A concept i try to tell my dad all the time is that just because an electronic hasnt been used doesnt mean it still works. It could be still brand new in box but need immediate repair due to age.
like capacitors, and on the C64, the PLA IC, and many 386 and 486s have a nicd 3.6v battery that is prone to leaking. i got a new in box Soltek socket 478 board with capacitors already bloated and leaking.
@@pentiummmx2294 to me belts in things like cassette players and turntables are the biggest example. Leave them alone for too long and they turn to goo
Side notes: If you do find a random xbox in the back of the closet, when testing it, it is a good idea to plug the av cable in too. don't have to connect it to a tv just have it in the back. The xbox will throw a flashing green and orange ring light error if the av is not plugged in. People think the xbox is dead, but its fine just needs av of some kind so it can set the video output resolution on boot and will halt the system till it can. On v1.6 xbox the clock cap is the gold one up near the IDE port, not at the front like others, Yeah it can leak but we still got a few years. The caps you replaced are CPU filter caps and power conditioning caps. TBH I have not seen the power conditioning caps fail but I don't work on xboxs as much as I did back in the day. power conditioning caps is probs what killed this xbox, cant boot if the hole system doesn't have any power rails. CPU filter caps are weird, when thay fail and depending on how bad the xbox will still sorta work but DO NOT RUN THE XBOX WITHOUT THEM. When they are damaged you will find games will sometimes load the main menu but crash or get stuck when loading the first map, game overall is just really slow, when trying to do more complex things like a TSOP the homebrew will boot but then just fail to right or find the TSOP. If they are totally cooked or removed then the xbox will just get stuck in the boot splash or the system os screen. Yeah your dvd drive is probs just dirty / full of a lot of dust. Alright, till next time [skeletor running away]
Yeah the Xbox is the only system in my experience that freaks out when it comes to the video cable. If you try to unplug the av cable while it's on then it'll reset itself.
"Imagine being a retro electronic enthusiast and having a dust allergy" You just described me, dude. I've entered some really dusty rooms to scavenge for old piece of tech (usually 1980s audio equipment)
I had the opposite happen 4 years ago at a Goodwill thrift store, they had an Xbox with an orange ring for $5, after dealing with a cashier who thought user info almost 15 years old would expire, turned out all the orange ring was, was a "No AV cord connected" error. A quick dusting, clock cap removal, drive cleaning, and mod chip later, it's still one of the cheapest consoles I ever got ($30 including the mod chip).
I like to watch repair channels on RUclips. I always find it so satisfying when the warranty sticker gets removed intact. For the Xbox you can use IPA to loosen to glue and peel back the sticker slightly to get to the screw. They usually use a thin blade to start removing the sticker.
Matt, fwiw (from audio optical drive experience), tired/slipping drive belts can mean weak drive clamping, which means the disc isn't spinning at the expected speed when the drive tries to read the TOC. A cheap/easy check on that drive is a belt swap, I think. Thanks for lots of great videos. Did an condition inventory of my OG Xboxes over the holidays and was reminded of your clock cap vid.
@@MultiWirth in some cd-rom/dvd drives, the same belt-driven rack that moves thd drive sled also tilts/moves the block holding the motor (and drive spindle) and optical block and rails. This allows the disc to clear the drive spindle when it is shuttled in and out of the drive. If the belt slips, the whole assembly isn't lifted back up all the way, meaning the disc isn't clamped tightly between the drive spindle and the clamping hub on the top, so the disc slips during spinup. (Also something I have witnessed on laserdisc) Edit: "transport". Not sure why I couldn't remember it's called a transport.
Done a belt swap on a big ol Yamaha multi disk changer (CDC-805) a little while back, it's amazing seeing it spring back to life like nothing was wrong, plays music great too, with some dusting and cleaning it looks great still too. It's a surprising amount of fun to maintain and use some nice retro tech since it can be as good or sometimes better than modern equivalents, and old consoles like the Xbox never stop being cool
Something interesting I noticed is while the board is the 1.6 revision and it has the Samsung cd drive that can be in any version, it has a WD hard drive instead of a Seagate, which are usually only found in later 1.0s to 1.2 models. Kind of interesting that the WD drives were used that late in the console’s lifespan.
