I Bought 23 BROKEN Nintendo Switches - Can I Fix Them and Make Money?

I Bought 23 BROKEN Nintendo Switches for $1,955 to Try and Fix Them AND Make Money! I thought I'd be able to fix almost all of these Switches...but I was wrong! I show how to fix lots of common issues like diagnosing and replacing the M92T36 charge chip, P13USB video chip, as well as liquid damage.
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About This Video:
I'm trying to fix 23 Nintendo Switches. While I wasn't nearly as successful as with some of my other salvage lots of Switches I still was able to fix a number of them. I show how to fix most common issues with Switches.

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for watching! Any questions on these repairs?

[@Iamnicknow]

How often are you able to successfully harvest parts from not fixable machines? And does that help your profit margin at all?

[@Tronicsfix]

@Unitedan I ran a successful repair business for a number of years and now my KZbin channel enables me to make a lot of bad decisions, lol!

[@Tronicsfix]

@Clipz I always harvest parts from junk boards...I'll probably actually keep the non fixable Switches so I can take parts from them that I can't get anywhere.

[@Tronicsfix]

@Just Do It I'll consider that. Good idea.

[@AdamShafton]

Would you be able to go into more detail on a more microscopic level? I'm curious as to what happens (physically) inside these chips when they go bad and if there's any way to repair the damage within the chips themselves. It seems like such a waste to have all these main CPUs going bad and I know you explained the shorting out problem within the video.

[@13linkinparkluver13]

Me, knowing absolutely nothing about fixing electronics: Yes, this seems like an excellent video to watch.

[@kitsicles111]

Me too

[@vro7537]

Same here, just wanna have some extra little knowledge.

[@carlosescandon7094]

Yo tampoco XD

[@user-mv5vt6xf4q]

spaze_cat Very relatable

[@paolo3794]

I don't even own a switch

[@jrzimm2787]

Imagine this dude being your dad, literally nothing in your house would be broken

[@TheBlistard]

except my 12 out of 23 nintendo switches JK lmao

[@xcrocelx9825]

Well guess sorry for not having a dad.

[@elcan6426]

@@TheBlistard thanks for spoiler(!)

[@Max-qe2kn]

He reminds me of my dad because he just so happens to have everything and know how to fix everything.

[@shiftzzlol5487]

Except for the glass flower pot on the kitchen counter

[@usstexasbb3555]

Nobody: Guy In Math Problem : I bought 23 broken switches

[@notoriousnidoking]

TEXAS W.&.A.R.R underrated comment 😂

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

Hahaha

[@pkssssss]

If 16 of them do not have broken charge ports, how many do have broken charge ports then? 🤔 Better count the stack 😂😂🤓🧠

[@omarr7825]

Jajaja 16+7 =23 😂

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha, ha...I always hated story problems!

[@fallingfloor6924]

This is exactly why Apple and Microsoft wants to eliminate right to repair. They want you to send it back to them for them to make money. Heaven forbid the customer doesn't want to go through the hassle of shipping and wait 2 months for the manufacture to repair instead of just getting someone local to change a 20 dollar part

[@CS_GOD64]

I mean people keep supporting them so.... I guess you can't really blame a Shady company for the decisions of dumb and elite people who still buy their product.

[@richardmitchell2628]

That’d be grimey as hell, taking a way the keyword OWNERS rights to repair their device that seems controlling and messed up

[@theskywalker8416]

when i brought my ip xs to the shop for repair, they ask 200$ ,i took it back and brought to a small store down town, 30m and 40$ were all i need

[@Cassiopeiaaaa]

I was going to take it to a local place but they wanted $50 more than Nintendo wanted. I decided to do it myself 🤷‍♀️

[@repeekyraidcero]

Flip this industry...

[@natsukikruger94]

Pretty envious of anyone who can take apart something, fix it and put it back together.

