TWO Repair Shops FAILED to Fix This PS5 - Can I?

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TWO Repair Shops FAILED to Fix This PS5 - Can I? One of the repair shops left the PS5 in worse condition and neither of the shops could fix the PS5...so of course I had to give it a try. From what I was told, the original problem was no signal but between the two repair shops they ended up with a console with a failed HDMI port replacement and a hole drilled through the motherboard.
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[@Tronicsfix]

Did you think I'd be able to fix this one? I wasn't sure when I saw that hole in the motherboard! BTW, check out my iFixit page: ifixit.com/tronicsfix This is one of my favorite toolkits: iFixit Manta Driver Kit: Amazon (paid link) geni.us/XQLwaW

[@chrisbills3352]

How do I get in contact with you to see if you can fix my PPS5 I'm having a fan issue

[@chrisbills3352]

I've seen your video On how to fix it but when I looked at it it didn't look as clean as the one you worked on

[@chrisbills3352]

So how do I acquire your services because you seem to know what you're doing

[@bestplayername]

i actually thought it was done for when you showed the hole in the port, good stuff as always

[@leeartlee915]

Truthfully, a hard no for me. With all that liquid metal spilling everywhere, I’d thought for sure the board would be fried. Maybe they never turned it back on?

[@yoyoprofessorxavier]

It was interesting to hear how the repair shop took care of their client. I don't think most places would do that and just call it a loss really.

[@Tronicsfix]

I respect all repair shops who care about doing right by the customer despite taking a loss sometimes.

[@Gamer-cz8mo]

Probably the customer put a gun on him!!!

[@jahjoeka]

If a shop can't fix it that's ok, if a shop makes it worse I'll be sure to trash the place before i leave.

[@Ryan_DeWitt]

It's the cost of doing business for a legit and honest shop. Sometimes mistakes will be made. However if it is you who made the mistake, you need to eat the cost. Northridge fix has an example of this in an old video where he accidentally broke an iPad screen when the iPad came in for another issue and he bought the customer a new original screen and replaced it.

[@davidhannum9017]

@@jahjoeka isn't it a little immature to trash the place before leaving over a mistake that was made, especially if the place makes a real attempt to make it right? You don't have to accept their attempts, but trashing a business like that is just wrong, and thug behavior. It's also a video game, not something to pull stunts like that over, I thought we were adults on here

[@ihluis]

You may not be a GPU repair guy but your attempt was still hundreds of times more professional than whatever this PS5 went thru in that repair shop.

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol, I'm def not a GPU repair guy. It's fun to try to fix things I've never fixed before. Sometimes that ends up good, sometimes not. That's just the risk I take.

[@wusb8]

crazy to think that this repair was actually pretty straight forward for you, and should be for any repair tech. Went from a routine to an actual job because they were underqualified to do this repair. Sad this happens to people, but fantastic repair nonetheless.

[@robbirobson7330]

its not necessarily that they are not qualified, maybe they have so many different jobs to do and only one technician to do all so maybe he does not solder all day but fixing all kinds of problems and if for sometime you didn't fix complicated stuff you loose the ability, thats why its a good idea to split the work and let one person only do the soldering and another person only do simple jobs instead of one person does all of it.

[@Toom316]

@@robbirobson7330 The tech that worked on that should not be allowed anywhere near devices at this time. He/She didn't even know what liquid metal was and didn't even bother to clean any of it up before mixing something else in on top of it. What tech in there right mind would do something like that? I am sorry but if I had a employee that said they could fix something and then turned around and found out they didn't have the slightest clue what they where doing, they would be looking for a new job. It is great that the repair shop owned the problem and made it right. But that Tech is not qualified to do PS5 work in any way. Heck I wouldn't let them near any computer based repair. If they are qualified then the whole thing had to have been done on purpose.

[@tastytechaddictsmtb]

@@Toom316 I didn't realise there was a qualification for PS5 repairs, where do you enrol in this qualification ?.

[@nadine2185]

@@tastytechaddictsmtb you get it by being able to repair it.

[@tastytechaddictsmtb]

@@nadine2185 that’s not a qualification though, e.g you wouldn’t go to a doctor that said they’d done heart surgery a couple of times and it worked.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Amazing repair Steve! Great gesture of buying the PS5 and also fair enough that the repair shop gave the rest of the money so that the customer could get a new one! 🥳

[@Tronicsfix]

That was my main concern is that the customer wouldn't get screwed. I'm just glad the repair shop seemed to be honest and genuine.

[@marcianzero_yt]

Seriously fair business. It is hard given all the competition with the price race to the bottom. Which doesn’t leave any margin to fix failures. So that shop is good even though they couldn’t do the job in the first place.

[@yamisniper]

if he can find one

[@Biffo1262]

@@yamisniper Precisely my comment. What should be done now is it should be offered back as first option to the original owner at a reduced rate.

