Two Retro Consoles Found In A Dump - Let’s Fix Them! - Extended Version

[@mrmadmike427]

Prayers to your Health Steve 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Omega247]

Can't believe people would just throw stuff like this away :( Glad you got them fixed and gave them a new lease on life. Hopefully they will go to a good home that will appreciate them now :)

[@RetroGamesBoy78]

Unfortunately there are still a lot of people unaware that there is still value in faulty electronics.

[@williamharris8367]

I always donate my non-working electronics to a local thrift shop. Hopefully someone will buy, fix, and resell these items.

[@delta250a]

I brought a Vita case off of someone earlier this year at a carboot. She had thrown away the console as it didn't work. These kind of things just get chucked annoyingly.

[@blueeyesm2k4]

@@RetroGamesBoy78 I agree there is value, but not if a) the user can't do the repair tool-free and simplistically (think kids or luddites) or b) its retail replacement is a lower cost than the repair plus parts. There's also a school of thought it's not worth the time to invest in repairing 'unwanted' systems either.

[@eugeneko26]

Very nostalgic of hearing the noise of PS1 spinning the disc up. Remind if childhood days when it's about time to get fun :)

[@TorryGood]

I recently fixed mine i got in 1997 and man I totally forgot how very slow the loading the game is

[@stephencrisson3595]

Yeah I just don't like how loud the ps5 slim gets when ur copying ps4 / 5 games it gets loud but once its done copying its so quiet but I've been doing research apparently that's normal when copying games onto the PS5 Slim

[@faub3282]

I like having your show on while I clean & restore old NES games and boxes

[@TronicsFixLongs]

Glad to hear it!

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

If you really want to clean a case like that of the Sega Genesis, go to your local car parts store and get a can of plastic cleaner. It's meant for cleaning plastic parts on the outside of the car and works wonders on consoles. I had an Atari 2600 that looked like it had been the star in one of these fake restoration videos, looks really really good now, with very little effort. For smaller parts I use an ultrasonic cleaner with water and some dish soap (or whatever that is called in English, the stuff you use to clean your dishes).

[@pukalo]

Those bodge wires and extra PCB are pretty common on Sega consoles. The very earliest launch model of the Japanese Mega Drive with the VA0 board had a similar daughterboard installed from the factory that fixed an issue with the external dot clock.

[@nickp3173]

Prayers to you and your family my friend. I hope you're getting some good news while fighting the good fight. Happy Holidays, and God Bless You!

[@marky3609]

Funnily enough the Sega Genesis was the 1st console I ever took apart and what started me on my console repair journey being an inquisitive lil 7yr old lol. Mine was broken at the time I just really really wanted to see what was inside it. Once I had it taken apart I realized I would have to put it back together lol. I did do so successfully eventually tho. That was when I realized I liked knowing how things worked as much as I liked using said thing.

[@NinjaGeek]

Hey Steve! I just want to let you know I’ve been enjoying all the uploads and lately I’ve been watching your vids to help me fall asleep. Idk why, but probably because they’re all so relaxing. Anyone else? 😂

[@RetroGamesBoy78]

"Your video's put me to sleep" 🤣👍sorry dude, I know you don't mean it, but that kinda comes across like a backhanded compliment. 🤪

[@NinjaGeek]

there I fixed it 😂

[@RetroGamesBoy78]

@@NinjaGeek that's definitely an improvement! 😄👍

[@cosmos8569]

Love your meticulousness and attention to detail!!!

[@PrinceXTC86]

Very nice stuff, Steve! I don't even want to begin to imagine how many precious old school consoles like these have faced the dumpster just because of some minor issues. But luckily more and more people are aware of it these days, which is why I love ifixit and what they do and the fact, that they are sponsoring your videos! :)

[@Null_Experis]

when adjusting the laser pot for any disc based console, see if you can find the service manual online. They usually have instructions on how to use an oscilloscope to calibrate them and diagrams of the expected waveform which will help you adjust the bias and gain. Sometimes, the laser is perfectly fine but due to age the calibration is just enough out of spec that the laser can't read reliably, and a proper re-calibration can add many years to the life of the laser.

[@0rDinaryRob]

Love your videos! There are so many consoles and electronics that could be saved! Thank you for helping to keep these out of landfills so they can be enjoyed again!!

