Fixing 10 Broken Nintendo Switches - Salvage Liquidation Lot
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- Опубликовано: 14 мар 2019
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Fixing 10 Broken Nintendo Switches - Salvage Liquidation Lot. I bought 10 more Switches - this time from a Liquidation website for $75 each. Now it's time to find out how these compare to the 8 Switches I previously bought from eBay. And it's time to answer two of my favorite questions: how many can I fix AND can I make money?
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About This Video: In this video I'm diagnosing 10 Nintendo Switches that I purchased from a liquidation website. I'll show you how I replace old, dried-out thermal paste. I'll also show you some problems that can happen when testing if a Switch is charging. This is part 1 so check back next week for Part 2. 
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How many do you think I can fix?
18.
@ a r 18 out of 10? That would be awesome!
It depends on what wrong with them and condition ive seen a dude do over 30 of them
@@Tronicsfix The Blue screen one is probably not even fixable, something is seriously with that
I'll say only 9 of those 10 because of the blue screen one
hopefully all of them!
I dont think the seller knows what "broken" means
That's my kind of seller!
Most of the time they are user returns meaning if they get returned to a store they can't go back on the shelf so they go onto liquidation sites. I bought a pallet of Bluetooth speakers which were "tested not working" and 12/19 I had worked right off the pallet with no issues. The other big issue was batteries were bad which was a cheap fix. (Made over $800 profit on the whole pallet.)
That sounds awesome...I keep considering whether I should buy a lot of those but just haven't done it.
@@Tronicsfix The ones I bought were the bigger Bluetooth speakers not the smaller ones. I even got one brand new in the box. Most of the time it's something like a battery, water damage, or Bluetooth problems.
or the tester had a broken set of joycons and the return was a joycon problem
*you* (@1:02) : _"this one's got a bend in it"_
*re-seller* : _"check out the new _*_Nintendo Switch Curve_*_ , shaped for that perfect gaming ergonomic grip!"_
I know how those bends happen I did that to my first in a bad mood lasted for about six months to a year before the bend took out the motherboard or I suspect so but if it still works i'll use it in the switch i'm repairing
Just FYI. Given the date of this video pretty sure you have this sorted.
Found this T/S method for Blue Screen issue on Reddit ;
Fix theory for the Switch BSOD(Blue Screen of Death):
1.) make sure your dock is plugged into the wall and your tv
2.) Hold the power button down for 12 seconds till it turns off (hard reset)
3.) immediately put your switch into the dock (and i mean no more that 1-2 seconds after)
If anyone With a switch has Blue Screen of Death (BSoD), try what I did, and let me know if it works for you. This saved me $100, and I hope I can save others with this quick tip.
Wait, but does that reset your switch?
@@Cherry_sew_sweet I haven't had this issue, but it shouldn't. It's just a hard reset, which basically forces the device off by cutting off power to it. It's not a factory reset.
I tried this and it didn't work but thanks anyway
I had the infamous blue screen and ended up fixing mine through rcm and hekate and chuidujour.
I didn't know the switch runs on windows lol
Sidebar note: I also use EP game supply and they are very decent to deal with. Just figured I'd throw in a testimonial
Thanks for the comment! Glad to know you're satisfied with them.
No one:
RUclips recommendations: “you wanna watch this guy fix some switches?”
Me: sure
I’ve seen this same comment on like 2 of his videos.
@@LaniKauvaka RUclips comment sections are very unoriginal, if you didn't know already
Question: I don't know if you have done this later in the video, but did you test the audio jacks of the switches?
Stfu
Kaden Carr why
Salad • he’s upset cuz his iPhone doesn’t have one ;(
@@kadencarr1914 No you. No right to be a jerk.
Chop M lol
Sometime can you livestream the repair than later have a shorter edited version ? I would enjoy a livestream.
Good to know...I'll consider this idea.
Bit disturbing to hide private infos like the internet password everytime since he can't edit in a livestream but besides, it'd be probably very interesting to watch^
@@Schyshy He can either download the video or have it save to a pc
@@Tronicsfix This is still a good idea 4 months later!
That would be awesome .
I recently found this channel and it has changed my life, it brought many new things i haven’t known before for fixing electronics as I have done for small things as my ps4 and phones. I recommend this channel for any electronic nerds like me
gotta say, great choice of music, very relaxing to watch you work with that background music
Steve but you forgot to replace the Thermo-paste....the Thermo-paste . Steve!!!!!!
