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[@Cyemese]

I don't understand how you don't have far more subscribers. Every video you post is very informative.

[@ToltecMerc]

Well we are a small humble channel. It is growing slowly. I am wondering if live streams would help.

[@marinaq5103]

I like the new trick of that pulse on the transformer, a master level trick. Well done as always, keep the videos coming!

[@ToltecMerc]

Thank you! It was just something I had noticed but never thought to point out in a video.

[@_mylastname]

This guy is one of the best out there!!

[@ToltecMerc]

Thank you! That's extremely kind of you!

[@_mylastname]

@@ToltecMerc that's the least I could do. I've learned a lot from watching you. So, thank YOU.

[@ConsoleCraft-eb5xt]

As always, great job. It's a pleasure to see you back

[@ToltecMerc]

Thanks! It's good to be back!

[@CarlosGarcia-d3e]

When I read the description the first thing I thought: SMPS & motherboard... both dead? Phew. Fortunately, the best doctor has already returned, an expert in resuscitation with cardiovascular electroshocks. Excellent work. All the best.

[@ToltecMerc]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I appreciate you taking the time.

[@rory9174]

Amazing how you have figured out the direction of a fix just by watching the first seconds of the current draw when switching it on. I don't see any others using this method and hats off to you it's genius.

[@ToltecMerc]

Thanks! Just trying to be observant.

[@ISquishWorms]

It's nice to have you back making videos, thats a couple in just a few days. Thank you, I hope that you are ok and keeping well.

[@ToltecMerc]

Thanks! I am well. Just busy with work and life in general.

[@ISquishWorms]

@@ToltecMerc Good to hear, keeping busy is a good thing.

[@apoco_lips9957]

Great repair, always nice to see a disc edition get saved. I have a 1215 disc edition I have been stumped on for a while, it had a 12v short I fixed thanks to your videos(helped me find the exact mostfet to replace). It boots up, repairing console storage loads to 100% then restarts, blue light then turns off. Beeps when pressing the power button after that then next button push the storage repair again. Just changed the ssd controller but symptoms stayed the same. Signs of water damage so maybe a short somewhere I would just be surprised it boots with a short.

[@accountalreadyinuse]

Sounds like a corrupted bios.

[@apoco_lips9957]

@@accountalreadyinuse Thank you for the idea, I think I could test that by swapping a known good bios and it should make it past the repairing storage loop at the least. Much easier to remove than the ssd controller at least

[@John-oo9xu]

My quess was also SB, usefull tip with that cap in the 3.3 power circuit. That ribbon cable though 😂 hmm ooops.

[@ToltecMerc]

SB or shorted cap usually. Very common.

[@hove131]

Does that cordless screwdriver have a torque break on it? I've seen them on Amazon and have wondered. Nice fix.

[@ToltecMerc]

It does have 3 torque settings but I have not really played with them to see the difference. I have become use to letting it slip in my hand slightly while tightening screws.

[@tony359]

Simple but effective! Thanks!

[@ToltecMerc]

Thank you very much sir!

[@bartoszk2947]

Great repair as always

[@ToltecMerc]

Thanks!

[@jonydarksy2600]

Awesome vid. Top repair as always!

[@ToltecMerc]

Thank you! I'm happy you liked it! More to come!

[@Foxx_69]

Well ive ordered a few of these now . If they are dyeing down they’re that fast . It only a matter of time before I see one dead like this up here. Thanks again for the video.

[@tnbulldog7052]

Great to see you back after a short break. Always enjoyed your videos - very informative. In this video and previous you've briefly mentioned the consoles not being banned which is obviously good. If you do get a banned console, what do you typically do with them? Use them as donor boards - fix them and re-sell at lower price - or can you get them unbanned. Always wondered about this.

[@ToltecMerc]

@@tnbulldog7052 no way to unban as the console is banned in Sony’s servers. I don’t try to sell banned consoles, I just use them for parts.

[@Trucam2020]

ToltecMerc, Thanks 🙏

[@ToltecMerc]

You are welcome!

[@haakmeer]

nice fix again

[@ToltecMerc]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@rasheed3039]

Great content ....but Could you share from where do you buy these dead PS5 ?

[@ToltecMerc]

All of the consoles I work on are from eBay. You do have to be careful though. Lots of scammers.

