Trying to Save a FLOODED Mtn Dew Xbox

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Trying to Save a FLOODED Mtn Dew Xbox - This Mountain Dew original Xbox was very liquid damaged, which Robert on the Restorish channel spent a bunch of time cleaning before giving to me to fix. The first step will be to replace all the bulging capacitors, then we can see what else might be causing issues.
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[@Tronicsfix]

See what this console looked like before I got it. It was BAD! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2qWd2B7etxpfq8si=DYmgUMFJnN1oLS8b Oh, and I forgot about the controller port in the video but I just had to clean out some gunk that was in it and then it worked fine.

[@billyjackson5799]

@ Tronicsfix you should go ahead and replace all the resisters because a lot them look pretty bad as well and can cause issues with certain things working

[@samtherat6]

lol I was about to leave a comment about the port. Nice work!

[@kostys550gt2]

I watched the second half 3 times thinking I somehow kept missing the controller port repair lol🤣.

[@Tronicsfix]

@@kostys550gt2 Lol, sorry about that.

[@Tronicsfix]

@@billyjackson5799 Replace all the resistors? That would take days...there are hundreds of them...and they don't cause problems like the caps do. Most of the time the resistors on these don't cause any issues. Most of the time smd components on these don't cause problems...even the smd capacitors usually don't have issues.

[@yonahlemieux6719]

I’m an engineer myself, I service and repair, medical imaging equipment, MRI, ultrasound etc. thirty-years now, in any case, I just wanted to tell you that you have been an inspiration to me, you have even, unbeknownst to you, guided me, or given me ideas on where to go when working on my equipment, never let it be said, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!! Thank you so much for what you do, hang in there!!!

[@LPcrazy_88]

Hey there fellow Biomed! Exact same boat as you but about half your experience. This channel gave me inspiration to try much more advanced fixes at work and personal stuff like retro consoles.

[@TheRealRaddicalReggie-o9l]

He never fixes anything just puts donor parts in, lame. He didn’t fix the disc drive he just replaced it. He is going to run out of replacements. This is why he can’t fix laptops, or anything but xboxs, ps4 and ps5s and switches .. he is bad at his job

[@LPcrazy_88]

@@TheRealRaddicalReggie-o9l You seem to not have a fundamental understanding of repair work, especially of older equipment. You also don't seem to watch very often. Half of Tronics vids are him doing component level repair under a microscope... Steve is not an engineer, you won't see him doing proper laptop repair because that requires almost manufacturer specific knowledge and experience. I have done component level repair on everything from patient beds up to a 32 slice CT machine. 90% of my job is simply replacing whole assemblies or boards because it's either impossible to identify or source individual components, and this is on current tech. Older tech can be even harder depending on what it is.

[@TheRealRaddicalReggie-o9l]

@@LPcrazy_88 oh… I see

[@Domestic_Tedster]

Don’t tell your background challenge level impossible

[@Vicstruction]

You are incredibly strong for continuing to work hard with what you're going through. I only wish the best, and great video as always

[@Darth_Sidious_66]

@@MrBud85 Believe it or not, people actually care about his health. What's the problem with acknowledging it?

[@perkulant4629]

Dude he’s TronicsFix he just rocked up to hospital and went “here we have a cancer let’s see if we can fix it”.

[@ClassyJohn]

​@@Darth_Sidious_66 hes an influencer on the internet. Imagine how many comments he gets per day. Compare that to a person who doesn't have internet / celebrity presence . Treat him like a human being with the empathy and compassion that he deserves. Meaning that we and he knows about his condition so theres no need to point it out... One of the biggest fallacies we make is to shower people with best wishes instead of leaving them alone.

[@Darth_Sidious_66]

@@ClassyJohn Leaving him alone? How is wishing someone well accosting him? And how is wishing someone well not treating them like a human being? You're a bit bizarre in your line of thinking.

[@ClassyJohn]

@@Darth_Sidious_66 i mean don’t patronize him…

[@d3us89]

Did you manage to repair controller port 1? Great video btw, its tedious to replace all capacitors!