[@kappacuz]

I really don’t understand how 2 “repair shops” could stuff this up so bad to the point of such damage? Awesome stuff on the repair though as always.

[@Tronicsfix]

There are a lot of repair shops out there that can do all the simple repairs but not the more difficult repairs. Many of them can't do anything with board repair.

[@Jabo2531]

@@Tronicsfix idk man, fixing traces and adding jumping wires should be taught day one. I wouldn't call those difficult repairs especially on a board that big. Did this sort of stuff for years before switching to software development. It blows my mine they couldn't fix a simple HDMI port like that.

[@sos.gamers]

@@Jabo2531 True, but what Steve says is also true, not that dificult to repair, but maybe the repair shop need to get better technicians that can do all this type of things.

[@yoshochan555]

Yes. It’s all about the technicians. They aren’t just born. It takes time to train one. But of course. Practice makes oerfect

[@lance_with_both_nuts]

@@Jabo2531 90% of the electronics repair stores I've seen know how replace screens and that's about it, and of those shops, 90% of their techs learned how to replace screens as a side hustle in school. I wouldn't even know where to take something more advanced

[@Dingle.Donger]

I've binge watched a lot of videos from this channel recently but this one really impressed me. The solution looks straight forward but actually doing it is something else. I'm also surprised it didn't have a bunch of other problems given the previous repair attempts on that poor PS5.

[@Tronicsfix]

So glad you're enjoying these!

[@microgamingrepairs1981]

Good job! @Dingle Donger its actually quite common for people to watch videos like these, spend the money on garbage ebay equipment and then work on people's expensive electronics thinking they're pros and then cause all sorts of damage. I see it quite regularly.

[@tony--james]

Liquid Metal and Thermal Paste, oh my .. surprised there wasn't Duct Tape in the thing also lol

[@Tronicsfix]

Lol!

[@abdujasmin]

Amazing work man! So amazing to see someone being able to repair these traces so easily even tho on the first look it looks completely damaged! Very well done Steve! Some of the few "repair" shops should definetely just leave the stuff if they're unable to repair it.

[@harls7317]

Watching stuff like this makes me think twice about taking my systems to any local repair shop

[@Tronicsfix]

Many of them are great but there are some out there that aren't great.

[@chrisparker4821]

At least they gave a replacement to the customer.

[@aleksazunjic9672]

In most cases things they would successfully repair, you could do on your own. For harder to fix malfunctions ... good luck.

[@mrnapolean1]

I know if I needed PS5 repair done I would like to have tronicsfix do it.

[@Notpoop906]

I love repairs like this. With my level of soldering / electronics a missing pad or SERIOUSLY damaged traces like that are beyond what I'm capable of so seeing this is inspiring to say the least

[@RC32Smiths01]

That is insane man. You're truly talented and a legend at your craft!

[@Tronicsfix]

Hey thanks. I appreciate that

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@Tronicsfix Cheers!

[@lawrencemullen1555]

I love the videos. I started working on eletronics because of your videos. Mosly pinball machines and arcade repairs, as well as retro consoles. Even though you focus on newer things a lot of what you do translates to older eletronics, thank you for all the content!

[@chrismachado2700]

I recently started fixing older consoles myself. Cleaning them up and bringing them back to their former glory. I respect what you do. Love the videos. Learning alot. You got yourself another sub.

[@Antzmacadamia]

You are amazing. I love seeing your success in repairs. Thank you for being a great influence.

[@squirtmcgee5992]

This was a fun one to watch. Good job on the repair and its nice that you're fixing stuff that is in high demand.

[@smashICE1]

Insane fix. I wouldn't even try soldering so tiny stuff but I don't call myself a repair shop. That this PS5 went through two of 'em isn't a good rate. You fixed this mess, that's true passion and mastering of this work, dude!

[@mosestelaiti9548]

Sir, I love watching you fixing consoles and stuff.. u making a hard work looking like a piece of cake , u r a TRUE LEGEND

[@madalindanciu5158]

Watching a repair from you is very relaxing and very satisfying when it’s a success! Keep up with the good work!

[@paulnewhouse5126]

Wow, did not see this one becoming fixed, great work as always!

[@nilomyki]

10:25 I use the Magnetic Mat Sheet behind the Bit Tray for screws and metal shields, and the Bit Tray Cover for other small parts during a repair.

[@SteWood]

You made that look easy, where 2 failed you again prevailed, great work and keep the entertaining content coming 👍

[@Falkirion]

Fantastic repair. Can't believe you managed to get it working with all the damage it had. Hope the PS5 goes to a loving home

[@TeddieBean]

This repair was absolutely phenomenal! Awesome work of a master 🥰🥳 Personal request, I wish you would use your "natural voice" more on videos instead of the "presenter voice" and intonation you put on, as it can be quite jarring sometimes. much prefer your natural style of speech when you aren't using script and just speaking on asides. I hope to hear more of the "real you" soon 😁 I'm sure there's plenty others that would rather just hear you as normal. You're brilliant at what you do, so it's literally the only constructive criticism that can be given! ✨👍🏻

[@laurentlehenne2194]

You are truly a pro at fixing consoles. Great respect to you !