[@lillis4ever]

This is one of the rare Ps1 machines , it has the expansion slot for the cheat card at the back .. those are not easy to find ! love watching your video`s :) keep it up . from Norway

[@nelsonfigueroa3198]

I still have one of those early models with an add on attached to the back of it which matches the playstations body color and length. It allowed me to watch VCDs and game cheats and also run backup games

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

It's the first generation model, they're not that rare. Not as common as the later PS1 or PSOne models, but also not really rare. However, it is actually rare, because it's one of the few PS1 without a modchip installed.

[@toonseten]

Thank you for showing how to adjust a laser with the use of massering the ohms. Now I can hopefully repair my cd-player. And if you want to repair other stuff try vlogs about vintage audio not the old stuff with papercabs, but the 1980 till 2000 stuff. It's just my wish.

[@jd213_]

Nice finds, that PS1 is the model that's compatible with the XStation and the various HDMI mods. Be sure to check the controller ports on the Genesis, they also sometimes have bad solder joints or connection issues

[@KalebWR]

That little black piece you found that was "rattling around" covers the little red spots on the CD retention/spinner bit.

[@wmoule]

He knows.

[@RetroGamesBoy78]

2 of my favourite retro consoles, this episode could have only have been better if you also had a Saturn to fix aswell! More of these retro console fixes please Steve. 🙏

[@PlanetMobius87]

The Genesis II was the first console I took apart and cleaned. This was fun to watch

[@boyce1381]

In my experience, the little black tabs broken off are enough on their own to keep the disc from being read. The disc can slip a little or not get to the proper speed, maybe? I've fixed it by replacing the spindle or wedging something to secure the disc. I am not sure if adjustments to the laser can be a fix for it or if that was the problem to begin with in this instance.

[@RobH1986]

Steve is great love all the repairs on here

[@rulif2092]

Nice finds there :) here in Sweden dumpsterdiving is illegal, but if I would have found these , I would break the law!

[@Jay-ln2st]

Love watching your videos dude. I hope all is well with you.

[@anthonyshiels9273]

Sorin from Electronics Repair School recommends Fizzy Water for the removal of Soda (Sugar) Stains from PCBs. It seems that the Bubbles agitate the Crystals and makes their removal easier.

[@DrakoDragonis]

**Finish watching you clean the Playstation** ''ok, that's not perfect but it's better than it was'' Me: Yeah, still pretty dirty...oh wait no, that's my monitor screen :P

[@nordicvision1893]

Nice work. Really enjoy your content!

[@brianoconnor3171]

Yeah, those disk spindles on the PS1 were always cracking. Eventually, the motor spins inside the plastic and won't turn the game disk at the correct RPM. The red oring is for the ball bearings, so they snap the game down tight. They are still available online. Otherwise, a drop of supper glue in the center sometimes would get it working again. Used to always find those little black pieces inside 😅

[@richmello2710]

God bless Steve! Always loved these videos!

[@gman7669]

God bless you and heal you. Thank you for your awesome content!! How clean you are!!!

[@robchissy]

The ps1 laser assembly is not a problem to find, the pd2 laser assembly works on ps1, maybe you can make a video on that

[@gumdakji7207]

Love these long for videos, it's like going on a journey to fix noglastic consoles

[@solomongrundysfoot]

I think solvent (alcohol) applied into that Sega button before putting all that force on the clips to push it out when it was stuck would've helped. Solvent and working the button first would've saved possibly breaking it if it were stuck harder / plastic brittle. Just a thought / future suggestion.

[@MOESIZLLAK]

Hi Steve if you put a pry tool either side of that disc drive connector thats broke they just pop off and pretty much any disc drive piece will fit from an old disc drive. done it loads of times takes very little effort to remove them try it on a broken disc drive you will see.

[@kliffte]

Steve, like always, great work!

[@Lazyman1975]

Use a safety pin heated up in Poke a little hole right at the end of the crack. Like fixing a car window crack.

[@gene_takavic57]

In our "throw it away and get a new one" society, you are the gaming system saviour!

[@darylhudson777]

For those that haven't been Electronics operative be careful using a vacuum cleaner to remove dust or an air hose from a compressor unless it's got water filters and don't use much pressure. The vacuum cleaner can damage chips because of the electrostatic charge you don't want static zapping something.

[@johnrobinsonherrera3]

Prayers Steve how all goes well man

[@somebeersomedude8795]

You've never played Spyro? Lordy man. Fantastic game.

[@matthewelliott2213]

Gotta say, that did surprise me. Isn't Spyro the Mario of PS1 platformers?

[@somebeersomedude8795]

@@matthewelliott2213 I see where you're going with that comparison, but that's a disservice to Mario. Spyro 1 - 3 is a fantastic platformer, which is why it got remastered. However, the good ones pretty much ended with the PS1 originals.

