Unfixable Game Consoles? Let's Find Out! PS4 & Xbox One S Repair

[@AllyJC]

This is why I love this channel. He's not afraid to say it's broken. He takes us through the diagnostic process until we see that the console is completely broken or economically viable to repair.

[@12345.......]

Even unfixable consoles have reusable parts. Reduce, reuse, recycle

[@Tronicsfix]

Of course! That's how I fix lots of stuff...by taking parts from devices I can't fix.

[@chomiktelewizyjny8567]

@@Tronicsfix ex. Case

[@billykl2790]

No recycling

[@detroxx56784]

@@Tronicsfix I think you could make yourself a stencil for that RAM chip. Just use a free PCB design tool to create a footprint for that chip, make a PCB at JLCPCB with just this one footprint on it, order it with a stencil, cut up the stencil so that it fits on the motherboard in-between the other RAM chips, tape it down using capton tape, apply some solder-paste and heat it with your hot air gun. Perfectly reballed. Same applies to the balls on the BGA. That should work.

[@callmefoxie2950]

@@Tronicsfix I wish that worked all the time. Sadly some components are locked against each other, like Xbox360 drive. Had to replace the electronics to keep the keys between the console and the drive working... from a 5 minute swap it becamse much more just to solder the wires inside. Whyyy :(

[@zohaibsiddiqi715]

Can we just appreciate Steve for doing so much for his KZbin channel but not spending millions of dollars and also having enjoyable content

[@grimmheart]

Steve, I love your channel. I just wanted to say thank you for providing all of your content. I am a DIY person, but I don’t necessarily have all the resources or confidence to tackle some of these projects until I came across your channel. You’ve inspired me to restore a GameBoy, an N64, and broken controllers. Please keep the content coming. Happy new year!

[@Tronicsfix]

That's amazing! Keep fixing!

[@bbol745]

“Their website is easy to use” If you’re ordering a custom PCB you can probably figure out a website!

[@Tronicsfix]

You'd be surprised

[@careem3463]

It`s not about figuring out, its about usability

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

@@Tronicsfix true..true

[@robinsonsoto8471]

You said at the beginning of the video that you have tried with no success. Then you said that hdmi chip was replaced. Are you sure that you did not do that.

[@racer4200]

It is actually really easy to use.

[@iFixConsoles]

Go with The Cod3r he's pretty awesome at console repair, hand reballs all the time too and would be likely to run it on a live stream so you could watch it being done 😁😁

[@pjsw]

I like how you still show the ones you can't fix

[@maskman3000]

It's been awhile since we have seen a nintendo console repair, would love to see something on that

[@Tronicsfix]

I'll do more Nintendo repairs.

[@maskman3000]

@@Tronicsfix Cool, thanks for taking the time to respond.

[@fawaz16]

Yes can you please have one on like 5 Nintendo switch lites if you can?

[@dbattastini]

Would be nice to see some old console...

[@sO_RoNerY]

Nintendo repairs are boring. Pretty much the same issues with them.

[@al970h1]

Hi Steve, Northridge Fix is a repair shop that has a KZbin channel, I believe in California. They might be up to taking your challenge.

[@Tronicsfix]

Yep...he's great!

[@SteveW-bw3fh]

I would like to see Northridgefix try and fix it, He's a good guy.

[@filelist2004]

ive not seen Alex do an APU reball however but he is very talented guy and Big Boss too!

[@titmando1199]

Northridge fix is a great technician how ever he's already well established this is just a waste, give it to a smaller youtuber like Vince or TheCod3r

[@TheCod3r]

Hey Steve I've also got a few videos on ram replacements on my channel. If you did want me to pay postage to accept the wlod challenge I'd happily replace the ram on that other board for you too :)

[@jasondoesthings919]

TheCod3r you would do an awesome job on these, he should send them to you for a collaboration

[@GadgetUK164]

TheCod3r may be able to get those working!!!!

[@TheCod3r]

@@GadgetUK164 cheers Chris 🍻

[@HayOborn]

TheCod3r does awesome videos, so addictive to watch - please give this guy a chance he works hard and definitely deserves it

[@nickwhite4632]

Steve, send it to Phil!