[@alexm5554]

these kind of wins are the sweetest! great job dude

[@kentstark3104]

Great fix!!! Awesoomeee!!! 👍👍👍 that repair shop before destroyed that board 🤧... it almost breaks my heart...

[@Marepoto]

I'm always amazed by your skill and authenticity in all of your content. Keep up the good work.

[@badgod86]

Funny how TronicsFix manages to get the worse devices ever, I did some repairs on old audio devices with bad traces, but this "hole" was on another level, someone with no skills would still need to overdo so much to make this happen than I can't imagine how someone would hire a repair guy like that. Great job making this miracle fix.

[@vnelson000]

Love watching your successful repairs.✌❤

[@Akari_Reinhart]

Watching your videos, as a complete novice to anything like repairs, I managed to fix a controller and a mouse, it was a bit messy but they now work.

[@Tronicsfix]

That's awesome! that's how you start.

[@Ashish-wd4ob]

Hey Steve that was a great job fixing a "professionally damaged" PS5. I noticed there is a small capacitor Missing on the HDMI port.

[@Luiscabada1966]

love your channel Steve. thank you very much

[@SirMcMuppet]

Can you make a series on how to troubleshoot electronics and soldering? A lot of people watching are interested and it would help for small things at home, and I would also be more interesting in following along. I'm always interested how you can put flux on small pins or ICs and the solder only sticks to the right pins, not globbing everywhere. That's just one example.

[@TheUnsureFox]

I would watch him teach this.

[@caseyshaw1770]

love the video! wish it was slightly longer though!!

[@bongodoug]

You really cleaned up a major mess here. Kudos to you and your awesome skills!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you!

[@Cipher_XoF]

Wow, this is pure craft. I love your content and binge watch episodes often.

[@APPOINTEDTIMES]

you are amazing.. i cant get enough of these.. watching and learning how you do this im shocked.

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you like them!

[@ChibagamingJP]

Hell Yeah!!! I was so happy you fixed it

[@boostedfew8165]

honestly your videos are the best

[@mtshark7]

Nicely done Steve!

[@cosmos8569]

Awesome to watch glad you saved another device

[@TheCod3r]

Great job Steve, such a shame some of these so called "technicians" are allowed near a screwdriver

[@TheCod3r]

@Text me on telegram 👉OfficialTronicsFix ooh what you got for me? Hopefully something good

[@TheDaf95xf]

Brilliant 🤩 love your cool fixes buddy 👍🏻

[@rhymezgalore]

Humbly id say youre one of the best out there. Huge supporter of your fixes.

[@The_Obvious_Solution]

I love watching the cleaning parts. So satisfying.

[@anaslam9696]

Man that was a very nice and challenging repair, thank you for this awesome video ^^

[@mattblanco8565]

Wow you fixed it nice, great work.

[@ryanricardo]

Great repair, always look forward to your videos.

[@jeffperteet2327]

Bench technician techniques have really become stressful looking endeavors in modern times. Gratz on the good fortune!

[@shuggiemcg1]

Thats an exceptional fix well done!

[@H4sone87]

Great job Steve but i think you forget capacitor near Hdmi , i don't know how it works , thank you for your video

[@Mymatevince]

Nice job Steve!

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks Vince!

[@empyreangames1325]

That was so satisfying to watch, after all that damage done to the HDMI port.

[@luiszelaya6104]

This is so awesome!! Glad u got it back up and running

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you!!

[@robertdufour2456]

Congratulations!!! I was worried.

[@bramv7174]

You're a magician sometimes I swear. I thought a hole in the motherboard would be a death sentence for this one. Good job!

[@damartin8427]

Very cool!! Good job 💪🏻

[@Thehero0ftime]

Wow you fixed it! Amazing as always

[@CamiloMorfa16]

That’s awesome! Great rescue!

[@Iron-Soul]

You got skills bro! I enjoyed watching this repair.

[@May1stBurst]

I can understand not knowing how to replace the port (although I wouldn't try if I didn't know how) but putting thermal paste on top of the liquid metal is not ignorance. That is lack of common sense.

[@Tronicsfix]

Ya, that's the strange part

[@vnelson000]

I can imagine most repair shops don't have time for a difficult repair like this would have been in the first place, so image inheriting someone else's mess job. I can see a shop giving it back to the customer and saying sorry we couldnt fix it. Where a repair shop has an experienced tech to work on the type of console, their time is extremely costly to the shop owner, so hey, who cares if one Ps5 doesn't get back online has to be a common mantra. It's comforting to know many people like you are out there making progress.👏👍✌

[@reddeviluk]

I thought for sure it would be spare parts only. Well done.

