I Bought 3 BROKEN PS5's - Let's Try to Fix Them!

[@Tronicsfix]

Two repair shops tried to fix this PS5 but couldn't do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3izaYRrhLx2jtk

[@sinchman1]

how much are you selling these PS5 for

[@thegaminggoblin1197]

Been thinking about buying a broken one cause I litterly cant find a working one for a reasonable price.

[@vandey3420]

Hey man, Linus did a video on his channel about static electricity and how it affects PC components... basic the conclusion said that static won't kill anything, and they took it up to crazy levels.

[@SirSlicer66]

Imagine spending $1000 on a ps5 and waiting 10 years for it to be delivered and it has this many problems 🤮

[@digipimp75]

3 for 3! Gotta love it when the repairs are successful. Awesome work as always!

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes, it's cool when I can fix them all

[@oherman]

However, in reality, this is not always the case, as we've also seen him try to repair a console and it's unsuccessful due to issues beyond ability.

[@briandiaz1363]

I would use a more graphically intensive game for testing, to make sure the system is stressed as much as possible to make sure it isn't turning off under load or something like that. Great video!

[@elessal]

thought the same.

[@Call-me-100]

if you know what your doing then you dont need to tress test it :)

[@THEZONEXP]

Since I started watching your channel you gave me the confidence to take my consoles apart and clean them once every 6 months . Awesome video and keep up the great content:)

[@Tronicsfix]

Love it! Nice work.

[@SP-ru3rs]

I second that. I've fixed things I'd normally chuck and brought a ton of broken ps4s and made a few quid fixing them. Wouldn't of tried if I hadn't accidentally come across this man.

[@Chrissmills]

I’m obsessed with your channel, I’m an electrician by trade but you’ve really got me hooked on electronics, I’ve started playing around with old broken consoles as a side hobby. Thank you for the uploads 🔥

[@JoeyDoesTech]

PS5 number two was owned by a yeti... great video Steve 😊

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol, that's possible!

[@joe.tiziano]

For removing dust from computers and electronic equipment I usually use an air compressor. The air compressor does a very job and you can controller the amount air blowing onto your equipment. I do recommend having an outdoor area to expel the dust.

[@12345.......]

I'm as curious about the hair/lint under a microscope as the inside of the unit. It's impressive how dirty people can make the console.

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha. It’s so strange how hair & dirt can get where it does

[@hmello3250]

carpets, rugs, couch, bed, curtains... all types of cloth shed fibers and so do humans with hair and pets with fur. where i live quite dry and desertic. the earth is red. consoles get red inside because the fans suck the dirt in

[@aelaan12]

@@Tronicsfix My process is, since I am almost owning one for two years, is to clean it twice a year. I have not taken it apart this far since all I find is a light dust. I do use an electronics vacuum cleaner and note that my covers are not dirty.

[@6reen6uy]

I’ve covered my console with a light cloth since launch, no heavy dust build up inside or out.

[@clararose1922]

I have cats, which between them and dust even with keeping dust covers on them when not in use I do have to do an annual cleaning.

[@matthewsano6006]

I just wanted to day that Tronicsfix is one of the youtubers that gave me confidence in repairing old electronics. Im still learning and practicing but i have helped some family members repair some controllers when they thought they would have to buy brand new ones. It feels good being able to help, save money and give electronics a longer lifespan, cutting down e-waste. Thanks T!

[@Eric_G65]

I have been repairing PC's since 1990. I have always used compressed air, vacuums and brushes to clean components. I have never, in my entire career, ever had any problems related to static electricity. I am always careful not to overdrive fans with the compressed air.

[@hereticnasom]

I am an IT system engineer. When I work on a PC or server, I use an ESD safe vacuum. I've never had any issues with static buildup, even before I got the ESD vacuum. This one just has a better filter.

[@brightwebltd2864]

@tradde11 the theory behind vacuums causing static is due to the movement of air particles transferring electrons from the plastics which results in a potential difference between the areas of negative air pressure and insulator (plastics). If I’m not mistaken, the static safe vacuums basically have a bare Earthed conductor at the aperture of the vacuum cleaner to discharge the vacuum (negative air pressure). P.S. you can rub a plastic tube with a cloth to generate electrostatic energy. This principle is how a Van der Graaff generator produces a charge.

