a great hobby have you got any suggestions for a beginner of something like this?

[@asmayin4474]

I learn so much thanks to you steve :) From Belgium ^^

[@TheKlaurtar]

Hey Stez! Awesome video!! Can you do one on how you use your multimeter to solve problems? I'd love to learn from you

[@StezStixFix]

I'll add it on my list! Thanks TheKlaurtar 👍

[@nostra683]

Today thanks to your videos I tried repairing a keyboard of mine with a few non-functionning keys… turns out there was a short-circuit on the microchip due to two pins being bound together. I realized I need better equipment after I fried it. Heh… maybe using nothing but a soldering iron wasn't all that clever. :D Keep up the good work!

[@Popeyes66]

Nice fix Steve & 40k subs ,yeehaw !

[@SixtyDoesStuff]

So many screw on one of those things. XD I love the Vita, it's a shame it was so underutilized (or mis... utilized?) I could go on about it, but I'll spare you. I wonder if it's possible to mod out that proprietary port with a USB-C or something. Your Patreon subs are just blowing up, huh? That's awesome!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Sixty! Yeah, totally under and mis utilised! Cracking little console! Definitely gonna try and USB C mod it, the proprietary port is awful on these things 👍

[@timsimmons4078]

There are some mods out there! And it's great jailbroken. It's my go to portable emulation machine

[@Vorper]

Nice work mate, really cool to see things brought back from the dead

[@pedromimoso8804]

Great work, Steve! Well spotted! And the show you put on! 😁😁😁 By the way: solid,solid, solid... I know exactly who you're talking about 😁

[@StezStixFix]

😁 thanks Pedro!

[@pfhenryIII]

loving the videos. The humor is nice as well. You ever had a palm pilot? I had a Palm V in middle school and miss the short hand language... also would like to see the inside. I might have to dig around the attic for that one.

[@Cinual]

I absolutely adore that you do songs for your patrons. Keep it up man.

[@cidkramer]

When the battery is driven down so far, it's always good to try to recover it with a bench power supply since a charger might not want to charge it

[@isellstolenchainsaws]

This right here. You have no idea how many Vitas I got cheap around the 2016 to 2018 time on eBay because the Vitas refused to charge a critically low battery and the whole unit seemed dead to the previous owner. I wish I held on to them a bit longer to really cash in on them now though.

[@Firecul]

I was thinking the same thing myself. I'd depin the connector and charge the battery directly. I wouldn't have even looked at anything else at that point, only when I put it back together and saw it wasn't charging would I have went to more effort.

[@cidkramer]

@@isellstolenchainsaws I've brought a few gba sp batteries back to life that lived in their consoles for 20 years without a charge

[@DimiS1978]

I bought one last year for 48$ which didn't charge. Hooked it up to a powerbank and bingo. Mint condition psv 1000. Still had firmware 1 on it.

[@chris-pike]

Good to see you fix this PS Vita there Steve you certainly are repairing so many items and good for you - Nice 1 mate 👍

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Chris! 👍

[@jester6856]

I love you videos... I am staggered how everything just falls in place for you...😊. Great work mate.

[@IceofDream.]

More of these please? You are amazing and i'd love to see more

[@superamario6464]

came for the sterling repair work...stayed for the singing :)

[@GUCFan]

Great repair! These are getting rarer all the time because of how little the Vita was supported for. Makes for a great emulation handheld once jailbroken! Some say its even better than a New 3DS when it comes to emulation

[@hedpt]

I have one and love it

[@anderxale1]

Thank you! I do a lot of Vita hardware mods and I don't know where to start when replacing the fuse. This helped ALOT!

[@calebgoodlett9244]

Awesome fix! And entertaining singing bit with it!!

[@blackmasks999]

I just found your videos and have been enjoying the hell out of them! Great job with these :) . I would love to see a video of the Fat Backwards Compatible Playstation 3's that used to have issues. I know i have 1 or 2 of them laying around.

[@BrooklandsHoneyBees]

Stumbled across your channel and very much enjoying the content! Hope you are well

[@ianbl67]

Hi Steve, I'm new to your channel and have to say I'm loving it. Really great & cathartic too watch. Really looking forward to new content. Regards Ian 👍🏻

[@kevintansey7545]

This channel is highly entertaining, well done.

[@shammon1]

Great clips, Thanks for the time time to make these. Can you do a soldering tutorial ? also what is the gel you use when soldering?👍

[@mrcodez]

The VOS bit from 2:44 onward had me laughing hard. Great video and appreciate the humor.

[@JMc.D]

I’ve been down a rabbit hole today after finding your channel to the detriment of my parenting. Nice work!

[@pmarin3855]

I enjoy the Self-deprecating humor, the persistence to confront the unknown, the patience to problem solve all the while making educated guesses that point to a logical change. Good entertainment at its finest.

[@kooky2]

I really enjoy your videos. Having a go with witty banter is what it’s all about! 😁

[@kriswillems5661]

Great video. It's something you don't see often : a comedian that does electronics repair. You're unique on KZbin.

[@Wenlocktvdx]

Allthegearnoidea is another one

[@THESnicz]

Amazing Steve well done buddy 👍🏻👍🏻

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks snicz! 👍

[@michealvincent731]

Love your videos they are so calming to watch.

[@SilvazWasTaken]

such a good but underated channel i like how your always just relaxed about anything and everything

[@russellyowell6255]

Just found you through youtube suggestions. Nice videos so far.