[@Tronicsfix]

Ya, this one turned out good.

[@mukeshgoolcharan6121]

You good man keep it up see you on the next one

[@RestoreTechnique]

Great work mate, so hard to imaging how these get in this condition. A hole in the board lol, like how 🤔 Can't fathom how 2 "repair" shops handled this console.

[@PotatoPirate123]

It’s because there are no regulations. They could just be a second hand shop owner who thinks if they follow some videos on KZbin they can make a bit of extra cash. This is why I would never go to some little shop on the high street unless they had a damn good reputation. I’ll just send mine to Sony if it breaks, because even if a store fixes it I don’t know how good a job they have done, how long it will last or even if it’s safe. These shops clearly rely on impatience for the most part - people don’t want to be left without a console. The stupid thing is that most of these consoles will have a perfectly valid warranty so could be fixed for free. These repairs not only are a risky endeavour but also completely smash the manufacturers warranty into oblivion.

[@Gaben1105]

Hey Steve, At 7:22 you are talking about a broken trace but actually a capacitor is missing from there. At least there is one there on the "good" board at 7:56.

[@gigazman]

Wow! Great work!!

[@bangkokadventures298]

Man, I love these videos. I've only watched like 5 and already learned so much

[@alf3052]

Theres a reason i watch his repair skills. Masterful repair skills. Thanks for sharing.

[@stevenmacdonald9619]

Good rescue 👍

[@QuiteGamerDad]

Wow awesome job love to see this stuff fixed instead of landfill 💪

[@ericpina9950]

Excellent job like always 👌

[@LtdResources]

Great video as always Steve!

[@stanciuflorin3116]

You do great work and amazing talent!!

[@stevefury90]

Nice one! congratulations!

[@Stray161]

Impressive work ! 👍

[@Watermelon70808]

It's sooo satisfying to watch a gaming product get it's life back ✨✨✨

[@su-familyfighters5619]

Dude!!! All your stuff are away interesting!!! Amazing work!!!

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad you like them!

[@JorshPodGaming]

simply awesome! great job!

[@FazeCyborg2024]

Wow your good better than regular store people love this channel I learned stuff

[@kentsnyder8664]

Great work. You know your stuff.

[@diligaf1000]

What a fix nice one Steve 🙂

[@LetsRestoreIt]

I’ve been subscribed for a long time, and this is probably my favorite video you’ve posted! Great work!

[@Tronicsfix]

Wow, thanks! I appreciate that. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@LetsRestoreIt]

@@Tronicsfix of course! I hope you’ve been enjoying my instrument repairing posts!

[@Labs.Fishing.hunting]

Great fix! love the tshirt too 😅

[@Zippy-xl3bu]

Sometimes I get just as excited to see if the fix works or not. It’s just a good feeling to see something successfully come back from being broken like that.

[@stif077]

Amazing repair Steve keep the videos coming

[@Tronicsfix]

More to come!

[@boyce919]

You the man, nice job.

[@idnafabdo8621]

Really good job doctor fix 👏👍😉

[@kikihobbyrepair]

Thats a really impressive fix Steve!

[@yaseinshanks7]

What you're doing here isn't just fixing things, it's a revolution of learning

[@isqqc]

Probably the most entertaining and educating video I’ve seen. And I’ve watched a lot!

[@mperry0913]

Love watching your videos as always. Keep them coming! Also, I can attest that the ifixit pro kit is worth the money. My son wasn't able to charge his phone a while back and brought it to me. Charging cord would just fall right off, not staying attached. I used the picks form the toolkit and was able to dig out a metric crap-ton of dirt stuff that was built up in the charging port. Once cleaned out, the charging cord connected like it was supposed to. I've used it to work on numerous laptops and other stuff as well. Best toolkit I've ever bought.

[@Sydney_2011]

I actually fixed my mother's iPhone XS recently with their kit too. Replaced the OLED and swapped over the original Face ID components and it works perfectly! Easily saved me $100 instead of going to a repair shop.

[@YoungMinistry351]

Hi tronics!!! That was my ps5 I'm happy it's in better hands ✋ also thank you guys for the reimbursement 😊

[@gvargas2]

Kind regards from Costa Rica your work is amazing

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you very much!

[@jamespfeiffer5402]

Awesome video! Thanks

[@Spartan122S]

A new Tronicsfix video was just what I needed this friday!

[@Tronicsfix]

So glad you enjoy these!

[@T-C-M]

Clear and clean 👍🏻

[@scorchio70]

Thanks for not constantly saying isopropyl alcohol, drives me mad with other fix it channels 👍😁

[@yannisgk]

you are great!!!thanks for the video!!!