Fixing 10 Broken Nintendo Switches - Salvage Liquidation Lot

[@Tronicsfix]

How many do you think I can fix?

[@antonioramirez4671]

18.

[@Tronicsfix]

@ a r 18 out of 10? That would be awesome!

[@antonioramirez4671]

It depends on what wrong with them and condition ive seen a dude do over 30 of them

[@IPichu777]

@@Tronicsfix The Blue screen one is probably not even fixable, something is seriously with that I'll say only 9 of those 10 because of the blue screen one

[@SlippySplash]

hopefully all of them!

[@Chrissi33004]

I dont think the seller knows what "broken" means

[@Tronicsfix]

That's my kind of seller!

[@BabyHamsta]

Most of the time they are user returns meaning if they get returned to a store they can't go back on the shelf so they go onto liquidation sites. I bought a pallet of Bluetooth speakers which were "tested not working" and 12/19 I had worked right off the pallet with no issues. The other big issue was batteries were bad which was a cheap fix. (Made over $800 profit on the whole pallet.)

[@Tronicsfix]

That sounds awesome...I keep considering whether I should buy a lot of those but just haven't done it.

[@BabyHamsta]

@@Tronicsfix The ones I bought were the bigger Bluetooth speakers not the smaller ones. I even got one brand new in the box. Most of the time it's something like a battery, water damage, or Bluetooth problems.

[@zacwicht3189]

or the tester had a broken set of joycons and the return was a joycon problem

[@persianOUTKAST]

*you* (@1:02) : _"this one's got a bend in it"_ *re-seller* : _"check out the new _*_Nintendo Switch Curve_*_ , shaped for that perfect gaming ergonomic grip!"_

[@pinklightninggacha]

I know how those bends happen I did that to my first in a bad mood lasted for about six months to a year before the bend took out the motherboard or I suspect so but if it still works i'll use it in the switch i'm repairing

[@EddieLeal]

Just FYI. Given the date of this video pretty sure you have this sorted. Found this T/S method for Blue Screen issue on Reddit ; Fix theory for the Switch BSOD(Blue Screen of Death): 1.) make sure your dock is plugged into the wall and your tv 2.) Hold the power button down for 12 seconds till it turns off (hard reset) 3.) immediately put your switch into the dock (and i mean no more that 1-2 seconds after) If anyone With a switch has Blue Screen of Death (BSoD), try what I did, and let me know if it works for you. This saved me $100, and I hope I can save others with this quick tip.

[@Cherry_sew_sweet]

Wait, but does that reset your switch?

[@sluep]

@@Cherry_sew_sweet I haven't had this issue, but it shouldn't. It's just a hard reset, which basically forces the device off by cutting off power to it. It's not a factory reset.

[@hotsauceproteinshake]

I tried this and it didn't work but thanks anyway

[@jaimeeedwards6121]

I had the infamous blue screen and ended up fixing mine through rcm and hekate and chuidujour.

[@PixelatedError]

I didn't know the switch runs on windows lol

[@josegrullon1485]

I recently found this channel and it has changed my life, it brought many new things i haven’t known before for fixing electronics as I have done for small things as my ps4 and phones. I recommend this channel for any electronic nerds like me

[@Tedybear315]

Sidebar note: I also use EP game supply and they are very decent to deal with. Just figured I'd throw in a testimonial

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for the comment! Glad to know you're satisfied with them.

[@potatolord2858]

Monetizing a video of him fixing and reselling devices and discussing the gained profit while getting sponsored for it too .. If this isn't a business oriented mind then I dont know what is. Keep going ;3

[@hvdhvhdhj]

Its actually a great way of making money. I do it too, and its a great way of making money for students.

[@Nocallia]

Question: I don't know if you have done this later in the video, but did you test the audio jacks of the switches?

[@kadencarr1914]

Stfu

[@husidnsoosicucyt]

Kaden Carr why

[@tokyotoronto5653]

Salad • he’s upset cuz his iPhone doesn’t have one ;(

[@mcintosh1985]

@@kadencarr1914 No you. No right to be a jerk.

[@husidnsoosicucyt]

Chop M lol

[@nathanclark364]

No one: KZbin recommendations: “you wanna watch this guy fix some switches?” Me: sure

[@LaniKauvaka]

I’ve seen this same comment on like 2 of his videos.