Samsung disc drives always tend to break the most when it came to the OG Xbox, 2nd being the Thomson drives. Finding replacement lasers for your disc drive is expensive as hell but they're out there. Looks like that drive is a Ver. A drive, it may need an SOH-DX1 laser. Hope this helps but it's okay if you dont give a shit lmao, I don't blame you. I'd mod the thing and install the games into the hard drive, too!
I really appreciate this video because I’m going through a similar issue/repair! My dad’s old Xbox died and I’m hoping to fix those same 5 capacitors that have been leaking (his Xbox is also a 1.6) so this video helps a lot! Thanks Matt! :)
My Xbox died for apparently no reason, and it seems to have the same bulging caps as shown here. I ordered new ones, hopefully when I get around to replacing them it'll work.
I usually keep my face clear when replacing caps at power on. Or even at powering on under test with cover removed. So that to avoid anything exploding directly in my face or eyes. Good job Matt.
Fixed 5 original XBoxes last year, ALL had bad large capacitors around the CPU, completely re-capped the boards and power supplies and fixed. Replaced the belts, cleaned the lasers, new thermal compound and silent fans, and gifted each of my 3 siblings a like-new XBox for Christmas.
I bought 2 nonworking 1.6's recently, both have the bulging caps near the CPU that prevented the units from working, for testing i only replaced those caps and the xboxs started working again, I'd keep an eye on the power supply caps too
I don't know why i didn't realize that the same guy who does Lego Island videos was the same one who informed me about the Xbox capacitors. Thanks a bunch Matt, you saved my Xbox.
I had to replace those caps with my Halo Xbox thats also a 1.6. I'm sure almost every 1.6 xbox might end up having this issue at some point. Dunno about the other models.
man seriously, your videos are the only ones ive repeated countless times lol i hope you do more full blown modding series like the xbox one youve done.
I recently got a dreamcast. The seller said that they tested it with seaman & it didn't read so when I got it, they had left it in. Whe I tried it & worked immediately. I'm so good at repairing I need only touch it to fix it.
A couple of years ago I bought one of those box of Xbox consoles that were put away. What I got was an original Xbox+controller+360phat+360phatbroken+6 games for $20. I think it was a Good deal. I already had a 1.6, but I want to use the other for modding.
Used to own one of these. My little brothers lost it when we moved. We don’t know if it’s in storage or if we left it at our old house. It was modded and had almost every XBOX title on its harddrive. I miss it.
Hey, a sponsored video! Here you go! 2:28 Skip that! (starts at 1:29) Do you think that I'll let you off with that? The Big Skip has you covered and *will* skip *any* sponsored segments that you, or really, _anyone else,_ put on your pristine videos.
2 things: a) all OG XBox need to be "refurbished" b) you used the wrong caps. A suitable alternative to Nichicon HM (6,3V/3300µF, **11-13mOhm Impedance**, the PW used in the video are NOT suitable due to high Impedance. Haven't looked at Nichicon, but Panasonic FM and FR in 16V/3300µF would have been a suitable replacement. The Impedance of the Capacitor is no less important than the capacity in modern, high frequency SMPS!!! Voltage rating is only relevant because it influences Impedance, other than that, as long as its higher than the voltage used in the circuit. Though, due to the Impedance, you sometimes have to go with rather high voltage ratings like 16 or 25V for a 6,3V Capacitor.
I think he should read audio books, he's got that sweet dulcet soothing tone, but on the other had IF YOU KEEP PUTTING YOUR HAND SO CLOSE TO THE OPENED PSU WHEN IT'S PLUGGED IN, IMMA GONNA STOP WATCHING.. I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY LONGER, PEEKING FROM BETWEEN MY FINGERS TO SEE IF YOU'RE DEAD YET,.. No, all joking aside, you know that exposed psu has enough juice to light you up, show it some respect is definitely a good idea 👍😉
I hope you called him out on it? People selling stuff like that and labeling them as "like new" need to be called out on their mistakes whether it was intentional or not. You know it was intentional though and they were probably going to say that it worked before they shipped it to you and blame the post office for breaking it. you know that the capacitors didn't get swollen from shipping. Please call him out on it.
Great video. Actually have 2 OG XBoxes with similar issues refusing to power up. Not looking forward to change out the capacitors since not too good with soldering. Might be a reason for me to spend some time with my older brother to give me some soldering lessons.
