I Paid OVER $1,000 for These Broken Handhelds - Let's Fix Them!
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- I Paid OVER $1,000 for These Broken Handhelds - Let's Fix Them! These go for about $300 just for parts but if I can get them working they're worth $400-500. I have to deal with the power issues, corrosion, and a bunch of leaking capacitors. These handhelds from the 1990s are pretty cool though and fun to try and fix.
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steve how you beating cancer is everything ok with you? Praying for you man...
Cancer has been beaten!
@Tronicsfix hell yeah congrats!!!
@@Tronicsfixmany more blessing to you and yours hopefully to continue.
@@TronicsfixCongrats🎉
Amazing news brother @@Tronicsfix
for some reason, watching this guy fix things while I'm working feels relaxing ~
That's awesome!
Very relaxing indeed.
@@antokgutomtigang9655 same! Sometimes I get a bit distracted haha.
Watching someone else do the hard work while reaping the second-hand satisfaction from the successes😂
I took Steve's soldering course and found it to be a great intro for people new to it and also a great refresher for those who've done it before. Highly recommended.
@@MikeGervasi commenting to bump the comment so more people see good stuff about Steve's courses
I also took that course. He's a great teacher with a lot of experience in the field. I was happy with my soldering skills but this guy showed me a whole new world. I'm a hobbyist, btw
Where is the soldering course?
He mentions it in the video
Just read your update from May! I am so happy you're cancer free Steve. I've watched so many of your videos and even fixed a few things with your help LOL. Parasocial relationship kicked in hard when I saw you had no hair and with a history of cancer in my family, I got so worried. Shed some tears reading that last update from May. Seriously, you're one of the best humans on this planet and I hope you continue to get and feel better and stay cancer free. Stay awesome brother.
Found one one of these a few years ago at a goodwill and had to pay up for it. But it came with a very pricy game and the charger. Took it home ordered a capacitor kit and replaced them all and lo and behold it turned on and works great even today. Great job returning those back to life Steve
What was the game?
Congrats on beating cancer Steve! Just found your channel by looking up PS4 repairs , thank you for everything you do for us man. God bless you brother 🙏🏼💪🏼
i’m not a practical guy, can’t fix stuff to save my life but, following this channel’s guide, i was able to take apart and clean my ps5.
don’t push too hard Steve! rest up whenever you can ❤
Hey Steve, have a nice Friday and a great weekend!
Thanks, you too!
I had my suspicions but had to Google it and just found out you had cancer mate! That's horrible but glad to see you're in remission, that's awesome news!
Been a keen watcher of yours for a while now so felt a bit of dread when I realised as you've not only given me entertainment but helped me through a lot of fixes of my own and taught me a lot.
Love from England buddy, keep on keeping on!
Hey I'm not sure if you've ever done this before but regarding the ripped pads on that cap you're replacing at about 32 minutes, use some copper tape in place of the broken pads. Just cut to size and since it's sticky on the bottom, it shouldn't move much then just bridge the copper tape with a part you scratch off or run a bit of wire to it and it'll give you much more room to work with when soldering in the new cap. I did it to my Sega CD when I modded it with an FRAM chip (I ripped one pad and replaced it with some copper tape) and it worked like a charm!
@@iKevinF if you have scrap PCBs (oh god, do I have scrap PCBs) if you find a pad of the same size, you can lift it off that board and transfer it. With proper epoxy that's an extremely effective repair.
I loved the video man!!
And HOLY GOLY I cried out of happiness when i saw that you beat cancer, I love you and your content man and also the people in the community so much!!❤
Thankyou for teaching me how to repair, I have followed you for 12 months now and have taught me how to repair a gbc crystal game my cloths dryer display pannel and 2 garage remote keys. I appreciate you, your skills and your determination.
You are simply the prodigy this world needs. Thanks Steve.
Hey brother ! The chrome dome is starting to grow on me. Lol. Looking good and im so glad. Thanks again.
Much love. God bless 🙏
Lol, well, I'm sorry to disappoint you but my hair is already growing back.
@@Tronicsfix great news. Sounds like you’re on the mend
@@Tronicsfix No disappointment at. So glad your doing well. Hair already growing back. Don't have to worry as much for my favorite repair dude. I'm an old man and know what life can do to a man. Stand tall brother, your a brother another man can learn from.
Keep it up 👍
@@Tronicsfix that's great news, good for you.
These things are nototious for spewing cap juice all over the boards. Considering they are full TG16 systems you could take with you, they were desirable back then, and still are. You're pretty much looking at complete recaps and cleanings, as you feared.
