Trying to FIX a Faulty HDMI port on a TV and replacing the Nintendo 2DS screen

Hi, this is a 2 part video. The 1st part shows me attempting to repair a TV with a loose HDMI port. The HDMI port works but it needs a wiggle to get it going (hopefully an easy fix).
The 2nd part which starts at 16:03 shows me replacing the screen on the broken Nintendo 2DS that I featured in an earlier 'trying to fix it' video. I compare the cheap replacement screen to a Nintendo one and I also try and re download any digital games that may have been on it previously.
Remember that this is just for entertainment and I am not an expert in these repairs. The processes in the video may not be the best way, the correct way or the safest way to fix these things.
I do love fault finding and trying to fix broken things so I hope that comes across in this 'Trying to FIX' series.
Many thanks Vince.

[@JunkTardis]

I have this exact TV! I found mine on the street, in the rain on my way home from work at 2am. I rescued it, dried it, repaired the liquid damage from being left in the rain, and it works beautifully! So I shipped it off the USA from the UK as I am moving there in 2 months. These things are really durable because it also survived the 4600 mile journey

[@Lee-jj8nt]

Ive been wondering how to fix a hdmi for months but was waiting for you to make a video on it . Good job!

[@lordscott7552]

im soo happy you finally finished a 2ds

[@HugoBernardo]

I'm in love with these trying to fix videos. You're my favorite channel by now. I need more videos

[@markwilkinson4428]

Love the repair videos, but I noticed you don't use flux when you solder. I think if you used flux you'd get a much better soldered joint with less chance of ending up with a dry joint .

[@mrslimtar]

Loving these Trying to fix videos, keep them coming mate!

[@nuggetstacker4438]

Useful for those people with this problem(my friend). A good yt channel for game systems

[@elway41177]

I really enjoy these repair videos. Your quickly becoming my favorite channel. Thanks for another great upload!

[@umitozorhan1254]

Manufacturer of this TV is Vestel. IF this TV is a smart TV, you can use Vestel service codes for extra features. For example, in the menu screen, press 4725 and it's open service screen

[@chomerly]

I have to give you props for your willingness to try. I was very much the same growing up. Now I do it with everything I own and I find working on stuff really interesting. And why not giveaway the Switch that doesn't dock? I doubt anyone is really going to complain about getting a working, albeit handheld only, Switch for free. I know I wouldn't. I suppose the only thing I would say is when working with a reflow airgun, try changing the nozzle over to one with a narrower outlet. You can concentrate more heat into the area you want without affecting other components around it too much. A slight increase in temperature and a little longer application would help to reflow the solder and repair any cracks that may be in the joints. Again, good job on giving it a go. I look forward to more fun projects that you choose to take on.

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks man :-)

[@raymoorhead3783]

Just a general tip the Wick acts like a heatsink if you leave it on the roll, better to cut a small length and use some tweezers :)

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks for the tip :-)

[@CooperativeCowboy25]

I'm looking for that... good clean. 👌 Work has gotten in the way of me watching these as they come out but I just saw this and I'm glad I did! You finally got a screen fixed! Epic! Can't wait to see what else there is in store.

[@wilfiee]

Good old countdown!!

[@MrGoodBurn]

That spot is likely a slight pressure spot. It's is likely an original screen used by Nintendo that was rejected for that reason. Many original parts with defects are sold on the secondary market.

[@nullify8581]

All the content that you put out is wonderful, keep up the good work!

[@Mario-ln5of]

Hi Vince Keep up the good work👍

[@PinderProductions]

A couple of good fixes there.

[@crappycrabs5200]

Vince if you want a new HDMI port on your TV,you can buy a new port and solder it on the siurcate board because there is a drawing of a HDMI port to solder your new HDMI port on

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

Late reply but you saw the tv only supported 2 hdmis meaning the hdmi driver chip only supports 2 hdmi ports!

[@raamfanraamfan846]

Brilliant keep the goodness coming,fast becoming my favourite KZbin channel

[@dopestjok3r556]

You should try to transfer any games from the broken 2ds xl to that 2ds, love your videos

[@---..---..]

I love how you mark the parts, great video

[@Yourdaywillcome]

Great work again. I love fixing things as well.

[@jamiegoodliff9563]

Great Work Vince. I've got a suggestion for a Fix it video. You could repair an RC car

[@junkieball]

Could the heat from the soldering iron when adding the heat shield have caused the pixel damage on the new screen. Perhaps soldering the heat shield on before fitting the board would have been my approach. Im no expect either though.

[@TheOneAndOnlyTBash]

good ole Rachel Riley. Really the only reason to watch Countdown.

[@spidermcgavenport8767]

Thank you, Sir! I find it interesting how the PCB had another unpopulated HDMI port. Might be able to find an interchangeable one the next model version up?

[@simonlyhd8529]

Love it when its a through hole component that's stopped working. So much easier to fix than those surface mount buggers :D

[@citylightsyt]

19:44 Nintendo 2ds stylus unboxing! 😮😮😮

[@masonvyse220]

Just Found ur channel Love The fix it stuff and that soothing UK voice LUL

[@jaedynvlogs739]

I like your accent

[@DOOF1]

2 videos, twice the views, more organization, no? good video anyway

[@omazingbobb1671]

Doctor DOOF the lack of organization is why I love this channel so much. And the accent it quite pleasant.

[@omazingbobb1671]

A.James Reilly I'm saying I watch partially because his voice is soothing to me. Similar to how a lot of people like Bob Ross's voice.

[@pigking188]

​@A.James Reilly I was wondering if that was just me.

[@lukea26]

Suggestion: Can You Do 3DS next?

[@jondalegap]

The 2Ds and 3Ds are basically the same

[@wondergamesscarlet7380]

slightly different hardware. The boards aren't really the same at all

[@littlemissmakeup075]

do u need to fix one if so whts wrong with it

[@game_master_rukia]

i love your fixing videos so please do more of them

[@BcHmF]

Nice job on the tv bro.

[@reeose]

I love these fixing vids

[@j4mes785]

Great video as always please do loads more of fixing stuff videos

[@123simion1989]

I hope you've sorted out that cable management by now! It's nearly as bad as mine :)

[@Richter.Belmont]

Is there a manufacturer that makes IPS displays for a 2DS? Great video mate.

[@MoseyingFan]

Unlikely. Those displays that are available for sale are: 1. Overstock, left over parts after the production of the device it was designed for ended. 2. Rejects, new parts that failed quality control, like Vince's display. 3. Salvaged parts from scrapped devices.

[@idrinkloser]

Thank you

[@mushman1395]

I have the same white 2DS with an original nintendo screen and mine has that brighter line of pixels too

[@ravon1982]

great work pal.

[@zacharycorona2002]

I love these videos keep on doing these :D

[@legendfang]

Hot glue would have been better in cause you ever need to replace the HDMI port, It's going to suck when you need to repace it cause you'll have to cut or chip it off.

[@cerberus_uwu]

at that time... it might be more cost and time effective just to swap the boards out...

[@legendfang]

I wonder if it would, the older that TV becomes the more difficult to find that same board to replace cause most T.V.s and part production are only about 3-5 years. By that time buying a whole T.V. maybe be cheaper. Cost effective not so sure, time effective maybe?

[@cerberus_uwu]

I guess that is true!.. in that case (to future proof) - it might be worth buying a spare main board now! - there seems to be a couple available doing a google search on the make and model of the tv (Hitachi L42VK04U)... price seems to range from c£18 to £24.90 (make offer) on our favourite auction site!..

[@frankhovis]

Hot glue isn't really strong enough to provide mechanical fixing, it would probably do and be better than nothing, but epoxy provides added strength. Its not /too/ hard to remove most epoxy's - a blast with a heat gun, which you'd need to remove the HDMI socket without risking PCB damage, will soften most epoxy's enough for removal.

[@Puremindgames]

I have a dodgy HDMI port, but mine is opening like a venus fly trap, I've thought about cracking TV open pushing it back together and soldering it shut, I've googled HDMI ports but that only ever turns up PS4 and Xbox One replacements.

[@missionpassed4584]

Replacement screen looks sharper

[@Crota0100]

Another great video, keep it up m8.

[@liamdempsey6648]

OMG this video is sooo GOOD 😍

[@estebanpaunero91]

Always try if the thing you repair is properly fixed before putting glue on that. If the HDMI still not working well and you have to replace it, removing it will be much more problematic. Greetings

[@Mineshack]

Wow I love your videos my chum Vincent

[@electronic7979]

Useful video

[@chevyimp5857]

Much appreciated try to.... Series.. thanks.

[@ahmedp800]

These videos are fun! Buy more faulty 3DS systems.

[@azertboy123]

A tip: When you deassemble something and you've fixed it, test it before you put is back together because if it is still not working, you dont have to open it again.

[@davidmufc6604]

Hi mate loving the vids but do you actually sell any of these and if yes how can i find them ? The link to youre ebay shop doesnt work

[@thorhammer6040]

the mettle piece is either a ground or shield maybe both

[@thedefinitionofgamer1392]

OI BRUV nice job on the tv

[@snoleygames]

Awesome! 2 for 2 this time.

[@ghostcat8244]

I always wonder whenever your handling elec bolt power isnt it a good idea to put on elec gloves to provent getting stock?

[@walidben7893]

i have the same tv branded as Siera also has the same firmware and the same issue in all but the 1st port, it has 4 hdmi ports, no scart and i never got around to fix it, i have a question: does it get really hot when its working its odd cause i just noticed does yours do the same ? any way thank you for the great content.

[@Mymatevince]

Hi, it definitely gets warm as I notice it when I reach around it to turn it off at night. It is probably not as energy efficient as the newer TVs. I wouldn't say my one gets really hot (just nicely warm). Thanks :-)

[@romaine-ricardofrancis4690]

Apart from avoiding the capacitors, are there other protective measures you could have taken to prevent contact with high voltage electricity ?

[@keiroygonzalez3702]

Love the video 🤙

[@zacharybuttacavoli6972]

If you were worried about being eletricuted you could just disconnect the power terminals(the board with the transformers)

[@jasejj]

The bulk capacitors in the (relatively high current) power supply can hold a nasty charge for hours after the power is disconnected. That said the only realistic chance of getting zapped is if you touch the hot side of the power board, which was left screwed to the chassis here.

[@zacharybuttacavoli6972]

Jason james When I was saying power terminals I was referring to the transformers and that side of the board. But, the best idea probably would be to just let it sit for about a day if you are working on the side with transflrmers. Because as you said it can store for hours the charge, and that if someone also does this they can read this.

[@frankhovis]

2:20 I tried wobbling my number 2's - not a pretty sight.

[@robinschepens6228]

The nintendo 2ds white and red is more beautiful than the back and blue one i got a 2ds with black and blue,BUT i am gonna buy the white and red one so no worries for me i think.

[@rg4duelmevaca584]

awesome Job :) Weolol done!

[@sacripudding4586]

How many things did you buy. Also switchbru video soon?

[@kuz7777]

great video..ty.

[@The-Soulsborne06]

Thank you!,,

[@annunziatamarasco4533]

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[@meatsafemurderer7743]

More than likely it is actually an official 2DS screen. It's either a QA reject being sold on by an enterprising employee or it's a "refurb" pulled from a dead 2DS.

[@BitterKatze]

I personally dislike the older 2ds. Me and my siblings got one for Christmas when they were released, within an hour of using it mine was dropped onto a soft carpet floor and immediately stopped working, the next day my brother's system wouldn't turn on and my sister couldn't press any of the buttons on hers

[@denvernaicker8250]

is there a way to replace the analogue control stick on the 2ds to have more of a grip?

[@shadowic9342]

Hey Vince can u show what to do if your Nintendo switch doesn't connect to the internet my doesn't work didn't know why so plz help me, I don't have a router I use my phone's internet

[@carlostabares4650]

My mate vince is that the switch over there?

[@Hayatory]

You should get an HDMI switcher, i use one branded Portta

[@denvernaicker8250]

do you perhaps know which power brick is the right one for a pal gamecube? and if there any alternatives?

[@rotatingcat1957]

i also have 2 hdmi ports on my sharp 37" tv but they are all working but my xbox one s is also on hdmi 2

[@tim_the_god3718]

My mate vince i have a 3ds that works good but the headphone jack is broken can you make a video on how to fix it I don't have screwdrivers for it

[@Merlinmagi]

You soldered on top of the screen, this may be the cause of your bright line imperfection.

[@Mymatevince]

Oh yeah. Very true. I didn't think of that. I should have taken out the main board to solder it. Thanks for sharing :-)

[@kuharoo3768]

The black screen that have nintendo screen is IPS screen and it is the best screen and the white one it is TN screen and it is the worst screen that you can have on a nintendo 2ds it can be seen on new nintendo 3ds and new nintendo 3ds XL easy

[@nearoikthadorbadwagon1224]

Hdmi 2 is a little bit pushed out of the TV

[@nowonmetube]

epoxy? I thought you'd use hot glue for that. Btw, I would at least have tested a HDMI cable, if it sticks in fine BEFORE I attempt to put glue on it!

[@FrancisKlipp]

add a third hdmi port in the third slot

[@thetoythief8940]

I have fixed a few crt TV's and yea pressing the power button a couple times drain's the power

[@ewanwickward8587]

Be grateful! You have Scart on your TVs. Us Americans don't... 😭

[@Doc842]

how does one person have so many connector issues?

[@Jason-wr1jc]

50+9=59 59x5=295 8-7=1 295+1=296 :D

[@maximumblaze8968]

Do you think you can do a video on the ps4 white light of death?

[@MyklBlue69]

I have the exact same problem with my bedroom tv

[@blazedyoda8608]

Is that dead rising 4 music!?

[@ericjones2076]

Hey

[@mcgman8058]

you need to always prime your tip on your iron. that will stop u from scorching everything..

[@JustinFrost302]

I bought a 2DS on ebay and it was in good condition

[@melody3741]

If i sent you a non charging 2ds board would you want to fix it? You can keep it. Its hackable too.

[@Natsumidragneelkim]

dose that tv has an cable-card slot

[@Matt-xi5xs]

Sense you fixed it will you resell?

[@dankonion]

What screw driver do you use for the 2ds and 3ds?

[@ethandabassman]

What is the external input for

[@nateslife6831]

Damn got that PS4 pro right next to the Xbox

[@roadtoamillionairefroma9to663]

I have one of those broking screen games

[@angelomendez6316]

Had the same problem with my HDMI on my ps3