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes! It had some gunk in it and worked after cleaning it out.

[@d3us89]

@@Tronicsfix awesome!

[@koolaid53]

Thanks for asking this, because I too was wondering.

[@alanring6990]

I was checking the comments about this too since he didn’t mention what happened with it, but I did notice when he was testing the disc drive the controller was plugged back into port one so I knew he fixed it just didn’t know how.

[@HerpMcDerp89]

I was glad to see your update that you were in complete remission. As a survivor of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma myself, I know how difficult those last couple of treatments were. But that just makes it all the more satisfying when you get to ring the bell signaling you've finished your treatments. Hope you have a smooth recovery. :)

[@majorxdf]

I'm so sorry, I didn't know you had cancer. My mom just had breast cancer. You are going to kick its ass. You're amazing, and your videos brighten my day. The world is a much better place with you in it.

[@snowman2834]

Bro stop talking about it. Stop pushing his illness down his throat. He knows

[@-yd7lu]

@@snowman2834 shut your mouth

[@-yd7lu]

​@@snowman2834shut up

[@mrsteeleftw]

@@snowman2834 don’t speak for him. You aren’t him.

[@KaelaNicole]

Blah….l when my dad was battling cancer that’s all my family would talk about….. and when my dad would call me it was never a conversation…. My dad didn’t want to be reminded he was dying….. nobody battling cancer wants to have it thrown at them 24/7… just saying.

[@ray1144.]

steve hope all is going good for you and your family. impressive on how your still working knowing what your going thru. stay strong buddy

[@khidar_goat9872]

I saw his looks, is there anything I am missing? Please tell me quickly

[@RobaYnMcHero]

@@khidar_goat9872 he is fighting cancer an going through chemotherapy at the moment

[@rundattmedia2106]

@@khidar_goat9872 cancer obviously

[@jonathanwishart9104]

@@khidar_goat9872 Steve is in complete remission of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. In other words, he beat cancer.

[@KiddKarizma]

I've been subbed for so long. And I don't wanna be like everyone else cuz I know how overwhelming it could be. I have social anxiety and can barely leave my house. You have been a inspiration to me thru my KZbin and Tronicsfixing journey. I've learned so much with the position I'm in. I just wanted to say thank you for everything. Your my hero 😢

[@MikeDijital]

I have CRIPPLING social anxiety. I don't leave the house to often either.. I echo your post to 100%

[@joshuasharrock466]

I can only imagine the headache you go through cleaning these things... The dust alone would kill me hope you're doing alright bro, bro

[@robfrancois]

I'd really like to see a long version of this one. The soldering sounds are relaxing.

[@XeonProductions]

This board looked like it should go through an ultrasonic cleaner, or just dump the whole board in soapy water and start agitating with a soft brush.

[@jdvd]

THIS! I can't fathom the idea of working on a board with that amount of dirt (rust) on it😅

[@12345.......]

I remember this one. Someone stored it in salt water to protect it from air

[@Tronicsfix]

Ha, ha...sure looks like it!

[@vertecies]

Store it in oil. There is transformer oil, it does not conduct electricity, keeps air out and protects from rust. No salt water, only pure oil.

[@user-lc5xp5xd2i]

I saw it on ShopGoodwill. The closing bid Was $500...crazy.

[@mysticaxolotl8215]

@@vertecies But then how would you get the oil out when you wanted to use the console again... my skin is crawling just thinking about it

[@Doyle69]

@@mysticaxolotl8215 Clean it with ISO

[@HexBore13]

Complete resurrection. Wonderful work from both of you! Going to watch the deep-clean video now.

[@volvo09]

I would have condemned that board on looks alone! That was a lot of rust, must have been wet for weeks.