Yeah, there's a lot of cap juice on some of these.
@@Tronicsfix You can pretty much expect that on any others you come across, too. Doesn't make for the most gripping of repair, but that's life. The mod scene for those is pretty great, too. IPS screen replacements can really revitalize them. With the Turbo and PC Engine gaining some popularity over the past few years, you picked a good time to fix a bunch of them. :)
@@nightbirdds Sounds easier to get who new PCBs made and rebuild with new, where available, and transplanted components.
@@TheAkashicTraveller Yes, there is a thread at PCEngineFans where someone created replacement PCBs. I am not sure if you can get them, or if he just put the plans out there. If so, that's the best option if an original PCB is too far gone.
I think Snatcher is one of the best video games ever made.
"Let's see if this is an open world" 😂
Lol. One can always hope
@@Tronicsfix hope you feeling better I love watching your videos
lol i read your comment just before he said it
Dude so glad to see you are still going man. I know it must be tough but you are a very strong person. Keep pushing and making awesome videos.
In your last shot of the capacitors where you are wiggling them to check connection, it looks like one or more of them has a bad solder joint, the solder wiggles too
BadAss Steve holding 4 TurboGrafX..epic.
Watching your videos has inspired me to fix old stuff appliances and electronics i had lying around the house. I'm no expert and some things i couldn't save, but i have kept some stuff out of the trash can, so its a win for me.
Thank you and keep the good work!
Steve is proof that you dont need to have much electronics knowledge to get started. go for it.
@@snarkymcsnarkles3493isn't Steve an engineer or some sort? Or he's self taught repairsman?
Steve, saw your message about beating cancer. I am very happy to hear that. Keep on repairing.
7:30 oh yeah that takes me right back to the ‘fun’ of root canals 🤣
I almost fell asleep during my root canal. The worst part about it was having my mouth propped open for so long. Caused a stiff jaw, but I felt nothing else.
Just found this channel and watched this. You have the patience of a saint! I'd run the other way before doing such fiddly and challenging soldering.
Glad to hear you're cancer free.
Some real classics you've been trying to fix lately... LOVING IT but i am sure im the odd one out. These are the rare handhelds from my best childhood dreams. (the screens are so tiny)
Yeah, the retro repair videos don't usually do as well as far as views but I do enjoy making them still.
@@Tronicsfix You are doing such a service to us that tinker with these electronics to try and fix them often. The Atari Lynx and now these! Sending you healing energy and positive thoughts..
Thank you Steve for these videos! They are so relaxing to watch and you always seem happy and upbeat in the videos! Keep up the good work!
I just really enjoy watching Steve fix these things and I am also learning stuff as well. He is very funny at times and keeps me engaged all of the time plus really motivated me into wanting to try and fix some stuff that I have. Keep up the good work Steve and hopefully your treatments are going very well and you get back to 100% soon.
Steve, I know that it's really not our business but I really hope your health is better and you are getting your old energy back. We are your fans a care. So, I know you probably have a great support system at home and were just your fans but we're here for you.
Hey Steve, I hope your treatment is going well. Stay strong and keeping fighting!
I'm glad you're doing good. I never saw these consoles before, so much interesting content on this channel.
I use to watch you years ago man I didn’t know you got cancer as haven’t watched in a year or so but I’m so glad you beat it man love from uk ❤️🙏🏻
Great video, I watched it with interest! Thanks to your videos I fixed my fridge myself. I had connected it through a power strip/my mistake/ the heat softened the wire and gave a phase to the ground and the fridge started and stopped and so on endlessly, it didn't want to work. I removed the circuit board and saw that one of the capacitors was a little swollen, barely barely, it wasn't even visible. I found another one with the same specs from my brother's workshop/ rest in peace, he passed away almost two years ago 😢/ found the same one from a diode lamp, replaced it and the fridge worked. Thank you! Thanks to you, I was able to fix the refrigerator. Greetings from Svilengrad, Bulgaria!
Congrats on beating cancer steve! We wish you a speedy recovery! 💪🙏. Lets hope cancer now stays away from you because we can not loose you!
5:44 the smallest drills in a pin vise set work really well as well.
I get dental tools from my wife (Dental Hygienist). You're using dental tools for root canal clean outs. Perfect for it.
Underrated Handheld! Good Job!
I wish you all the best Steve. Thank you for your videos and for your great strength, we love you. Greetings from Mallorca.
Hi. I am glad you said the cancer is beaten. Thank God. Keep going sir. 🌹🌹🌹
20:20 I once did a US/JP mod many decades ago, if I remember correctly the 8 pins in the middle of the cartridge port are placed different on US and JP handhelds, so you could not play foreign games.
So you had to use 2x switching ICs actived by a switch.
Those mod-pcbs were not available back in the day and the ICs were bigger, I had a lot of fun and were happy that it worked :D
I still have one of the TG hand held and the TV set. I love it. Stay strong and keep fixing stuff .
Loving how you just crushed cancer without a drop in video quality or upbeat attitude.
Great job Steve! Love seeing these less popular handheld consoles get some spotlight. Hope you’re starting to feel better
congrats on beating cancer. you come up on my feed all the time but this is the first video i have ever watched, but not the last
Number 2 is definitly fixable, the capacitors replaced by the previous person just giggle all the way, traces must be brocken.
Wish all the best to you, I am glad you've won your fight against cancer. My brother died last week because he couldn't win the fight against cancer.
Watching your videos makes me slightly think about something else, I just can't go into a movie or series right now.
So thank you
As long as you have the black part of a hucard the game should work. That was a very cool feature of the hucard design it's only flaw... not big enough for a battery backup. Get that Turbobooster
I hadn't heard of these before
I hadn't heard of them prior to last year, lol
I wonder what their appeal is. A small low resolution screen on a bulky device that gobbles batteries?
@@scottlarson1548 pretty compelling prospect around 35 years ago!
@@scottlarson1548 Back when it released (1990) the TurboExpress was probably the most powerful handheld on the market. It could play all TurboGrafx-16 HuCard games which meant for those who owned a TG-16 that they could play the exact same game at home and on the go.
The bad, of course, is that poor longevity on the road. 3 hours on 6 batteries made sure it didn't have the best luck out there especially compared to the Game Boy.
Great video! Saw some of the other comments and was glad to hear you are doing better!
So glad you are on the mend. My boys and I love watching your videos and have been inspired to fix a few things of our own.
Steve every video you put up you always show a brave face n always happy working, keep it up, glad you beat cancer, plus i got a xbox one (day one) that you maybe interested in, needs fixing but i don't need anymore,
good to see you around steve, stay strong and stay safe
I puckered when you used the soldering iron to push down an aliminium cap. Stay safe out there steve, glad you doing better
hello steve, I love your videos. I subscribed probably like 4 years ago. I sympathize with your condition. I had a brain tumour and gonads removed a year ago. I am now having digestive problems, they think it is "multiple endocrine neoplasia" (not sure how they call it in english). anyway. I lost 50 kg. I am very underweight. watching you going through treatment with a smile is refreshing. I wish you the best.
Well done Steve 👍🏼👍🏼
I remember having one of these as a kid. Space Harrier was my favorite.
It's not uncommon consoles from that era many times get capacitor leakage issues. Especially portables. TurboExpress, Atari Lynx, Game Gear and Nomad come to mind.
Good job, I haven't got your patience, on that cap in number 3 I'd have soldered 2 wires to the board and hot glued the cap to the board upside down and soldered the wires to it that way
LOVING the music choice!!! Keep making this vids as long as your health allows Steve. I come to youtube LOOKING for YOUR content.
I had a huge collection of game consoles years ago, lost most of it during a move. The TurboExpress was one of the few I didn't lose. I had the tuner as well. I ended up selling it for much-needed cash. It was absolutely a battery hog, but having a color-handheld way back in the 90's was baller.
Been watching your videos for years bro keep up the good work and praying for your health 🙏
i have been watching your videos for a long time now and just recently learned about your battle, im very glad you're doing better
I have 3 Turbo Express systems myself. One complete in box all original, one loose modded with a bigger screen, one loose all original. All recapped and working. I love the Turbo Express! The latest short video on my channel I quickly show and mention them.
33:00 I held my breath with tongue sticking out in concentration. Good job as always!
Hi Steve! I think i noticed that on number 2 the cap is missing which you replaced on the other ones that fixed the screen, I think I saw a blank space there! Love your videos and keep fighting, you are in my prayers! God bless you!
I found one of these at an auction a while back. No one but me knew what it was. A pawn shop owner was the only one bidding against me and he thought it was an old portable TV, because it had the tuner on it. It had 6 games with it, too. 4 sports games that were worth maybe $50 total, and Chase H.Q. and Soldier Blade!
I paid $50 total at the auction, including auction fees.
I had to recap the entire thing, because the sound was barely audible and the screen started fading. Got a recap kit off ebay, and replaced them all. It brought it back to life.