[@hankweiser9859]

Steve you’re doing an awesome job! Every video I watch of yours I gain new respect for what you do here.

[@Lorenzzofdt]

I don't know how fix consoles or controles but I am addicted by watch videos of this man.

[@iaimtokill1288]

Hey Steve, we had something similar to the PS4 not displaying. So we kept hold of the power button till it beeped a second time. (Make sure console is off when doing this and puts it in safe mode). Once it displayed in safe mode I restarted the PS4 and it worked. Give it a try but I doubt it worth a go though. 👍 love your vids as they help me out as well when I’m stuck.

[@marcsannicolas4074]

Its at a point now he gets millions of views for every video on KZbin so even when he's "wasting time on broken consoles" he's still making money. Love the videos tronicsfix! Keep up the good work.

[@casualbachelor]

20:56 Steve with the *perfect* amount of Thermal paste.

[@madmonkey8141]

Thanks Wasn’t willing to watch through the video just to find that part

[@ryanboodhoo3512]

What can he say when it comes to thermal paste the man is a machine

[@BarbadosBeerFestival]

Lol

[@GoldRaven-oe4by]

I always thought it was weird watching other youtubers not covering it completely and saying its good enough

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

also @ 13:14 you should test the middle (GND) pin to all other pins on the filter (ESD). Sometimes they can fail where GND shorts to one of the signal pins!

[@igonz22]

Idk what it is About this channel but I can’t stop watching it

[@Modders4lifeUniqueModz]

TheCod3r can fix it

[@andycooper4230]

The coder would be well in for fixing that

[@evolution2642]

I love how you respond to alot of comments

[@Nolen84]

I would love to see a revist on the board with the bad ram chip! Typically you can buy BGA chips like that online pre reballed already so all you got to do is hot air it on.

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes, I might do that at some point.

[@gooseman247]

Great, fascinating video. Thanks for all the great work this year, Steve, and I hope you and the family have a wonderful Christmas

[@orangeparsley2534]

Hey just wanted to say thank for vids like yours, I had to fix some water damage in my Nintendo switch and your vids helped a lot

[@ДенисЛавров-ж9у]

18:53 these random thermal pads are a sign that the console to open the seals can be opened with hot air. No damage.

[@jasondoesthings919]

TheCod3r reballs ram chips by hand all the time, send it to him.

[@jorgeplaza7938]

True, perhaps he can repair those consoles

[@trevorcarr8642]

I've watched the coder mending all sorts of xbox and ps4 ,s this would be right up his street, puts a 100% into his repairs. He gets my vote

[@GadgetUK164]

Agreed - he's said he will take a look at them!

[@buffsheeri]

do you have a link to his channel?

[@badboydas]

TheCod3r he,s the man for the job

[@playstationgaming1847]

I'm your biggest fan Tronix Fix! I love it when you take consoles apart! It's my favorite part!

[@patprop74]

Indeed we are all getting older, but none the wiser, Mery Christmas to you and yours also to all your viewers.

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks! You too!

[@shakangel666]

Andrew Paul from the UK has a lot of experience with reballing and fixing game consoles. He has a youtube channel and maybe he'll take the challenge.

[@Tronicsfix]

He's awesome...but not sure I want to send it all the way there. By the time he got it it would probably need a lot of other things repaired.

[@BM-ob5pj]

My Mate Vince

[@andreaseriksson9225]

@J Fz Vince has the patience that he just might get it actually :D

[@dreamcastfan]

@@andreaseriksson9225 Plus if Vince can’t fix it, at least he’ll be able to send back a bag of all the chips and components he’s removed from the board trying to find the problem. 😉

[@andreaseriksson9225]

@J Fz LoL why so salty? He has improved quite alot since starting. Viewers get to follow him fix stuff and sometimes he gets it completely wrong wasting time fault finding something that isnt even a fault, but u know what? That is exactly the same thing most of his viewers including me would do from time to time aswell..

