20 BROKEN Nintendo Switches Pt 2 - I'm Surprised At How Many Are Fixable!
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2019
- 20 BROKEN Nintendo Switches Pt 2 - I'm Surprised At How Many Are Fixable! - I'm tackling the second set of Nintendo Switch repairs and trying to fix 8 more of the 20 I bought for $1,815. This time I work on more Switches that won't charge either because of bad charge chips or bad charge ports. I also attempt to repair one with severe liquid damage. It's still looking good for making a profit off this lot of Switches but you'll need to stick around for part 3 to find out how it goes repairing the last several Switches.
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About This Video: In this video I try to fix 8 more Nintendo Switches including several that won't charge and one with really bad liquid damage. Spoiler: They're not all fixable. But I'm able to repair a good number of them and the ones I can't fix still have some good parts I can use to repair other switches. Make sure you check out Part 1 of this series if you haven't yet and stay tuned for Part 3.
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What have you learned about Switch repair so far?
Everything
How hard is it to solder the tiny chips? Do you need to have really steady hands?
@JoshuaHam It's really hard at first...but after I just kept doing it over and over it got much easier. My hands aren't steady and I manage...I've just learned to work around that.
@TronicsFix I ve got a question for you. I have unused but not new gameboy color and i was wandering what is its price also cool video keep it up
Beeps
*opens console*: let’s see how bad it is
Me: sees absolutely nothing
Him: so yeah there’s corrosion all over this thing
Me: oh yea look at all that corrosion everywhere
that could be due to soda or water, but it can also be due to humidity in the air
@@duminicad it's obviously dairy
@@Thors5006 dropped the switch in a bowl of weetabix :"0 damn
could also be toilet though
It’s not as easy to see on camera but if you saw it in real life you would see it
I genuinely appreciate that you have a standard. If there is high risk it will break again in an unreasonable amount of time, it doesn't get sold. I didn't subscribe because you are good at what you do. I subscribed because you are a good person
what a lad
facts
He probably offloads them on offerup.......
Next -> I bought 3 countries, let's see how many i can fix!
this one has a lot of liquid damage lets see if i can *FIX* them
@@lemon_boy577 Indonesia after the next big tsunami?
Indonesia doesn't even need a tsunami btw. They are probably going to change their capital in a few weeks to months because their current one is sinking because of old dams that noone can or wants to repair and because of people illegally digging holes which causes the city to sink.
You mean let's see how many countries I can keep unfixed and making money out of them
@@andy02q sink? Are you serious? 🤣
I'm not living in Jakarta, but I think that Jakarta still can be "repaired".
Moving the capital with such amount of money that we didnt have? That so s.t.u.p.i.d
U can just search that when "Ahok" (former partner of JKW) still in his position in the capital, when he get a question about "that", he was againts it. "Waste of money" he said.
And JKW, when he was still in his position in Solo, and then Jakarta, he still said that HE can DO IT (repair jakarta). Now? He r3l0c4t3 th4 c4p1t4l 😑😑😑
I think its just... Sh*t 😑😑😑
Allmost all parts: "Thats a nice, working console you got there."
Video Chip: ".....would be a shame if something happen to it."
You should put a profit estimator with a dollar chime everytime you fix one lol
That's a great idea!
@@Tronicsfixthanks! glad I could help👍
I agree. That's a great idea
Cha chingggg
It is indeed an amazing idea, but you can still estimate:
He paid $90 for each of those Switches. They could resell for about $250 (depending on their condition). He has to include a pair of JoyCons ($70) and a generic USB charger + USB-C cable kit ($10).
Total cost for each switch sold : $170. Average selling price : $250. This means that every Switch sold will generate around $80 in revenue. When applied to 20 Switches, for an initial $1800 investment, potential gains are of 80*20=$1600.
He seems to spend, on average, 30 minutes to repair a switch, and this equates to two Switches per hour. After crunching the numbers, we can see that TronicsFix's average salary for fixing those is approximately of 160$ an hour. Not bad!