[@kimberlybates1187]

Yay more videos I showed the video of you repairing the yellow switch that I sent you that my that my granddaughter had put in the dog water bowl she very much enjoyed it I also showed her little clips of fubar which was the switch that I sent you that was so destroyed we had a great time watching it she really liked it

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks William! I'm glad your granddaughter enjoyed it them! 😊

[@thisted101]

The patreon song/skit was hilarious in this one. Love it

[@msthalamus2172]

You: "What can I replace that [fuse] with?" Me: "A solder blob." My wife: "This is why we can't have nice things!"

[@StezStixFix]

🤣

[@satanicplanet1346]

Just stumbled across your channel! What an excellent find (as Im a big LGR fan)

[@Devilkin]

I've been binging your videos for the past few days. They're so enjoyable to watch and I feel like I've learned a ton about soldering and electrical engineering (kinda).

[@djmystareez5961]

Brilliant work Steve! :)

[@smugkid1588]

wow you put so much effort in your videos, i think you are going to become a famous youtuber very soon

[@Argentum-futurum]

I came to see the fix and subscribed because of the song 😜 Great Job Mate!

[@ayuchanayuko]

My fiance's PS Vita (white, oled, japan, 3g) just started blinking all the time and eventually had a dim orange light when charging. Intermittently, it wouldn't even light up. On the other hand, my PS Vita (black, oled, US, 3g) always drained (as was his) even without use. So I bought a two-pack of replacement SP65M batteries to replace his battery and mine for $14 USD equivalent. I opened his up and noticed the battery had 0V. A dead battery I thought. So I changed it with the new one and his PS vita still won't turn on, charge, or even light up. I opened up my own black unit and checked all new and old batteries and they were all working. I think the intermittent dim light and the zero voltage battery might be a sign of a short somewhere. I once opened up a bluetooth speaker that wouldn't charge and kept draining the battery -- turns out the charging chip was fried with a hole in the middle. I removed the charging circuit and put in an entire 18650 charging board from an old mini 18650 USB power bank and voila no more draining and the device charges again. Unfortunately his PSVita is still open in my working table. I can't access the underside of the board because the 3G module's screws are star/hex-shaped and stripped. I also noted that the unit had already been opened/repaired as the mainboard was missing a couple of screws. Anyhow, for your video, a blinking battery LED means a severely undercharged battery and its being charged slowly in an attempt to revive it. If the battery kept draining on its own, its probably time to get a new one. My black vita's new battery has been in idle for a couple of weeks now and not a single bar was drained. It won't even try to charge since the PSVita still sees it as full. Based on reviews I always thought that PS Vita batteries were just notorious at discharging but it seems like the battery is just bad already.

[@danielhulan3058]

Ive said it before, ill say it again. I dont know why you dont have more subscribers. Your videos are hilarious and entertaining.

[@garymucher4082]

Interesting how you just pick replacement parts by how they look alike. And darn, they work too... Thumbs Up!

[@mralekito]

Excellent video. Congratulations on the fix.

[@ivlark1]

Keep up content like this!! You’ve earned my sub!!

[@rmc24]

Big fan of the videos and a BIG fan of the Worms themed patreon ranks!

[@rkemble]

Great vid! Third-party Vita 1000 charging cables are often WAY too tight, and can cause havoc with the charging port over time. I wonder if that had anything to do with it...

[@EsbenH]

Was thinking exactly this. I have never experienced a third party Vita cable that wasn’t super super tight 😕

[@rkemble]

@@EsbenH The only one I've found that's any good is the Insten cable.

[@connorfitzpatrick2465]

Great video! Would you say a 25 watt soldering iron is sufficient enough for these type of repairs? Pcb soldering etc

[@Triforce1985]

Sony did a disservice to the Vita by not supporting it as much as it should have been. Obviously probably would have never been on the level of a Nintendo handheld, but it genuinely could have had relatively great success had Sony believed in it.

[@StezStixFix]

Very much, it's a quality device and Sony could have done so much more with it. A real shame!

[@tkb1467]

It was way ahead of its time and expensive to make hopefully now with better technology they give it a go at a handheld again

[@yogibear2k220]

@@StezStixFix It was killed by too much proprietary garbage. Nowadays with the SD to Vita you can you real micro SD cards and it is amazing. I have 4 Vita's. 2 handhelds and 2 Vita TV 's . The best handheld ever produced, especially regarding the Switch which, for me is a piece of junk.

[@hacatan24]

I think them memory cards pricing was Krazy ... $80 for a 16gb memory card... I'm glad I modded my vita and put a regular phone memory card with the adapter...

[@hacatan24]

@@yogibear2k220 mod the switch and it's going to be the best handheld console for the price...

[@DeterminedTorres]

When I think of PS Vita, I think “Gravity Rush” immediately.

[@TokyoAzzA]

Another great vid! It’s fantastic to see your channel now growing so quickly - keep them coming, and well done!

[@YourAnimeFix]

I really enjoy the content you have, thanks for uploading.

[@abelreiscarvalho7143]

Very creative 😃 channel . You have just got another subscriber !

[@Coops021]

I rarely comment on videos, but after binge watching this fantastic channel, I fired up my old soldering iron and fixed my son's Nintendo pro controller with a drift issue. I know this video is not related to controllers, but watching this is where it clicked for me. Keep doing what you're doing mate 👍

[@vrtxz]

all your videos are soooo good, love the content!

[@rossscarborough5582]

Great video as always keep them coming