[@jim2704]

anything built by man can be fixed by man. you too can learn these abilities

[@sped5462]

dont know about consoles but pcs are like legos with screws and plugs

[@prettygookbaby]

It’s actually easy if you practice

[@LaurensYTChannel]

i did an IT internship where we just fixed chromebooks a majority of the time. i had never opened up an electronic prior and within a few days it felt really easy to fix everything. the hardest part is just making sure you have the correct parts on hand, and removing stripped screws.

[@GermanHiqhz]

@@prettygookbaby ☺️

[@SneakyTurtles]

I don’t really understand what he’s talking about, but this is still enjoyable

[@theewelder]

READ the title??????????????????????Burger king employees for life....

[@applejuice5391]

Mr nice guy idot

[@theTrend7]

Most people don't you're not alone😄

[@Zealant]

Mr nice guy lol what? The title doesn’t contain the full dialogue and terminology of the video

[@internet2055]

🔵Big Brain 🔴Smaller brain If you don't understand, ....the We know its 🔴

[@mzumno]

I’m too stupid for this and there’s zero need for me to watch this, but I love watching people who know what they’re doing. It’s satisfying

[@AmmoBops]

b a m b u s definitely

[@bananaabuser3645]

True that

[@avengingme]

Nobody with a functioning hand and 2 brain cells to rub together is too stupid for this stuff. That's just what public schooling and bad parenting lead us to believe. You can learn anything you want to, just gotta start with the basics and learn it at your own pace, in your own style.

[@AmmoBops]

Aven also true Many people base intelligence off of grades Like it plays a small part but most of it counts off of Dedication

[@zachanikwano]

I doubt that. I bet you could do this given education, practice, and time! 👍

[@smoothdood]

You truly are an inspiration and you sure do your part helping to solve the modern waste managment problems. I've been doing way more over the last months thanks to KZbin creators like you!

[@davi-brz]

This is a nice feedback.

[@mappd38]

Him: You know what this means! Me: *No, no I don’t*

[@Trollseeder]

Some of those non-repairable switches were probably resold multiple times.

[@byronjeffries9754]

Very true, i hope he makes good money off this video or else there not much point to all his effort

[@callum_92]

What do you think he did after this video, all those broken switches went back on ebay for someone else to buy and try to fix xD

[@sighpuii]

he could sell the working parts for good money too

[@OhLatte]

theismaeliscool I skipped all the ads lmao

[@SimsinWonderland]

chicken tenders not repairable probably means it’s not possible.

[@pantone369c]

Straight up giving me massive anxiety over all the things that could cause my Switch to stop working.

[@peytonjackson855]

philmess honestly I was just staring at my switch the whole time thinking “you’re so fragile”

[@tsunfish9443]

Me "my poor boy, Nintendo asked you to do too much while still staying handsized dkcjskc"

[@nerad1994]

The owners were probably super rough with theirs honestly

[@theshinyqueen6013]

Yes that was me throughout the entire video.

[@potato-sweet]

@@nerad1994 that what I'm hoping! I'm generally really careful with my stuff so I don't wanna get a switch and see it break so easily 😭

[@shrokbouf]

"I probably can't break even" "I could sell ALL of them as broken and break even just from that" hmm...

[@kyle-im8ic]

to be honest i don't know why dont he just fix like 10 of them and then sel all the broken ones that are not fixable and he should get profit back

[@threebees7785]

I guess he just assumed that no one would buy these broken switches thinking it was unlikely

[@Alex-cq1zr]

@@threebees7785 Maybe he will salvage parts from them for future fixes. Separate parts can probably also be sold. From what i've seen people do that.

[@belldrop7365]

​@@threebees7785 He knew the prices and he bought low to avoid losses. The line was just a bait for the video.

[@Imbigburgerman]

@@belldrop7365 wdym

[@camreng9379]

Hearing you say that you wouldn’t feel comfortable selling sketchy repaired switches and shouting out your old apprentice makes me realize there is still good people out there

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks!

