Trying to Fix EVERY PlayStation Ever! PS1, 2, 3, 4, & 5

[@zUltra3D]

This is honestly pretty nice seeing the insides of every generation in your style of teardown and repair. Well done, Steve!

[@PlayerForever-ym3qf]

Yessss, finally the old consoles too...

[@shaynekatchmark810]

Would love more old console videos everybody else doesn't work on them like tronicsfix

[@Cesare565]

@@shaynekatchmark810 Especially Ps3 FAT

[@PlayerForever-ym3qf]

@@Cesare565 yes ,especially Ps3 and xbox 360 with those famous problems 😁👍

[@ilovemynoods]

This was really fun to see all of the different consoles! I took apart my husband's old PS1 a few weeks ago and did a deep clean on it - it's the exact one you worked on and it was super satisfying to see how pristine it looked after all of the dirt and dust was cleaned out of it. It also worked perfectly when I tested it! Would you consider making a video on how to use multimeters? I bought one not too long ago, but I would love to see a guide on the different settings and how to test different components on a motherboard. I have figured out how to test batteries with it but that is about it 😁.

[@sllim126]

I second this!

[@stephens9772]

It’s amazing how simple the og PS was and how much more complicated each one got.

[@Ryan_DeWitt]

Great video as usual. I don't think I have ever seen anyone repair a PS1 before. Ever.

[@EruPii93]

I think Odd Tinkering has a video where he refurbishes a junk PS1. There's no talking, just repairing stuff which can be quite relaxing.

[@Lukeno52]

LGR did a lens mechanism swap on one a long time ago as well, I think - possibly on his Blerbs channel.

[@ChristopherBurtraw]

Regarding capacitors, voltage rating is how much it CAN handle, so you want it to be equal to or greater than the original spec. In terms of the uF (capacitance), that is generally something you want to match, as this is what actually affects the circuit's behavior. So, in the PS2 power supply, it might be OK to bump it up, but I wouldn't do that by default on another given circuit unless you know what you are doing or someone else has already figured it out, as in this case. Hope this helps anyone out there recapping their electronics!

[@ErminTr]

I remember following Steve since MyMateVince first colab video. Ever since then ive been watching all your videos. Years after subscribing i started working on playstation consoles and various electronics. Once I had issue with ps 4 and couldnt find solution to my problem. I contacted Steve for advice but didnt expect response since all youtubers are super busy. Couple hours after, Steve replyed with advices which helped me woth the issue. Steve my man, Im so proud of your work and of you. Im glad Ive been part of this community for all these years and that your videos are still interesting since day i followed you. Stuff like that stays in your mind for long time and now I told my wife about you helping me out. Keep up the good work and never stop doing what you do becouse you are really good at it. Greetings from Bosnia and Herzegovina from your old fan ❤

[@Cesare565]

In my opinion the most intense and most difficult to disassemble is the ps3 FAT.

[@iamwonderFil]

the first ones especially (20gb/60gb)

[@Cesare565]

@@iamwonderFil Maybe that's why in the video they gave him a super slim ps3😂

[@champsammy13]

I'm surprised he didn't go with the FAT PS3 too.

[@Tronicsfix]

I might have to fix some of those!

[@RBKing80]

@@Tronicsfix You should try and do the Frankenstein mod to a BC ps3

[@idrivefast235]

As someone who used to manage gamestop, you wouldn't believe the people that never knew you had to manually set the PS3s video settings. Most likely what your seller for your ps3 had happened to them.

[@hawkfeather6802]

Same with the Wii u.

[@seanwiles2299]

I’ve refurbished a couple of PS1 consoles in the past, I also had to do research about faulty laser units. There were several common faults with these where the guide rails and cogs would need cleaning and regreasing and/or the motor would need replacing, I’ve had to do this on one laser module and another fault is where either the resistor would need to be adjusted so the discs could be read again or the laser itself would need replacing, hope this helps!

[@masterdynamite1015]

28:30 The point is that you fixed it. We learned so much from this channel, including how to trace a broken pad and repair the connection. Great job

[@yoyoprofessorxavier]

It always warms my heart to see these consoles get the love they deserve. Thanks Steve for always doing the best!

[@Mik_S]

While replacing capacitors with a higher rated voltage is fine, a different capacitance may not be a good idea as it will change how that circuit works. In this case it might be fine though. You should get an ESR meter to check for bad capacitors as your meter might read the right value but its ESR might be too high.

[@tambias]

Love the generational repairs,great work mate

[@BrucifyMe]

The original ps2's design is still so impressive to me, the PSU and main board is like a PCB sandwich of sorts, very similar to what Series X is doing now.

[@siggi_b]

“What a bonus” said so nonchalantly really got me. 😂

[@thecalzone8857]

Loved the little intro with the music

[@craighare1711]

Love watching you do some older retro consoles out there. Wouldn't mind seeing a fix on a N64 or dreamcast and doing a hdmi mod or something.

[@maples328]

I’d really love the Dreamcast idea 💡. Want to say there’s several good videos on here of people doing the N64, but I love ❤️ both of those consoles. I preordered both back in the day. N64 at ToysRus & the Dreamcast I had to do through the Sears catalog because of where I was living at the time.

[@superniko20]

Yes!! 30 min of TronicsFix, love it!

[@elscarface1]

Awesome! I would like to see more old consoles like super nintendo, sega genesis, gamecube, nintendo 64 etc

[@mperry0913]

Love this video. Ahh yes. the PS1. My first console I attempted to mod. 🤣 I tried to mod it by soldering a mod chip, and accidentally soldered two or three pins together on the chip. Spend about an hour trying to heat it back up, using wick to remove, re-solder, and trying to make sure none of the pins were soldered together. It eventually worked. Ahh.. memories. 😂

[@maples328]

Cool 😎. I don’t think I’ve seen a board / power diagnosis & repair on the PS2. So many memories with that old original form factor ❤

[@DeepThought420]

You're a true Superhero to all of us gamers! Thank you for another awesome video! 🎉👏🎆

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you for the comment and your support!

[@lola-to9om]

@@Tronicsfix you fix all of these consoles and electronics but where you sell it? Can I have the link and do you sell them globally I would really appreciate it I want to get ps5 but its too expensive in my country india

[@delta250a]

@@Tronicsfix Just a heads up the pro tech link doesn't work.

[@Karman7]

0:09 Playstation 1 9:23 Playstation 2 20:10 Playstation 3 21:53 Playstation 4 24:58 Playstation 5

[@nes199]

can you please fix my marriage?

[@Tronicsfix]

I wish I had those skills & qualifications

[@royalmike4757]

Luv the videos.. just wish you would tell us more about your costs on the original items and parts then how much you can get for them like you did in your older videos.

[@wertz987]

You always tediously take the dust off but an air compressor outside is so much better. I actually use my air compressor to keep my working consoles clean.

[@Keepskatin]

Now the dust is in your lungs

[@NichtBenni]

Nice :D would love to see you on all nintendo consoles 😁

[@mrjsv4935]

Nice repair marathon :) I only have opened my PS1, to replace that darn cd spindle on my console as well back in 2019. My PS1 is from 1999, SCPH-9002 C (Euro spec), bought it new back then.

[@srjbeast_tek]

Love that you’re also doing videos on the old consoles, hope we see more of that

[@GoldPunch]

I still can't belive you never took a video about Xbox 360 at all.

[@CLC-1000]

Lovely to see older console teardowns. 👍

[@BenMorse0]

You should have mentioned that those caps are directional and must be installed with the stripe matching the symbol on the board. Or at least the same way as the pulled out one

[@nicktimur]

That's what i'm looking for. Good concept.

[@ianburkard]

So glad that the cleaned PlayStation worked out with a simple port swap. :D

[@lbdjthethird1240]

You mad scientist. What have you done!?!?!?! Cool, did not feel like working on spreadsheets right now anyways. Just gonna put myself on the ol' Do Not Disturb and enjoy this one.

[@elvirarocks3764]

I really enjoyed this video. I got to see what every playstation looked like inside. ❤

[@stacczbk933]

Great video. Love the content bro

[@Tronicsfix]

Appreciate it!

[@KouryuTube]

I'd love to see a video on a repair of a PS3 CECHA01 model that has the YLOD. Would definitely be interesting to see the troubleshooting process on that one.

[@lookitskazzy]

There are many videos on this. It's almost always a delamination failure on the GPU. They can only be fixed with a GPU swap. "Reflowing" and other nonsense "fixes" are snake oil and don't work.

[@leonhantz6383]

He would have to use a later model of PS3 and use the silicon out of that. Console had a major design flaw, only console I have that has died in 40 years of gaming. Luckily I hate the PS2 and PS3!

[@jamesisaphotographer]

I have a PS3 fat 80gb and it’s got the YLOD. I recently took it apart and cleaned it, replacing the thermal paste and thermal pads, and had someone recommend trying to reflow the solder etc. and was about to take it apart again and go over it with a heat gun, but the more I read the more it sounds like it’s not going to help. It sucks because I don’t want to throw it away - even though I’m not attached to it - because it’s waste and it just feels wrong. Would be good to hear what you decide to do with yours.

[@hinny2005]

Ps1 has a spindle issue, looks like a tab is broken so disc is slipping. Seen straight away as I just dealt with one yesterday.

[@Tronicsfix]

Yep. This was my first time dealing with it

[@hinny2005]

@@Tronicsfix and if I had watched the next 1 min of video before commenting I would have seen you caught it 😂

[@davewatson2018]

I been waiting for this for a long time Steve! Woo-hoo!!

[@trieper2023]

I will never understand how people break so many HDMI ports I've never broken one in my entire life

[@6581punk]

So I have one up on you here. I was given some PS1s to fix once. I did the metal skate mod where you glue some metal onto the surface of the skate. They used plastic which wears out on some versions of the PS1.

[@Nulo_0]

Man, I love your videos! Hugs from Brazil xD

[@peterrcoombes2366]

That was great to watch love to see all the old consoles as well

[@FutureAlien]

Great work, when can we expect Part 2 where you fix PSP, PS Vita, PSVR and PSVR2? :)

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol, that’s a good idea!

[@robertpage2023]

When you have a lot of hair and dust bunnies, I like to use some adhesive tape like the kind they use for masking off for painting and make a loop with it about the diameter of a tennis ball to use as a sticky lint and hair picker-upper. You know, sort of like one of those cat hair and lint rollers but much cheaper as a one inch wide roll of the painter's adhesive tape is cheaper in a bulk roll. I use the manila colored kind. I do wonder why you don't use a smaller shopvac with one of those smaller ends with a brush on it to suck up all that dust. I would be more efficient and keep the dust out of the air. You could even buy smaller tubing and attach it to the main vacuum's hose with adhesive tape to get into smaller areas. Great Show!

[@maples328]

On PS3 you can run into HDMI “issues” If you have a Samsung 📺 as they used a different HDMI protocol that doesn’t play well with PS3. You’ll need to reset the defaults on the PS3 manually.

[@stanosherkanor8416]

Kudos to fixing classics without ever opening them previously. There are some real gems on PS1. It's worth checking out!

[@gamingmaniac2.043]

Nice video concept!

[@Tronicsfix]

It was TronicsWifes idea

[@draw4yourlife3]

Love that he was so concerned about the PS3 slim making a lot of noise, which was normal for that type of PS3 lol

[@ksredsfan]

I've had the Perfect Amount Of TronicsFix for my day nice video man keep up the awesome content

[@ekspatriat]

Does the Ifixit have JIS bits? The screws in Sony consoles (and Nintendo) are JIS. That's the source of most issues.

[@grantrule6593]

Great Video Steve

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks 👍

[@StillFeelGoodMan]

Amazing concept Steve ! Can’t wait to see other brands too with the same idea

[@neu318]

On the PS1 this was a common issue. The black plastic breaking off of the spindle and laser issues. I never had issues playing games with the broken plastic on the spindles. I did have issues with skipping and turning the PS1 upside would let you play without issue for some odd reason. The one I had issues with skipping, I replaced the whole laser assembly from a PS1 with a bad mother board.

[@aka.basement]

Nice i always learn something new when i watch ur videos

[@laurencemichaelbennett2506]

I got some straight up PTSD from when you opened that PS2 lol exactly how I remember the insides of them hahaha 😁🤣🙄

[@SilverCC-YouTube-fam]

I’ve been waiting for something like this

[@CHICKENmcNUGGIESMydude]

bro i dont even own a single console im a PC GAMer and retro hand held guy but i still watch all ur video sinse the ps3 days

[@fumfsmdb]

Hey where do you sell your repair consoles? I like the ps4

[@RacerX-]

Nice repairs, Love the generations. PS1s have easy to replace laser mechanisms, true, but the new replacements are mostly junk. The spindle hub seems to break a lot and the replacement mechs are wobbly and noisy if they work at all. The laser mechs on those slim PSones were much better.

[@shaunmckay8550]

What is usually break on the PS5? I saw one on eBay for 100. Owner claim it was dropped. Should I try repair myself?

[@ElliottsTog]

Ive been waiting for this one ❤❤❤❤

[@chrisgreen521]

Nice Playstation repair video 🎮💙

[@yera1239]

We need more content on the old PlayStation consoles!

[@javieroyarce3794]

Congratulations once more!!

[@marky3609]

The PS5 Dualsense controller does in fact work on a PS3 I actually just used my own Dualsense on my phat backwards compatible PS3 yesterday. What you have to do is hold down the PS button and create button at the same time to put the Dualsense in pairing mode and then go to the PS3 go to settings accessories and Bluetooth devices and then scan for new devices. Your PS5 controller should show up as a human input device. Click that and from there you should be good and your Dualsense should be connected to the PS3. Please note that on the Dualsense controller you will not be able to use the PS button as it will not be recognized by the PS3. For this function you will need a PS3 controller standing by to access your in-game dashboard menu.