[@wesm6121]

@@HexBore13 indeed he is amazing sbs we love him and his videos

[@kaspakrov]

Bro I just came back to your channel, didn't know you're going through a tough battle. You inspired me to fix my own stuff (until I give up and send for repair). Keep up the good work man

[@V3NALDINI]

What’s happened.. this guy has helped me fix a lot of stuff.. 😊

[@enexprod]

Your voice is so relaxing and so is the content of the videos! Beautiful!!

[@Tronicsfix]

So glad you enjoy these!

[@ericvarga2451]

Got my "Fix' for Friday. Have a great day!

[@CrashFan03]

was it flooded with mtn dew perchance

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol, maybe!

[@RestoreTechnique]

What a restoration of this thing 👏 Amazing I was a bit disappointed that you didn't try replacing the eject button, and replaced the whole button board. Would have liked to have seen that button torn open and see inside it.

[@kwhp1507]

All you have to do later on in your journey to better health is repost old videos and we will watch them again to support you if you can’t make fresh content! The community YOU built has your back brother. No one fights alone!

[@Sno_opy_ten_14_29]

Thanks for showing the actual removal an install of the caps. 😉

[@yotoprules9361]

Did you get the first controller port working?

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes! It had some gunk in it and worked after cleaning it out.

[@yotoprules9361]

@@Tronicsfix Great!

[@309electronics5]

Mad respect to you for still doing what you (hopefully) like, repairing stuff while you are/where in treatment and those sessions can be quite overwhelming! We wish you so much luck and that you hopefully recovery to fully normal as quick as possible! Cancer is not fun...

[@toddabbott781]

Back in the day when I took electronics in college (over 35 years go) We had not only the braided disordering wick, but also a spring loaded syringe. You would press the plunger down against a spring and it would lock in place. Then you pushed a trigger and it would pop the plunger out fast and suck the solder into the syringe fast. The tip was metal and it worked pretty good. I liked using it better than the braided stuff. Man I would have thrown that in an ultrasonic cleaner for an hour first.

[@jasondonegan2459]

Hey steve i hope your treatment is going well. I hope you will keep us updated on your recovery process maybe on the community tab or something. I love your videos and admire your strength to push through and keep going. I wish you all the best.

[@TheCod3r]

Great job Steve. That MTN DEW Xbox is gorgeous. I want it!!! Lol 😀

[@captmuttonchops]

Algorithm engagement comment

[@Italian_Isaac_Clarke]

These consoles are even rarer than normal Xboxes by an order of magnitude. Next time you wanna do a video about "servicing" one, clean all, ALL that disgusting dried mud from EACH component BEFORE doing anything else to it. "But I won't see it when I put it back together, it's fine, I don't care!" Opinion rejected. Do what must be done.

[@BraydenMunn]

Nice video I love to watch you do these type of repairs

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks 👍

[@GameXDK]

a beautiful console. I hope you are recovering my friend. Hugs from a Brazilian fan.

[@Tronicsfix]

I am recovering. Slowly getting some energy back.

[@waleed9128]

As always, great repair video with success. Keep up the good work and as promised I am still praying for your healing and recovery. Have a blessed day

[@volvo09]

Wow! That board looked like trash before cleaning!

[@Tronicsfix]

Yeah, it was pretty bad...especially inside!

[@vezokpiraka]

I wanted to see how you fixed the controller port. Also maybe try some small fixes on the disc driver. It didn't seem that bad. Maybe some cleaning on the lens or something like could help it.

[@MrPrincepop]

'Let's Flux It Up'...that's a tee shirt, dude! 👍

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol, yep. We're working on it!

[@kb8_24]

Did you ever fix the first player slot 🤔

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes! It had some gunk in it and worked after cleaning it out.

[@chrisa6120]

Great work Steve, glad to see you're doing good. Question though is it fine to leave the brown rust dust all over? Wouldn't that just allow the rust to come back? Or would a 99% isopropyl bath and scrub not work for that?

[@ejcamacho2006]

Nice work on fixing it. Love this channel.

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@G4M3RGU1D3]

I just discovered your channel and it's so interresting. Hope you continue your great work and hope you get better, sending you all positive energies I got.

