I Paid $300 for TWO Broken Pokemon Switch Lite's - Zacian & Zamazenta

I Paid $300 for TWO Broken Pokemon Switch Lite's - Zacian & Zamazenta - Can I Fix Them?

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I Paid $300 for TWO Broken Special Edition Switch Lite's - Pokemon Zacian and Zamazenta Edition - The first one was in really good condition. It turned on and everything was good after I reset the parental controls so an easy fix there. The second one was pretty rough - stripped screws, no power, broken ribbon cables, and a broken analog stick. However, after replacing the damaged parts and letting it charge up for a while the second Switch Lite was also working again.
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@BloodMonkey20 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos inspired me to start my own projects. First, I fixed my switch's charging port, and then I started fixing a ton of broken electronics I had laying around. This has become my new hobby, and I am loving it. Thanks a lot for your videos man. Keep up the good work!

@Tronicsfix 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@raddaks2039 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering what kind of person would screw screws in that tightly, strip screws out, and break ribbon cables all in the name of "repairing" a console... then I realized the whole mess had started because they had literally broken off a joystick. They're probably not someone who knows how to handle electronics gently, I guess. Glad to see the console getting the gentle touch it deserved! I hope the new owner takes better care of it.

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Yep...people can be pretty rough on this stuff. It's feeling much better now!

@The_Keeper 4 жыл бұрын

It was probably Tyler1. 😁

@naknampucha5236 4 жыл бұрын

Probably someone with Anger management problem. Owner must have probably rage quit trying to fix the broken console.

@DonVigaDeFierro 4 жыл бұрын

It was probably a literal kid that got angry playing Fork knife.

@starsky51 3 жыл бұрын

I'd say it was a combination of desperation and 'it's already broke, so I might as well keep going'! This gives me flashbacks to similar periods from my own childhood

@chrisnoles812 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see him take apart the next generation PS and XBOX.

@snazzydoggo 4 жыл бұрын

pricey 👀

@saincx0m9 4 жыл бұрын

@@snazzydoggo so many people are making rumors about prices , its ridiculous

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to take them apart!

@snazzydoggo 4 жыл бұрын

but I’m talking about both prices combined

@sawyermack7739 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tronicsfix I'm starting to wonder what they're gonna look like on the inside

@bloonh8tr619 4 жыл бұрын

I felt pain seeing that second Switch Lite

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

I know! Me too!

@HaydogGg 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I wasn’t the the only one 😂

@cxtrol6336 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tronicsfix omg hi i look up to u so much

@nalyRJones 4 жыл бұрын

There is something about this channel that is soothing and therapeutic to me. It's really a pleasent experience to watch often rejected, and degenerated tech have new life breathed into it.

@LatvianVideo 4 жыл бұрын

How can people open electronics that badly? Even with the bad tools I have, I probably could do a better job than the previous guy

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha...ya...idk

@JXero3 4 жыл бұрын

Especially in this gen of youtube videos and internet guides, Who doesn’t look up video tutorials on how to properly take things apart without damaging them??

@bingus7361 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes all you have is a standard star screw driver and an box cutter, even then I wouldn't have cocked it up like that when those were the only tools I had for opening

@LatvianVideo 4 жыл бұрын

@@bingus7361 my tools are a little better, a small screwdriver bits set and a scalpel type knife/box cutter

@Darxide23 4 жыл бұрын

Because kids.

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Just for anyone commenting about the price I paid...as of 8/16/2020 these are selling for $270-$300 each on eBay. I paid $150 each for these so profit will be pretty good when I sell them. 👉 iFixit Coupon Code: ifixit.com/tronicsfix Precision Screw Extractor Set: www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Precision-Screw-Extractor-Set/IF145-118?o=1

@instahawk8422 4 жыл бұрын

I see a problem with the first switch lite whoever was using it didn’t have the dark theme on

@MystinaValeth 3 жыл бұрын

Dummy, it's a switch lite, not a switch dark.