[@Spartan007]

For a PS5 to be that dirty just imagine how dirty and disgusting that persons house is. I have had mine since day 1 and opened it recently it was damn near spotless. I have 4 cats and a dog.

[@ZachPeacock]

Right? I’m wondering if it’s in a hoarding house or the owners don’t change their house air filter…

[@Matt7R]

Dust buildup can be much worse if you have the console on or close to the floor as that’s where the majority of dust accumulates

[@boost1606]

Wow that wasn't very nice

[@Ryan_DeWitt]

Watching some of your old videos until now, your repairing skills have done nothing but improve even more. Nice job.

[@simonaplin4031]

It always amazes me how little care some people take with their belongings. Especially on expensive items like these. For an item which just sits next to the TV it really shouldn't be hard to keep it nice

[@nathanjohnson2474]

I'm a slot technician. I love your videos, as they have helped me at home to maintain all of my consoles and electronics. I agree with your opinion on the vacuum, however, they do offer anti-static attachments for them. I use a RYOBI hand-held at work for cleaning and preventative maintenance. Talk about gross, these things are full of nicotine, ashes, stale beer, hair, etc... However, I'd rather deal with that than a PS4 full of cockroaches. Have a good one Steve! Great vid! Keep it up!

[@Mayden_America]

Sometimes there's dry spots on the APU for the same reason PC CPU's have them. The die/heatspreader is not perfectly flat even though they look like it to the naked eye. So when you take off a cooler it will be pooled in one spot and flatter in others

[@Desalater2]

isnt that the whole point of liquid metal tho? you put it on both surfaces so they mate with each other and then it stays there? never used the stuff so only going by what i see on videos

[@mrn234]

@@Desalater2 Doesnt help when you have a contact problem.

[@GreenCinco12Official]

@@mrn234 If done right the liquid metal closes the gap of the "contact problem" so there should not be a contact problem.. That's the whole point of liquid metal.

[@wossle73]

@@GreenCinco12Official Yeah it should Flow into Micro-Gaps, I Think it was Probably TIGHTENED a lot Harder on that corner, Which Creates All sorts of WEIRDNESS! (Like Gaps, or to much transfer space, in the Opposite Corner, even though the L/M is there. It Should be Even Pressure. We're not Talking a Carpenters Millimeters in Electronics👍)

[@mrn234]

@@GreenCinco12Official yeah but not when its a contact problem like a too huge gap... Any kind of thermal paste or liquid metal only works when you have proper contact between heatsink and heatsource.

[@davicito4841]

Question: Does the position of the PS5 (vertical or horizontal) matter in terms of prolonging or taking care of the liquid metal?

[@AWboydie]

Im no expert but i loved the question. So gonna give my thought process it may be wrong it may be right someone would have to supply the actual answer. But im going to assume that it wouldnt the liquid metalnwould be packed in tigh enough that hotspots would create a convection current would allow it to flow around the area the liquid metal being is probably light enough to not be affected by horizontal or vertical positions. As for the dry spots in the video perhaps the metal leaked or just didnt have enough in the original build

[@PPRaccoon]

I really appreciate what you are doing, you show us that we can all get a little bit more hands on and try to do it ourselves. Since i am watching you I’ve fixed my phone, my dad’s phone and my wife’s phone and also a couple of PS4’s and an Alienware laptop. I thank you with all my heart, you are great !!

[@aelaan12]

As soon as I saw the SSD cover missing in the third one I knew. I always will remember what you mentioned one time: Always use a small set of pliers to grip the plug and pull it up whilst carefully wiggling. The hair and grime in the second one are often the case when the room is not well "maintained". It could also be from smoking and an animal that is shedding. With the prices of the PS5 going up you could sell them fairly quickly I would think.

[@AzuraeLyonheart]

you a crazy fella paying all that money for potentially screwed consoles. but I enjoy watching these, really interesting and watching your videos I managed to fix my controllers and open consoles to clean.

