How To: Repair a Broken Savi’s Workshop Lightsaber from Galaxy’s Edge

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How To: Repair a Broken Savi’s Workshop Lightsaber from Galaxy’s Edge

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This video covers the repair to a lightsaber that experienced a no light condition where the blade wouldn’t illuminate and the malfunction noise was present with a crystal. The cable is available on Amazon or eBay and is described as A Type 0.5mm Pitch 8 Pin AWM 80C 60V Flexible Flat Cable FFC FPC 200mm.
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@onebigbutterstick2442 2 жыл бұрын

You are literally the best person in the world I thought my lightsaber was broken for good but you just saved me so good. Thank you so much!

@jf5150975 Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for this tutorial!! I bought those cables and replaced it like you did and then BAM! A working lightsaber again! Thanks again!!

@richdiltzairbrushandbodypa2172 2 жыл бұрын

My kid had taken his apart to try to fix it and was having trouble getting it back together. Your video helped me out and saved the day. Thank you for your help.

@adamsaxton8974 2 жыл бұрын

Just fixed my sons saber, thank you for this video, we were bummed. But some extra cables and a little time and it works great again. Plus now I have 19 extra cables for when it rips again 😆

@excaliber0844 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you! My lightsaber suddenly stopped registering the kyber crystal and I opened it up to find that exact same brittle data cable broken and I’ve only had it for a week!! With this video you’ve given me hope that I’ll be able to fix it!

@tomdavis3541 Ай бұрын

I just received 2 chassis from ebay that didn't work. They made the noise when activated and lit up with the crystal but would not light up. This gives me hope. THANKS!

@lmushl 2 жыл бұрын

You saved my saber. THANK YOU!!!

@AboutToDip Жыл бұрын

This is very helpful, thank you so much

@brandtcooper6546 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I was able to fix my lightsaber with the same issue! 10/10

@Synthetic_Soul_CH 3 жыл бұрын

Can you go into deeper depth with how to get the flat cable connected? I can't do it without it getting damaged.

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

The latch pops up for the cable, use tweezers.

@TACOMAN2355 3 ай бұрын

I have the same issue so I’m going to get those cables. but do you know how to fix the blade having troubles entering and exiting the main chamber piece on the emitter my lightsaber blade is now stuck inside and I don’t want to break it I already tried to take it out by disassembly but it is completely stuck? Great video though 👍❤

@CameronScottsChannel 3 ай бұрын

It should just push in and twist to release, is it not even moving down into the body of the saber?

@ryanconrade1669 2 жыл бұрын

What problem was your saber having when you realized you needed to fix it? Mine, after powering it on it keeps powering on. It is trying to shut off and then it reignites again and again with out moving the black button. Thanks for the video.

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

I was getting the error noise even with the blade plugged in, I suspected the connecting cable as that controls all features related to light and sound effects other than the default no kyber noise. Sounds like your issue could be a switch or cable, the cable is quite easy to check and cheap to replace. It seems to be the weak point on quite a few of these sabers, if taking it apart and removing the battery doesn't fix the issue try replacing the cable next.

@ryanconrade1669 2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronScottsChannel thanks so much! I’ll check out the battery pack and then check the cable. Thanks again for the video!

@MrPjhamann 3 ай бұрын

How do you search for the replacement ribbon on amazon

@CameronScottsChannel 3 ай бұрын

It’s linked in the video description

@nerffireflycorporation218 2 жыл бұрын

So my saber was having an issue where it wasn't registering the blade. I found out it was because the ribbon cable was torn like what you had. I tried getting replacement ones, in fact, I got the exact same ribbon cable you used but it still was not working. It was really acting up. It was only showing green in the crystal chamber, the top lights above the chamber weren't working at all, it wasn't making the Kyber Crystal sound, and for some reason when I activated it, it was making the lightsaber sounds but not lighting up the blade and it never made the sound it makes when you first put the blade in. Would you suggest I should just contact Disney customer service and see if I can get a replacement one directly from them, or maybe find a different option?

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Disney told me sorry there is nothing we can do when I contacted them before doing this repair myself so probably not much they will do for you. I'd suggest checking all the connections and trying new batteries if you haven't done that already. The ribbon is the main connector for everything past the on switch, if you have noises for the blade motion but no illumination you may have an LED issue with the blade itself. If the blade is working normally then it could be something with the board itself, the cable is delicate and if you screw it together or pull it apart wrong they can easily be damaged without noticing.

@nerffireflycorporation218 2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronScottsChannel Yeah I actually already contacted them today and they said they couldn't do anything. I'm gonna try a different ribbon cable and hope it works. The problem is definitely the ribbon cable, the blade was working just fine before I tore the ribbon cable.

@nerffireflycorporation218 2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronScottsChannel Hey there, update on my saber, a few weeks ago I tried a different ribbon cable, it works now. Turns out I had purchased the reverse flow cable instead of direct flow

@legogeneralgreivous8651 2 жыл бұрын

My dads is having issues, at first whenever you’d do the action of the saber “hitting” something, it’d just shut off. Not like the normal saber shutting off, it’d just stop lighting up. I figured it was a battery issue, and I just switched them out and now it’s not working at all. I hope I didn’t break it Edit: nevermind there was just some weird white residue in the battery ports and I cleaned it out, it’s working now

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

That would be old batteries causing corrosion, make sure you store it without batteries to avoid that in the future. It can block the metal contact points and cause a no power situation.

@legogeneralgreivous8651 2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronScottsChannel ah I see, thanks

@Nathan-nr8yt 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a link to the cable you used? I need to replace the same one.

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016CVY12I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@basic_jellie Жыл бұрын

What if you accidentally broke the red and black cable

@CameronScottsChannel Жыл бұрын

What part broke? The connector or did the cable break?

@basic_jellie Жыл бұрын

@@CameronScottsChannel the connector and little silver wire parts two of them

@CameronScottsChannel Жыл бұрын

I believe this is the cable www.amazon.com/SamIdea-60Pieces-Connector-Extension-Terminal/dp/B081V3V9HT someone mentioned in another video but the wires are reversed. It would mean reattaching them to the board in reverse order by color if that’s the case. People are selling parts on Etsy as well.

@sockuraye 2 жыл бұрын

I stupidly unscrewed and pulled out the wrong side while trying to replace the batteries and pulled both the wires and cables out of the socket too far so I can’t put them back. What do I do? I’m also afraid that I might’ve bent the cable by panicking and trying to jam it back

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

The red power wires or the data cable? Both ends should be accessible if you take it apart, despite damaging the data cable connector on mine it still attached and functions just fine. I did the same thing with initially and pulled too hard on one end.

@sockuraye 2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronScottsChannel nevermind I got it. video helped though. I just pulled the wires out too much so I unscrewed the other side and tucked them into there, the battery pack side since there's a gap there

@NicolasArzamendia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! I need help with the battery side of my light saber!!!! Can you help me?

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

What part?

@Beenz_1 Жыл бұрын

What do you do if you take out your Saber blade and put it in wrong

@CameronScottsChannel Жыл бұрын

The blade is designed to make it difficult to incorrectly install but if you do make that mistake try to remove it and try to reinstall it correctly

@Meliodas_dragon_sin1990 8 ай бұрын

What's that cable called?

@CameronScottsChannel 8 ай бұрын

The data cable is linked in the description.

@prabh456 Жыл бұрын

Do you know where to get more of those snap locks?

@CameronScottsChannel Жыл бұрын

The clip that secures the cable? You could buy this and pull it off the board but installing it on your saber may be challenging. www.amazon.com/uxcell-Converter-Couple-Extend-Adapter/dp/B07RT6YS96/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_1/142-0930666-4616757?pd_rd_w=RctEZ&content-id=amzn1.sym.26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_p=26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_r=Q0RNKF96NMZ0YDX4V7DG&pd_rd_wg=2bDkM&pd_rd_r=7e351865-6f55-48ac-8b48-02e8e62de033&pd_rd_i=B07RT6YS96&psc=1

@MemryHunts 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how to fix a “flickering” lightsaber. I can’t figure if it’s the pins causing the problem or something else that’s internal. Update: changed the batteries and it is working now just fine.

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Great, also good to know that fixed a flicker issue.

@ryanjensen5173 2 жыл бұрын

If you would know I just bought a light saber and after I changed the battery pack all it would do when I tried to turn it on was make a misfire sound nothing else do you have any ideas?

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue and it was the data cable, they can get pinched and cause the saber to malfunction resulting in the misfire sound and no light to the blade.

@egobang0716 Жыл бұрын

Do you know how to fix blade wobble/loose emitter slot? Idk if that's exactly what it is but Idk how else to describe it. When I lightly swing the saber around, I notice the blade has more wobble than before. It keeps disconnecting and reconnecting at the slightest movement, and making that audio clip when you install the blade in the emitter over and over again. When it's turned on it's more noticeable, because the blade light will power on over and over again as it keeps getting disconnected and reconnected. I wrapped a layer of thin tape over the black part of the blade to make it a "tighter" fit in the emitter slot as a temporary solution, but that won't last long as the tape degrades over time and use. Any idea how to fix it?

@CameronScottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Most likely it's a defect with the blade attachment or the hilt receiver end. You can check the metal mounting points for damage, if one isn't fitting correctly it will cause the blade to lose a connection.

@chinkboy5150 Жыл бұрын

My saber started making those error sounds when the saber was still put together. The batteries are still working. Got any ideas?

@CameronScottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Pull it apart and check the cables, if you are certain the batteries are new and the kyber crystal has been taken out and reinserted with the same problem it's probably the cable.

@bayleyatkins7048 2 жыл бұрын

I dropped my saber and I believe I may have damaged the light bulb. On Disney’s site, it says the bulb cannot be repaired… do you know if that is completely true? Is there any way to save my saber? It was dropped by complete accident and I’ve only had it for a couple months so I would love to save it if possible.

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

The blade contains all the light elements except the Kyber chamber. It’s more likely damage to the hilt internals. Have you opened it up yet? What does it do? Dead altogether or some noises?

@bayleyatkins7048 2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronScottsChannel I've opened it up, but I will do a more detailed look at it later. It makes no noises at all. I haven't tried changing the batteries yet, so I will definitely do that first. I heard a sound when the saber dropped, so my mind directly went to damage of the light source, but I'll look into other causes

@bayleyatkins7048 2 жыл бұрын

By "I heard a sound" I mean a cracking noise. Not a sound that is made by the saber naturally when it is on.

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@bayleyatkins7048 start with the batteries and go from there.

@macarelli2097 2 жыл бұрын

Excuse me sir do you have a link for the red and black micro cable .. is it a 1.25mm ? Thank you.

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

I believe these are the same cables however the wire color/polarity is potentially wired in reverse so keep that in mind. www.amazon.com/dp/B081V3V9HT/

@macarelli2097 2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronScottsChannel I replaced the ribbon cable I spliced the red and black cable because I purchased the 80mm instead of the 150mm .. put it back together we now have power in the handle area with lights and sound however the blade will not fire .. I checked the three wires soldered to the circuit board totally fine .. white, black , red…. In fact when the blade is installed it cuts all sound & lights absolutely nothing when blade is installed… sorry for the long text thank you..

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@macarelli2097 Sounds like the blade is shorting something out somewhere, if you've checked all the connections from the blade to the board it might be a bad blade but I'm not sure how that could happen. When you say you have sounds without the blade do you just mean the kyber crystal effects? Does it make any sounds at all when you install the blade itself?

@jameswirth6299 2 жыл бұрын

My son broke the clip that holds the ribbon to the circuit board. Know anyone who can repair it?

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Did the clip itself come all the way off? I broke mine too but was still able to connect it because the clamp portion was still working.

@jameswirth6299 2 жыл бұрын

@@CameronScottsChannel yes completely off

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@jameswirth6299 You would need someone to reattach the clip to the board, maybe an electronics repair store could do it. Otherwise you'd have to get a new board or new hilt on ebay.

@mrpablo68 Жыл бұрын

This video is GREAT!!! How do you order the flat cable? I have not been able to find it. Ty

@UgghCris Жыл бұрын

What issues was your saber having? Mine is completely dead 💀

@CameronScottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Start with the batteries, even with the blade issue fresh batteries allowed the switch to trigger the error spark noise. Once you determine batteries aren't the issue and it still does nothing it's time to tear it apart and check the cables. There is one data cable and one power cable, the data cable usually can be damaged but still allow the error noise. If the power cable is shot then that may be the issue.

@user-kr8en9dp5b Жыл бұрын

What exactly are those cables called on Amazon?

@CameronScottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Type 0.5mm Pitch 8 Pin AWM 80C 60V Flexible Flat Cable FFC FPC 200mm there is a link in the description.

@ShaneTuckerDesignAndPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

i want to send mine in for repair. I can't find a link for that do you know where that is?

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

They don't take returns for repairs at Disney, they won't even help you purchase a replacement or provide parts through their customer support. You're pretty much on your own with a repair unless you can find someone who will perform the repair for a fee.

@ShaneTuckerDesignAndPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

Do you, or do you know of someone who can repair our saber? I don't know if this is the issue or not.

@CameronScottsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Try Etsy, someone might provide it as a service there.