@Sylveon9021 3 жыл бұрын

@@MystinaValeth HA HA HA HA HA thats soooooooooo damn funny

@amira.ismail8004 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@MajoradeMayhem 4 жыл бұрын

It's like a vet in surgery. "My poor baby, what have they done to you?? Let's open you up."

@asmodeusml 4 жыл бұрын

That poor Switch woke up during the operation 😢

@geegus 4 жыл бұрын

"Woah an image on the screen and turns on" lol.

@StabStabStabStabby 4 жыл бұрын

usually when you buy things "not working / for parts only" on ebay you dont expect it to turn on and work flawlessly.

@chriswilliams9734 4 жыл бұрын

@@StabStabStabStabby I bought 2 ps3's that "dont work" or "for parts " and both ended up working flawlessly. I was like maybe they didn't know how to turn them on 🤣

@giorgio5789 3 жыл бұрын

@@StabStabStabStabby in the usa people throw away brand new things. i'm not amazed anymore at this point of all the working things that people give away because they're too lazy to look into it to get them working

@ibbzy9047 3 жыл бұрын

@@giorgio5789 you mean look into how to turn them on.

@FlaccidGnome 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like they didn't realize that it's a Y wing screwdriver. I bought my daughter the Zacian/Zamazenta lite for Xmas this year. With those used prices Im glad I did.

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Yep...it was good to buy it back them! Yes, many people don't have the tri wing bits

@GlaciaGalaxy 4 жыл бұрын

I really love that your paid promotion fits in with the video. So many people just have such off topic things in their video

@Omegapork 4 жыл бұрын

Its amazing how much someone can break something in such little time, the switch lite only came out like 7 months ago.

@juli12345istRecorsi 3 жыл бұрын

Judging by the way they tried to repair the switch, that person is pretty careless

@WadeVillines 4 жыл бұрын

Those screw extractors seem like an underrated tool for something like this. It's a lot easier to strip these cheap screws than most people think.

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Some of the screws on these are very tight and easy to strip

@oo2454 4 жыл бұрын

i wonder if the people who break thier consoles ever end up watching you fix them

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

I often wonder that!

@EB-xp2mz 4 жыл бұрын

You were very lucky with this lot! Here in Europe, with that amount, you can only find garbage. Here, on ebay, there are only destroyed consoles, which cost like new ones.

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

These types of auctions don't come along often here either. I was glad to get them for that price.

@WeskerBioHazard 4 жыл бұрын

that is not true in austria i found 3 switch lites each 150 €

@blazemazt3r255 4 жыл бұрын

Seeing you fix that joystick makes me remember when I was a kid and would make Franken controllers for my xbox 360 out of a bunch of misc broken controllers

@starsky51 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch one of these vids, I imagine the original owner watching it through their fingers like it's a horror movie.

@glen4cindy 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. It *always* gets me that you put these devices completely back together with screws and all before you even plug them in and test them!! NO WAY would I or do I ever do that!! You are da man!

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

That's just for the video. I test them a bit off camera first if needed. If I test it right away then people would stop watching right then.

@poopyjohn8182 4 жыл бұрын

Had some "fixed DS but messed up" flashbacks when you bent the plastic with pliers.

@lrecker1690 4 жыл бұрын

You're amazing man, you were my inspiration to start trying fixing my controllers instead of buying new ones, I've been able to fix some GC and PS4 controllers so far but I hope to fix even more complicated things in the future. Keep up the great work!

@robinfuijk 3 жыл бұрын

The Switch Lite is such a nice console, love seeing these in your videos. Handhelds in general are so satisfying to see repaired.

@StormsparkPegasus 4 жыл бұрын

The second one looks like the analog stick was broken, so they gave the system and a screwdriver to their pet monkey to try to open. It definitely qualifies as an epic fail. I don't see how anyone can fail so hard without deliberately trying to.

@SimianBROWNEYE 4 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about when another video was gonna be posted until I saw this on my feed! Glad I got my fix :)

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@FairButNotReally 3 жыл бұрын

I love how sometimes you buy "broken electronics" that arent even broken at all.