[@SandraQwer]

@@LaniKauvaka KZbin comment sections are very unoriginal, if you didn't know already

[@TheShadowCallers]

Sometime can you livestream the repair than later have a shorter edited version ? I would enjoy a livestream.

[@Tronicsfix]

Good to know...I'll consider this idea.

[@Schyshy]

Bit disturbing to hide private infos like the internet password everytime since he can't edit in a livestream but besides, it'd be probably very interesting to watch^

[@TheShadowCallers]

@@Schyshy He can either download the video or have it save to a pc

[@sp0ck1p]

@@Tronicsfix This is still a good idea 4 months later!

[@paulpagani182]

That would be awesome .

[@grindeyyyyy]

My ifixit kit came today, I love it, no more using bashed tools and a knife

[@Mymatevince]

Wow Steve, you have been incredibly lucky with these so far!!!!!! What a lovely batch to buy, looks like repair hasn't been attempted. This luck has to run out on part 2 :-) I wonder whether some of the working ones might have docking issues. You probably already know this but if you want a proper test of the touch screen then you can go to System settings/controllers and sensors/test input devices/ and then test touch screen. It does x amount of dots per second so you can test slow and fast movements. Great video as always and looking forward to the other parts:-)

[@petercasagrande2085]

How are you not verified yet?

[@Tronicsfix]

Ya, this is a great lot so far! Yes, I do the touch screen test when I need to check the touch screen fully. I usually press around with my finger to do a quick basic test.

[@spl_jakey]

Hi Vince

[@corvidconfidential8826]

@@petercasagrande2085 he still isn't over a year later. °^°"

[@tristanskylark]

15:25 why do they sell you perfectly working ones?

[@aarontimm]

Stores can't resell returned products, so a lot of them may be working just fine

[@noppe7]

gotta say, great choice of music, very relaxing to watch you work with that background music

[@jaball77]

As an old school overclocker it warms my heart to see that Arctic Silver is still a thing.

[@benemery1644]

Still the absolute best imo too

[@LaszloIvanyi]

You hardly ever see someone this disappointed when something is good :D

[@cookiesmells12]

Steve but you forgot to replace the Thermo-paste....the Thermo-paste . Steve!!!!!!

[@waleed9128]

I would say at least 8. these devices look promising. looking forward to the blue screen issue repair. good luck

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes, these are in better condition than the last ones.

[@ErminTr]

Always makes me happy to see your video in my subscription feed. Nice content mate!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for the positive comment!

[@waitforitfpv8432]

Watching you with 10 Switches makes me want one too, guess its time to save up some money :)

[@dadadadada4974]

No fan or speaker tests etc?

[@Crossfire12312]

You can hear the menu and boot sounds...

[@GadgetUK164]

Fantastic haul there! Look forward to the next vid =D

[@Tronicsfix]

Ya, these ones are in much better condition than the last ones.

[@davekachel]

I'm interested in your blue boy. The others seem in very good condition. 9/10 fixable.

[@TampaTec]

Very interesting video, Big thumbs up 👍.

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks man! Appreciate it.

[@marinozan]

4:48 lets check number nine Big Smoke: OOoooooOOoOOoOOoHhhhHhHHhHh

[@kevinb4713]

Love the channel. Good direct to the point information. There's still one thing I haven't found any information on how to do and I hope you could make a "how-to" or "follow along" style video of it. How do you change the front half of the Nintendo Switch shell? Videos for literally everything else that goes wrong commonly except the replacement of the front of the shell because the plastic just crumbles/breaks so easy.

[@Tronicsfix]

I'll consider that. Thanks for the idea.

[@lunitaproductions8290]

I don't even owned one yet and there's videos about broken of these? I'm impressed

[@johnreyes6902]

I'm not sure if anyone has already said so, but "OL" actually does stand for "overload". In the case of resistance measurements it means the resistance between the probes is over the maximum your multimeter can measure. Air is a pretty good insulator, so the resistance between two non-touching probes is higher than the 10ish megohms maximum of most meters. You'll also get the same "OL" message if you measure more than 1000v, for example.

[@tefvid]

Dude tell us where to get one of these “broken” switches

[@ash_aiden]

Lol

[@refioyt6238]

Walmart

[@Adam-Vox]

1:30 thanks for covering up the news :D love you

[@joehdah5395]

Woohoo! another 10 broken switches vid! Great video.