[@Icexeroify]

Hey Steve! Great job on both Consoles as Always I have a suggestion that you can look for the HDMI repair. FYI,i am just a rookie on console repairing and i wanna point out to where you can run down HDMI trace and point to the back of the Motherboard where there is an IC called M503/504X to check it's voltage and make sure you get 5v on it cause that's what i heard. I believe this chip is what controls the 5v HDMI rail but not sure tbh. Don't give up! I have Learned everything from your channel and without a doubt,you are the most Talented Console repair technician in KZbin with best channel for repairing stuffs. You have helped me alot to choose my interest and love for repairing consoles as i was in doubt and thanks to you,my dreams came to reality and all is because of you. Thank you so much Keep up the good work.

[@robertdufour2456]

Your shows are always so fascinating. I don't know what you're doing, but it is so cool!

[@Javesike]

I love these console repair videos plus it can give me a bit of experience on how to fix my own.

[@dbattastini]

Would be nice to see some old console repairs, like sega mega drive, super famicon, etc...

[@repairtactics]

Im open to the white light challenge! I have been repairing for a while now and have done a bunch of PS4s and Switch systems along with computers 🤘

[@virgildeklerk]

Hi Steve, Very nice video again to bad you could not fix those two consoles. i was wondering ... your hot air station can go up to around 500 °C and you always use protective foil for plastic parts but is it possible to damage the chip itself with such heat? when you solder normally you only touch the contacts and never the chip. Keep up the nice video's and i can't wait for the first broken Ps5 or Series X console or controller to get in your channel. Cheers

[@Tronicsfix]

My hot air is usually set at 1100F. Yes, it's possible to damage chips or the board itself. You have to be extremely careful until you get a feel for how much heat something can take. I touch everything when I'm soldering, lol! I've already got two broken Series X consoles!

[@virgildeklerk]

@@Tronicsfix Wow thx for your answer. Reading this makes me give you even more appreciation for your skill with this device. Keep it up cause you make it look so easy so you must be a pro by now ;) practice makes perfect i think.

[@TheRedskins2175]

Hey Steve! Good to see another one of your GREAT ps4 repair videos. Got my coffee, let's begin☕

[@Tronicsfix]

Enjoy!

[@mattheinrich4792]

The GOW4 edition console came with a 2TB hdd. Appears someone had already been in it if it only had a 1 TB when you opened it up.

[@No_Chill_Gil281]

there was 2 versions 1tb and 2tb

[@mattheinrich4792]

@@No_Chill_Gil281 really? With red system like that?

[@No_Chill_Gil281]

@@mattheinrich4792 yes first was the 1tb then the 2tb came not to much later

[@johnhenry6325]

This kind of videos is my favorite

[@Tronicsfix]

So glad you enjoy these!

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

i would love to see you try some mods on consoles! (IPS screen Mods, Power Mods etc.)

[@speedwaynutt]

Gotta send the ps4 to My mate vince he will either Fix it or Break it even worse but always fun to watch his fixes and never give up attitude.

[@HazyJ28]

"emphasis on the older" I felt that in my soul 😭😭. Time is depressing

[@robertw31968]

Great video as always sir. I thought for sure you were going to be able to fix both of them.

[@Tronicsfix]

I did too!

[@tanmezja8407]

Thx for spoiler

[@flippy9641]

@@tanmezja8407 shouldn't have read the comments while watching lol

[@tanmezja8407]

@@flippy9641 well in my case the video had 10 seconds when it was posted so.

[@flippy9641]

@@tanmezja8407 still

[@RBKing80]

@TheCod3r is a great repair technician and has a channel on here. He would have a good chance of repairing it.

[@kevinmalson5836]

It looks like you're missing a dj diode on the hdmi port side by the capacitor @tronicsfix

[@dazemodzz2896]

Northridge Fix is one of the best in the usa steeve, i live in europe and u need to understand that this guy can repair anything u give him. is really famous for his fixes

[@normanmanske]

just a random idea. probably not this but . hey you can try it at no cost. Possible fixes: First, make sure your PS4 is really turned off. Hold down the power key until you hear a second beep and the console's light is off. Now, hold the power key and keep pressing it until once again you hear a second beep. ... You can now select the Change Resolution option and your PS4 will restart.

[@ehsanyaquti1341]

I really love your videos and I watch them everyday.