@batto271 4 жыл бұрын

Great fix, and easy ones! Keep videos comming!

@dubstepacidxzx7623 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, no change from the others! Honestly love the content. Keep it up!

@BuTcHRDGG 4 жыл бұрын

The hustle is REAL. Good stuff.

@only1bladetitan 3 жыл бұрын

Watching fixes like these make me happy, a lot of consoles get thrown in the trash for small reasons that appear to be bigger issues than they are. Wish i had the time and overall knowledge to do stuff like this lol

@TheZombieKillsss 4 жыл бұрын

Love the videos buddy. Just wish u uploaded more lol ive watched every console repair video

@guilequint9826 4 жыл бұрын

I learn so much with your videos, thank you!

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

@ericosorio5665 4 жыл бұрын

Omg I have been waiting all week impatiently finally is out good video

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@Fanofwhom 4 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this the legend has finally arrived

@ziggygunz2447 4 жыл бұрын

Oooh those are grey drawings on the back, I thought someone had scraped and scratched all over it lol

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Yep...they're pretty coole!

@coffeemakerbottomcracked 4 жыл бұрын

me too

@NeAsiAVidE0VauLt 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to buy some and fix them.... If I watch enough videos, I'd be able to.... I love watching these videos

@kc4415 4 жыл бұрын

I recently got the ifixit kit and love it! I got the mako because the pro included a lot of stuff I didn't need and was quite a bit more. Love this kit

@daikiryoku 4 жыл бұрын

You are are looking happy and healthy, keep up the great content.

@moviemogul83 4 жыл бұрын

My problem is I have a bad habit of keeping what i fix because I’m proud of my work.

@KunaiAkali 3 жыл бұрын

Man I wish they were still selling these, I would totally buy one if I had the money

@VioletBird 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Going to attempt this repair tomorrow

@Fuyuko-Yuki 3 жыл бұрын

Watching your videos is the reason why I’m super careful when trying to repair my own stuff

@SubsonicsBeatboxTutorials 4 жыл бұрын

Great video 🙂 really enjoyed watching 😁

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@theletters9623 2 жыл бұрын

the duality of these broken consoles -just has parental controls on it -absolutely WRECKED

@SoMiSongbird 4 жыл бұрын

The more I watch your videos the more I wanna fix stuff, there’s no better feeling than finding electronics or get them for so cheap and fix it easily.

@projectfanboy 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the hot water and cold water technique for bending plastics? heat the bent part up under hot water from your tap then bend it back and put it under cold water to set it, I use it all the time on old toys and boardgame miniatures.

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Now, but I might sometime if I need to.

@GreenMachineXXII 3 жыл бұрын

That tool kit 👌 definitely the best

@HammyTechnoid 4 жыл бұрын

First things first... THUMB UP for LIKE... and now, settle back and watch... always a treat!

@earlhechanova2519 4 жыл бұрын

just as my insomnia kicked in! a new upload!

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha...this should put you to sleep!

@JediPhantom 4 жыл бұрын

How do you keep getting working items, when it should be broken?...this happened in your previous video as well..

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Mostly just luck. I was super surprised that one of these worked just fine.

@JoeyDoesTech 4 жыл бұрын

Something really satisfying even if it's not an advanced fix! :)

@marioperez520 3 жыл бұрын

Wow very cool video now I see how easy it can be to fix minor things and all it takes is a little bit of time and patience. And this guy literally made his money back and profit thumbs up!!

@Espeon804 4 жыл бұрын

It looks like with the second Switch, they tried to fix it themselves... and had no idea what they were doing. They weren't so gentle.

@SpeedStar76 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, inspiring and educational. thank you

@GLXY23 4 жыл бұрын

i hope that one day that i can be able to fix systems like you, because it looks like a pretty cool hobby and i can make some money from it. anyways love your videos and cant wait for you to fix up the upcoming ps5/series x consoles one day.

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm looking forward to that!

