Is This Melted House Fire PS5 Salvageable? Let’s Find Out! - Extended Version

This PS5 got exposed to SO MUCH heat that the outside shell is melted and warped, but what about the inside? Let’s get into this PS5 and see if anything else was melted, and if any parts can be salvaged. If I can find even one working part it will be a win!
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[@renatoscutube]

PS5 Crispy Edition... That was not a repair, that was surgery.

[@adamnickels8117]

I salvaged my boys ps5 from a fire. I literally had to cut the case off of it but it still works great. It's not in a case and it's ugly but it's working great.

[@nikznp]

I kept screaming cmos cmos battery when u were applying the liquid metal 😂

[@bloodmines]

same here... 😂😂

[@FFS__Dave]

Me too! Plus, a missing cap underneath the disc drive connector. Still, he wasn’t at his best when he made this video. It’s good to see he’s a lot better now.

[@mbradfield53]

​@FFS__Dave definitely, I think was I guess 3 weeks into treatment, just going off my dads throat cancer diagnosis, it can be hard to remember and to be at ur best during treatment

[@Roy_C4]

you forgot the battery lol.

[@938danny]

I was thincking is just me about that lol

[@colinboneham7387]

Nope he defo forgot the batt, I’m surprised the system didn’t pick it up

[@justincornelius3670]

What I said

[@jwesso]

😅 he added it off the recording

[@kurasobii]

i am also wanted to reply this haha

[@Evil_Dead7897]

The sound the liquid metal applicator makes when you rub on the liquid metal is oddly satisfying 😆

[@cfitz9823]

I initially thought you would say “ this one caused a house fire”

[@zoson]

You guys should definitely invest in an ultrasonic bath cleaner.

[@mbradfield53]

He has 1, sure I've seen him use it

[@Omar-eh2dr]

You should use solder mask to hold the traces in place. That would be way better than super glue

[@josnova68]

PS5 KFC Edition Kentucky Fried Console

[@darylhudson777]

I have an idea where you buy another one that is been in a flood and the electronics are damaged beyond fixing so you clean up the housing and put the electronics from that one in the flood victim and voila you have a working unit

[@DarkStarUk]

I love the post-apocalyptic look it's the future 😂

[@josecorona8872]

Can’t believe I just watched the whole video. But was neat seeing that PS5 get repaired!

[@XLessThanZ]

The literal meaning of "This PS5 is toast"

[@LozzTheDev]

Nice PS5, interesting video Steve :-) You can remove the APU sponge as its held down with double sided adhesive strips that go around the outside of the encapsulant of the APU and stick to the plasic shield. This makes cleaning under it easier and the sponge itself. It can then be stuck back down by replacing the adhesive strips (stock ones are black) that hold it down and create a seal around the APU IC.

[@ClassyJohn]

i like that you kept the outer plates. Adds character

[@BrassMtn]

I’m so happy you used that other burnt panel from the other house fire ps5! It looks awesome! And yes clear that sucker some how. It will protect the finish and hopefully lock in the stink lol

[@faselwesen]

It's so cool you got it to work! It looks like how tech looks like in cyberpunky, dystopian games haha

[@Neo_Sauron]

Very fun video to watch. You are the man for even attempting this. Also I hope you beat that cancer man. I've always loved watching your videos over the years.

[@c0p0n]

A lot of good spare parts in any case though even on the disc drive

[@dunndnn1]

cmos battery holder and cap under disc drive still good to see you still at it wtg

[@ozgurerturk9915]

There is “internal combustion” and then there is “external combustion”. This looks like the second type.

[@stephenshelottiii3272]

You are truly an amazing technician. Calm it the Freddy Krueger edition PS5

[@ahears1]

@37:20 missing capacitor on power connector pin 3 from left to right.

[@leeverink32]

Youre totally right marrying the drive to the board actually serves no purpose. Not even when the console would be hacked.

[@Jay-wv7uy]

Fair play mate you make it so easy and makes me want to try repairs

[@dysrt147]

when you dropped the glob of liquid metal on the board there was still some on the board where it landed after you picked it up.

