A Viewer Donated 3 BROKEN Switch Lites - But Can I Fix Them?!

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A Viewer Donated 3 BROKEN Switch Lites - But Can I Fix Them?! One of my viewers sent me 3 broken Nintendo Switch Lites to see if I could fix them. We'll find some of the typical issues: liquid damage, a messed up charge port, and some of them won't turn on. How many can I get working again?
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[@JoaoSynnx]

You have no idea how you inspire people to save electronics instead of turning them on e-waste. I'm all the way down here in Brazil and everytime I have the opportunity to at least try to save something, that's my goal. I fix it until it's too broken. I even tried to fix my own ps4, but then I discovered that the hdmi chip has to be replaced and that's out of my league. Keep up inspiring people, man!

[@tydshiin5783]

I'm not an expert with ps4s but You can probably source yourself a dead or donor ps4 and take the chip from there, or is it like soldered like the nands of macs where you'd need a heat gun instead

[@seguramlk]

YES

[@finntjomstol9364]

@@seguramlkover the last month I’ve bought 4 broken ps2s, 8 broken controllers, 2 broken “new” ds’s and a 2 broken switch lites and after watching him for years and literally have the confidence to repair anything unless it’s too broken ofc then I sell for parts lol

[@jenrykster3283]

@@finntjomstol9364 Hey, just curious but were you able to save any of them? I'm a complete beginner and now I'm contemplating buying a retro console to try and fix it.

[@finntjomstol9364]

@@jenrykster3283 controllers are easy as long as you can see the what is broken. There are alot of free testers which is great just not alot money to be made but a great way to get familiar with these repairs or save money on controllers. Ds’s are probably next level up. DS Lites are super cheap easy and fun to work on. Newer ones can get very annoying and more expensive. Ps2s went 2/4 but I feel that is because I got the “replacement” sensors on aliexpress and a couple of them didn’t work at all. Switch lites were a wash just in way too bad of condition because a previous person had tried to repair them and killed them and lost a ton of parts. Avoid at all costs someone else’s failed repair especially if it is missing parts if you can as a beginner. The key is buying the broken device for cheap enough if you can’t fix it still get around what you paid selling it in for parts condition. A bit hypocritical with not buying others failed repair but it’s how the game works 🤷‍♂️. Have now transitioned to newer MacBooks just cause there is more money to be made but have gone 0/3 on actually fixing any. Unfortunately ended up buying a couple broken ones that had very very bad liquid damage that wasn’t shared when I bought but have had some success parting them out. If you are starting board repair and soldering definitely start with the oldest tech you can because board repair on a modern system is very very difficult. And last thing, don’t get frustrated having little success with cheap or worn out tools. Having proper working tools and the correct tools is going to be the biggest thing that will save you time and stress. Hope this helps

[@MrGamecubeVT]

always satisfying to see another console saved

[@EraserTraceur]

Lul dudes a magical shaman 🧝‍♂️

[@daniels5607]

Agreed alway good to see lesss ewaste

[@robertIlagan]

I love watching your channel

[@paracethamol4799]

I've heard that Valve is gonna remove the glue on the battery on the Steam Deck for easily replacement to match the new EU standards about batteries replacement. Hope Nintendo and others will follow (if they have the choice)

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes, hopefully they will follow!

[@isaacdelima1825]

What's heared?

[@9Tailsfan]

@@isaacdelima1825 Just a typo. The OP meant 'heard'. The past tense form of hear.

[@paracethamol4799]

​@@isaacdelima1825 Sorry english is not my first language.

[@KingBanana123]

Why batteries even glued in the first place.. that's just anti-repairability. Old devices with detachable batteries works fine before. If concerning the batteries will fall off, just put a locking mechanism..

[@mariolog]

18:00 The screen is not done for. Two options there. 1. If the cable is long enough: Cut the corroded part off. Gently scrape the ribbon cable to expose the metal lines. Reconnect. 2. If the cable isn't long enough: Paint the traces with "metal nail polish". Scrape in between the metal lines to remove excess nail polish. Test for shorts. Reconnect. I've tried both with PS controllers and things like that and always worked.

[@gumbypokey7]

I agree but if I had to guess the subtext here it's more about the time/effort required to do it. Then there's the fact he's giving them away and likely wants a reliable fix.

[@mariolog]

@@gumbypokey7 True. That would be a free fix, a fix for a friend or oneself. And it takes less than 5 minutes to scrape the plastic layer to reach the lines. I just meant the screen is not done for. In my experience, it's also been a permanent fix for non moving parts like in this case. I'm also sharing a fix for someone with a similar problem trying to fix their own stuff, I hope someone finds it useful :)

[@alexlefevre3555]

I've used pad strips successfully in this context.

[@mariolog]

@@alexlefevre3555 What's a pad strip? Couldn't find it after a quick search.