[@Figform]

Hey Steve! It's been a while since I watched your videos. Good thing that 8 out of 10 switches are fixable, but one of them will need to be diagnosed what's going on with left Joy-Con being disconnected. I do understand that one of them that has blue screen are not fixable because it could be some permanent brick (probably missing operating system files). Great video, as always.

[@Tronicsfix]

Ya, I don't have high hopes for blue screen.

[@KP101YT]

the blue screen is fixable. wait till the battery is completely dead then charege it. the exact problem i had with my switch

[@spiderman2isthebestmovieev245]

Does that mean u have to leave blue screen on

[@james42519]

you call 25 min long? sorry but no. 1 hours it might start to be getting long but this is youtube. stuff can be as long as want it to be and people will either watch it or skip stuff if they want. the longer videos are better to me too because can watch it without having to change to another video every few min.

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for the input!

[@hudnoraa1264]

How long can you sit on youtube in one go?

[@mrmarco5039]

If I was ever going to buy a used product it would be from you.

[@imeldagonzalez1633]

6.25/10 is my average guess because of the other switch videos

[@bluej511]

Steve you forgot the thermal paste lol. I'd love to get a broken switch to play and maybe try liquid metal or wet sanding the cooling to get even better contact, could be fun.

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha!

[@johnclasing4627]

That’s definitely the funniest part of the video - not that humor is the goal, but I was cracking up last night.

[@itzrixis1919]

$75 each? that seems expensive for malfunctioning systems

[@owenmep7429]

Actually, I think that's a great price considering some of them were fixes that someone like you and I could preform.

[@johnathanera5863]

Not really. Hes still gonna make a ton of money on these switches.....ok a ton is an overstatement. 200-500 dollars profit here

[@rossmcgregor7938]

@@alanchung6843 he was talking about minimum profit for all of them, not each individual one

[@DavidAmmerlaan]

cool but why were these salvaged? there might be some hidden faults still. do you sell with warranty?

[@mashedpopatos2463]

No one: Not a soul: No one on the universe: Tronics: I BOUGHT 25 SUNKEN SHIPS TO SEE IF I CAN FIX THEM AND MAKE MONEY

[@younhitchborn]

You should blow the dust out of the fan while you're replacing the thermal paste.

[@RixxCNC]

I was under the impression that "OL" meant "Over Limit", ie beyond the measurement abilities of the meter or the currently selected setting....

[@Lowen264]

I'm gonna go with 7/10. These don't seem as bad as the last lot you got.

[@Tronicsfix]

They are in much better condition.

[@jermoycummings6000]

The seller was out of his mind

[@anotheraggieburneraccount]

Remember to use TegraRCMSmash to test for AutoRCM if you get one that charges but won't turn on.

[@cursay11]

ITS SO SATISFYIIIING

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you're enjoying these!

[@Somi-x8i]

i would watch longer videos haha it´s very interesting to see all the thing you do to the consoles

[@kristianhdrums]

I guess 8-9 switches will be salvagable

[@giovablackops98]

I don't fix things but enjoy these videos. Question for you guys: why is it important to change the thermal paste? Just to make sure it's applied correctly?

[@legofan8070]

Giovanni Graziano it gets dry and crusty over time, heat transfer isn't optimal when that happens

[@Tronicsfix]

Thermal paste is all about transferring heat. As thermal paste ages it gets dry and doesn't transfer heat away from the chip as well. The other problem is that once you remove something that has thermal paste on it you will break the seal that it had and then it won't transfer heat as well either.

[@coincollectingtime821]

I know this is a very late comment, but for any Nintendo switches that have a blue screen, Perform a hard power reset. Press and hold the Power button on the console for 30 seconds. Then press again to initiate a power up sequence. If the issue is intermittent, try a software update.

[@PauloMelgaco]

-let's check the fuse, please be bad -aww, it's good :(

[@experteastereggs2579]

because if the fuse was bad it would’ve been an easy fix

[@armydiscordsever5837]

@@experteastereggs2579 r/wooooosh

[@mvl71]

You're really good with fixing things, I mean, with having your fingers crossed all the time ;) Try using both hands, you'll get a 100% success rate!

[@LindaTCornwall]

If you use lighter fuel, the type used for zipo's etc... it comes off first time, and no waiting for it to soften and also evaporates so no clean up. :D I used this on books that have labels on that have been on there for a long time. Doesn't stain or damage books and as I said vaperates so no clean up.