[@CallegriaofSoulbound]

When you said get some popcorn and buckle up we are doing a lot, it made me happy. No idea why but it did. Just thought I would let you know.

[@trumpstuck5830]

The moral of this lesson is save your xbox first when flood. Not yourself. So you don't need to waste so much time saving your xbox now.

[@SuperWeirdPCs]

I think that the ultrasonic bath cleaning can work out great with such a dirty board to clean it all out.

[@EmoDuckman]

that board needs an ultrasonic clean, good work getting it working :)

[@kubadojakuba]

13:48 isint this a replaced disk drive 🤔 Did you forgot that you replaced it with another in 10:01?

[@andrewarmstrong5266]

I remember commenting on Robert’s video about this Xbox, that colour way has stuck with me and i don’t imagine this was released in the uk seeing Mountain Dew isn’t big here but seeing this work and saved is a blessing and would look fantastic in anyone’s collection

[@davidknightx]

Question, was the first controller port still broken or did I miss the repair somehow?

[@wilfredobracero4226]

Did you manage to get the controller one port working or did you have to replace something?

[@martynneeson5668]

Gutted you never used halo to test the new disc drive, hearing that start up would have been perfect

[@bingo5694]

Haven't been your channel in a bit and - holy sh1t. Looks like you're going through some stuff. You sound great, though. Love your videos. Take care!

[@johnburrows8281]

The board needed an ultrasonic bath. It is still filthy.

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

My Brother won a Mt. Dew XBox 360 and got it several days before the 360 was sold in retail. Brings back memories.

[@jennyf-eg5gl]

Yay! X-box video. I already watch rob's video. So...i know his pain. And now, i know steve's pain. Impressive job as always.

[@gabrielbutler9232]

I've been a viewer of your channel for years now, and I want to say thank you. I lost my mom to cancer last November, and these videos have never failed to keep my mind off of things. It's great to see you're well enough to continue making videos, but also remember to go at whatever pace you handle. Thank you again, and best of luck to your recovery!

[@rossmate81]

Did you fix the controller port? Great videos I love watching them 👍

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes! It has some gunk in it. Cleaned it out and it worked fine.

[@sleepforever]

OMG i am a RN in Canada and work with cancer patients and j knew he had cancer just by looking at his face! OMG I feel so bad!!

[@Tronicsfix]

My chemo nurses were the best! Thank you for what you do. You have a huge impact on people going through cancer and I want you to know that you're appreciated.

[@MrBoop4345]

The disc eject fault is always that belt. I repair these all the time. Also I think it's time for you and Robert to invest in a large ultrasonic cleaner. You will wonder how you repaired without it.

[@Dcaptain25]

I can't believe you are sick💔 Haven't watched your videos in a while so i was shocked! I wish you all the best and may Allah reward you with good health once again.

[@AndrewTanielian]

This was fun! Way to stick with it. Your diagnostic knowledge and repair skills are incredible.

[@mbj3551]

You are the best on youtube when it comes to electronics repair in my books. My wife about kills me when she hears me watching your videos lol. She starts hollering about me saying don't you be in there buying more game consoles! Anyways love your videos and I hope you are doing better. Stay strong and keep doing what you love!

[@k6kaysix675]

You're far more patient than me with my Xbox tray, I just whack the top of the console to encourage it along!

[@alberthespinoza551]

i been watching your videos for a while, just wanna say that you will be the only one fixing consoles and cancer at the same time, love your videos i even use your videos to sleep some times lol

Hi Steve! These Samsung drives are known for having trouble with opening properly. Mostly is just worn belt. For future, if you have trouble with opening drive, when it's just stuck, try to gently "knock" it from the top. I have four of these Xboxes, and one with Samsung drive acts like this, so i have to "slap" it to insert a disc :D Interestingly, if drive have a disc inside, then will open freely without any problems.

[@RaZZaR18]

Cute voice crack

[@Tronicsfix]

Yeah, my voice has been affected by the chemo. Getting better but still not 100% normal

[@RaZZaR18]

@@Tronicsfix Oh no, hope it got not taken wrong with the voice crack thing too D: thats bad to hear, pls recover well steve, much love

[@Tronicsfix]

Nope, not at all.

[@livefreeprintguns]

I would love a Baja Blast Xbox. 🥵

[@BenMorse0]

You can use a wooden toothpick to clear solder from through hole parts. Just FYI

[@mysticaxolotl8215]

I will have to keep this in mind

[@limpfinger12]

How are you feeling? Everything going good so far?

[@Tronicsfix]

Feeling pretty good. Not 100% but getting more of my energy back.

[@limpfinger12]

@@Tronicsfix great to hear! Hoping you recover as soon as possible and start feeling better

[@BelowAverageGaming]

Hey man!, I hope you're feeling better and make a swift recovery. Sorry that something like this had to happen to you, but just like everyone else is saying in the comments you've been a Big inspiration to a lot of people and the fact that you're still continuing to do what you do while going through this is amazing. Keep doing you man

[@RandomKnight588]

Forgot to look at the bad port😢 But great video as always❤

[@rorykelly8275]

It took its time to start because the new caps needed to charge up

[@helmuthbecker7636]

Watching your new vídeo while I'm trying to fix my old sandals 😂

[@istvanbally2817]

Great repair! All those caps did need replacing! It was really cool to see this Xbox come back to life!

[@Marvel-Rogue]

🧤👨‍🦲🔧🪛🔩⚙️🎮📀💯 Tronic fixed 👍

[@GaloGaloso]

Hello. Please, wear an 47 Hitman's costume or mention him anyway. Would be a nice "Easter Egg" coming from you.

[@SpartanONegative]

Excellent Work 👏 My dad was a Aviation Specialist, Spec Ops. He taught me circuit board repairing. He would buy apple computers, fix them and give them away. Really expensive apple computers. That he got for $20😂

[@ilikenwf]

You should ultrasonic the board!

[@ManVEVO94]

I'm so sorry, I didn't know you had cancer. Hope the best for you, love from Malaysia

[@SpartanONegative]

Great knowledge for repairing vehicles or aircraft after a EMP. Clean the contact points and make sure the circuit is complete. ⚡ Flows through everything. Where does it stop. Why. Fix it. I'm going to sacrifice a ham radio for a raspberry pie experiment with my 11 year old son in a couple of days here.

[@randybland2695]

It's good to see you work on it. Keep up the good work

[@AmazingFrenchman]

Surprised you didn't use an Hakko FR301 solder sucker gun. Or do the surface mounted caps a good old twisty twisty trick to rip the legs off and then remove the left legs from the board. The tray driving belt is also always bad in these, you can seap it or simply just cut it and glue it with locktite it'll never let go. Just don't cut it too short before gluing it.

[@viper31415]

Love the videos. How can I donate a Xbox controller so you can make a KZbin video to see if you can fix it. The D pad up doesn’t work, the right stick has drift, the left stick is sensitive (sometimes it’ll double the direction I press to) and the charging port is loose. I traded a nvidia shield tv for a Xbox one S and this controller came this way. It looks like someone tried to work on it and maybe made it worse.

[@antmazement704]

Confused cos you replaced the disk drive at 10 mins in for a working one then replaced it again?

[@robertpage2023]

The question is.............did the "Mtn Dew" XBox get flooded with Mtn Dew? If so, THAT would explain the cap bulges.............Too much caffeine. Love it when you say, "Flux you up".

[@JohnLafitte]

lol you never addressed why that first gamepad port automatically started working

[@Tronicsfix]

Yeah, totally forgot to. It had some gunk in it and worked after cleaning it out.

[@JohnLafitte]

​@@Tronicsfixah okay that makes sense. Loved watching this fix ❤

[@teeslunk]

Have to play the OG HALO on the OG XBOX.