[@lagautmd]

It suggests to me that used consoles are maybe a bad idea for everyday folks to buy, considering what he finds in them. But, he's making money on KZbin so the cost of the console is absorbed into that if it should turn out to not be repairable. But, if it is repairable, he can put it back on the market 'at cost' and he will still have made money on it from the KZbin video of the repair.

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you Steve! Great work as usual 👌👍👍

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks Vince!

[@sdjmchattie]

I watched half the video before I noticed the My Mate Vince t-shirt. So good to see you guys supporting each other. Love it!

[@12345.......]

43 totally necessary screws 🤣 The only issue I have experienced with my ps5 (1000+ hours at least) is the fan clicks loudly when spooling up or down. Even replaced it with the same results

[@Tronicsfix]

Interesting, I’ve heard them click a bit but not loudly. That’s a strange one

[@coincat295]

@@Tronicsfix hi

[@Nogarda_]

Was that 2nd one running at a barber shop or what. my god the hair. #3 feels like someone went to remove the fan but pulled the connector out, realised they aren't a repair guy and sold it.

[@DavidMannings]

I'm very impress with TronicsFix. With alot of play time fixing PS5. He have gotten so good in taken PS5 apart and put his magic touch into fixing the problem. You rock dude.

[@nermanus]

The most interesting part imo, was the fan connector soldering so you should've shown more of that, otherwise it's an amazing video.

[@AngeloT2001]

@tradde11 Looks like someone tried to open it and yanked that plug, only explanation for that really

[@nasser_almashjary]

Man why I feel so excited whenever you upload a new video. It's so relaxing watching an expert diagnose and fix an issue.

[@CoMmAnDrX]

20+ years in the repair business, been using a shop vac, compressed air and a horse hairbrushs to clean pc's never zapped a system. However during the cold months and low humid I do spray my attachments with an anti-static spray.

[@jayruka2508]

I think you might need to try other games outside of Trials to possibly uncover the crashing issue that PS5's have that isn't 100% known why it happens. Thought is either the APU or RAM causing crashing on some games and not others. I had a Digital PS5 that would crash when playing a more demanding game like Warzone or APEX legends, but never crash on lesser games like Sackboy, Fall Guys, etc.

[@Locomamonk]

I loved the dramatic black and white recall video of the screwhole at 4:32

[@CipX05FNI]

That T-Shirt made me remember that series of videos where you and vince would fix the most broken consoles

[@jeffwalker7185]

So glad you managed to get all three fixed. I also love the My Mate Vince T Shirt - thanks for supporting a British KZbinr!

[@dav1dbone]

Taking into account time and effort and also seller fees, is it really worthwhile at 450 bucks each? Just curious as I'm not familiar with resale prices on ps5s, in any case, your videos are great, you make it look so easy, having the correct tools probably helps😉

[@asarand]

The first two weren't really broken though. Dirty, yes. Broken, no. I'd say you got a good deal except for the fact that you almost paid the full price for each of the three used PS5s.

[@tobiwonkanogy2975]

the 1st had mangled hdmi port and he soldered 20 pins in a space less than an inch . 2nd needed a full disassembly to function.

[@caphowdy666]

I never get why he pays so much for broken goods as there is no guarantee they will be fixable. If I was buying a broken PS5, the most I would even consider paying is 50% retail price, and even that would be at a push.

[@DesignIncase]

@@caphowdy666 I don't think anyone would sell a used current console for half the price unless it experience very visible catastrophic failure. For part is still have quite a bit of value.

[@caphowdy666]

@@DesignIncase Well they do here. Selling for parts only or as broken, they are always 50% or less of retail value.

[@lukehyoshy]

The console number two was really dirty! 😅 I just fixed my xbox S controller thanks to your video showing the difference between the S and X series controller I love your content!

[@BatLB]

you pay alot for broken PS5s , just to save them and get them back out there to people. you are doing some real heavy work there for the peeps - You deserve every penny you make on the videos. take my like and go repair more devices! You are the hero we need.