I love those videos, please don't stop making them :)
These videos are so fun to watch i have no idea why im not even into repairing tech 😂
Glad you're enjoying them!
I think it's those of us who enjoy the diagnostic process, with the immediate gratification of seeing it now fixed and working.
Take a few classes and this will seem much simpler
Ikr!?
same same.
21:40
TF: You know what the problem is guys!
Me, shoving chips in my mouth: mmm, yes. the video chip of course!
GrafiL hahahahahahha.
You got me exactly 😂
GrafiL LIQUID DAMAGE 😂
GrafiL Omg! So funny!
This comment made me laugh more than it should XD
I really ate chips and thought that! Are we the same person?
24:00 "when the console is dropped" *flashback to last episode*
I also saw cat hair in that one. So I think we can blame the cat for dropping it.
Definitely feel like I could fix a switch now. Until I get the back off and I’m like wtf is this 😂😂
90% of the switch presents the same problems when they broke, always some thing related to the video chip or liquid damage.
@@rakennavarro2557 Yeah. I don't get how so many people are so reckless with their beverages around their electronics. I don't feel sorry for those people that get liquid damage on their games.
@@nonyabusiness3619 I do feel sorry for the 5% of people who get liquid damage that's legitimately not their fault.
@@spock534 Yep, like how hurricane Dorian passed by and put a leak in my room. Ps4 got wet yet somehow I'd still working. I dont mean just a few drops either, I mean WET.
yea... you could but, you need a few broken ones for parts cuz its really hard to buy the parts unless you can find them in shenzhen china, you will also need a rework hot air station. that alone is about 200 dollars. you got at least the rework station, youve got a chance, with this, knowledge to help you through.
When my base PS4 broke a while back. I found your tutorial video and managed to fix it. Thanks Steve
Awesome! Love hearing that!
Cool yr lucky dude
yeah I fixed my own xbox 360 too. It had the red ring of death and I love how sending it in for repair with microsoft people would report it getting red ring of death again within months or a year....mine has been good for over 10 years still not having issues....guess i repair better than microsoft professionals XD jk jk
@@AdonisGaming93 my Xbox 360 also has a Red ring of death, pls tell me how to fix it
THE GAMING LAB there’s a ton of videos for how to fix it, on mine it had a bad laser and it was about ten bucks for the part. Not hard to replace.
Employee: Hi, welcome! We sell all types of mens clothing.
TronicsFix: No shorts please.
@@LiterallyOfficial underated
Haaa
Lmao
yes
"I forgot to fill in the two mounting pins with soulder"
Mate I can't even plug my charger in the right way
I can just imagine all the sockets around your house are legit full of Switch chargers 😂
why do the 3 top comments have a laughing emoji
helps that USB-C is pretty universal
@@Sliinkyy I dont know... LMAOO 😂
Power Strips???
Well then they would only have Usb type C wires plugged in and probably the other types laying around
Good to see there are still some genunine sellers that wont send complete junk.
Agreed!
incomplete* lol
@@jorgedealba1230 no, what are you talking about. Why would you say incomplete junk.
@@gandalfdercyanfarbene6216 ..
Best channel I've ever found!!! I'm learning a lot and want to try to do it myself :)
Can you publish a full testing checklist for each system you fix? Would be nice to know what happens to the test more pile. :)
Yh would be nice
I can see it getting a bit tedious going through repetitive motions over and over again but we all enjoy watching you do it. Thank you for videos, it gives an amateur console repair enthusiast like me a base to start on. Seeing someone else who has already made the mistakes and has the insight to help me not make as many of them myself, is a great thing.
The one thing i absolutely love about this guy is not only how entertaining he makes this, but also how thorough and good he is at it.
This is like watching Louis Rossman's less salty little brother.
Ha, ha...that's hilarious!