I modded a Halo 2 Edition 1.4 for a friend a couple years ago and went through all of the emulators, setting them all of for 720p, locking down all the controller settings, etc. The second he took it home and turned it on - nothing. It was dead. Here it was the capacitors underneath the CPU (left of the PSU). You never know when that's going to happen, and I've noticed capacitors die a lot after their first few hours of uptime after a long time of not being powered on at all.
Awesome video man! 👏 I've 2 og xbox's that were faulty. I have a v1.6 crystal cased og which had the Same 5 caps near the cpu pop last year. I tried to replace them but got annoyed and put it to one side for the year lol. I decided to try and finish fixing it recently replacing all 5 as I wasn't sure if it was just 1 or all so I thought might aswell change them all. Got the job done and the beauty booted first go! I was so pleased with myself 😂 I also removed the clock on my v1.4 board last year around the same time, I did try to replace it but it didn't work so the old cap must have damaged the traces (might have another go soon) but otherwise the console is working fine. 😊
My Crystal Xbox died in the exact same way...except it spat the juices on to the hard drive and it was still plugged in when it happened. I replaced the caps, and she's alive again!
Thanks to the clock capacitor video I pulled my OG xbox out and removed it. It didn't look bad but sure enough it was starting to leak. Another xbox has been saved.
my favourite console to fix, i have 7 xboxes and replaced all caps on it, two of them also had all caps leaking including the clock (was not a 1.6), i recommend replacing all the 3300uF caps even if they look good to be honest (like you did but you had to :) ) love your videos, thanks for sharing
I am doing this exact same project right now. Bought a "like new" xbox from mercari for 15$. No power, and same bad caps. Was wondering if anyone had repaired theirs by replacing them all. Thanks for the vid! Soldering station is heating up now
Update for anyone that cares: Mine booted right up after replacing all 5 of the 6.3v 3300uf caps. Still need to repair the optical drive, but it has power now.
Some years ago I got an original one for free. It had small dead cockroaches inside and hat cockroach feces inside. The RF shield had some rust spots because of that. But it still works and is clean and rust free now. Yo can be happy about it only being dusty. :)
1:38 As a web developer called James, I apologise for underestimating your HTML skills, although I have no recollection of doing that... Also, do we really go to the same school? Wow
I got SUPER lucky with my original Xbox, I got it as a yard sale for $5 and the guy said it worked(It didn’t). All I did was open it up and tighten the screw near the video port and it works a charm
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but there is zero marrying and protection on the OG Xbox drives. Feel free to swap it with another one if you got one.
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Ah yes, nothing gets me aroused quite like bulgy capacitors. Great video as usual!
Dammit I forgot to age restrict this video, now all the kids are gonna see those great hulking bulgy boys 😬
@@MattKC you made me wake up my roommate at 3am by me laughing at this lmfao
@@MattKC This is extremely funny to me, and I can't tell you why. Thank you.
@MattKC O-O I’m too young to see this type of explicit content
@@cookieguyyt O-O
Okay, the "Oh no! My 20 year warranty!" killed me hard.
Then he said why is there so much dust?!?!? Is this thing like 20 years old
The 20 year warranty is a thing of legend
lol that thing's probably more than 20 yrs. old so it probably won't matter.
Funny, since those stickers are illegal.
@@daedalus6433Not everywhere.
A concept i try to tell my dad all the time is that just because an electronic hasnt been used doesnt mean it still works. It could be still brand new in box but need immediate repair due to age.
like capacitors, and on the C64, the PLA IC, and many 386 and 486s have a nicd 3.6v battery that is prone to leaking. i got a new in box Soltek socket 478 board with capacitors already bloated and leaking.
@@pentiummmx2294 to me belts in things like cassette players and turntables are the biggest example. Leave them alone for too long and they turn to goo
The easiest comparison is just say it’s kinda like how if cars sit for years they won’t be able to drive until you fix them up again
Side notes:
If you do find a random xbox in the back of the closet, when testing it, it is a good idea to plug the av cable in too. don't have to connect it to a tv just have it in the back. The xbox will throw a flashing green and orange ring light error if the av is not plugged in. People think the xbox is dead, but its fine just needs av of some kind so it can set the video output resolution on boot and will halt the system till it can.
On v1.6 xbox the clock cap is the gold one up near the IDE port, not at the front like others, Yeah it can leak but we still got a few years.