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@gazb0075]

I’ve never seen that Destiny PS4 console before. I don’t normally like the custom game casings but that one’s quite nice.

[@Tronicsfix]

Agreed! They did a really good job on this one imo

[@tk848]

I have that one

[@gazb0075]

@@tk848 nice 👍

[@davidmasterton8823]

Definitely TheCod3r , fantastic at repairs.👍

[@nickwhite4632]

Send it to the theCod3r from the UK. He only has 5,000 or so subs. I agree that others like Northridge have nearly 100,000 - that’s his shop - he is amazing. Give someone who is trying to build a chance. My Mate Vince you’ve collaborated with before, so give Phil at Cod

[@LazyDaysPlays]

Is there any console you would feel comfortable with reballing and replacing a gpu in? that would be a really interesting video edit. or reballing an replacing a apu

[@ChronoFinance77]

Best Christmas gift ever. Getting to watch you fix things until they’re broke :)

[@ianhaylock7409]

19:53 definitely not the perfect amount of thermal paste :-) How about getting some re-balling equipment so you can have a go at replacing the faulty memory chip. I and I'm sure others would love to see a video of you giving this a go.

[@birdfish86]

Idk if you would want to try but it might be cool if you took apart a PSVR headset or maybe a Ocusis Quest I play a lot of PSVR myself

[@MundoNintend0]

Hello, can you please make a video of the correct change of thermal paste of the Nintendo Switch.

[@animeaddictcocc]

I recommend sending it to northridge 👀

[@PringlesEG]

Ya see what Alex has to say. He'll probably change diode 3 because it's doesn't have an OL one way.

[@chillmushroom6016]

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@Tronicsfix]

Hey thanks! Same to you!

[@JayJayzWorld]

How many people actually complain about you putting thermal paste on. Always looks fine to me... also love the videos I might start to try and fix some broken things now.

[@mattie7856]

Great video and happy holidays! :)

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you! You too!

[@JackBauer79]

Love your "Perfect Ammount" Running Gag.

[@alexsazo9540]

Love your videos man! You should look into fixing something like a Nintendo 64. Very curious to see how you do that!

[@parsipax6337]

Your channel is a joy to watch!

[@novaleader7305]

So can you just swap out an Xbox hardrive with anything of your chooseing? Like an SSD? as long as it has the software?

[@Jason-fz1zd]

Great video, I have the ps4 pro for 3 years now never had a issue yet

[@Tronicsfix]

Hopefully you don't have any issues!

[@Jason-fz1zd]

@@Tronicsfix thanks I don't play on it too much but still works good

[@enricosolomons5488]

hi there Steve...Thank you for your videos brother it teaches me a lot...also...MErry Christmas if you celebrate...I will be going away and do not have mobile computer of Adroid cell to keep watching your content...will watch again when I return... Merry Christmas to everyone else that celebrate as well, and happy Holidays to those that do not...BE Safe everyone...

[@bgarra]

Why can’t you reball the memory chip? Did not understand. At first i thought you were going to do it. But then you said it needed to be reballed

[@yalltuberocks]

I love this dude. He makes extremely high quality videos, but the thermal paste man. I know it doesn't hurt anything. Why do you use so much tough? At that point you're just wasting your money.

[@andreilucian10]

The perfect amount of thermal paste did the magic :))

[@lushG678]

Can't wait till you hit a mil, your channel always goes great with my dinner

[@user3239]

I love this kind of videos Steve!!

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching

[@Max-9632]

Yo Steve with the PS4 try it with other TVs because it might just be stuck in a low resolution

[@Tronicsfix]

It's not. Good idea though

[@tacotime3094]

Keep it going keep it going even until you hit up 1 million subscribers keep it going your content Is the best

[@Tronicsfix]

That's the plan!

[@Dennisgameplayentertainment]

I love to watch these video s always real fun to watch and can still learn a thing or 2

[@kamelghrib2623]

I think Northridge Fix would be a good choice to challenge with the repair.

[@theo-r]

For the xbox try to set it in save mode. Or connect it internet and try to connect via remote connect via xbox app on pc (there is maybe other way to connect). Or with hdmi splitter that my mate Vince used in 1 of his video. And you could try to put motherboard in a good know xbox case with every thing from the good xbox (so replace fan hdd +hdd cable psu wifi Bluetooth and the rest if there is still something to replace) and try to put the good motherboard in the "bad" case.