[@LoFiBeatz-YT]

I love when you successfully get everything fixed.

[@limpfinger12]

Love the shirt! I like seeing KZbinrs supporting other KZbinrs

[@NotCollectedNorCalm]

impressive work on the last ps5, your content is satisfying to watch, nice stuff man

[@centermass4552]

That My Mate Vince shirt is awesome! Great channel!

[@Tronicsfix]

Agreed!

[@border056]

We use a brushless ESD safe vacuum for our PCs and servers at work. The motor in a regular common vacuum can generate static, and if you're not properly grounded you can discharge it into the board. I have never personally had an issue myself, it's just better to be safe than sorry. 3M makes a good brushless ESD safe vacuum but it's $$$

[@jefffairchild1854]

I use a leaf blower to clean the dust out of my desktop computer!

[@demondark4213]

It's truly astounding how easy the internet makes learning these days. Thanks for the tutorial, my guy.

[@Xlk422]

So good love every clean the ps5s so satisfying and when you fix them :)

[@Dacamster101]

Watching this makes me want to buy a broken ps5 and see if i can learn how to repair a console from watching his videos. seems like anything other than cleaning out dust would need experience though and im not sure if i can pick it up just from these videos. How long does it take to learn to fix consoles?

[@waldkasper9451]

The dry liquid metal spot on the die is totally normal, its just where the die was in so colse contact with the cold plate, that all of the liquit metal squeesed out to the point where it gets dry after a while.

[@waldkasper9451]

But its still good practice to respread the liquid metal before reassembly

[@KineticEgg]

straight away a thumbs up... for the My Mate Vince T alone ;)

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks! MMV is awesome!

[@bryans8656]

I too use a small vacuum when cleaning out dusty PCs (carefully of course) and have never had a problem. For me it's preferable to blowing that dust all over the place with canned air.

[@szaboandras6777]

I just love the totally necessary pieces

[@100nisti5]

Thats so cool that you are wearing my mate vince shirt! Cheers from finland!

[@wintersmonologue]

Boards and components are pretty resilient in my years of tech repair and assembly as well. It would take a GOOD shock to damage anything more than a vacuum or your normal static. That 2nd PS5 was very dirty. Oh boy.

[@MrDonut710]

I appreciate the time and effort you put into this. Love watching your videos.

[@jylam_]

Great content as always. I've got one tiny complain though, the transition effect you use, the book page change thing. It's quite weird to see a PCB folding on itself, and the transition between the shots is not clear (to me at least). If you read this comment, please take it as the most important you ever read, thank you.

[@aromaticsnail]

I felt this too with the new transitions.

[@jeofbrinclhof7861]

I had an electronics class did a little bit of soldering. Was fun and watching your channel just makes me want to do it again. Now the vacuum you use is it made for cleaning electronics? I always used air dusters and I was just worried that the handheld vacuum wouldn't be as good.

[@Tronicsfix]

You should definitely get into it again! I just use any vacuum I have for them

[@nstern2]

Metro vacuum makes a vacuum and a blower that are must haves if you clean electronics. We use their vacuum at work to clean toner cartridge spills. They work great and are designed to work on electronics.

[@AleksanderFimreite]

I have also personally never had a problem with static electrisity from vacuuming. Allthough, I have encountered problems with it... One time I was lazy and did not turn off my computer before I started vacuuming. And it did flicker signal on my monitors when my vacuum got near the fans on the computer. My guess is that this was due to the disturbance of the dust buildup, which moved and caused something on the inside of the computer to short for a brief moment. But as long as the electronics are disconnected from power, this method should be safe.

[@noobster6992]

I am back on watching you and with the new transitions and bg music I felt like I am reborn.

[@michaelhawkins8566]

Love the added bluegrass for when you put back together the consoles

[@mrbussey]

Great fixes! Love the shirt. I miss the contests between you and Vince!

[@dertwerst]

12:00 Hahaha, I love those little edits! Glad to hear vacuuming boards isn't dangerous. I think I've heard before that the main dangerous thing with vacuums generating static is if you make the fan spin.