The caps you replaced are CPU filter caps and power conditioning caps.
TBH I have not seen the power conditioning caps fail but I don't work on xboxs as much as I did back in the day.
power conditioning caps is probs what killed this xbox, cant boot if the hole system doesn't have any power rails.
CPU filter caps are weird, when thay fail and depending on how bad the xbox will still sorta work but DO NOT RUN THE XBOX WITHOUT THEM.
When they are damaged you will find games will sometimes load the main menu but crash or get stuck when loading the first map, game overall is just really slow, when trying to do more complex things like a TSOP the homebrew will boot but then just fail to right or find the TSOP. If they are totally cooked or removed then the xbox will just get stuck in the boot splash or the system os screen.
Yeah your dvd drive is probs just dirty / full of a lot of dust.
Alright, till next time
[skeletor running away]
Ok good to know
Man, I wish someone like you could help me recondition my Amiga (well, Amigas plural tbh!)
@@Kholaslittlespot1 hm? What needed?
Yeah the Xbox is the only system in my experience that freaks out when it comes to the video cable. If you try to unplug the av cable while it's on then it'll reset itself.
@@VexAcer ahh that try blowing on the port.
One of these days you're gonna find an game console with a game that is either rare or highly sought after
Prob has and is hiding it to show when people start looking for it to put it up for sale or he just doesn’t know
@@Ihaveagasmask oddly specific
@@X3fern well not that spesific
He’s gonna get Wii Sports 1.00
he gets a broken ps1 from japan and it has lsd dream emulator in it
"Imagine being a retro electronics enthusiast and having a dust allergy"
I feel attacked.
why do we nerds always need to have bad eyesight AND serious dust allergies
its like we werent made for our hobbies lol
@@hehe42069-k not me pal
@@nuclear_war_games your lucky....and i build computers for a living
@@nuclear_war_games good for u 👍
@@hehe42069-k the eyesight thing I can relate I have bad eyesight since I was born and I love repairing stuff :)) it can be hard at times tho
"Imagine being a retro electronic enthusiast and having a dust allergy"
You just described me, dude. I've entered some really dusty rooms to scavenge for old piece of tech (usually 1980s audio equipment)
my allergies are flaring up just from thinking of that
iMac fix, PAIN!!
You're amazing
I actually started fixing my electronics because of your content and learned a thing or two doing so, thank you!
This is my absolute favorite channel by far. Just -- simple, straight to the point, funny, and cultured with crappy memes and corny jokes.
You are an outlet for my weird obsession for old technology
you should check out cathode ray dude as well if you're looking for more old tech content, he makes some of my favorite old tech videos
I had the opposite happen 4 years ago at a Goodwill thrift store, they had an Xbox with an orange ring for $5, after dealing with a cashier who thought user info almost 15 years old would expire, turned out all the orange ring was, was a "No AV cord connected" error. A quick dusting, clock cap removal, drive cleaning, and mod chip later, it's still one of the cheapest consoles I ever got ($30 including the mod chip).
Thank you for countdown timer on the sponsored segment, it's such a nice touch! More youtubers need to do that!
Okay, the only problem i have with your videos: they are too short.
I could watch you all day!
I haven't done this in ~20 years and I can still remember the screw order and where to lift out the ribbon cable. What a throwback video. :D
I like to watch repair channels on RUclips.
I always find it so satisfying when the warranty sticker gets removed intact.
For the Xbox you can use IPA to loosen to glue and peel back the sticker slightly to get to the screw.
They usually use a thin blade to start removing the sticker.
Honestly I really enjoy the buying broken crap and fixing them videos .
ive been racing 3
ive been moge mdo
Matt, fwiw (from audio optical drive experience), tired/slipping drive belts can mean weak drive clamping, which means the disc isn't spinning at the expected speed when the drive tries to read the TOC. A cheap/easy check on that drive is a belt swap, I think. Thanks for lots of great videos. Did an condition inventory of my OG Xboxes over the holidays and was reminded of your clock cap vid.
the belt is only for the disk drive to open and close the lid, what would this have to do with the disc spinning or not (or too slow) ?
@@MultiWirth are all the Xbox drives direct drive?