[@bobmybob9493]

I figured thats the thermal paste you used, best stuff on the market

[@antonnym214]

impressive work! you know your way around the Switch

[@jamsams]

Common problem with type C charge ports......lint and dust wedged in over time. It stops the charging lead locating deep enough.

[@leleedler]

Yeah, I've been dealing with this with my phone... I don't know what to stick in there to get it clear without risking shorting the port. Thoughts? I tried wittling down a toothpick but, it became too brittle at that point.

[@melondeau2021]

Im currently studying in electricity to become an electrician and we were taught at school that O.L. stands for "Out of limit" meaning that the resistance of the air between the two probes is way too high for the multimeter therefore past its limit

[@jacoblarkee]

These are the best, more videos like this!

[@Tronicsfix]

I've got more broken Switches...just don't want you all to get bored of them.

[@joshuanamenyi6603]

where did you buy all those consoles? i'd like to look into buying and fixing as well...

[@realeques]

have you not watched the video?

[@MomirPeh]

Just saying... OL does mean overload. the continuity mode is basically the resistance measurement mode and in both modes the multimeter will display OL because the amount of resistance seen by the device is too big and cannot be measured, hence the word overload. Some multimeters (well, most of them) will also display OL in case you are trying to measure a current or voltage that is out of the multimeter's range. Open line or Open loop, as some say, can also be used, I guess, but it's not the correct term. Nevertheless, I really like your videos. Almost as much as Louis Rossmann's. Keep up the good work and keep 'em comin'!

[@mjc0961]

Now that you've shown me thermal paste, I am obligated by internet law to point out that you used too much or not enough thermal paste. 😋

[@Tronicsfix]

ha ha ha ha ha ha! Story of my KZbin life! There's always too much or not enough! Someone should make a video showing the EXACT correct amount of thermal paste. You know what the comments would be like.

[@andrewpolitano]

I was like, "Hot damn that's a lot of paste right there.." on some of those..

[@gmo8965]

Honestly I just bought a nintendo switch console only with 32gb worth $220 on ebay about a week I'm waiting for it to arrive soon, in the mean time watching your videos to take notes. 👍

[@T0DD]

#7 and #10 had a schrodingers fuse, nothing wrong on your part :P

[@marianel5848]

thinking of buying a Nintendo Switch tablet from you, was just checking out your website \m/ definitely bookmarking it, my Switch tablet was stolen so all i have is the HDMI cord, ac cord, and the dock \m/ digging these videos

[@WideOpenThrottleC6]

Where do you sell your repaired items at?

[@steel5897]

This looks like a very good lot compared to the last one, night and day difference.

[@Tronicsfix]

These are in better condition.

[@Mr-Cleric]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that always puts the game cartridge in the wrong way!

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha

[@jamesk9375]

I didn't realize that the thermal paste was a problem with the switch. My switch works just fine but would you recommend taking it apart and replacing the thermal paste?

[@Tronicsfix]

Thermal paste isn't generally an issue with them. No, I don't recommend you taking your apart to replace the thermal paste.

[@garageghost6038]

The switches thermal setup seems to work just fine and doesn't seem to affect performance. The only thing replacing the past might do is reduce the fan noise a bit.

[@lndnfsu2]

it`s good to replace thermal paste when you take it apart because the old paste is normally dry

[@garageghost6038]

@@lndnfsu2 Well yes, If you are already taking it apart for something, you might as well replace it.

[@tristanskylark]

4:42 you should have still tried to charge it anyway

[@avacadoleaf5575]

It can damage cables doe

[@CooIestName]

You should do a liquid metal mod on a Switch.

[@MoseyingFan]

Liquid metal and amalgamation...

[@shortyorc121]

Do they run that hot?

[@CooIestName]

@@shortyorc121 No, but why not?

[@shortyorc121]

@@CooIestName I mean would be a cool mod. Plus less heat equals longer life span.

[@roycoto970]

Moses Ouzounian liquid metal will move and destroy everything in there, is a terrible productor something that moves

[@DontpushtheBbutton]

5:38 from the looks of it, i think at least 7

[@chicozeb]

Are you sure a normal thermal paste is good for the back of the heat pipe? It does not seem to make direct contact with the backplate. The thermal paste may bleed out if that's the case. Maybe a thermal pad, or a gummy thermal paste like k5-pro would be better?