[@maklogetrich2378]

​@@mariologa thin layer of pad, like the original pad

[@DarrLaw]

My kids are hard on electronics. 😅 Happy you could save two, Steve!

[@Tronicsfix]

Kids are the true electronics testers!

[@StarlightStream]

I liked that fast forwarded part where all has been put together around the 13:30 mark. It really shows how much work gets into them. And as long as it is in moderation this can be a handy tool for possible future videos.

[@mr.charchar]

It’s been quite a bit since the last switch repair video! Glad there is another one 👍

[@Tronicsfix]

I’ve got another one coming up soon too. Glad you enjoy these!

[@dantenajera9687]

Why?

[@MantisFoxx2]

Love watching your stuff! Always makes me wanna open my stuff to take a look. And, some of the lite videos helped me fix my son’s switch.

[@fiffiflauschi]

Tip for deep dicharged Batteries: take a full one of the same type, connect + to +, - to - and let it sit there for a few seconds. Thats usually enough for the charger to kick in. I jumpstart my eneloops all the time this way when they were deep discharged (by flash Light for example). Such a battery usually cant hold the Same amount of Ah afterwards though. Li Ion take it very Personal if they get discharged to 0 V.

[@jasonferris3512]

I have started doing self repairs as a hobby thanks to you! Went crazy and bought a whole bunch of stuff! Thanks for the content my friend!

[@bennyslozy4832]

Im happy to see your videos bringing back to life the console you repair , what a satisfaction 😍❤️

[@xaximgames9897]

Excellent job. I've been following your channel for a long time and I know how difficult it is to work with game maintenance without good equipment for it. For the great content you have another subscriber. Greetings from Brazil.

[@Matt_mate]

Always appreciate your right to repair, even if they don't want you to. Keep up the great work, been following for years Steve.

[@MRgrimlock84]

I always enjoy your videos, and this one is no exception. Thank you for the work you do and for sharing it with the community.

[@WillsWorkshop]

Have to say I also love my ifixit tools, the only issue I have is I wish the bit marking was clearer, sometimes it's a little difficult finding the correct bit looking for the stamped mark in the foam

[@Ikki_Plays]

I'm consuming your videos like an addicted. They are so good and helpful. I managed to fix my PS1 because of your video fixing each playstation. Thanks :3

[@hungerofknowledge2819]

This was such a satisfying repair! Nice job Tronic.

[@josepaniagua914]

Absolutely astonishing, if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t have been able to fix my Xbox One, massive props thxs tons🤙🏽

[@pedrosancao]

Still freaks me out cleaning boards on water/ultrasonic cleaner, but happy it works

[@bander-Coolb]

I have a newfound appreciation for electronics and the manufacturers this is peak humanity

[@dreww1459]

Hoo dog! A firm reminder to keep liquids away from your consoles! Also: did a yeti try and plug the USB port into that last one or something???

[@9Tailsfan]

I use a water proof laptop bag when I take my tech with me. And I don't drink or eat near my gear either.

[@DarrLaw]

Even worse. It was a child. We now buy the warranty as a matter of course for new Switch Lites for the kids!

[@Vik1919]

I always keep any liquids away from any electronic device, even if it is waterproof. My senses start to tingle if I don't. Especially when someone else puts their drink near my electronic stuff. You'd be surprised how careless people can be, not only with their own stuff but others as well. You can't take care of someone else's stuff if you don't take care of yours in the first place.

[@typicalthrill]

That's awesome you fixed two of them! I've got a few things I'd like to fix myself after watching your videos. Gonna have to pick up a soldering station and give it a whirl!

[@tydshiin5783]

A pro tip is to get solder that's got actually lead or high lead content and get good flux, solder with high tin content is really crap to use

[@Brandon_Brown]

Absolutely love your videos. They're so relaxing to watch!!! Keep up the good work!!

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you like them!

[@MrLennon50131]

14:12 good to see that you also use the natural steam moisture to clean surfaces 😂 I'm so loving this channel!!! Though I cant repair, I almost every day use that technique!!!

[@xFrozenxSnowx]

your videos inspired me to try to fix the PCB of my old Dell Ultrasharp monitor. Blown caps is real... Failed miserably with poor soldering job, but worth the effort and lessons learned. Next time will be a success.

[@JoeBetts]

Thank you, I love watching your videos Steve. Keep up the awesome work and keep on bringing dead electronics back to life and keep adding the "Perfect Amount of Thermal Paste"

[@ajaks7636]

Great Repairs and Video! Great education too. Thank You. 😀

[@jaymoniez]

I love seeing more Aussie content creators! Nat, you are doing the lords work on these gameboys!