[@DG-mi2mc]

This PS5 is looking fire! 😂

[@dodgydruid]

Make a wall clock with the burnt shells maybe with your channel logo somewhere... would look tres cool :D

[@TronicsFixLongs]

Cool idea!

[@JBM_Autodipz]

looks like darth vaders helmet "when kylo rennlooks at it" steve lol

[@jonathaningram4672]

Hi I bought a camera off ebay that was described as faulty with the intention of me having a go at fixing it, stated fault was zoom lens jammed and a grinding noise. Turns out they were unable to charge it properly and because the battery had been left discharged too long, even when fully charged it was weak. The only issue it has is the tripod mount socket is pretty ruined. I wonder if yourself or any others have contacted the seller and told them or just have a big smug smile, luckily I hadn't bought the lens assembly in advance as it would cost £80.

[@faizMBBS]

This is next level bro... congrats... keep it up!

[@leeartlee915]

I don’t get what he means by “all those models before the PS5 slim came out”. Since day one, Sony has had the disc version and the discless version. And since 2020, they’ve made very, very modest adjustments to the inside. Is he mixing it up with the PS4?

[@ExecutorQ3]

31:00 if you even plan doing some repair stuff like this in the future i suggest to buy some super glue and an activator (which you can then gently spray over and it will make the glue go hard in instant... like a soda for ex, but that's not usable in here)... i does not work on all super glues, that's why i'm suggesting buyin them together (you'll most likely find smth usefull in shop for model kits) 45:45 you forgot the cr2032 (or w/e size that batt is)

[@GMCGUY-]

Awesome video man ❤❤❤❤

[@8bitnation419]

Alway important to use surge protectors, fire alarms and have a fire extinguisher in the house as well turning off things that are not in use like radiators, electrics. It can save your life. Preventing a house fire should always be a high priority thing. Oh and keep your electric car, scooter etc if you have one parked out. Don't park that bomb in your house.

[@enjitanaka9020]

burned look is ironic metaphor for how well sony and ps5 is doing now. they're toast 🔥

[@SuperMyacc]

That looks SO COOL!

[@N3KO_79]

I love the burned theme

[@rod370]

Hi, Super glue melts at about 150c or 302F.

[@tohidethepain2888]

There was a small capastur on the right you missed on the connector .

[@rikthebaba]

Curious as to the type of fire? The burn marks look very localized and indicative of an angry partner with a blow torch. No smoke damage and ribbon leads all intact despite abs plastic melting and warped.

[@GhostLead65]

Yeah looks like vandalism.

[@clementnaze5645]

You Can resolder a New plug on the power supply and use it as a "test psu" or a lab psu

[@richardfitzgerald2986]

Very cool job.Did you put in the battery ?

[@fu1r4]

Superglue (aka Cyanoacrylate) will not work until the air is removed. It won't work by adding superglue on top of something like regular glue.

[@sajjadhosseini1987]

I wonder if a soldering suction tool would be practical for cleaning and removing liquid metal residue!!!

[@waynosdaboss]

What was wrong with the donor board / console ? Was that not repairable ? Good work as always though!

[@clivewiddall3430]

And like a phoenix it rises from the flames

[@newlin87]

Should totally purposely burn the bottom face plate, to give a more burnt look to match the front or top face plate.

[@acraigwest]

When you were replacing the connector, I noticed that there was a missing surface mount component (resistor or capacitor), is it not significant?

[@jasonhardin3264]

Long time watcher. I think I know you from somewhere years ago. but could be wrong. But, you do a lot of cleaning and I think a sonic cleaner or similar would help you. what do you think? I used a freon one when I was at Honeywell which is not OK these days. But very effective.

[@gamingwithtoobock8534]

Hey Tronix, I just wanted to let you know they have this spray that will instantly make superglue dry, might be worth looking into if these types of repairs are common. I dont know if it will let me post a link to some, but I will reply to this post with a link if it lets me.

[@TuxWing]

To me the motherboard is a good candidate for a custom enclosure...but thats just me!

[@danielhulan3058]

Hey Steve, idk if youve ever done this but Joey Does Tech uses braid wick as ground pads when theres a connector torn off. Have you ever done that? It looks like its a good solid solution

[@RcNerd]

You are the man you can.

[@justinh1642]

When are they gonna update the connectors for Wi-Fi antennas! I always think I am gonna break them.

[@RBRetroBunker]

Ohhh my god so burned. And i have been a firefighter in 10years :)

[@TronicsFixLongs]

Thank you for your service!

[@gregjarvis1232]

I'd be intreasted in seeing how those chip's are after a good gaming session 2 3 4 hours

[@carlostrevino8248]

its alive..... great.....

[@Marioheat]

Dude youre the Jesus Christ of electronics. Also i hope everything is goin wéll. Àll the best in your journey

[@bretthanson276]

do not forget to put on a new ion battery on the mother broad

[@emersonmattoz3794]

hey bro..god bless you..all the best for you..from brasil..

[@MirceaD28]

The first pin GND and the second pin from the connector looks like they are touching 36:00

[@BrandonWestfall]

It's insane how durable PCBs are.

[@H2Oredfirefox]

Looks like a twisted piece of artwork to me can imagine what the artist must have been thinking when we created that🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zakixbox]

PS5 melted edition lol Good job BTW!

[@Steve.Cutler]

1 minute in...no way youre fixing this one. Holy crap!! You are a miricle worker. But was it worth the time and parts to do it??

[@danielhulan3058]

Wouldnt that charr be considered carbon and isnt carbon conductive?

[@mrmarr8308]

It's a good things those ps5 boards are at dissipating heat

[@kieranblackburn]

Looks like the console started the fire

[@Soundman333]

It seems that this ps5 launched the version of the game for ps5 pro

[@chriswright8074]

Would that just make the comsole smell weird

[@GMCGUY-]

Steve i hope your doing beter my freind health wise?❤❤❤❤

[@muharremsuz]

54:27 haha i remember that episode i glad you didnt throw that piece

[@brunosilva-kq3xq]

sory for the dumb question but have u ever tryed to get the liquid metal with a magnet?

[@klopferator]

Liquid metal mainly consists of gallium and tin (and maybe very tiny amounts of other metals), and both of these aren't magnetic. So you can't clean up LM with a magnet.

[@MrKinezos01]

How is you Health my Friend?

[@joakes33]

You should invest in CA glue accelerator

[@RalphVB]

Hey Steve, How's it going?

[@TronicsFixLongs]

I've been good! Feeling a lot better now that the chemo treatments are done.

[@Southwestdog313]

Must have downloaded CoD6 with 100 gigabit while memory was full!

[@uhsul]

What does this all make it worth, was my final thought?

[@dlcgamer2019]

It reminds me of a grilled cheese that got a little too crispy on the outside.

[@SillySausage-mq3so]

Easier just to make your own, where's My box of matches :p

[@Breedbeeld]

you forgot the cmos battery :p

[@KingKrossKTK]

I would buy this at full price no lie.

[@GrindingMadness]

I see a trend coming on here, people torching their top shells for customization.... What ever floats peoples boats...lol

[@darylhudson777]

Don't you have a heated ultrasonic stainless steel tank yet !?

[@fractalzombie]

golden hands

[@CaptSpeirsB744]

Reflow gone wrong 🤣

[@yendoromega1]

is it sad that a destroyed house fire console was packed better than some supposedly known working consoles have been when sent to you lol

[@TronicsFixLongs]

Very true... lol

[@PSYCHOBABAYAGA]

That is amazing💯

[@vinanderson2535]

The Vaders helmet of consoles

[@ImaginationToForm]

Modern Art.

[@ggarcia713]

It looks like an zombie Halloween edition of an ps5.

[@tajulislam2460]

Hey. What happened to you? 😢 Why are you balled?

[@TrucknEPK]

At 37:27 is there a cap missing between the right pin and the middle pins on that connector? There is one on the left side but looks like the cap and one of the pads are missing on the right side.

[@DimasFajar-ns4vb]

peace be upom you sir from me

[@Chazfunaccount]

Is Liquid Metal carcinogenic?

[@alkandavuter]

Why its @24 fps. hurts my eyes

[@sounder7564]

This is a trendy video 😮😮😮

[@PiuPassioneCheRagione]

Wow impressive 😮

[@mrGregg593]

You forgot the cmos battery