[@rasheed3039]

@@ToltecMerc Thanks man

[@dlacicagaming4799]

I'm looking to buy a preheater, what is make and model of yours?

[@ToltecMerc]

Puhui T-8280

[@Discretesignals]

Very interesting that you are measuring the temp. Is your temp probe at the site of the chip? Seems to me it's a smart idea you have because you know around what kind of temp the board needs to get to to lift and replace the chip. Do you write those values down, so you can apply it to the next board? Seems it lifted around 170C and went on around 150C. Awesome because it saves you from putting too much heat in or not enough.

[@ToltecMerc]

I have the probe wedged into a hole as close as I can get to the PCB. I usually heat the board until the board temp shows around 100C before I use 400C air from above.

[@МолчаливыйБоб-к8е]

were have you been?People a nervous!!!)

[@ToltecMerc]

I took a week vacation and otherwise I have just been working a lot at my regular day job.

[@the_real_Wieniet]

is it possible to put termal past on the south chip for exrta cooling?

[@ToltecMerc]

@@the_real_Wieniet you might be able to add thermal conductive pads on top that would then need to contact the metal shield covering the board. I’m not sure how thick this would have to be.

[@prabodhgupta664]

Can you share buy link of nozzle used in 861dw quick machine for de soldering ps5 apu?

[@ToltecMerc]

I don't know of a source to fit the nozzle directly on the 861DW. It is a 45x45mm square nozzle for another brand that I had to modify to fit my Quick 861DW. I found it on eBay years ago.

[@prabodhgupta664]

Thank you for your reply.

[@saifrehman2776]

I have the same capacitor shorted to ground but also main 5V rail shorted to ground. Could it still be the southbridge? The cap on sothbridge are not shorted

[@ToltecMerc]

The 5V does not go straight to the South Bridge so I would not think that is your short. Probably a shorted cap somewhere on the 5V bus and it does go all over the board.

[@saifrehman2776]

@@ToltecMerc i injected 1V on the 5V rail with 2.5A current limit. It draws all 2.5A of current but nothing seems to gets hot. Any ideas how to find the short? Your reply is very much appreciated.

[@rfr653]

Good job mate 👏

[@ToltecMerc]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ctdubbin2]

Which seller did you get those 61gg from?

[@ToltecMerc]

www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806283195518.html

[@ElectronicMechanic50]

Where do you get all these ps5s and what do you do with them after they are fixed?

[@ToltecMerc]

@@ElectronicMechanic50 eBay and eBay

[@jackipiegg]

14:45 Do show us what system software they are on after every repair! Would be interesting to see how long its been "dead". But also hidden gems like 4.03 and below for homebrew stuff.

[@ToltecMerc]

I have only seen two consoles on 4.51. Those sold rather well. I do have a 6.50 that I am sitting on just in case.

[@jackipiegg]

@@ToltecMerc Exactly! You can't beat 60fps patches like bloodborne or Driveclub on PS5 (done by the community) that sony refuses to upgrade.

[@ajaks7636]

When Sony products were made in Japan, they were reliable. Now, they make this junk. The Xbox's seem better. Great Repair, Education, and Video! Thank You.

[@ToltecMerc]

I'm not sure how long ago they were built in Japan. All that I have worked on were from China I believe.

[@ajaks7636]

@@ToltecMerc Sorry for the confusion, I should have said TV's, Receivers, CD players and the like.

[@lj6778]

My 1015A died yesterday as well 😅

[@ABYeet99]

I’m having the same issue with the digital version

[@mohamedelwa5456]

Hi sir I keep asking you about ps5 slim and u never answer me back I need to change memory ram I seen video on ur channel can u help me with it plz

[@jameskenney5623]

Do you even play games? Are you a gamer? Another great repair

[@ToltecMerc]

I do play games but I usually play on PC. 7DTD, Empyrion.....

[@RoysRepair]

Another awesome repair my friend. Always love your thorough diagnostics. I have a very interesting PS5 problem I was hoping to pick your brain about or possibly mail over to you, is there a way I can contact you?

[@marcelosanchez1007]

what do you charge for something like this

[@TechTronics7]

1015A has a lot of issues. 😂

[@ToltecMerc]

Well PS5s have a lot of issues with build quality.

[@troymcfee960]

Великолепно

[@ToltecMerc]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@Console_Tech]

First 😄 nice video

[@ToltecMerc]

True! Congrats! Thanks for the visit!