[@mikewhitley1183]

Thoroughly enjoy your videos! Keep them coming and have a great afternoon

[@christianronalddelacruz9451]

Awesome video, it made my day just seeing you fix electronics :D

[@StuartD1983]

Another fantastic video, I’ve learnt so much watching your videos, keep up the great work Steve 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnathonphillips9123]

Always cool to see you fix electronics.

[@briandoss9232]

2 outta 3! Nice work! I'm at 6.5 out of 8 for my most recent repair list.

[@thomasphillips3072]

Always interesting to Watch, I can't get enough of your Videos.

[@matthewbragg9463]

New drinking game: Take a shot every time he says "IFIXIT."

[@phillipaddington3861]

So glad you're now sponsored by IfixIt, Steve! I've always enjoyed watching your great content. Keep doing what you do best: applying the perfect... I mean, fixing electronics. But you do apply the perfect amount of thermal paste, too.

[@elibxborn]

Love your videos. Always learning something new

[@A7mag3ddon]

You need a bench power supply, super useful for fixing to power things directly but very useful to bring dead undervoltage lion batteries back to life. Great video though :)

[@johnplayz4545]

All for free? I wish I could fix it lol. Still amazing repair Steve!

[@erdemtalha51]

Thanks steve for more nintendo switch repairs keep it up💪💪💪

[@12345.......]

It would be interesting to see you build your own dead battery charger. Ive seen big clive videos on charging beyond dead batteries.

[@Tronicsfix]

That’s a good idea.

[@Keblash]

A note on the bits for the driver set. The one thing ive been unable to open with the the tri wing bits are wii nunchucks, the screws are recesed too deep for the bits to reach.

[@hotrodchevy4524]

You might be able to take a good fully charged battery and jump the power and ground to the dead battery and leave it connected for about 30 secs to a min and it might give the discharged battery enough power to take a charge. I have done this with several drill battery's and a couple car battery's and it has worked great.

[@geegus]

Awesome job once again!! I would love to have a Switch Light for my kiddos 🙂

[@omegabunnsmyers]

Definitely my main person to watch while working on my only electronics lol and I watch on my free times too lol

[@name_is_taha]

Hi. I’ve been watching your channel for a while now and I love your content. I just had a small suggestion if you don’t mind. If you could show the cost of the parts required to fix the items in your videos it would be very helpful. That way we can know what kind of damage our device has, how much it will cost us to repair it and if the repair shop is trying to overcharge us.

[@redlanternsuperman]

I was just thinking. " wait i can use a metal tool on the batteries?!" before the correction lol

[@steveaustin4118]

I love the Ifixit set as it's got everything to fix kids toys as they always have small screws

[@9ksemi]

Just noticed how the L and R buttons look like skeletal pirates when it's opened up. Can't unsee it now >_>

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Fantastic video as always Mr Steve 👍😊

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks Joey!

[@itsyeeoledskoolfurry3208]

He LEGIT breathed on the screen of the first Switch Lite to CLEAN it !!! THAT WAS GRRRRRRROOOOOOOSS!!

[@iosgamingshorts247]

So amazing. I want to get into doing this stuff but I NEVER know where to start or what to do...

[@Notpoop906]

not sure if you realised after but you can replace the shell without removing the battery. it can stay adhered to the midframe and you remove it in one piece

[@TheCreaturre]

Without your videos, i don't even want to open KZbin. 😂

[@robf228]

What liquid are you using in the ultrasonic cleaner? Water? Isopropyl alcohol?

[@andyt2510]

I wish I had the confidence, skill set and tools to have swapped that power management chip when my son's Lite failed with a similar error code on New Years Eve - cost £70 for a nationwide reseller and repairer (CEx) to fix. However - I did replace the screen myself last year after his sister dropped something on it using the iFixit guide and parts from eBay so that saved some money (and heartbreak).

[@redheart2269]

i love how ur down to earth ..... keep it up

[@tono_01]

Very interesting and generous as well!

[@micksterminator3]

I got one for 15 usd. The joysticks were all wonky. I finally got a replacement joystick months later and noticed that it was the ribbon cable that was corroded. Cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and it was as good as new. Digitizer is busted but doesn't really matter I suppose. All the screws are missing as well lol. I'm happy with the use I've gotten out of it

[@redfive5856]

6:27 I think that warning sign says, "don't pour your coffee/tea on battery".

[@evilalex87]

nice and chill repair video

[@fluffehgamer4712]

That 2101-0002 was the one my 2017 switch had and never turned on again a few years ago

[@MarioSratss]

Amazing work ❤

[@revengenerd1]

Years ago I remember having a phone pre usb connector days that never charged unless the battery had enough charge to power on even if it was for at least like 10 seconds or so, I had another phone that used same battery and could charge the battery with that even tested it by charging for a minute or two to give it enough power to turn on then let it fully charge and it did. Never worked out why unless it was something to do with the circuit.