@nigelgturner1989 4 жыл бұрын

I was so nervous watching you take it apart with it still plugged in :(

@Dr_V 4 жыл бұрын

To straighten up bent plastic cases try heating the area with a hair drier before you apply pressure with pliers or whatever tool fits the job. Do NOT use a heat gun (will melt/char the plastic), a standard hair drier is hot enough and much safer to work with, your target temperature should be around 60-70C (that's just a bit too hot to comfortably hold in the hand but still cool enough that you can quickly touch with the tip of your fingers without getting hurt).

@Juliett-A 4 жыл бұрын

"I'm not gonna replace the thermal paste." Blasphemy.

@MultiTelan 4 жыл бұрын

Crap...it's about time for me to do that on a lot of my electronics.

@TFEvan777 4 жыл бұрын

Did that with my ps3, works like a dream. I would recommend to do it with any consoles that are overheating.

@MrValz0 4 жыл бұрын

Wow those screw extractors, I'm sold.

@dreadpsych8039 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done I can't do anything this well. I actually striped the screws on my switch. Yeah never using cheap tools again. And then it broke. Rest in peace switch. You will be missed.

@janrazilalolod2410 4 жыл бұрын

Would be awesome to have an uncle like you.

@Shadow-uv8jc 4 жыл бұрын

Great channel! With great content!

@mjc0961 3 жыл бұрын

Those screw extractors look really nice, I might have to pick up a set.

@ToxicYT 3 жыл бұрын

I just realized, I need those in my life

@chillmushroom6016 4 жыл бұрын

I love ur videos man and wish I could have the things to fix my stuff too but can't afford them yet

@zUltraXO 4 жыл бұрын

I really liked this edition, and was probably going to buy it but, because rumble was gone and joystick drift was still a thing, I didn't want to have a paperweight until I got a replacement. I have nothing against repairing stuff tho. :)

@brandon_nope 4 жыл бұрын

I have had zero drift issues with mine

@ryankramer913 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@TheSkaldenmettrunk 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! More stuff from tronics fix

@adamboquist3759 3 жыл бұрын

Omg this is sooo satisfying, can’t explain why, but it is 🥰

@Juancauru13 4 жыл бұрын

Great video bro!!!!

@ShubhamSaraf30 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching this one 😍

@jeffcortes7547 4 жыл бұрын

Love the content Keep it up.

@emilydavis3156 4 жыл бұрын

It is okay that I watch these even though I don’t repair anything

@JuicyJakeRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

nice! I've just purchased two "normal" switch lites to fix :)

@thetechexpert4887 3 жыл бұрын

You’re a great Nintendo doctor.

@woogaloo 4 жыл бұрын

We've gotta get you a better top-down camera (or one that focuses better)! :) That was a great deal - I'm not the biggest fan of the Litle consoles, but my son has the Pokemon version and it looks great. Great time to make a little extra profit!

@posadita666 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! try to use some heat with plastic. Usually plastics have memory, therefore it is easier to put them back in place without risking breaking them with force, or create that white marks that mean that the plastic achieved flow and material deformation.

@Snowrua 4 жыл бұрын

Your vids are good, I wish people took more care for devices

@vampyryannik7334 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this epic background song while testing the devices. I just dont know what the name is...

@djayantikalloemisier9166 4 жыл бұрын

Good work dude

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it

@Quaidangerous 4 жыл бұрын

I love these vidz they teach me alot about computer's console's and more thx to tronicsfix

@Compass360g 4 жыл бұрын

Love this channel

@ayurot1371 3 жыл бұрын

I can't stop watching his videos there so adicting

@mynintendogamingfeed5208 4 жыл бұрын

I have 2 Zacian & Zamazenta Switch Lites, and paid $212, each. And they _are still functional_ to this day.

@jacobruby2237 4 жыл бұрын

Man that second one, I hope my own Zacian/Zamazenta switch lite never looks like that. Planning on it being my first and only switch.

@chasefournier 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, I mentioned you in my giveaway video :)

@beckykerr5829 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve can u narrate an audio book that would be amazing 😀 your voice is so calming

@Tronicsfix 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha...I've heard that from a lot of people. