I Bought 2 FAULTY SNES Consoles | Can I FIX Them?!
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Жыл бұрынThese Super Nintendo (Super Famicom) consoles are both broken. I paid £26 for them on eBay. One of them has no power and the other one shuts down after 30 seconds.
Will I be able to fix them?
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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@ChristosKaps Жыл бұрын
These videos are fast becoming a serious FeelGood Fix for me; at the end of a tiring day (working on Sunday, boo, life, boo!) I get to watch a kind man fixing old machines and turning "junk" into perfectly usable consoles. And, on top of that, some nice tunes; don't care what the "haters" say (actually, I'm hard pressed to even imagine people "hating" on such a decent man for thanking his supporters in a funny way), I'm here for the songs as much as the fixes. Well done, keep it up.
@DevKTV Жыл бұрын
agree man I love this
@Boogie_the_cat 9 ай бұрын
Please sir, I attempted to turn my "junk" into a working machine and now it hurts. I think my junk is truly useless and cannot be transmogrified into anything useful. Maybe I can try alchemy.
@CountZero20XX Жыл бұрын
Using the fuse holders was a stroke of genius. You are redefining what a "bodge job" means!
@dr.decker3623 Жыл бұрын
ummm,.. thats a proper way to fix them though... you have obviously never been in a fix shop, or know anything about circuitry.
@CountZero20XX Жыл бұрын
@@dr.decker3623 Never. Thank you.
@John-1984 Жыл бұрын
I really like that you used a replaceable glass fuse instead of another soldered one. I genuinely thought though that you were going to solder the fuse directly to the board. I'm glad you had the fuse clips. Another professional repair.
@warpath6666 Жыл бұрын
I was a bit con-FUSED at first too 😄
@Shadepariah Жыл бұрын
now if only Ninty had put a glass fuse in a clip holder in the first place...
@a.j9645 Жыл бұрын
Can not for the life of my children really explain why i love this channel, but i do. So relaxing and fun to watch. Also had to re-listen to Onyx (throw your gunz & last dayz..) when i saw one of your t-shirts. Not as nice as I remember, but still kind of allright😁👍🇸🇪
@warpath6666 Жыл бұрын
LOL!!! It's all about Steve's angelic singing 😄🤣
@finchers_garage Жыл бұрын
The 8-Bit Guy uses Retrobrite for yellowed plastics with great success. You might give that a go for your yellow one.
@oli1658 Жыл бұрын
You can also use volume 40 hair salon creme (though both processes need sunlight which england seems to lack lol)
@GriffandZeus Жыл бұрын
It's hydrogen peroxide and under UV light...even mymatevince has done it (didn't mean that to sound derogatory)
@carolavw Жыл бұрын
ODD experiments shows over here exactly how to build a retrobrighting box. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gL5dha1-nbO-oIk.html
@mehere8299 Жыл бұрын
@@GriffandZeus If you can find it, the liquid H2O2 works better than the creme. Some crème preparations - as an aside, thanks to autocorrect for that lovely Canadian _accent grave_ - contain UV protectant ingredients such as soy protein isolate. Why they put soy in H2O2 is beyond me.
@Penfold8 Жыл бұрын
He just recently showed something that he retrobrighted a couple of months before and he showed how it was yellowing again.
@kbsanders Жыл бұрын
This would be a good opportunity to do a retro-bright episode! Dave Murray, the 8-bit guy does them all the time and it works great.
@ModelsExInferis Жыл бұрын
Came in to say the same thing! Used it on toys a lot and it does work great for the most part.
@zeroxception Жыл бұрын
yup need some retrobright action on them
@TheBrewdonkey Жыл бұрын
Odd Tinkering also has a great method that is highly effective using UV LED strips.
@DarkAvatar1313 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBrewdonkey This is the one to follow for him, since Dave is in Texas and his Sun method isn't going to work well in the UK (at least consistently.)
@phoenixconsoles4169 Жыл бұрын
Retro bright is seriously over priced, you can get the same stuff from hairdressing supplier for £3/4 . I've used it and does exactly what retrobright does.
@michaelstanley5215 Жыл бұрын
Never be afraid to put the incorrect amount of thermal paste behind a transistor, the manufacturer usually doesn't do it to save a few pennies. Good job!
@Mrflash222006 Жыл бұрын
Conductive paste is not desirable tho
@michaelstanley5215 Жыл бұрын
@@Mrflash222006 Conductive paste isn't a problem for these transistors. Notice how it's connected to a shield that is tied to ground and the screw will always ensure that it makes a connection to the shield.
@kriss3d Жыл бұрын
Steve says: Apply the perfect amount of thermal paste.
@michaelstanley5215 Жыл бұрын
@@kriss3d Steve always says incorrect amount because no matter how much you put on you'll always have someone in the comments telling you that it is the wrong amount - this way you can get ahead of that. I personally think that he always uses far too much. ;)
@kriss3d Жыл бұрын
@@michaelstanley5215 yeah I'd use less paste as well. It's only meant to bring a consistent physical connection between the two surfaces. The less you need the better as long as it's even throughout the surfaces
@jivillain Жыл бұрын
You have an unfixable problem - cuteness overload
@TrueRewire Жыл бұрын
Steve, I thought it was funny you were like "I don't know if it's supposed to do that" when you had a second one that was working you could compare it to that you just fixed lol. Great video.
@waynetemplar2183 Жыл бұрын
I thought the exact same thing
@AcheForWake Жыл бұрын
@@waynetemplar2183 same
@davidrowlands8548 Жыл бұрын
@@AcheForWake same
@RyuichiShinomori Жыл бұрын
That fuse and that voltage regulator are problems in the US versions too! I’ve done tons of work on them and I blew the fuse once myself lol. There’s a big problem with video signal having vertical bars that is solved by adding a cap to the regulator funnily enough so it’s got its own issues. The replacement shells aren’t too bad, for the price anyway. If the one you have is trash it’s worth the swap.
@rebel4466 Жыл бұрын
The yellowing can be removed pretty well with some hydrogen peroxide. Especially the ones used for hair dye stuff is great to use, because it's pretty thick and stays on the plastic pretty well. But of course you have to mask the colored parts, as they will be affected as well. Works like a charm though and can really raise the price of something you want to sell.
@GamerDaddy82 Жыл бұрын
Put it under a UV light or outside in the sun after coating or soaking in peroxide and it is like magic!
@Boemel Жыл бұрын
8bit guy :D
@portnoi88 Жыл бұрын
I've done that a few times. The yellowing comes back after a month or so.
@Gaborsk1 Жыл бұрын
There's actually a very good tutorial on youtube by Odd Tinkering named "Making The Ultimate Retrobrighting Box". That dude is awesome.
@MrThomashorst Жыл бұрын
But dont forget the gloves when working with this nasty stuff. I have burned my hands down to the flesh the first time i used it.
@numberz6597 Жыл бұрын
Hey just found you. I can't put my finger on just what it is about your humor or mannerisms but let me tell you that you have instantly become my new favorite on KZfaq. Well done man and bravo!
@unknownclipsyep Жыл бұрын
Found this channel a few days ago. This has been entertaining and you are very knowledgeable when it comes to fixing things . Thanks for the content. 👍
@lodger7551 Жыл бұрын
Recently discovered your channel Steve and binged all of your videos! Your willingness to just "have a go" and not be afraid of failure is an inspiration and has given me the confidence to "have a go" at fixing some of my old stuff I have lying around, specifically an old Creative Inspire 6.1 6700 surround sound system with a dead left channel. Bloody awesome channel, keep it up dude!
@superamario6464 Жыл бұрын
Hell yes!!! Singing and fixing the greatest console of all time! **thumps chest with right fist** You ma dawg!
@BestBackingTracks Жыл бұрын
Thank you for including a little more educational detail (such as the continuity stuff). I love watching these but am clueless with circuits, so it's a really cool way to learn as I watch.
@cassiodalcin Жыл бұрын
Sir, I've managed to fix my x360 wired controller today with some very nasty soldering job but I gotta say, thanks! I've been postponing doing it for a while but watching your videos gave me the confidence to try. Your kind and gentle way of working is really inspiring!
@MrKohl173503 Жыл бұрын
I'm very happy I found your channel! thank you for such entertaining videos and I'm very much so excited to see your future content!