[@RavenWolfRetroTech]

More awesome repairs. This gives me confidence that I will be able to fix these myself but first they need to be about 20 years older...

[@thall6594]

I'd take that dirty one over the One X I bought on ebay as "for repair". It actually worked fine, but I opened it to clean it and it was full of dead bugs... So disgusting

[@slawrie]

Hi, I love watching your repair videos, there's something kinda hypnotic about them, do you recommend leaded or unleaded solder? I prefer working with leaded as all unleaded stuff I've used has been rubbish (lacking flux and ruining my soldering iron end) but has that just been the wrong type?

[@sirrichel9155]

Love your videos but almost every cut in this video was a bit much, even the small jump cuts were very noticeable. Also the most interesting fix, being the fan ripped pads, was cut so short.

[@darthv72]

Question... do you find most of the dry spots with the liquid metal is from gravity where people have theirs upright instead of laying down? I keep mine upright and wondered if its bad to do that. Even though Sony says you can set it up either way.

[@DriftMunKy]

I love your videos. I use them as a guide so I can clean my consoles. Regarding PS5 number 2, I am still estounded how people can let there consoles become this dirty. I have all the consoles from PS1 and Xbox (original) to current. They are all going strong because I look after them. Even my PS3 60gb and Xbox 360 original are working perfectly. (Mind you all my consoles are at least 1.5m from the ground and I clean house to O.C.D levels, maybe that helps) Keep up the awesome videos. Could you do some older console videos. (PS3, XBOX 360 and to longevity/upgrades to them)

[@Bada4ever]

Congrats on all 3 successes!

[@gamerdentista]

Do you think the ps5 should be on horizontal or on vertical position ? Thanks for the answer :)

[@Tronicsfix]

They are made do go either way but the dry spots on the APU definitely worry me. I'd probably keep it horizontal just to be safe. Might not matter though

[@gamerdentista]

@@Tronicsfix thanks man , a lot of people ask me for it , and i want to ask to a real expert like you :)

[@hawkfeather6802]

4:54 I was not prepared for the banjo music. 😂 9:25 the old owner must have had a really fluffy dog or cat.

[@FMontanari709]

That's a nice tshirt you've got there! Vince will be happy to see this video!

[@Goncalo_Filipe]

Every 2 weeks I take the plates off and give a good clean with a gentle air blowing and vacuum cleaner and is clean as possible I have my ps5 since the release date and no worries so far everything is original 👍 I like your videos they explain everything very good, keep with the good work 👍👍👌

[@LambChopSoldier]

I've got a PS4 that has been moody. It randomly shuts off. Since watching your videos, I'd feel comfortable taking it apart to clean.

[@evilsmurf2k8]

That second PS5 could have lived in a garbage truck for 2 years and it would have still looked cleaner inside than it was here. Crazy how some people manage to get them that dirty.

[@sullivantheyellowsquare2024]

Man I love wen you repair consoles phone and more... Btw I love your videos! Keep up the good work TronicFix! :D

[@robertday5243]

Great video Steve, love watching your attempt to fix videos, always very interesting...

[@chantafreak]

Love the My Mate Vince shirt, love that channel as well as yours!

[@NewTestamentDoc]

best soldering job on the first HDMI port I've seen you do! You are getting very good at it. Even Northridge Fix would be proud!

[@eathenalexander2836]

Great video and great shirt . And with static. Linus did tests to see how dangerous static is to electronics. Results says it’s very very very difficult to harm electronics with static. So no one needs to worry about it.

[@willfrost5368]

Watched your channel forever you saved my ps

[@graphicd00d75]

Great video! You almost have enough hair in those PS5's to make a toupe. Have you thought about using an air compressor to blow out the lint and dust from the heatsinks?