@@ChlorideCull every cd/dvd/bd drive is direct drive!? 🤔😅
@@MultiWirth in some cd-rom/dvd drives, the same belt-driven rack that moves thd drive sled also tilts/moves the block holding the motor (and drive spindle) and optical block and rails. This allows the disc to clear the drive spindle when it is shuttled in and out of the drive. If the belt slips, the whole assembly isn't lifted back up all the way, meaning the disc isn't clamped tightly between the drive spindle and the clamping hub on the top, so the disc slips during spinup. (Also something I have witnessed on laserdisc)
Edit: "transport". Not sure why I couldn't remember it's called a transport.
Done a belt swap on a big ol Yamaha multi disk changer (CDC-805) a little while back, it's amazing seeing it spring back to life like nothing was wrong, plays music great too, with some dusting and cleaning it looks great still too.
It's a surprising amount of fun to maintain and use some nice retro tech since it can be as good or sometimes better than modern equivalents, and old consoles like the Xbox never stop being cool
Congrats on the sponsor Matt! Hope your channel continues to grow like it has been.
Use a heat gun on lower or blow dryer on the label next time to soften the adhesive. You might have better results
Something interesting I noticed is while the board is the 1.6 revision and it has the Samsung cd drive that can be in any version, it has a WD hard drive instead of a Seagate, which are usually only found in later 1.0s to 1.2 models. Kind of interesting that the WD drives were used that late in the console’s lifespan.
Samsung disc drives always tend to break the most when it came to the OG Xbox, 2nd being the Thomson drives. Finding replacement lasers for your disc drive is expensive as hell but they're out there. Looks like that drive is a Ver. A drive, it may need an SOH-DX1 laser. Hope this helps but it's okay if you dont give a shit lmao, I don't blame you. I'd mod the thing and install the games into the hard drive, too!
I love this old shit, I haven't seen the word 'Thomson' Typed out in fifteen years 😭
I dug out my OG xbox and had the slipping belt, i replaced it but it still wont read. Can you softmod without a working drive?
@@mchristofas you can definitly borrow a drive out of another Xbox. As far as I know, you'll need a disc drive.
@@lukefisher1858 it’s reading Movies but not games. I’ll try cleaning the lens and see what happens
@@mchristofas thaaats weird.
I really appreciate this video because I’m going through a similar issue/repair!
My dad’s old Xbox died and I’m hoping to fix those same 5 capacitors that have been leaking (his Xbox is also a 1.6) so this video helps a lot!
Thanks Matt! :)
4:46 Me.
Also, really nice new video format! Congrats!
"Absolutely no life at all. Same."
I felt that.
My Xbox died for apparently no reason, and it seems to have the same bulging caps as shown here. I ordered new ones, hopefully when I get around to replacing them it'll work.
I usually keep my face clear when replacing caps at power on. Or even at powering on under test with cover removed. So that to avoid anything exploding directly in my face or eyes.
Good job Matt.
Caught this 46 seconds from upload date. My night just got a whole lot better.
Fixed 5 original XBoxes last year, ALL had bad large capacitors around the CPU, completely re-capped the boards and power supplies and fixed. Replaced the belts, cleaned the lasers, new thermal compound and silent fans, and gifted each of my 3 siblings a like-new XBox for Christmas.
I love how every video is filmed and structured slightly differently. Keeps things interesting!
lol at “what is this, 20 years old?” great vid!!
Proud to see ConsoleMods make an appearance and be of use to you!
I see you're a connoisseur of dark mode as well :)
I bought 2 nonworking 1.6's recently, both have the bulging caps near the CPU that prevented the units from working, for testing i only replaced those caps and the xboxs started working again, I'd keep an eye on the power supply caps too
Always love a good capacitor replacement video.
I don't know why i didn't realize that the same guy who does Lego Island videos was the same one who informed me about the Xbox capacitors. Thanks a bunch Matt, you saved my Xbox.
I had to replace those caps with my Halo Xbox thats also a 1.6. I'm sure almost every 1.6 xbox might end up having this issue at some point. Dunno about the other models.
You have a 1.6 Halo edition? They’re fairly uncommon, most i’ve seen, including my own are 1.2s
"We have *NOT* been trying to reach you regarding your Original Xbox's extended warranty"
One of the few channels anymore that I get excited when I see a new upload. Great stuff as usual.
It’s a MattKC video 😍 WITH A SPONSOR, GOING PLACES MATT
Matt dropped. My day is great again.
I've actually been meaning to buy a copy of Dynasty Warriors 5 for PS2, that's one hell of a game to be in your drive.
I have that problem too I find a mini vacuum really helps
oh my matt your channel makes me geek out so much keep up the work !!
man seriously, your videos are the only ones ive repeated countless times lol i hope you do more full blown modding series like the xbox one youve done.
You know its good when MattKC uploads.
Not even Jesus could bring this one back somehow.
PS2 slims be like: YOU HAVE PLAYED THIS GAME ENOUGH, LET ME SCRATCH IT
OMG that legit happened to my copy of Dragon Quest ._.
imagine not having freemcboot
@poof i have one
I recently got a dreamcast. The seller said that they tested it with seaman & it didn't read so when I got it, they had left it in. Whe I tried it & worked immediately. I'm so good at repairing I need only touch it to fix it.
Every time there is a new MattKC i'm so excited xD
Like the live commentary format for these types of videos that don't require a lot of backstory/explanation. Probably much easier to edit too! :p
A couple of years ago I bought one of those box of Xbox consoles that were put away. What I got was an original Xbox+controller+360phat+360phatbroken+6 games for $20. I think it was a Good deal.
I already had a 1.6, but I want to use the other for modding.
0:10 i wonder in what situations is it unwise to make a purchase because something is cheap and you're curious?
If you care about the sticker you can just use a hairdryer/hot airgun to soften the glue and carefully lift it up without damaging it
The new caps aren’t smaller. They’re shorter, yes. But at the same time their thicker 😂 So in the end you’re having the same volume.
Seller: I am scamming this dude with a dead Xbox.
Matt: Jokes on you, im into this stuff!
Used to own one of these.
My little brothers lost it when we moved. We don’t know if it’s in storage or if we left it at our old house. It was modded and had almost every XBOX title on its harddrive. I miss it.
Being a retro game collector who also has a dust allergy, it’s been…fun trying to clean legit any old tech XD
An N95 mask makes the process a lot less painful as it can filter out the particulates.
Hey, a sponsored video! Here you go!
2:28 Skip that! (starts at 1:29)
Do you think that I'll let you off with that?
The Big Skip has you covered and *will* skip *any* sponsored segments that you, or really, _anyone else,_ put on your pristine videos.
4:13 “Leaking or bulging in some… capacity” 🥁
Kind of good to know that a dead xbox could potentially be repaired as long as the caps haven't destroyed the board
2 things: a) all OG XBox need to be "refurbished"
b) you used the wrong caps. A suitable alternative to Nichicon HM (6,3V/3300µF, **11-13mOhm Impedance**, the PW used in the video are NOT suitable due to high Impedance. Haven't looked at Nichicon, but Panasonic FM and FR in 16V/3300µF would have been a suitable replacement.
The Impedance of the Capacitor is no less important than the capacity in modern, high frequency SMPS!!!
Voltage rating is only relevant because it influences Impedance, other than that, as long as its higher than the voltage used in the circuit. Though, due to the Impedance, you sometimes have to go with rather high voltage ratings like 16 or 25V for a 6,3V Capacitor.
ayo, new mattkc video! nice timing, keeps me anticipated
Its 4am but fuck it, perfect time for a MattKC video
I think he should read audio books, he's got that sweet dulcet soothing tone, but on the other had IF YOU KEEP PUTTING YOUR HAND SO CLOSE TO THE OPENED PSU WHEN IT'S PLUGGED IN, IMMA GONNA STOP WATCHING.. I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY LONGER, PEEKING FROM BETWEEN MY FINGERS TO SEE IF YOU'RE DEAD YET,.. No, all joking aside, you know that exposed psu has enough juice to light you up, show it some respect is definitely a good idea 👍😉
This is the earliest I’ve been to a KC video. I hope this goes well…
Same...
I hope you called him out on it? People selling stuff like that and labeling them as "like new" need to be called out on their mistakes whether it was intentional or not. You know it was intentional though and they were probably going to say that it worked before they shipped it to you and blame the post office for breaking it. you know that the capacitors didn't get swollen from shipping. Please call him out on it.
Love your videos dude! Whenever I’m bored or just feeling sad, I watch your videos and they make me laugh a lot.
I don't know why but Matt is like the 1-900 number of retro repairs. $1.99 a minute.
Great video. Actually have 2 OG XBoxes with similar issues refusing to power up. Not looking forward to change out the capacitors since not too good with soldering. Might be a reason for me to spend some time with my older brother to give me some soldering lessons.
I modded a Halo 2 Edition 1.4 for a friend a couple years ago and went through all of the emulators, setting them all of for 720p, locking down all the controller settings, etc. The second he took it home and turned it on - nothing. It was dead. Here it was the capacitors underneath the CPU (left of the PSU). You never know when that's going to happen, and I've noticed capacitors die a lot after their first few hours of uptime after a long time of not being powered on at all.
5:35 Put some heat shrink tubing on your helping hands' alligator clips. They can damage the board
Awesome video man! 👏 I've 2 og xbox's that were faulty. I have a v1.6 crystal cased og which had the Same 5 caps near the cpu pop last year.
I tried to replace them but got annoyed and put it to one side for the year lol. I decided to try and finish fixing it recently replacing all 5 as I wasn't sure if it was just 1 or all so I thought might aswell change them all. Got the job done and the beauty booted first go! I was so pleased with myself 😂
I also removed the clock on my v1.4 board last year around the same time, I did try to replace it but it didn't work so the old cap must have damaged the traces (might have another go soon) but otherwise the console is working fine. 😊
4:14 "bulging in some capacity" he says, totally an unintended pun for sure
This year of your channel is like Community Season 4. 🗿
This reminds me to open mine up and have a look at dem caps.
Congrats on the sponsor! Also, that dust allergy part? Very relatable :_)
I was getting worried Matt, I thought you stopped posting. Great video though, your content is the best
My Crystal Xbox died in the exact same way...except it spat the juices on to the hard drive and it was still plugged in when it happened. I replaced the caps, and she's alive again!
Thanks to the clock capacitor video I pulled my OG xbox out and removed it. It didn't look bad but sure enough it was starting to leak. Another xbox has been saved.
The old format is better as it is more planned and helps it be a guide and make it more professional and cool
Normally i just see a video and go "eh" but when i saw matt's, i legitimately gasped. No other video gets me as excited as matt's!
Matt you're an absolute gem, always excited to see you post
I'm very happy to see he did another tech video
I like your choice of music
fun fact: i wouldnt have known matt uploaded today if i wasnt looking for a different video
my favourite console to fix, i have 7 xboxes and replaced all caps on it, two of them also had all caps leaking including the clock (was not a 1.6), i recommend replacing all the 3300uF caps even if they look good to be honest (like you did but you had to :) )
love your videos, thanks for sharing
I am doing this exact same project right now. Bought a "like new" xbox from mercari for 15$. No power, and same bad caps. Was wondering if anyone had repaired theirs by replacing them all. Thanks for the vid! Soldering station is heating up now
Update for anyone that cares: Mine booted right up after replacing all 5 of the 6.3v 3300uf caps. Still need to repair the optical drive, but it has power now.
Gotta love all of that old dead skin dust in there!
Great video Matt and it's always nice to see another Xbox saved from doom!
as someone with dust allergies cleaning pc's and consoles i also take them outside to clean but satisfied when its all done
As always loved the video, nice job Matt! KC. I’ve always wondered what does the KC stand for?
Some years ago I got an original one for free. It had small dead cockroaches inside and hat cockroach feces inside. The RF shield had some rust spots because of that. But it still works and is clean and rust free now.
Yo can be happy about it only being dusty. :)
4:03 No context MattKC
1:38 As a web developer called James, I apologise for underestimating your HTML skills, although I have no recollection of doing that... Also, do we really go to the same school? Wow
I got SUPER lucky with my original Xbox, I got it as a yard sale for $5 and the guy said it worked(It didn’t). All I did was open it up and tighten the screw near the video port and it works a charm
Finally seeing a sponsor segment after following a RUclipsr for a long time:
"I raised that boy"
I love these videos... I'm actually sad I can't turn on notifications on your channel.
Nice a new episode from Matt Kay Cee! Love it, top man!
I feel that with the dust allergy. I also have one and cleaning out old consoles becomes a pain
Always look forward to your uploads, good stuff Matt!
'what is this, 20 years old'? 🤣 I love your videos and I think you deserve way more subs!
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but there is zero marrying and protection on the OG Xbox drives. Feel free to swap it with another one if you got one.
This ☝🏻