[@bryandrobny7690]

There is a door release button on the PS3 on the front manually pushing the door open could damage the locking mech

[@joecody252]

I enjoy working on systems. But, the older game systems was so much simpler. Made it for quick fix and quick resale. It's also a good way to help with stress. Atleast for me.

[@syalulu21]

Collecting all the console generation like infinity stone. Good job sir.

[@JLRulezGmG]

Don't forget to test ps1 games on the ps2 , and ps3 , if they not Work, they are not functional ^^ , an test the ps2 in vertikal and horizontal position , Sometimes they play only in vertikal or horizontal position the games :D I've repaired over 100ps2 its really often they play only in one Position the games Love you're videos , learned so much from you thanks :)

[@djdanieljamesni1272]

Best video I've seen yet i enjoy all your videos Steve mate I look forward to seeing your videos on a Friday makes my weekends lol I really want to see you pull apart that ps3 slim to see how dusty it is inside lol maybe that could be one you'll do through the week if you get time lol 😆 Fantastic to see you fix all 5 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@hawkfeather6802]

Nice job! 5/5 all nice and working!

[@peetrider7569]

LOL i didn`t know about the Logo Feature.Thx😂👍

[@DavideDavini]

This one is super interesting! Cheers form Italy 🇮🇹!

[@mikeligammare5773]

You just blew my mind about how you can twist the PS2 logo, so if you want it vertical! 🤯🤯🤯

[@chubbiet8989]

Hey TronicsFix, quick question. What is the temperature that you will keep your soldering iron and heat gun at? I feel like mine are always too hot when soldering.

[@ray148]

Pretty sure this is the first time I see a ps3 console on your channel, and it's not even broken lol.

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol, I think you might be right!

[@c_firebirdgo]

I had the same problem with the ps1 I had years ago. I found that the height of the carrier on the motor shaft makes a difference of how it reads the Disk.

[@VideoGameRestoration]

Repairs though the ages 😉 Great video

[@YassirAlSaffar]

Very cool. Waiting for an episode with all the Xboxes 😬

[@coincollectingtime821]

Just woke up to find this amazing repair video Edit: my theory on the ps3 is that the person who tested it actually had a faulty HDMI port on their TV. Not the console Edit 2: i’m also expecting you to try to fix a lot of broken iPads

[@sneakp07]

It might be a fun video to see you do the different major revisions of each console. For example a video on the PS1 original, PSOne, PS2, PS2 Slim, PS3, PS3 Slim, PS3 Super Slim, PS4, PS4 Slim, and PS4 Pro. The PS5 doesn't really have a major revision yet, so you may not want to include that one.

[@ZozeXxX]

Great video! It’s interesting that a PS5 controller did not work with your PS3 cause it works with mine without a problem, doesn’t work with all games though.

[@xanderlangschmidt8986]

Since many issues are with capacitors, you might want to invest in an ESR tester.

[@yasserbouchebaick6749]

I learn lots of things from this dude

[@brandonterpening1236]

Did you get the PS2 refurbished from DK Oldies? looks like one of thiers. lol

[@bobbydazzler-lt5ir]

That model of the ps1 was quite famous for the spindles breaking, all started with the small black parts breaking off it

[@mukeshgoolcharan6121]

❤your stuff man looking for the next one 😊😊😊

[@Kakusuo]

That logo feature is so awesome

[@Jadxn503]

Do more of these!

[@JKordero]

I love how this channel progress with new things... Thats the reason Im following. I opened a lot of Ps1 and this felt so fresh.

[@SeekingTheTriple]

I had to take apart a PS2 not too long ago to replace its clock battery and I gotta say. The PS2 gets the award of worst location of the clock battery ever.

[@VR_SHOW]

Another great video ! ❤🎉😊😊😊

[@devilmikey00]

It's funny seeing the OG PS1 being more or less press fit together with 6 screws VS. the others. The PS1 is built function first while all the others seem like someone came up with a concept drawing, handed it to the engineers and said "make this work". The end result is a mess of screws and ribbon cables. Add in a little anti-repair sentiment like the 40+ pointless screws in the PS5 and it makes you yearn for the days of function over form.

[@ifohancroft]

Did you ever figure out what the problem with that Lenovo Yoga laptop was?

[@MaxRager80]

Dang, a half hour Steve video, nice!

[@xlwirelesselectronicrepair]

Can you believe it 😂

[@MaxRager80]

@@xlwirelesselectronicrepair 😀

[@johnlrka7324]

Your channel inspired me so much thank you😇😇😇😇

[@leonkenedy4616]

You missed the PSP, PSP Vita and a Sony Xperia phone. Great video.