[@GreekTVExpert]

I watched you 2-3 years before. After that to be honest i watched you but not as often as before because of work etc. I was shocked when i learned about your health condition. I wish and hope for the best for you and your family. Respect for your consistent work even this time. We are with you! Support from Greece!

[@allenhollis3170]

Dude is Bob Ross of fixing chips. “Happy little bulging compositors”

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol!

[@lankey6969]

Was it flooded with Mtn dew?

[@KelvinStanton]

Hi so cool to watch, was wondering are you going to be selling this one. Watching both you guys work on it , would make it a great piece to own. I watch you on Facebook then Y-tube. Because of you I’m now working on and fixing my own stuff. I started out mostly clean gaming consoles. I have a new passion. Thanks! My mother was diagnosed with lymph node cancer in 1987. And was given 6 months to live. She passed in 2002. You’ve got this!!! I would love to buy this Mountain Dew Xbox from you! Thanks again Kelvin.

[@Club_Michas]

It's a Samsung drive, no wonder why it has Trouble ejecting. It's a common issue with any Samsung Drive, on the Xbox and Xbox360. I also had several PC DVD Drives and DVD Players from Samsung that suffered from the same issue over the Years.

[@hotmelts3076]

Talented and strong dude! Never forget it! Impressive!

[@FaddyMatty]

A new drive belt will fix that disc drive in a heart beat, plus you can change iy just by opening the drive to put a disc in. Even a slightly stretched belt will make it not go in and out reliably.😊

[@JavinCraig]

I don't believe you have lights on the front which is an indication of trace rot from a leaking clock capacitor. It could also be the reason for the first port not working. Also, "Equate Black Non-Metal Elastics, 250 Count" are an almost perfect replacement for the disc drive bands. You didn't indicate if you removed the clock capacitor in this video. Something that should always be addressed and mentioned when working on this era of xbox. As always, a great video. I look forward to more.

[@allfather885]

The Longs version of this video is going to be a 5-hour long banger, I just know it. Can’t wait.

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol, yeah, it's pretty long!

[@mrouse79565]

Yea steve it needs new caps..and the right amount of paste..

[@ToadetteHackFan]

The one capacitor that was looking bad on both sides is the Powerstorm Aerogel which is known for being a leaky boy. Even if its not bulging, its better to replace it

[@me0262]

Very nice! One potential issue you should look into is the clock supercapacitor. The original ones have a tendency to leak on this model (not revision 1.6) and will damage the traces on the other side of the board, specifically the ones that wire the front panel to the PIC (eject, power button). The difference with the tray eject is subtle, where it just wont respond (damaged trace), or attempts but will not eject the tray (loose belt). Another issue, since you're replacing the power supply caps, is to reflow the solder at the ACin power jack, which have a tendency to crack, eventually sparking and burning the house down (Microsoft later replaced all power cords with a GFI cord, but didn't solve the true issue and exacerbated the problem)..

[@Troglodytemtg]

I thought for sure the disc drive or power button traces along the edge of the bottom of the motherboard were toast lol! I've had to fix several from that in my vintage Xbox collection. Caps leaked years before I got them and it ate through the traces

[@kerras72]

The original guy could have done a better job cleaning

[@LozzTheDev]

Amazing its got cleaned up that well - nice job guys. Just a tip for the surface mount caps, you can use the twist method to get them off without damaging the pads (Adrian Black of Adrian's Digital Basement) is a fan of this. You then just desolder the legs from the pads that sometimes remain on the board ;-)

[@blakedmc1989RaveHD]

good work here! sorry about ur Cancer, i loss my grandma on my Mom's side of tha family to Cancer :/ however, i wouldn't of puttin' another Clock Compacitor because of tha history of those..... (Unless it's a 1.6 model)

[@PoCiLga]

I wish I live in the usa só I can send a Acer nitro 5 for you to take a look...it just stopped passing the boot, I'm stuck in the Acer screen

[@DarkFenixPL]

Ta płyta główna wygląda źle. Ewidentnie potrzeba tam więcej czyszczenia. Może jakaś myjka ultradźwiękowa?