[@jonny555ive]

First time here and I TOTALLY DIG your channel..... I am addicted right out of the gate. Your personality is great, you explanation of what you're doing is just perfect you're not using some big technical mumbo jumbo words..... I really REALLY like what your doing....... INSTANT SUBSCRIBER !!!!! I can't wait to binge watch I would say all of your content but I don't know how much there is.... so a lot of it anyway. Keep up the fantastic work and I'll smash that like button 👍 Later, -Jonny 5 🤘🤘

[@makinamara321654]

When I saw such much dirty immediately thinked you should use the vacuum, some of them ready comes with a little brush to help loose dirty

[@tjmarx]

Yey! The testing bit where you played the games on the system was great.

[@GrundleGrump]

In your early days of this job, did the grossness of some repairs make you gag and lose faith in humanity? I can barely even watch you clean them let alone physically do it myself. That second PS5 must have been owned by Sasquatch!

[@Tronicsfix]

The worst are the heavily roach infested consoles. I still have PTSD from those. So, so gross

[@Seth22087]

Also I have been told that vacuum cleaning PCs can kill them with static electricity. Also found it as non-issue. However one thing I learned is that it can really depend on where you live, in some areas static electricity builds up way easier. So I would assume that people who talk so much about how static electricity kills components live in one of such areas. And I can say that for me, at home I never had any static electricity build up ever. So no "shocks" when I touch stuff. But at work, during summer, when humidity is right, I get that every time I sit at my PC there. And if I don't get shocked when I leave, I do get it when I touch metallic handle on door I need to pass to get out. Which would explain why it maybe isn't an issue for me. I still will ground myself before working on something and of course not wear stuff that is known for generating static electricity. But beyond that, I never had an issue, I usually don't even wear those antistatic stuff to keep myself discharged.

[@Kenny4AG]

Wow the lack of liquid metal is concerning like is this gonna be an issue on all ps5

[@EnsignLovell]

A note about vacuuming consoles. Don't use those soft plastic nylon brush attachments, they are more nuisance than they are worth. Seriously though, the static from a modern day handheld vacuum is nowhere near enough to kill important components, if it was you wouldn't be able to hold the darn thing, think about it. :)

[@mch2007uk]

I always use a hoover when cleaning consoles, never had an issue.

[@Gsr_automotive]

4:42 Tronics fix (who is DEFINITELY Chrisfix' cousin) saying "Out with the old, in with the new"

[@colinboneham7387]

Great work Steve, defo better than the console going to scrap

[@dmorales125]

Your channel is the best channel I’ve seen on KZbin. Would love to buy one of your repaired PS5.

[@loodck8854]

I like watching your content I learned a lot from you keep it up :) I was wondering about your vacuum quality I couldn't find a good one

[@giovanimayorga8090]

@TronicsFix, I always used my dyson vacuum to remove dust and lint to to clean my ps3, ps4 and ps5, and never had a problem, leaves console completely clean and I do it every 6 months.

[@r6__joker851]

Thank you for your complete and comprehensive training. Very good!

[@postmanpat6]

Steve rocking a My Mate Vince tshirt. Another great repair.

[@VideoGameRestoration]

Nice! The fan port seems to be a common damage point!

[@denn15m8]

Because people are trying to take their PS5 apart to add a SSD most likely and either are just stupid or when they open up, think maybe I should take the fan off so I can clean the heatsink and then break it lol.

[@force4200]

Old vacuums with aluminium tube in the front of the nossle makes static electricity plastic is safe. Have used plastic in 30years no problem :)

[@CosmicStardust2025]

I took apart my PS5 and indeed it had only a few hair and a bit of surface dust as well. Ever since it works great but sometimes the console itself crashes due to software issues. So that means my console is fixed but their software is still in the works

[@LJ_828]

That fan header turned out really clean for having to run a new trace wire

[@MichaelArlt]

A vacuum could damage with static charge, but nowadays mainboards are not that "fragile". Also, it depends on the material the plastic tube is made of the vacuum which might touch the board. And if you're careful and not moving the tube constantly to close the mainboard which might cause a spark or makes contact, how will it impact. Some youtubers/people i saw also ran tests out of curiosity and no one was successful creating an issue due to vacuuming. It probably was an issue in the early days but i think the biggest issue were vacuums plugged in the slot where computersystems were plugged in 🤣 Loved the @Mymatevince shirt