@camanderson9132 Жыл бұрын
I've always enjoyed repair/restore videos, especially OddTinkering and TronicsFix, but I've watched your entire channel over the past 7 days and had run out of content, so what a welcome treat for the weekend. Nice.
@mrpugster Жыл бұрын
Love your vids, the cuts to camera are subtle works of art
@Reikis645 Жыл бұрын
You should retrobright all the console cases to restore their original color. Pretty simple processs, considering how greatly it improves the look of the case.
@ArreglandoCosas Жыл бұрын
Very nice simple fixes Steve! Great video
@LukeDodge916 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are fantastic. Instant sub. Ive never found repair vids too interesting but your videos made it quite accessible. Makes me want to try it myself. Great job.
@LuXun12 Жыл бұрын
Found you through TronicsFix and love your chill vibe and voice and interesting fixes. Been going through your videos and been enjoying em.
@StezStixFix Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rafu! 👍
@Gawny7789 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are so easy to watch. I’ve only done very minor repairs on controllers and consoles but this is making me want to try more.
@EuphoricEugene Жыл бұрын
great vid, really enjoy watching you fix stuff and your sense of humor
@MagralhoPT Жыл бұрын
I love your personality man! you should do more videos! even if they are not repair stuff! I would definitely watch them!
@sansnom Жыл бұрын
You can now buy beautiful clear replacement shell, I think it might worth looking at them.
@stompingliger Жыл бұрын
I’ve been coming back and forth here for a couple of days now as I’ve been binging your videos. Each time the sub count has gotten up. Love to see such a rise on a great channel (with fabulous musical numbers)!
@mike_frances Жыл бұрын
I am a new subscriber and are thoroughly enjoying your videos. Nice to see someone using basic fault-finding techniques to repair consoles. So looking forward to watching lots more. And you are funny !!
@tambias Жыл бұрын
Another great video again.good fault finding and the thermal camera is a great addition to any tool kit.
@RFreitaZ Жыл бұрын
This particular video is not the case, but I really appreciate that you go to serious lenghts to try and fix whatever it is you're fixing. KZfaq is filled with videos of these "famous" fix it guys that google the probable causes and give up after replacing a few components because it's not worth their time anymore. You sometimes even try to fix USB ports before swapping them for new ones. Makes for much more enjoyable videos. Keep up the great work, Steve!
@scouse1967 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant fix on both those consoles, Steve. That end bit where you said "I do like this game but it's a stupid game" creased me up.
@warpath6666 Жыл бұрын
That is a Steve-ism ... _stupid game_ ... as is Dave 😄
@matthewspaula7227 Жыл бұрын
I love your channel. It's so relaxing to watch you. Thanks.
@travellingslim Жыл бұрын
Dave did a wonderful job supervising this fix. Good job Dave!
@syu001 Жыл бұрын
just discovered the channel, loving your videos mate
@aidkik580 Жыл бұрын
I wish I had your patience man, you do great work and it's awesome that your humble about it too, not afraid to say you put the switch in backwards, wish more people were like you keep up the great work
@todormiroleskov8663 Жыл бұрын
I just love the way you make references to other youtubers :D Nicely done, I wait for a faulty snes console so I hope it will be an easy fix like those and extend my collection. Keep up with the entertaining videos for nerds like us ;)
@warpath6666 Жыл бұрын
... _the inappropriate amount of thermal paste_ ... 😄🤣😄🤣
@squatchmode Жыл бұрын
Great video Steve. Love the videos and forget anyone who complains about your songs, they are very entertaining. This one was also very well done. Cheers!
@Teaneus Жыл бұрын
Nice job Steve, once again an amazing video,Thank you so much !!!!!
@camdflage Жыл бұрын
So funny, and informative. Love your work and thanks
@Daffydubs Жыл бұрын
I love the fact you keep dropping vids on days I'm off work so I can throw em on an learn the ways of the STEVE!