But between these two, I was spurred to buy a hot-air rework station and attempt a repair on my own. Reducing waste and cost in our own ways is always nice.
7:09 “Don’t forget to subsribe” lmao
Jon Shields imagine one day dissassembling your switch and seeing a text written on lmao
he was "short" with space xD
I usually don't know what are you talking about but I find these videos very entertaining. Good luck with the rest of the consoles (but I guess you have already recorded the last video 😋)
Watching these videos honestly inspires me to want to take apart and fix things, and I love watching them. Very informative!
3 years later and these videos are still so fun to watch
These videos are so cathartic. I could watch you fix switches all day. Love it man. Keep it up.
Two switches so far that were listed as broken but fully functional....Why do you think that was? Bad AC adapter or controller maybe?
bad RNG
@@userPrehistoricman but its good rng
Probably banned from Nintendo servers
The power distribution chip M92T36 can cause intermittent power issues. I have seen quite a few consoles which freeze while idling or don't come out of sleep mode. To the seller they look broken as when initially plugged in, nothing comes up on the screen.
Banned consoles, dead pixels or dying battery
Love this, never seen someone replace one of those tiny chips by hand I always assumed it was impossible, slapped on by a machine and then trash if it fails. Great video thanks.
Loved this video, really informative and intuitive, it really encourages me to try to fix my “broke” electronics!! U got a new fan ! 🙌🏻
I just love how you go into detail fixing the consoles never seen a service that changes the serial numbers aswell props to you man !
I don't even have a Switch (nor am I interested in buying one) but I expected this video as May water. Great video.
i found this channel by seeing the first switch video. Looked to see if there was another and there wasn't. Click on my home screen and this video is in my recommends Lmao
There's 1 more for next Friday!
TronicsFix nice
Dude i was supposed to be filming for my own channel and for some reason you popped up on my RUclips home page. I have just sat here and watched the whole video. Absolute quality. You just gained yourself a new sub. Keep up the good work man.
I am so thankful because you take that much care about serial numbers and that motherboard what will doe soon. This world needs more people like you.
Yes yes yes I’ve been waiting for part 2!! Love your videos!
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying.
Part 2? Something is not right here...
Please keep doing these kinds of videos these are honestly pretty entertaining and enjoyable to watch.
I'll be doing more...they are the most viewed videos on my channel
Your videos are an awesome, laid back approach to electronic repair that honestly makes it look less intimidating than most others. The friendly vibes are a nice touch to the top notch level of technically informative content
I just wanted to say this video was really well made and had a lot of high quality content. Loving your videos! Keep up the good work.
First time watching this channel, and I love how he'll make possibly more money off of the RUclips vid over fixing the Switches - he deserves it.
You’ve gotten me into electronic repair I’ve been working on I phones lately and just love your videos thank you so much
Awesome! Thanks for sharing...love hearing this!
Wow, this series is incredibly interesting, and so is the whole channel. Love it!
Dude you enjoy what your doing and this is actually very interesting. You are living the life my man ! Happy New Year ! And may there be thousands of other broken electronics waiting for you out there to fix :)
for everytime he says liquid damage in his videos drink a shot
Alcohol poisoning
i tried, but i spilled it on my switch instead
@@KaworuSylph the endless cycle
Great, now you have liver damage
That'll make you unfixable
Hey Steve, i noticed on number 7 the speaker whires got stuck under the heat-sink not shure thou... i love your videos 😊👍
Just found this channel. Simply amazing and a great watch. So educational and fascinating .
I have never once even thought of touching hardware like this, but I really enjoy your videos anyway! Great job.
Love these types of videos, can’t wait for the next one
If they keep getting views I'll keep making them!
So much liquid damage, are these people swimming with their Switches?!
I mean, it's portable...
And stupid people are everywhere.
It'll be the same as phones, dropped down the toilet or into the bath when they lean over to swish the water.