[@rairai5114]

Awesome video as always!

[@nigel1295]

I love seeing you reduce e-waste and fix some beautiful machines

[@hove131]

Puts the back on along with all the screws and says "is it going to work?" 😂😂😂 .......not fooling me 😅

[@johndorian2670]

What do you use in your ultrasonic cleaner to clean the PCBs?

[@AlexanderLindnerAlex0815]

Love your Videos Always Impression how you can fix all this Stuff i'm to stupid to so that 😂😂😂 Keep Up your awesome Work in fixing everything 😊

[@kajin807]

What sort of equipment do you need to remove a chip or connectors from the mobo like that?

[@tonyarcher1997]

Any idea how one might approach the purple screen of death on a switch lite? I've got one that's in perfect condition but can't find anything definitive to approach and resolve said issue. Also I'm always so impressed on your hot air gun rework. I can't use a hot air gun for the life of me, because of which I have the approach everything with an iron and low melt. Although I'm pretty certain my station needs calibration for the hot air as it is an off brand set. I'm still learning reworking!

[@the_dark_defender]

Have you ever tried using conductive paint to repair ribbon cables?

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome video tronicsfix

[@brooklyn5754]

Great video as always

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks!

[@kokonot675]

Oh i love all of your videos...wish can have one of that console :)

[@martinrc80]

Glad it worked out

[@n0body.x.571]

love your videos man

[@seansean8292]

What is that cleaner spray you use.bw100 or something like that..thank you

[@raymondburris5108]

That ultrasonic cleaner does wonders.

[@rfr653]

Good job mate 👍

[@telecomsuk]

I was given an Aldi grinder the 18v batteries were flat to the point the chargers could not see them. I got some wire and did plus to plus and minus to minus on a car battery for a couple of minutes and then the charger could see and charge them. I have done similar with another tool I was given. And guys on the Aldi tool forum confirm it worked for them as well

[@djm9937]

love the videos. Friday is a good day :)

[@vr4goleta]

What solution do you use in your ultrasonic cleaner for electronics?

[@ihavethedumb]

I got a switch lite that I stopped using for maybe 3 weeks, tried turning it on, nothing. Plugged in the charger for it and blue screen. Already tried applying pressure to the APU and RAM but nothing. There is one thing to note however, there is a particular spot in the switch that gets really hot. At 21:51, the MAX77812 is what seems the hottest. What can I do in this situation?

[@alfonsoagudelo4118]

Steve, challenge to get a return electronic box and try to fix them... 😁👍🏻

[@bethybear615]

I have a switch lite that had a broken left toggle. I replaced it but the screen stayed black and you can still here the buttons moving. I deassembled and checked connection, then noticed a ribbon cable clamp piece came off. With no luck of getting the clamp back in its proper place, i gave up. I don't know what to do. My 5 year old has used and abused this switch.

[@PTpurple]

Hi so I wave a problem my Nintendo switch lite does not Turn on it just show the backlight working and when I try to turn on does not show image Do you know what it can be?

[@woody4077]

20:44 "what the heck is going on here; is this amateur hour?"

[@wossle73]

OMG! 23:04 How in the HOLY HELL do You, DO THAT🙄 to a USB-C Port? It goes Both Ways, and Doesn't Care how you Stick it in! 🤣😉

[@pieterminnie3286]

Man i would love to have one they are so expensive by us in south Africa thanks for the awesome vids

[@antiricergt]

Does a machine do all these chips and stuff on these game systems boards or does a person do them like you do? Also I have a ps1 console that’s been in my closet since I got it for Christmas whenever they came out. Idk if it works or not but you can have if you want. I don’t have the cords tho.

[@DrTalesMoraes]

The last usbc was funny. Kkkkk

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

When life gives you broken Switch Lites, make a DIY repair video and hope for the best

[@peenSuperLoser]

For Switch Lite B, it would be even nicer if you replace the shell with the transparent one 😀

[@jeremyking6146]

after watching your videos and you promoting the ifixit tool kit, I wanted one for my birthday last year badly. always fixing kids toys, it would be handy. didn't get it 😢, maybe next year.

[@OttawaOldFart]

I was ready to laugh if the screen was dirty on the inside

[@FueledByPepsiMax]

Hi Steve, where is a reliable source that you can get replacement shells for nintendo consoles? I'm looking at doing some tinkering but I'm worried about getting scammed when purchasing replacement shells.

[@drakepillette]

Man! I'd love to own a TronicsFix Switch Lite!

[@AngeloBeatz]

The 2nd one looked so clean after the shell swap

[@bluekokospaj9538]

i've been trying to change aa usb-c port for like 2 days now on my own switch lite but my hot air station does not melt the solder. can you give me any tips or tricks on what i might do wrong? love from sweden