@TokyoAzzA Жыл бұрын
Voice over Steve killed it today 👍, and loved the progress bar. … also adding the obligatory ‘try retro-brightening them like the Odd Tinkering channels tutorial’ 😁
@JamieBainbridge 6 ай бұрын
This is the first video of yours I've ever seen. That is the BEST way of doing Patreon support I've ever seen. 100% awesome! Came for the SNES repair but stayed for the British man rapping 😅
@joeclifford183 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha that’s twist at the end cracked me up! As a sparky ive often put something back together only to have made some mundanely dumb mistake on the reconstruction haha. You’re gold.
@fireweldxl Жыл бұрын
NIce video and love the work that you do on repairing broken items, so much so that it has inspired me to do the same. Why I didn't think of it before is beyond me. Also, update your KZfaq counter in the background!
@BewbsOP Жыл бұрын
Man, putting those fuse clips on there is legit genius.
@harveybrimer1054 Жыл бұрын
thanks for posting these vids, funny and informative!!
@takashiemota9784 Жыл бұрын
Best episode because Dave helped! Good job to you as well Steve, best fixer-uper around!
@TragicMike Жыл бұрын
Another highly entertaining video! Great job, definitely could do with retro-brighting them shells though! They should come up like new afterwards! You could probably make a short on how to make a retro-brighting bath!
@cheplays2482 Жыл бұрын
I was always jealous of the Japanese and European SNES design.
@GuileTGTV Жыл бұрын
Yeah US version looks really weird to me ! Doesnt look Nintendo!
@MGeniusNinja Жыл бұрын
Well done once again, great content, best KZfaqr ! Love the spirit. Kisses to Dave.
@StezStixFix Жыл бұрын
😁 Thanks M!
@theemjay Жыл бұрын
That switch realisation was a proper laugh out loud moment! Great work mate.
@reborn-gwp7972 Жыл бұрын
Great video once again. Loved that fuse fix better than original
@johnny2f55 7 күн бұрын
This is brilliant, great channel mate.
@infinityeight8705 Жыл бұрын
Any chance of 'some more super nintendo's to repair' ? realy enjoyed this one but was hoping there was going to be a bit more to the repair! Awesome fun channel by the way 👍
@jontait1095 Жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff as always Steve
@EvanMan Жыл бұрын
Your every video is like a Christmas present for me. Always be yourself and thank you for making me smile! )
@Haze_E1 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel is very good the perfect amount of humor your patron song pretty cool as well look forward to binge watching your videos
@KrozMcD Жыл бұрын
God your videos make me happy. The humour, funny music, and the super satisfying way that you do everything, thank you!
@mikelavallee1014 Жыл бұрын
Your songs aren't annoying. Give yourself credit. It separates you from every other similar channel. I watch these with my 8 year old son and daughter they love them, so do I. Thank you for your work.
@danielmoore8822 Жыл бұрын
Awesome rap, always enjoy the content from across the pond in North Carolina.
@colinboneham7387 Жыл бұрын
Nice fix Steve, love seeing the older consoles gettin some tlc
@jonathanlittle8393 Жыл бұрын
Great to see dave is stepping up and helping you more 👏
@KLGChaos Жыл бұрын
He needs to earn his keep somehow!
@waynebutcher9589 11 ай бұрын
Loving these videos 👍🏻
@stevefury90 Жыл бұрын
A) I love the songs B) Excellent work! it was something really smart that replacement of the fuse.
@stevvieb Жыл бұрын
That fuse replacement is a period fix, I used to fix them this way back in the day for a local computer shop.
@Apreche Жыл бұрын
Very nice. As a US person it was very fun to see the PAL SNES.
@Ethrax2 Жыл бұрын
Well, it's the everywhere-except-NA-snes to us.
@chrispike7249 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you working on your 2 snes consoles there Steve another interesting repair too , and maybe you could try to retro bright the yellowed one it would make for a great show 👍
@daveforbes4269 Жыл бұрын
Enjoying your vids mate liked and subbed
@polonium13 Жыл бұрын
I've got one of these in the loft with a travel case, infrared controllers, bazooka and loads of games...but no power. Thanks a bunch for posting these vids, they're really useful. I come from a long line of electrical engineers but didn't seem to inherit the genes!