RUclips recommending this to me even though I'm not into electronics fixing, nor do I own a nintendo switch. But the AI knows me better than myself, I did watch and enjoy this
For some reason, yours is one of those videos that it’s just interesting and fun to watch when it comes out. Cause we don’t know what to expect with every unit that you fix 😁. Also, seems that you are the only one that is doing this particular genre right
there is a lot of 10 broken ps3 super slim on ebay for anybody who wants to fix and sell them
Superslims are worth essentially nothing due to them not being CFW:able. The phats, as well as the 20XX, 21XX, 25XXs are the desirable ones.
PS3? Not worth it, its a cheap and old console.
lmao, you can install HEN on superslims, it works just like a cfw, don’t share misleading informations brother. also the lot is 77€ for 10 consoles, if you sell 2 for 50€ you are good already
Not worth it, but for learning, it is a yes. You can sell some to cover the capital and donate the rest of it. Everybody is happy.
Nah Super Slims aren't good the only ones worth anything nowadays are the phats backwards compatible with Ps2
Trying to follow along but half the time I have no idea what's happening. 😅
But these are just so super enjoyable to watch. We, the viewer feel so included and invested whenever you acknowledge us!
Thanks for the comment
am hopping to see part 3 am learning a lot from these videos,, there really good end help full
I don't know anything about electronic repairs, but man do I love watching your videos! Why? I dunno they are pretty chill and wholesome! Keep being awesome!
And you don't forget to upload videos more often. :P Great videos, great commentary, you are my favorite youtube channel. Keep up the good work, man.
I'd love to upload more but I have a busy repair shop I have to keep up with. Maybe in the future.
Yeah, the shop is important too. :P
Dude, you are exactly what a good tech repair guy should be like. Thanks for making these videos. Super fun to watch and makes me want to dabble in repairing myself (yes I have a soldering kit and meter!)
Why do I enjoy these so much? Thanks Steve!
Good editing on how it shows all the pieces disconnecting much more interesting to watch good job
these videos on repairing are really cool! i wish i could use them to repair my life!
Glad you're enjoying them! I wish you could too...I can't really help you there.
Hi i love watching fix videos i heard about you from watching My Mate Vince. I managed to fix a joycon but thats it so far 🙂
That's a great start!
Your vids have helped me to find an interest in repairing consoles. Thanks, Tronics.
It is very sensible to fix devices instead of just throwing out it. Thank you for working on it and for teaching others
I don't know why, but i get really happy(like if it was mine or i fixed it) when the charger goes from 0.00 to 1.8
Well, you actually inspired me to start fixing some 3DS XLs. Just shipped the second one.
I randomly stumbled onto your videos and i can say you just gained a new faithful subscriber! keep up the great content! makes me want to start tech repair :)
Steve you are so great on fixing these consoles. I was actually able to fix mine by following your steps. Thanks for showing us how fun it can be to fix your own stuff. Keep it up!
I need to know what was wrong with your console?
Thanks to watching you alot, I've managed to fix a ps1 I've found at goodwill, and 2 ps4 controllers, I know it's not much, but It's still progress!
That's awesome!
How much did u pay for the controllers
Now you can play your ps1 with your dualshock 4s
@@ultraboy99x they assumed they were broken or something so they were only like $5 each.same price for the ps1
@@aricattack7327 damn,thats a steal
Idk why but when I watch the Nintendo’s working when u fix them I get excited btw I love ur content
Thanks for watching!
Wow! I enjoyed watch all your videos. Keep more coming please! Thank you.
What a great and creative way to ask viewers to subscribe, you got one extra subscriber buddy! Well played!
I work on electronics for a living and I'm embarrassed that I've never thought about refurbishing video game consoles
You definitely should!
I imagine its a nice change after the bad luck with all the partial power xbox ones recently.
2:06 I started yelling at the screen, "There's a short!" Then you fixed it at 2:20. Well done!