[@kuroihana3228]

Agree

[@ShaneFix]

I concur. Steve's a good dude. 😀

[@f-22r]

@@Tronicsfix do you just do KZbin now? I thought you had a repair shop.

[@Tronicsfix]

@Anonymous Person Yes, just KZbin now. I did have a repair shop but just couldn't do both. A technician that I trained and worked with me started his own repair shop thought so I still have a good place for my customers to send their stuff.

[@Trial331]

Me before this video: This could be interesting, I know nothing about fixing switches. Me after this video: NOT A .46! YOU AINT FIXING THAT SON

[@DuskPShermanWallaby123]

lol

[@bradleycasselman8272]

Note to self: Never place liquid of any kind anywhere near the Nintendo Switch.

[@BestKingChin]

RIP my sweaty hands

[@oliverthejojo8815]

YES don’t do that

[@white-eyesbluedragon1767]

@@BestKingChin same oof

[@FalseRadiation]

Chinsanity yeah because you cut them off

[@firecat2465]

Hands or overrated anyway

[@shuriken4852]

In the future, wouldn't it be easier to just stick the postit on the right side of the screen.

[@bizanagi5378]

what

[@WolfRose11]

@@bizanagi5378 He means so that it doesn't cover the charging symbol and he wouldn't have to move the post-it note to see if it is charging.

[@xDB8x]

Would watch these all day

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for watching!

[@SPITZtheGOD]

His shirt says "Never take broken for an answer" and he proceeds to say "this one is NOT fixable"

[@CitricThunder]

I think what the shirt is trying to convey is to not take wasteful consumerism as a way of living. Try to fix things and if it's not fixable, at least you tried

[@MarksterC]

@@CitricThunder ^ this. Dont just throw something out if it stops working

[@kuronoroux8864]

@@MarksterC i have nibs, pencils, markers, etc. If I can salvage them I WILL. Same for electronics, things are not cheap!

[@slimestoneexpert9804]

Kurono Roux you know you can recycle them or give them away or even sell no need to hoard

[@Zindokar]

Broken != not fixable

[@Jake-jf9ij]

Looking forward to you fixing the new animal crossing switch cuz u know some kid is gonna drop it in his cereal on day one

[@Tronicsfix]

That's a good idea. I'll keep my eye out!

[@desexeddoggo2520]

Jake 😂

[@eli_corn]

Nooooooo

[@aaroncallahan119]

Ugh waste of an awesome promo system. But your right.

[@denyago]

It's a shame that Nintendo talks about corporate responsibility and environmental protection, but fails to make fixable devices. TronicsFix, you do a great job! 👏

[@tomohawk2177]

I know this is a year old but wdym the devices aren’t fixable? He legit fixed half of them in the vid with the other just being too damaged to repair

[@JustinFromThe206]

@@tomohawk2177he explained in the video that if they spent a few more dollars adding in fuses and stuff then the cpu wouldn’t short out and been non fixable.

[@klippschliefer4968]

nintendo once won a price for being the most irresponsible company in the world in things like environmental care and such

[@JishinimaTidehoshi]

All companies are the same. Blame the consumer when THEY ARE THE PROBLEM!!

[@out6ot]

T-shirt: Never take broken for an answer. Reality: Unfortunately, this one is not 'gonna be fixable.

[@Dakeyras83]

Because one word is not like other...

[@kinshra639]

Fixing game consoles and other electronics is always something I've wanted to do but been to scared because I didn't want to waste my money in screwing up. It's sill mesmerizing though to watch you a work. Love the content!

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you're enjoying these!

[@MrIcepick1337]

Hey Cody I feel the same way. One day I might have enough courage to try it myself. Everything I have learnt so far I have taught myself but it is a long process.

[@tyleraws]

i’m the exact same way! i like to tell myself i watch these to learn how to do stuff like this lol

[@drivenbyfate]

It really is one of those things you just gotta jump into. I started with buying cheap broken portable consoles (3ds, vitas, psp) and just having a go at it. There's tons of resources on the internet and really the majority of problems are not too bad to fix.

[@thomasvlaskampiii6850]

Protip. Don't mess with Apple stuff. If you do, you'll be completely bald by 40

[@RoryRamshot]

I just found you the other day and would like to say I am very impressed with your ability to fix the stuff that you fix. It takes skill, patience, and knowledge. Thanks for sharing. I hope you make good money doing what you do! Cheers.

[@chi_cha]

he gets more money from the million views

[@RoryRamshot]

@@chi_cha Good for him. He is basically providing a service to all his viewers by showing them how to fix these kinds of things.

[@sayantanmazumdar3]

@chi_cha You're talking like he does illicit business to make money. He is making way better content than most of the creators on this website.

[@Agilato]

I think #'s: 1, 2, 11, 13 might be in RCM mode and whats why nothing on the screen. Check with hekate.

[@Paniio123]

Ilia Rebane he should check the serial first before pushing a payload but yeah .. could be that auto rcm was enabled

[@markharrisllb]

This is an absolutely brilliant video. I'm sorry you didn’t make a profit on the Switches but your honesty and integrity could have saved someone who can’t afford it having the same outcome. Too many channels don’t show their less successful forays into buying broken equipment and make it look easy.

[@benc1449]

"I officially can not break even but im gonna show you a little trick just upload this vieo to youtube and you can make more then if all were fixable"

[@monkeyrobotsinc.9875]

HAHAHahaHAHAHAHaHAHAHAH!!

[@arturochavarria930]

Honestly idk what he’s talking about the whole time but I do like his passion for fixing these consoles and this is content that I like

[@yesuui]

watching this because Nintendo switches are sold out rn 😔 I’m just trynna play new horizons

[@myshiteu4934]

yesui b it’s pretty fun but I can’t tell u anything else since after 3 weeks mines wouldn’t turn on anymore 😔

[@yaboidracoth5171]

Animal crossing is amazing

[@datbitchkeepingitreal6712]

yesui b i heard the new cheaper version of Nintendo switch is better built try getting one if you can

[@jaiyuzivert]

Lites are sold out too

[@ellie9085]

Ceci can I?

[@DodgeThatAttack]

this is like the opposite of "will it break" tests so nice

[@CaptSpeirsB744]

I see a trend here. People are buying these broken Switch's and what they can't can't fix goes back up on eBay. Sooner or later only non fixable Switch's will be available while all the others have been fixed. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheJarJarKinks]

Some people are also keeping them for parts.

[@chronovore7234]

The ones that don’t get fixed are kept for parts. And its not like there is a limited amount of broken Switch’s, people are always going to break their electronics.

[@waltercomunello121]

makes sense lol

[@Magoo277]

Been trying to find my "thing to do" while looking for a job after school and you my friend have just inspired me. Seen your videos over the years and I finally subbed. Great content and a great learning experience for other fellow fixer's out there.

[@repeekyraidcero]

Make sure to trsin on defective baords to get a feeling for desoldering etc

[@sstanfo1]

Just wanted to say thank you from a budding repair tech. Good console repair knowledge is so hard to come by.

[@karbaona]

another thing you could do to make some extra money is sell the bricked switch cases to a designer for a few dollars and theyll take them so they can use the cases to design, also just another thing to bring the profit up more and less paperweight switches that you have which are basically trash

[@Datttsnake]

Can you explain?

[@filly291]

@@Datttsnake they probably mean that they could sell the switch cases to someone, who can customize them (like paint on it some pattern or a design) and sell the further to people who would love to have a rainbow case or a case with their favourite character not sold by Nintendo itself.

[@jacintfodor2372]

Sell them as not working pretending he don't know they cannot be fixed.

[@coinage8356]

@@jacintfodor2372 You're a jerk and karma will hit you one day.