@breachofthepeace1829 Жыл бұрын
The discoloured one looks like the special edition goldeneye controller for the 64
@pedromimoso8804 Жыл бұрын
Great work, Steve! There are ways to restore the original color that you shoud try and make a video about it. It would be interesting. Nice singing as always.😁👍
@mattrichardson4351 Жыл бұрын
YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!! I am having my second coffee enjoying this video.. thanks for the entertainment 👍Gday from AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺
@DiggerPrints0814 Жыл бұрын
Why are your videos so addictive to watch. It's like a criminal show and finding the killer, I need to know whatever your fixing gets fixed!!!!!
@KoSLoW27 Жыл бұрын
Good job steve 🤗 i loved pinball dreams on Amiga in the 90’s now i play pinball fx 3 🤪
@ScruffyLookinRGB Жыл бұрын
More Rick James Please Steve! Great repairs as usual. Ive refurbished quite a few super famicoms here in japan and have yet to test one that doesnt turn on. Nice finds!!!
@kooky2 Жыл бұрын
Patreon song, Yas! Also, nice video. I think I saw those snes on eBay too but glad you got them!
@shady4422 Жыл бұрын
Great fix as always bud
@wallysprint Жыл бұрын
Hahaha loved the cow at 10:22, thank you for this video Sir!
@aab5836 Жыл бұрын
So glad to see subscriber number rising steadily
@ZonicMirage Жыл бұрын
Nice work. I want to add that if you install a 78S05 voltage regulator, it's a huge upgrade. Doing that and replacing a certain capacitor (maybe more on a PAL model; I've otherwise forgotten which, though it's all part of the power circuit) can reduce, or even eliminate, the white-column-on-black-screen flaw that the Super Ninty is notorious for.
@davidc6459 Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video, great entertainment 👍
@MrKEVINCAMPBELL Жыл бұрын
probably would be a good idea to put a glass fuse in the second one too . Great vid good to see dave doing his bit
@livefreeprintguns 17 күн бұрын
I still have my original SNES from '91 and it hasn't yellowed one bit. 💪
@paulf2898 Жыл бұрын
"they call him mellow yellow,quite rightly" 😂
@Gaming-Enthusiast Жыл бұрын
Awesome video , still have this console along with all Launch PlayStations and Atari Jaguar 👌👌
@navinmarapana8704 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff as usual!
@damagethis 2 ай бұрын
I loved my snes back in the days, not sure what ever happened to it. Another great video.
@oznewton867 Жыл бұрын
Now you need the tub, peroxide and big uv ight or a couple of strands to soak those cases to bring back the original color.
@neilsaucedo8207 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a very interesting video I enjoy fixing things too
@catherinemorgan2741 Жыл бұрын
Good job on the singing, very cool rap idea good beat
@BigHead2615 Жыл бұрын
Hey I just wanted to say, you genuinely make a lot of the stuff you do in your videos, look so easy! I recently botched a full recap on my NES, and had to order another console off eBay; I'm sure my original from 2001 would still work fine, I just don't know how to fix the power / RF module, unless I find a "doesn't work / for parts only" console off eBay to salvage the power module out of that potential console. Anyway, at some point, I believe my SNES is going to need a full recap, and even so, I still want to acquire two more SNES consoles.... one very original, launch model possibly, whether if it's yellowed or not, and a 1-chip console, I THEN want to swap the shells on both so that I have a 1-chip in a launch model shell, just... because, that's what I want to do, lol. Anyway, I like your videos, I really want to get me one of those microscopes now!
@smiley800 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!! Great repairs!
@DJ_Sycottic Жыл бұрын
Great video again..... Just wish they were longer.
@peevonb7070 Жыл бұрын
Loving the music man. Stay creative!
@waziaguirre585 Жыл бұрын
A video of all VO Steve raps so I can blast it out the window on my way to work would be Awesome!
@mobiusprolix8454 Жыл бұрын
Have I said how much I like your humor? PLEASE, never stop being you. Freaking hilarious and I bet everyone at the pub enjoys having you around. Whatever happened to the SN with the purple rectangular slide buttons for power etc? Cheers
@derdom1862 Жыл бұрын
awesome video! informative and funny🎉
@COIFISHGAMING Жыл бұрын
This is the ASMR of fixing old crap
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