As an old school overclocker it warms my heart to see that Arctic Silver is still a thing.
Still the absolute best imo too
15:25 why do they sell you perfectly working ones?
Stores can't resell returned products, so a lot of them may be working just fine
Fantastic haul there! Look forward to the next vid =D
Ya, these ones are in much better condition than the last ones.
Always makes me happy to see your video in my subscription feed. Nice content mate!
Thanks for the positive comment!
Wow Steve, you have been incredibly lucky with these so far!!!!!! What a lovely batch to buy, looks like repair hasn't been attempted. This luck has to run out on part 2 :-) I wonder whether some of the working ones might have docking issues. You probably already know this but if you want a proper test of the touch screen then you can go to System settings/controllers and sensors/test input devices/ and then test touch screen. It does x amount of dots per second so you can test slow and fast movements. Great video as always and looking forward to the other parts:-)
How are you not verified yet?
Ya, this is a great lot so far! Yes, I do the touch screen test when I need to check the touch screen fully. I usually press around with my finger to do a quick basic test.
Hi Vince
@@petercasagrande2085 he still isn't over a year later. °^°"
Monetizing a video of him fixing and reselling devices and discussing the gained profit while getting sponsored for it too .. If this isn't a business oriented mind then I dont know what is. Keep going ;3
Its actually a great way of making money. I do it too, and its a great way of making money for students.
Woohoo! another 10 broken switches vid! Great video.
You hardly ever see someone this disappointed when something is good :D
Watching you with 10 Switches makes me want one too, guess its time to save up some money :)
My ifixit kit came today, I love it, no more using bashed tools and a knife
Dude tell us where to get one of these “broken” switches
Lol
Walmart
Very interesting video, Big thumbs up 👍.
Thanks man! Appreciate it.
Love the channel. Good direct to the point information. There's still one thing I haven't found any information on how to do and I hope you could make a "how-to" or "follow along" style video of it. How do you change the front half of the Nintendo Switch shell? Videos for literally everything else that goes wrong commonly except the replacement of the front of the shell because the plastic just crumbles/breaks so easy.
I'll consider that. Thanks for the idea.
I would say at least 8. these devices look promising. looking forward to the blue screen issue repair. good luck
Yes, these are in better condition than the last ones.
I'm interested in your blue boy.
The others seem in very good condition. 9/10 fixable.
1:30 thanks for covering up the news :D love you
Wow great video as always.. I hope you came out good with that investment 👍🏾
Hey Steve! It's been a while since I watched your videos. Good thing that 8 out of 10 switches are fixable, but one of them will need to be diagnosed what's going on with left Joy-Con being disconnected. I do understand that one of them that has blue screen are not fixable because it could be some permanent brick (probably missing operating system files).
Great video, as always.
Ya, I don't have high hopes for blue screen.
4:48 lets check number nine
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i would watch longer videos haha it´s very interesting to see all the thing you do to the consoles
I have a question, I was watching one of your older videos and saw the screen replacement. I'm not sure how do you stick the new digitizer back on. Do you need adhesive? If so where can I get it
cool but why were these salvaged? there might be some hidden faults still. do you sell with warranty?
I don't even owned one yet and there's videos about broken of these? I'm impressed
These are the best, more videos like this!
I've got more broken Switches...just don't want you all to get bored of them.
impressive work! you know your way around the Switch
I figured thats the thermal paste you used, best stuff on the market
thinking of buying a Nintendo Switch tablet from you, was just checking out your website \m/ definitely bookmarking it, my Switch tablet was stolen so all i have is the HDMI cord, ac cord, and the dock \m/ digging these videos
I love your content keep it up👍
Hey what probes do you have for your fluke meter? those look super convenient for working on fine surface mount devices.
Also, when you have mentioned "looking up" information on items you have repaired, what sites would you recommend for someone just breaking into this to use and read up on?
I have been working with mostly through-hole electronic components in my repairs and working, any resources you could recommend for honing the SMD skills? or must have equipment to help a novice.
5:38 from the looks of it, i think at least 7
would it not be a good idea to leave them on for a day and then check to make sure they are working? I had a tablet once that worked fine for a few hours when just turned on, then would not work and have to be turned off then back on to work.
I got a black Screen With no Battery Icon.
But it also drain 0,52A.
Is there anything on screen if i disconnect the Battery and Start only with the Chargingcable?