[@fabianweber6937]

Your face when you touched the hot ps4 chip 😂... gave me a good laugh. Thank you for making those videos they are really interesting!

[@thesepy7541]

Yeah it gives me ElectroBoom vibes 😂

[@John-oo9xu]

With diode placed and no succes, replace the southbridge

[@rex2ducky837]

Is this for the wlod ps4?

[@morganlittle8404]

Did you clean the Flux off the board this time? I learned the hard way that Flux is conductive. Also the 8-Bit guy learned while piecing a kit together.

[@kushagrasahay51]

I’m here because you broke something -TronicsFix

[@raymondguillet4040]

Do you Would sell me a xbox one x series

[@halken007]

another vote for TheCod3r i like the way he works on consoles

[@TheCod3r]

Thank you Ken 😊

[@mullinsjm1]

Man that Destiny PS4 is a beaut! Glad you got her working.

[@pickle7904]

Well it's 2:16 am.. this will not help but man it makes this night well morning better

[@Tronicsfix]

Should help you fall asleep!

[@pickle7904]

@@Tronicsfix I cant fall asleep listening to something so interesting but I think I'll fall asleep soon.. maybe

[@tacotime3094]

Is it really for me it’s 11 AM

[@pickle7904]

@@tacotime3094 Yep I live in Australia 2:56 am now

[@giovanycatano8611]

Thanks Steve great video, merry chrismas for you and your family, gretings 🖒

[@Zearkos]

On the PS4, Starting at 3:24, you start checking the diodes behind the HDMI Port. The third one that you check reads 1.922 when one way, and 0.546 the other way. If the diode was acting as expected, that would be OL one of the ways you measured.

[@Tronicsfix]

That's a normal reading for that specific diode

[@Tvv1SteR]

16:21 You didn't check HDMI retimer chip (at least we didn't see you did), and the problem is almost certainly with that chip.

[@saifismx]

Why dont you change the case or the body its a special edition so change it with good hardware

[@scarletlightning869]

Question, have you ever checked out the channel called Odd Tinkering? Dude redoes all sorts of stuff from old consoles to vintage stuff.. some of the stuff he does is incredible.

[@AManOnline.]

I watch his stuff, he doesn't he really do modern consoles

[@scarletlightning869]

@@AManOnline. no he doesnt but the overall concept

[@SamuelBl4ck]

I'd really like to see you reballing that ram chip

[@TrapHeroes]

You can connect a controller with earphones to see if it output audio, if it did means the fauld is not from the apu

[@Felixm1234]

I löearned so much from your Videos. That helped me a lot to repair things. Thanks

[@steveaustin330]

Another excellent episode, thanks bud.

[@CURRYMUNCHER3]

Love your videos Steve keep them coming 👌💯🔥

[@yenterpriseonebay]

I would be interested in more repairs of eBay game consoles, old and new.

[@454ss_chevy]

I love it when you post

[@mxpx148]

Is there a repair manual on the market that you use to know the ins and outs of all the surface mount components? If not, how do you know which components/traces should and shouldn’t have continuity?

[@rossmanton2970]

He been doing repairs a good while. It just comes down to experience I guess

[@RickRickiGames]

Have you ever done retro consoles?? I’d love to see that!!

[@giovanniunali2839]

My mate Vince would love this

[@bradbeck2601]

Isn't the third diode bad? The third one you checked in the vid.

[@BlackThistleTattoo]

I think all your content and enjoy watching your videos helped me with knowing what to do cleaning and thermal paste for my PS4 Pro (once I had been in and cleaned, renewed thermal paste and cleared dust it ran fine n quiet) recently I've noticed it heating up and it seems to be the power supply - if I take lid off it helps keep all cool. I'm wondering if I buy new power supply and replace it into the console Will this help the console run cooler and less fan activity ? thanks if you can answer this 👍 cheers

[@thatsitthatsit6835]

Can you make a video trying to fix the APU that would be fun

[@infoforanything6496]

Always enjoy your vids man !