[@repeekyraidcero]

Interesting idea

[@what6354]

3:33 when you lose your pencil in class and you realize it’s right in front of you

[@ezrabrwn]

*when you lose OUR pencil, komrade

[@Anabe1l]

*_OUR_*

[@byel2844]

@@ezrabrwn r/suddenlycommunism

[@theredblooper]

There's something mesmerizing about seeing a ton of stock of one product together, since I'm so used to buying only one of anything most of the time.

[@matthewhoward4573]

Im currently in electrical engineering and have done similar troubleshooting processes in my electronics class. I love seeing that someone is doing this for fun and informative videos. I hope to do some of this in my free time.

[@lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII]

Why does this show up as a top comment

[@petrescuework-difficultcas6581]

Funny intro 😂 I actually really enjoy the neatness of your videos. Like you sort and stack the devices neatly, you label them neatly. It all looks so organized. That's very satisfying.

[@aliasgenesis]

I haven't watched this episode yet and I already can tell that the top 3 problems would be: 3. Faulty charging port. 2. Water damage. 1. Faulty GPU. I really like your content, hahahaha.

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...you sure you didn't watch first? lol

[@aliasgenesis]

@@Tronicsfix I really laughed when I posted this comment, started watching the episode, and right away you said: I'll be checking the charging ports first.

[@HappySlappyFace]

i mean its a video chip not GPU right? as in it chooses how the video signal is sent to when it exists the gpu

[@Mickster114]

Fixing 23 broken anythings sounds like an absolute nightmare lol. Its clear how much you love doing this. Keep it up man!

[@derKischda]

If you are experienced like he is, it doesn't take up as much time. On top of that he developed a system in which he works the most effectively. Anybody can do that with enough basic knowledge and experience.

[@Joe-qd7kd]

@@derKischda what system?

[@minnow1337]

@@Joe-qd7kd Exactly what he did in the video…

[@Joe-qd7kd]

@@minnow1337 when I read developed a system my first thought was created a game system

[@Sasataf]

3:33 the good ol' "where the f*ck did it go" dance.

[@beel_sona]

my heart snapped everytime he put his palm on the screen lmao

[@Big_Ones]

Same

[@chrille3311]

@TronicsFix: Some of those Switches can be in permanent RCM-mode causing them not to show anything on screen until a proper file is injected with tools like "RCM loaders". This is for nodded units.

[@repeekyraidcero]

Can easily check that via serial # Or perhsps the nand chip is busted

[@flavorlabdabs4018]

23 broken switches are now worth 2.5 million dollars on Amazon due to price gouging.

[@vidosodel5075]

Ahah, what a joke!🤣

[@jxstjohnny]

You got the whole squad laughing

Me, when i see he may be loosing money on this video. "Better pause Addblock and click on some adds..."

[@ageofdulltron2052]

Me, wondering if this was worth the money he spent and a viable option for a living wage. “Oh hell no!”

[@NB-ir1me]

The guy just spent over $1,600 on broken switches just to play with lmfaoo

[@antonnym214]

Interesting and informative! It's very cool you can diagnose those chips without too much difficulty. Look at the bright side: At least you'll have plenty of parts for future repairs. Like my friend Mike says, "Nothing is so bad it can't serve as a bad example."

[@mikemo6777]

I’ll buy one, can’t find a decent priced switch these days.

[@GabePauleyV.P]

Mike mo same

[@hoizhockaaut-gamingundco6341]

300 Dollars isn‘t decent priced?

[@jakecolville3152]

HoizhockaAUT - Gaming und co everyones sold out and people want $400+ for them

[@GabePauleyV.P]

HoizhockaAUT - Gaming und co yeah its been out for a solid three years and some people just don’t have a lot of money

[@emc903]

@@hoizhockaaut-gamingundco6341 300? Here in Mexico we only get them for +400

[@tanner5873]

I'm scared of my switch developing one of these problems. Like the charge port. It seems so flimsy and easy to break

[@ForumcoldiArchon]

It looks that way but it isnt at all. Youd need to drop it to concrete with something hitting the charger like a bigger stonesplinter to break it

[@repeekyraidcero]

If you use an official charger n dock things are fine. I have 4 switches (2 lites, 1 normal, 1 oled) only the normal one has a faulty microSD port. Pretty durable

[@Iamnicknow]

You should try some modding on consoles. I think that would fit your channel well.