Thanks a lot
Nice video!
-let's check the fuse, please be bad
-aww, it's good :(
because if the fuse was bad it would’ve been an easy fix
@@experteastereggs2579 r/wooooosh
Honestly I just bought a nintendo switch console only with 32gb worth $220 on ebay about a week I'm waiting for it to arrive soon, in the mean time watching your videos to take notes. 👍
No fan or speaker tests etc?
You can hear the menu and boot sounds...
ITS SO SATISFYIIIING
Glad you're enjoying these!
Very interesting! Thank you 😊
My Switch charges when I plug the adapter straight into it, but it won't charge in the dock. (I recently did a dock shell replacement, so maybe I messed something up?)
Remember to use TegraRCMSmash to test for AutoRCM if you get one that charges but won't turn on.
Hi. Would you know where I would could buy nintendo switch pro controller Board's (one that control's buttons and shoulder buttons)?
Cool video can't wait for next one m8
Part 2 is coming next Friday!
I have a brand new switch that i will leave in the dock for many days while I’m away (some times a few weeks) every-time i try to use it i have to remove it from the dock unplug both the hdmi and power cord for a few mins in order for it to work normally again and this being said switch is usually dead when i need to do this but it was charged and fine in dock when i leave, any ideas?
the blue screen is fixable. wait till the battery is completely dead then charege it. the exact problem i had with my switch
Does that mean u have to leave blue screen on
Heyy sir I really need you help. My ps4 GTA 5 disc won't work. It keeps showing that the disc is damaged or dirty. Please help me
What usb c cord do you recommend other then original Nintendo cord for travel
What is the thing you use to check amps when charging? Could it also be used to test iphones?
If I was ever going to buy a used product it would be from you.
Mate that's where I get my ps4 power supply's from great shop best in the business i'd say and i've had to buy 3 for 3 different consoles two have since been permanently been retired from use though the motherboards still work i'll likely keep them as donor boards for the new one i've bought because i'll know they work
you call 25 min long? sorry but no. 1 hours it might start to be getting long but this is youtube. stuff can be as long as want it to be and people will either watch it or skip stuff if they want. the longer videos are better to me too because can watch it without having to change to another video every few min.
Thanks for the input!
How long can you sit on youtube in one go?
When will you have more like new switch available for purchase, or any ETA on next batch of them you will be fixing?
If you use lighter fuel, the type used for zipo's etc... it comes off first time, and no waiting for it to soften and also evaporates so no clean up. :D I used this on books that have labels on that have been on there for a long time. Doesn't stain or damage books and as I said vaperates so no clean up.
Good job man ..we need to see long video step by step how to fix . thanks
I should do a video like that sometime.
For the outer thermal paste (no idea why it's pink) but that thermal paste i replaced with GPU vrm thermal pads, which seems to work way better then paste, i would guess because they have greater surface area?
Hey this isn't related to this video but since you are Mr. Fix-It.... I have a Samsung 60 inch LCD TV that is just over three years old and a few days ago it shut off while watching a dvd and now won't stay powered on.... Worth opening up and trying to fix or a trip to the dump? Thanks...
It's always worth at least opening it up imo but I've only fixed a few TV's so I can't really give you any repair advice...try tampatec
Sir just question bout my switch its blue screen i only update the firmware and its blue screen, how to fix it
My switches also always break on me. They start showing this "battery low" bug, after a couple of days and a few hours later they just turn black.
Lol I can't tell if your being sarcastic or not. But if not then you should try charging them with the original charger
18:25, love that music! Better than the hill billy banjo stuff.
What’s the white tool he uses to see the charging power. And where can you find info on it?
Where do you buy new Nintendo switch kickstands?!?! Mine is so broken and cant even support the switch with jooycons on it
You should blow the dust out of the fan while you're replacing the thermal paste.
Question: When are you going to start ship internationally for the refurbished game consoles?
when u sell stuff on ur site is that a special thing? i dont see a section for it
I don't have them up yet. I'll post the link on Friday with my next video.
I was curious about that as well .
Can you please show how to replace front outer shell/panel for nintendo switch, there are no videos currently anywhere
where did you buy all those consoles? i'd like to look into buying and fixing as well...
have you not watched the video?
Looks good
What the thingy you use to measure voltage when plugging in usbc cable?
Lol I've been buying parts from ep games for almost a year now mainly for ps4 n ps4 pro parts, one question i have one switch that i almost fixed the issue is that it only displays when docked not on handheld, any solution or advice on a possible repair?
Ya, they sell a lot of parts! I'd be checking the USB C port carefully. It might not be the problem but for sure could be. Also, be sure to check the caps around the video chip for shorts.
@@Tronicsfix alright thanks for the advice, always looking forward to your videos.
Now that you've shown me thermal paste, I am obligated by internet law to point out that you used too much or not enough thermal paste. 😋
ha ha ha ha ha ha! Story of my RUclips life! There's always too much or not enough! Someone should make a video showing the EXACT correct amount of thermal paste. You know what the comments would be like.
I was like, "Hot damn that's a lot of paste right there.." on some of those..
#7 and #10 had a schrodingers fuse, nothing wrong on your part :P
Are you sure a normal thermal paste is good for the back of the heat pipe? It does not seem to make direct contact with the backplate. The thermal paste may bleed out if that's the case. Maybe a thermal pad, or a gummy thermal paste like k5-pro would be better?
Yep, it works fine. I'll probably experiment with viscous thermal paste at some point. Just make sure not to use really thin thermal paste.
Steve you forgot the thermal paste lol. I'd love to get a broken switch to play and maybe try liquid metal or wet sanding the cooling to get even better contact, could be fun.
Ha, ha!
That’s definitely the funniest part of the video - not that humor is the goal, but I was cracking up last night.
Can anyone tell me the name of the tool he's using to test the charging?
i ahev tried replacing sd card slot modular, still no luck, gotta say my switch is ripped but the thing just gonna collect dust now
@TronicsFix can i send you my broken nintendo switch? i cant do anything with it so maybe you can? i haven't been able to find much help with what happened with my switch. it's a one of the original switches that could be hacked with the tegra exploit, so my switch got bricked because my boy tried to update Super smash through the official update, the screen went gray, then black, i had my switch in auto rcm, i use Tegra to inject payloads and it isn't recognizing the switch in rcm mode, I was using Atmosphere as my CFW, PS. i do still have my original nand files
Is the a reason you didnt replace the thermal compound between the processor and the rf can?
I was under the impression that "OL" meant "Over Limit", ie beyond the measurement abilities of the meter or the currently selected setting....
I am wondering if your Nintendo Switch charger is faulty. Have you tried a different charger before taking the non charge switch apart? I think it could be the charger and not your faulty charge mind
Hi, I am from Brazil, my Nintendo Switch is black screen problem, I have already changed the LCD screen twice and the same problem happened, it blinks the screen and turns off the image, until the screen stops working, you know What can be, what is the reason for this problem happening ???
Sounds like possibly a battery problem but not for sure on that.
I guess 8-9 switches will be salvagable
Where do you sell your repaired items at?
I didn't realize that the thermal paste was a problem with the switch. My switch works just fine but would you recommend taking it apart and replacing the thermal paste?
Thermal paste isn't generally an issue with them. No, I don't recommend you taking your apart to replace the thermal paste.
The switches thermal setup seems to work just fine and doesn't seem to affect performance. The only thing replacing the past might do is reduce the fan noise a bit.
it`s good to replace thermal paste when you take it apart because the old paste is normally dry
@@lndnfsu2 Well yes, If you are already taking it apart for something, you might as well replace it.
Whats the name of that display you used to check the volts when charging?
This looks like a very good lot compared to the last one, night and day difference.
These are in better condition.
Is the thermal paste replacement necessary when you open it up to replace the battery?
Only if the paste is dried out. Since I'll be selling these as refurbished I have a checklist of everything I do and that's one of the things so every one of these will have new thermal paste.
Common problem with type C charge ports......lint and dust wedged in over time. It stops the charging lead locating deep enough.
Yeah, I've been dealing with this with my phone... I don't know what to stick in there to get it clear without risking shorting the port. Thoughts? I tried wittling down a toothpick but, it became too brittle at that point.
What's the little white charge meter you use and where can I get one?
What about taking out one stripped screw? :( i stripped mine and i cant get it out
i have an issue with my SD-Card Reader. I have a replacement reader but it still cant read the SD-Card. Any tips? The reader worked at first and i opend the Switch and the cable felt like not connected properly. Then it worked for a while and then stop working.
I'd be checking the connector.
Yeah, ill do that. It doesnt fell like it "klicks" in. Ty for quick answer.