[@Tronicsfix]

Yep, it works fine. I'll probably experiment with viscous thermal paste at some point. Just make sure not to use really thin thermal paste.

[@alex217c]

Is the thermal paste replacement necessary when you open it up to replace the battery?

[@Tronicsfix]

Only if the paste is dried out. Since I'll be selling these as refurbished I have a checklist of everything I do and that's one of the things so every one of these will have new thermal paste.

[@PreciseDullBlade]

Gauze works well too, with cleaning sticky residue.

[@FeeleySkarin]

Was changing the thermal paste and cleaning the screens the only thing he fixed?

[@danielgliemmo4998]

Why you dont use icespray and a thermal camera for mainboard issues? Its a lot faster than testing every single time by hand.

[@whattodo8327]

I think all of them except for the one that have the blue screen.

[@williammusa9605]

Hey what probes do you have for your fluke meter? those look super convenient for working on fine surface mount devices. Also, when you have mentioned "looking up" information on items you have repaired, what sites would you recommend for someone just breaking into this to use and read up on? I have been working with mostly through-hole electronic components in my repairs and working, any resources you could recommend for honing the SMD skills? or must have equipment to help a novice.

[@mahraba874]

Nice video!

[@2EXTRM]

where do you get your liquidation stuff?

[@danielf.3011]

I have a question, I was watching one of your older videos and saw the screen replacement. I'm not sure how do you stick the new digitizer back on. Do you need adhesive? If so where can I get it

[@dgs6592]

Whats the difference between "Known good battery" from "Pretty good battery"?

[@hamzakhan9597]

I love your content keep it up👍

[@canneddirt]

This channel is like asmr, but for electronics nerds....

[@Daddy_Jedi_]

just curious were do you sell these at?

[@garrettstevensen2467]

18:25, love that music! Better than the hill billy banjo stuff.

[@seanscaddan8608]

Cool video can't wait for next one m8

[@Tronicsfix]

Part 2 is coming next Friday!

[@tomthebadasscat]

Heaps better video as you didn't skip over things. I understand why you have in the past but I prefer it when you don't. 😁👍

[@Tronicsfix]

I'd actually prefer not to...less editing...but I watch my watch time charts pretty carefully so if I lose audience retention more with longer videos I don't make as many long ones. I'll look into making some even longer.

[@nathanhavens2967]

Use olive oil to get adhesive off, add a dab and let it sit for 2 minutes and the adhesive will run right off. You've taught me so much just thought I'd share this with ya. 🤓

[@jameslawrence8148]

What is the thing you use to check amps when charging? Could it also be used to test iphones?

[@REMEDY-REPAIRS]

Wow great video as always.. I hope you came out good with that investment 👍🏾

[@clay890]

Should try lighter fluid for the heat sink compound and sticky residue, works ten times better than alcohol

[@heapester4781]

So use something that catches fire incredibly easy on electronic components

[@clay890]

@@heapester4781 It evaporates almost instantly and I have been using it for over 20 years without incident!

[@clay890]

@@heapester4781 Hold on, isn't Isopropyl alcohol incredibly flammable?

[@thaddiusmct3862]

only watched to 5:40 before this prediction, guessing 6/10 fixed

[@PerrynBecky]

Your Fluke meter should have a reading that says "SOL" for those 18 X boxes you got burnt on, especially the 18th one that had the ports glued in with the motherboard removed. I still can't get over that dirt bag move they did. You did well by dumping that supplier.

[@joshuaham1022]

Wow you've got a good business strategy.

[@mentalaren8841]

That's actually a pretty damn effective way of making money

[@cheddarking8425]

MentalAren im sorry but is that sapphire from Steven universe?

[@sydmichel]

there seems to be a lot of broken switches about. Are they really worth buying because obviously, they have reliability issues?

[@dominicisnthere9687]

I took a computer repair class where they said you could "short circuit" a battery, and the fix was simply unplugging it, and plugging it back in. Maybe take that into consideration?

[@christierney2306]

What’s the white tool he uses to see the charging power. And where can you find info on it?

[@taylorbaldwin9469]

I am wondering if your Nintendo Switch charger is faulty. Have you tried a different charger before taking the non charge switch apart? I think it could be the charger and not your faulty charge mind