I sold the entire bundle for $600, 3 years ago. At the time, that was about 20% under price charting value. I let it go because I was getting 10X what I paid for it, already.
You got this man. Great to see a video. F that cancer!
Your content is fantastic. I'm not a gamer but I love watching you fix stuff! Paul, Scotland.
Number 4.... I changed the exact same cap on mine and it fixed mine too. My issue was a very VERY dim screen which would get brighter and then good after a few minutes.
I watch this videos like every week, is just part of my life as of many as well, so Steve you keep it up, so happy that you are doing so much better, you bring a lot to a lot of people, you rule dude!
glad your treatment is going well. rooting for you 🙏
Steve I really hope you the best!! ❤❤ praying for your recovery ❤️🩹
I get a lot of my tips and know how on repairs from your channel. Thanks man.
You’re amazing keep it going !!! God bless you 🙏
That was a huge gamble you took. $1000 for not working handsets! Glad you sorted them.
TGIF and there's a new Tronics video! Love your content Steve, hope you are doing well!
38:42 maybe you soldered it off camera but the left leg of that capacitor you were rotating does not look like it is attached to what it looked like it needed to be attached to - unless that little chunk of something on the underside was a trace. At any rate thanks for continuing to make this content!
I feel like between #1 and #2 you could probably get a working system if you're willing to troubleshoot.
I believe you will get better, greetings from Turkey.
Amazing work as usual! I wish you a speedy recovery ❤️
Heard you're in remission - that's fantastic. All the best! Keep it up. 👍👍
On that first unit, immediately, as soon as that board got flipped over, I was taken back to the early 2000's, where a young 20's me was scoring all sorts of CRT monitors that flickered, or just outright didn't turn on anymore. A lot of NEC and Sony ones. I soon found that white glue had a tendency to become conductive when it yellowed and aged. So many of those CRTs came back to life, and went on to last years more, just by cleaning all that crap off.
This looked extremely hard! Steve is too pro!
Hey Steve, maybe you did it off camera but for #2 at around the 37 min mark you mentioned putting it back together, but it appeared to be missing the capacitor that you replaced on the other two to get the screen working. Hope all is well.
Those K-files are used in root canals in dentistry. What you have there are hand files, so basically a twisting motion is how you would use them in a tooth to remove tissue. You could also buy a rotary and possibly use that instead of hand filing (different type of file) I would guess.
You kind of looking like Anthony Carrigam. Very good news about you beating cancer. Love your videos
It's like an obese gameboy, I love it lol. Reminds me of the GameGear I had as a kid, always consuming batteries like they were going out of style
Lol, obese Gameboy!
Watching a lot of your videos recently, you are inspiring me to get some consoles and repair them :D
Love to see more unique tech products being fixed here!
You sir are a badass, I hope life treats you better. Been watching for a long time and I love your positivity. My thoughts go out to you and yours.
I wanted one of these back when they came out. But they were soo expensive my parents said you have a Gameboy already. Yeah but I can't play Neutopia 2 on Gameboy or watch some analog television on a possible even more expensive analog receiver .
Don't forget to spray the volume and brightness control to remove the dirt in them.
Great videos!
I’ve watched so many of these videos. finally subscribed
hey steve! glad you're back. hope the best for you
That was really cool to see you work on Turbografx handhelds. Glad you has some success. Thanks for tsking us on the ride!
omg steve you've been so strong man we love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the video. I hope you are feeling better 😊
Oh the Turbo/PCE Express is on the same level as the Sega Nomad, full console hardware in a hand-held. It's amazing to see that you got at least two of them working given their age and condition/state they where in.
Side note: I had one of these and Lynx years ago and tried repairs around 2014.. that didn't go so well at all.
I like watching those oldies being fixed. Your a level 60 resurrecter
Now I know you are a worker, Steve. You did the, I have spent way too much time working on this and nothing is going right but okay I will try this idea....THAT WORKED turbo speed happiness mode! I have been there before myself. lolol That is the best second wind energy boost ever.
I was a sega master system kid growing up - my dad worked in electronics and knew the master system was the more powerful system and had a better color palette but he bought me a the turbo express for my 11th birthday and i was THE coolest kid in school because everybody wanted one. Was lucky to get 2.5 hours out of the batteries tho, my dad bought me rechargables lol. Always been a fan of the alternate systems.
It's interesting to see K-files being used for something besides root canals. Great video!
I remember playing Bonk's adventure on these. I liked that you only needed 1 cartridge for the home console and the portable.
31:21 should add a wire to both traces so you can solder the capacitor comfortably in the open.