[@Tronicsfix]

I probably will do that at some point.

[@ash_aiden]

@@Tronicsfix I would love that

[@erbertvandesteen8527]

@@Tronicsfix maybe make a portable wii and be the first to properly make a guide and walkthrough?👀

[@JoyCh155]

I'd love to see a work around that's not video capturing a switch lite to output to tv. There's likely a way to create a module to do such a thing, but hardware creation ain't my strong suit lmao

[@aoelp]

I just checked some of the serials from the switches in the video and most are definitely unpatched and I think none are definitely patched.

[@CormacGekko]

TronicsFix: "Why would i buy 23 broken nintendo switches? you might ask" Me, who's been deprived from sunlight due to coronavirus outbreak and is out of games to play: I don't know man just fix the damn nintendo switches.

[@RedNayl]

Does your room not have a window?

[@wickedsteer8910]

Press Y to S ame

[@SoundToxin]

@@RedNayl the radiation from the sun that gives you things like Vitamin D doesn't make it through glass (he can still get light, it just won't have much benefit beyond the artificial light in his room)

[@Blake_Stone]

Pro tip: Nintendo Switches are water resistant up to zero meters!

[@Blk_mind]

I really like these types of videos of people fixing stuff. I don’t know if I have the patience to do this but it seems rewarding.

[@cotisado16]

23 broken nintendo switches?... Remember guys, always do questionable choices..

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha!

[@TampaTec]

Legendary tech work

[@TrollFaceTheMan]

The reason why it might no longer charge the battery is becuase there are often safetys that disable battery charging after they dip Below a certain voltage point.

[@KILLER_W0LF.]

I can't believe broken Switches go for $85/each! That's insane.They should go for no more than $20!

[@repeekyraidcero]

Not true Display Buttons bumpers emmc battery shell buttons membranes etc are still worth alot Repairshop use these boards for donor parts (northridgefix) He could've opened a repair shop for switches and charge 80$ per bga eflow repair It is justified if you know the worth

[@hellyhansen.]

When I bought my Second Nintendo DS in 2010 my Mom asked me for what I need 2 when I can just use one. Just told my Mom that a guy bought 23, this guy is crazy ;) Enjoy watching your videos, your awesome

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...glad to help you out!

[@hellyhansen.]

@@Tronicsfix I'd like to buy something from you in the future but I live in EU so its gonna be a bit hard no? Also could you link your ebay account to follow you there because you sell more things there? :)

[@monfi1794]

My dream hobby would be to do something like you, but with so many tools...

[@youdonegoofed]

Start small, make small additions to your set of tools over time.

[@GunsNGames1]

Man you should do a PS3 repair, the later "Super Slim" models are very reliable machines, so a broken one would be a big challenge! Nice video by the way!

[@lanceknightmare]

The original PS2 and Snes are the two most reliable systems I ever had. I heard the PS2 Slim had problems with overheating. Then again, one guy said he had better luck with the PS2 Slim than the original.

[@thekid5616]

Huh lol

[@kylieb1352]

Me after watching two videos about fixing switches at 2 am: s t o n k s

[@hapahapahappy]

As someone who has no idea what you're doing at all with these, this looks so interesting to learn. When you start using the soldering tools and show the inside parts like the motherboard, it just looks like witchcraft to me lol

[@charll1404]

I don’t know why me, a person with no knowledge in repairing anything let alone switches watched this video, but yet here I am 🤪😂

[@tommasotamboneiii9801]

Im really curious as to how the charging port pins get bent like that. The only thing I can think of is someone slamming the switch into the docking station or ripping the charging cord out of it causing those pins to bend.

[@AmmoBops]

Tommaso Tambone you just answered your own question

[@RowdyRowe2]

Drops while charging as well

[@hairlessmonkey86]

5 year olds

[@b3ar529]

Lol now because of your previous video i immediatly see the liquid indicator if it is liquid damage, idk why 😂😂

[@Tronicsfix]

ha, ha...nice!

[@nessamillikan6247]

How do you both know why AND don’t know why at the same time? 😂

[@b3ar529]

@@nessamillikan6247 good point, that was a mistake on my part 😅

[@Marci.B]

Love how the sticky note got placed right over where the charging symbol shows up so you have to keep peeling them off

[@ghkillah1995]

Remember when Nintendo made a console that you could literally beat the crap out of, put it through all kinds of trials and pull it out and it still worked?

[@sturicky2105]

Z Thompson Nintendo 3DS 😂

[@RandalfElVikingo]

@@sturicky2105 I still have my original NES.

[@hamfriedrice1117]

There is a hair on my screen 😡

[@lucaa.6406]

Switch is pretty tough actually given its form factor

[@kingbreloom2630]

@@lucaa.6406 yeah, most of these are from water damage lol, dropped my switch countless times and no problem

[@LM-lk4zo]

I literally know nothing about fixing these nor do I even have a switch but I like pretending I’m smarter than I actually am

[@AbsolutAlbert]

This must be why broken switches on eBay are going for around $200 now. Late May 2020 for future peoples.

[@mythichymn]

Lol

[@thiagomarques8106]

It's interesting how this video is the first one I see in youtube that the person doesn't accomplish the goals, but we still support them and the video turns out to be cool! 👍

[@Emanon6062]

Nobody: Me: this looks like a great content for me to pass time

[@Emanon6062]

@Ceci yesss 😂😂😂😂 quarantaine effect I guess

[@baoboumusic]

"Actually." Well, actually I love your channel, regardless of whether you fix everything. Seeing you methodically go about something I have no clue about, is wonderfully hypnotic. Great stuff and keep going (actually)!

[@MarantzSt153]

8:27: "And then it should jump well over one volt." Hmm? 😅

[@pow9606]

1 amp

[@shirothefish9688]

i mean it DID display a number well over 1 volt (5)

[@Animatiker]

Thanks for saving all those ressources! 🙏💚

[@natanierujimin1148]

Dang it im an electronic student I still can't understand stand what his doing I need to study more

[@pedroandresvidalperez8016]

don't worry, you'll get to it eventually

[@Break.]

23:18 "Let's move on to the next witch"

[@hoodedraptor5515]

Salem trials be like

[@Carlos-be6gp]

Is that a new type of ASMR?

[@Tronicsfix]

I do get a number of these comments so maybe it's working like that for some people!

[@danielneave6748]

I just love your honesty, the fact you won't even try to repair a water damaged unit because it will most like cause issue down the line is amazing,.you are a try gentleman!

[@ORIOLESFan02]

Congrats on 500K!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you! Appreciate that!

[@gluteusmaximus4904]

This is a perfect business opportunity now that there's a shortage for Switch.

[@KG-th3cr]

These kinds of videos are exactly what I do all the time. Except the exact opposite. I take things apart that are not completely broken and when I put them back together they don't work anymore.

[@llazerproductions9522]

Hey do you think game stop could repair my switch?

[@ClickingPixels]

I typed in "broken switch" knowing you would have a video on it, "it will help me decide whether or not to buy that not charging switch". Thank you (:

[@thechaindude1320]

I'm curious as to why he didn't take one of the no displays and put it into the one with the fried CPU...

[@niko9742]

He said the no display was because of a bad CPU so I'm guessing that's why.

[@corporalbifi589]

take a shot for every "broken switches" take an extra shot if theres a number infront of it

[@andylewis3461]

Brilliant & well informed video mate! Thank you for taking the time to make this video & sharing it for all, from a senior Electronics Engineer!

[@t0nito]

When that capacitor under the video chip is shorted even without the chip couldn't it be the capacitor itself or a capacitor anywhere else in the circuit? Capacitors randomly short all the time in cellphones for example for no reason.

[@WillowFox]

24:10 that cooling block looks like Spongebob. I, can't un-see it.

[@SweatyYetiBoi]

I bought a working Switch (without the Joycons) for $80 and bought the Joycons for $45. So hearing you paid $85 for a broken Switch without Joycons is crazy

[@sofiajohansson8537]

Would be nice to see a chart at the end of the video of how much you'd think you sell them for, fixed or broken. And then a summary.

[@-BitGaming-eq5cl]

No

[@ABC-ik9vj]

@@-BitGaming-eq5cl a bit late

[@-BitGaming-eq5cl]

@@ABC-ik9vj no

[@ABC-ik9vj]

@@-BitGaming-eq5cl Yes, reported

[@-BitGaming-eq5cl]

@@ABC-ik9vj no, reported

[@89ccullen]

ooo a pile of switches! my favourite repair to watch :)

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you enjoy these!

[@thisisaname5752]

23:00 that looks molten, but still works???

[@joewisor736]

Just came across your channel. I am thinking about going to school for electronics repair. This may be a dumb question but where do you get your replacement parts for that particular gaming platform? you get them from another game board that is in repairable or do you order that particular chip from somewhere?

[@EllaMMadonna]

This video made my day. Half an hour of pure pleasure ❤️

[@Tronicsfix]

So glad you enjoy these! Thanks for watching!

[@tomasda7108]

Fun fact: he has already made more money with this video than with the switch themselves

[@hairykraken3541]

11:23 someone tried to hack their switch and failed, sry bud

[@NoobMaster-vk1mr]

Hairy Kraken would that cause a problem with the firmware? If so, couldn’t he just flash the original firmware to it or at least take the working cpu from it and replace the “unfixable” one from before?

[@hairykraken3541]

@@NoobMaster-vk1mr I dont know. I did hack my switch successfully and the biggest warning was exactly what's happened on this switch

[@coob9678]

@@hairykraken3541 why would you hack your switch doe

[@ShimmeringSword]

@@coob9678 Aside from some basic mods I assume, you can also install android on it and run it like a tablet, letting you use youtube and such.

[@AutumnForHire]

ShimmeringSword you can already use KZbin but yeah

[@1LegendaryNinja]

Hey! Wonderful video, helped me learn a lot fixing a friend’s switch. I was wondering where I could that external charging board for the battery at 27:18. Both the connector and board are hard to find. I don’t have tools, so would I be able to find them sold together??

[@sasuke65743]

Man, i'd love to do this kind of work. I feel excited whenever i open my laptop or the joycons lol

[@tstkashizu]

He’s stacking the Switches 💀💀💀 doesn’t that scratch the screen

[@rihards7651]

no

[@AbdulHannan-lc3lg]

Depends

[@sir_frogs_4184]

No

[@icantthinkofanything798]

I would say no, not if the joycons are all detached

[@turb303]

yaay thank you for explaining clearly the things that you're doing, recently I have been wanting to learn about these things

[@zekielloco1]

1,955 dollars? I don"t even have 1,955 dinars.

[@saikakasashi3689]

yo you selling any switch from the 2018 production line ? I'd be interested to get one. Also, wow, Nintendo did a great job at making sure the Switch can't be easily fixed.

[@danyheatleyall-star3677]

Saika Asashi why 2018 just out of curiosity?

[@saikakasashi3689]

@@danyheatleyall-star3677 Cuz they are fusee gelee vulnerable . Btw I don't seek for one anymore.