I find your videos quite informative, i've always wanted to learn about this type of stuff and how to do it. Keep up with the awesome videos :P
@TronicsFix The charge chip is so often the issue, what causes this? Bad USB-C chargers?
you seem to get a lot of corrosion boards, perhaps invest in a ultrasonic cleaner?
Don't delay, buy today!
I keep thinking the same thing.
doesnt work trust me
This is very educational. I always repare PCs and i can understand what you're actually doing. Keep up with the good work because it's amazing!
I love to see dedication like this. Awesome channel that I found by accident. Great content
"...clean it up with a toothbrush and some IPA..."
I use a wire brush and a lager.
:D
Any of those have a "fun" serial number? If so how do I get one? :D
Oooh that charge chip replacement was like watching an artisan at work, kudos for giving us a close-up of that little procedure.
Ive seen a few of your videos but this first switch you fixed on this video was great. You sir, are damned SMART!!! And hella good with the solder
You should try to inject voltage and put IPA on the board and notice where it dries to find shorts. Also with really bad corrosion you can just try and reflow all the solder using flux. Both of those things often solve plenty of problems for Louis Rossmann, u should try them too
I see that you, too, watch him. The thing with corrosion is that while you're right, what Tronix said is right and you'll see Louis runs into it every so often. The corrosion is so bad that either the pin or the pad is unsalvageable. Re-tinning it won't help because there's nothing for it to stick to. Even if the pin was able to take the stuff, there's still the fact that it'll continually corrode over time and be another broken device to the same issue it had before.
It's like trying to fix a hole in the wall without using plaster. You can "fix" it, but without something for it to stick yo, the wall will eventually weaken and fall apart or will remain susceptible to damage. It's not a perfect analogy, but it works pretty well I think.
That board was so far gone that it was better using it for parts. You'd not only give a temporary fix and sell this device, you'd be doing no better than Apple who would knowingly do this same thing and still give it back to their customers, because it's another visit for them, meaning more money.
I would just try my best and if it works i'd sell it for an extra discounted price letting the customer know about its conditions. I don't know how many parts are actually in good condition so I can't tell how valuable it would be to keep it as spares, so I really can't argue with what he decided to do. In any case props to him for caring about the customer
I'll have two number 9s
Fine work Sir, so many people are utterly clueless when it comes to repairing things and this saddens me
Just seen you're still stacking the switches 10 high after what nearly happened in part 1. Your a brave man
8:42 had me all sorts of deja vu
When the aliens escape from Area 51 they know who to come to, to fix their spaceships
Ha, ha I better hire more techs!
You make it look so easy. Keep up the good work!
Every time you use your rework station, my immediate reaction is, "oh yeah, that's the good stuff right there."
"Do not subject to violent impact" is what it said on the back of Sega Genesis cartridges...
Don't you know that video games are the source of violent acts? It was a PSA to have that written on the back to stave off the violent outbursts. Even back then they knew the truth.
*typed with tongue firmly in cheek
what am i doing here, i can't fix anything😂
Well, whatever the reason is...thanks for watching!
To learn?
Very interesting and authentic video! Good work :)
You encouraged me and I started fixing the previous mouse I was using. And I succeeded. Thanks for the inspiration
Looks like number 8 got scared of all anatomy and fixed itself 😂
Apple: wait that's illegal
Will you fix phones in the future? I would like to see that, since I'm also into that.
Congrats! You make it fun and simple, honest traits of an excellent teacher who enjoys his trade!
Weekly subs increasing loads too. Testiment to the well thought out entertainment and knowledge you provide.
8:38 heh he accidentally edited in the same short clip twice
You have some cool equipment. I have to rebuy all of my tools, I don't think I can justify the cost of buying the same stuff as you for my level of hobby use though lol
Ha, ha...ya, maybe not if it's just a hobby!
I don’t know how I stumbled upon this channel but I’m hooked 😂🤙