[@WyndelRobinsonJr]

They have the game on Xbox game pass

[@Exzentriker]

Why would you open the Genesis? It has the Sega service number on the bottom saying to call if you need service.

[@LunaNyaVT]

The nostalgia of seeing the Sega Genesis, my first ever game console 🥹

[@wallysprint]

sweet fix with the laser resistance !!

[@Artbp7]

Great Job Steve!

[@jamiecottrill7316]

Those noises cleaning the Genesis! 😬 It was hurting my teeth 🤣

[@CallegriaofSoulbound]

DO NOT quote me on this. I believe that mod is a SEGA mod to allow the Genius to work with USA games as it was originally region locked. One of those cheaper to mod current made products then it is to make a different version.

[@dodgydruid]

I recently rebuilt a Mega Drive 2 which was a dumping ground for man-gunge aplenty eurgh, its now like it just left the factory including polishing the shiny bits and matting up the not shiny bits, the biggest nause has been getting it to hook up to a 51 inch flat screen... I went thru the schematics for this particular telly and discovered it had a scart socket but blocked off with a plate, quick dremel and hooked in a MD 2 to Scart cable and it look purdy, I put in a 3000 game EverDrive cartridge and been playing quite a lot of non MD stuff too thank you emulator gods hehehehe

[@SomeDudeDan]

I just can’t comprehend why anyone would dump any old/new gaming console. I still have my old consoles, pretty much in mint condition, never sold or thrown away any of my gaming stuff. People are strange.

[@williamharris8367]

Have you ever moved? 😂 That is incentive for most people to downsize and get rid of stuff that is not worth the cost of moving. My Parents lived in one place for over 35 years; it took over a year to get ready to move, and they still brought far too much junk along with them.

[@zerocks88]

on my genesis II restart button i sanded the sides and inside the recepticle for the button with 1000p so its a bit smoother cos there were sharp edges on the plastic on mine, was considering lithium grease too but i only have white stuff and i didnt want it to look... weird lol

[@raisinmancereal]

Steve, you said everything throughout the video that I was thinking as I watched it. Why isn’t he wearing gloves? This would have been perfect for Restorish! Either way, another awesome job. Wild how the Sega seemed to be more of a manufacturing issue than user error.

[@fo22zz]

My cringe was with the wire brush 😬 toothbrush and Isopropyl is your friend

[@steventouchton2508]

You're so awesome. I love your videos!

[@guardianbeardizer6361]

31:00 it's usually soda or coffee that gets gunked in old consoles like SNES & Genesis cause mostly that sat on carpet in front of the tv where kids loved to spill them in it or a parent tripping over them like they're legos

[@EvilJ069]

Have you ever tried a plastic welder? I'm curious if they work well

[@meme-d2h1g]

I have a similar genesis except whoever touched it last gouged the hole where the reset button is all the way around. Looks like a squirrel was gnawing on it, which perhaps it was. Going to model and 3D print a new button when I get around to it.

[@Satoriga]

Well done. I have a ps2 with a missing bearing in the spindle.

[@instahawk8422]

Retro console from the 90s and early 2000s won’t always stand the test of time but one thing is guaranteed they were built to last modern consoles from 2007 onwards won’t even be working or still hold together 20 to 30 years from now but the 90s and 2000s ones will still be going strong

[@linkssz1699]

You need to soak the plastic in warm soapy water, isopropanol isn't the best at removing dirt, it's great at removing smoke stains and gunk though.

[@GMCGUY-]

Steve, I thought you were getting better brother. I am seriously getting worried about you, my friend. Maybe you could do an update.I wish you the best❤❤❤❤❤

[@shamimmohammedmiah2574]

Can i ask what your using to connect ps1 and sega on a flat screen tv

[@markcurtis599]

I bet if you flipped the playstation over, it would have started. It used to work for me when it wouldn't load a disc.

[@nygreek743]

😂😂😂

[@BrianAyres-bm2lk]

Greetings - do you take custom orders? I have my original Fatback PS2 that I would like restored; the component video output is malfunctioning

[@FloridaGators2004]

Ha I remember the classic laser not reading the games. I remember burning mine out over addiction to Ridge Racer Revolution.

[@gdskinner]

Love your videos. I have two guitar hero guitars that need repair having sync issues do you repair can you repair them?

[@dennisphillips9089]

You know they make cans of compressed air right?

[@danielpowers5891]

*Squidward*: Focus! Focus! FOCUS!

[@j.lietka9406]

Tell that viewer/ fan to look for laptops, PCs in that place! Woo hoo!!

[@mike-driftwoodfolk2651]

Still got my PS1 💪🏽💪🏽

[@MisterBroat]

I have an idea for you to make it easier to remove fine dirt/dust and hairs from those sensitive areas instead of those tweezers. I watch another channel called ... Wristwatch Revival ... . He (Marshal) restores old watches and uses a putty-like substance called raddico (spelling?) to remove dirt from very small and sensitive parts of watches. It's good for picking up very small pieces too. He also has very fine tweezers for the tiny screws which look like a speck of dust, and small tools that might make working on those small resisters on the motherboard easier.

[@shaylevinzon540]

I love those retros, how about a discman?

[@The-Scots-man]

Steve, why do you never use a small vacuum and a soft brush like a paint brush when cleaning? It would be so much quicker and easier.

[@robertpage2023]

GREAT SHOW!! Hey, are you interested in being in a movie? I hear they're remaking "The Amazing Colossal Man". Just kidding............... Hope you're feeling good and getting healthier.

[@jeffcyr2182]

I’m wondering why the guy was wandering around the city dump to find these in the first place.

[@majasako]

The power supply on the Playstation really had some oompf in it, I found out about it the hard way. 🤣

[@transtat74]

Where do ya put the liquid metal on the PS thought? He, he? Love the videos "tronic" ?

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Nice fixes.

[@adiposerex5150]

Great work.

[@matthewelliott2213]

This is truly an example of why i hate throw-away society... cheaper to buy a new one than fix.

[@brandoncasares628]

I have a PlayStation portal that needs to be fixed do you think you can fix it?

[@RetroRich91]

Blows my mind how you chose not to use an electronic screw driver 😅

[@fu1r4]

30:45 Instead of using IPA you should use dish soap. IPA is not working very well on grease and sugar ...

[@B9NE]

Or club soda for all sugar

[@robertpage2023]

AS for the dusty dirty laser, how bout a dip into 90%+ Isopropol and then a blow out with air. Then a re--grease.

[@ThatPortugueseGuy05]

I hope your doing well Steve ! 🥺

[@charlesbrooks8186]

the sega connection still has a crack in it after you fixed the soldier

[@Magnific0giganticus]

You're a hero.

[@Scooter30FTW]

Are the Sega and Sony startup sounds copyrighted?

[@johnrobinsonherrera3]

I would want you to fix my 2 super Nintedo how can I ship it to and what’s going to cost me

[@day0737]

Do you think you could attempt a monitor repair? Or are they just not fixable 🤷‍♂️

[@camstairs400]

So 742 ohms is the factory value of the resistance? What's the value if the ps1 is moded? And thanks for the video, it's always a great moment.

[@B9NE]

No. He simply to lowered the resistance to increase the voltage on the laser. As electronics get older, capacitors hold less charge and eventually fail. If he would've measured the input voltage on the potentiometer he could've done some math to figure out what voltage it should be. Or measure after the potentiometer while plugged in to set the voltage to what the laser should be.

[@ryand2759]

I wish I had an electronics section at my dump.

[@TheJeracuda]

honestly those lasers don't seem that hard to find as I found a lot of listings just searching ps1 laser replacement on ebay lol

[@drewbreezy5854]

Quality repairs

[@dsm68000]

I Hope the Best cure 4 you Steve .please accept all my good thought towards you

[@Princess-oe8hf]

Spiro is a great game I love playing it

[@natethegreat3602]

Looks like soda was spilled in the sega

[@charlessteinke1723]

Do you ever work on guitar pedals?

[@danielcovel6236]

Can you use ‘ canned air ‘ to clean all the dust

[@TronicsFixLongs]

Canned air is good for cleaning off dust, but if used with a brush and IPA as well you can get it even cleaner

[@maxboonkittypoison]

Back in the day i was a big fan of the sega. We often rented one for 24 hours and played all threu the night. Then we return the sega looking like zombies lol.

[@Robertrls01]

TAKE 3K SANDPAPER AND CLEAN THE BUTTON WITH THAT.

[@MikeFlynn17349]

Narrator: "It wasn't chocolate..."

[@katanabluebird]

If it's my Sega it's because my kitty peed in the Game slot and my dad cleaned it with cheap cologne. All out games smelled like cheap cologne lol

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

I have a broken SNES like this. Has been in a box for years, I got it long before Covid hit, every time I come across it when looking for spares it still smells of cheap men's aftershave.

[@Mikelp73]

Cartridges were better. I feel like they will all outlast disc based systems. Nintendo was right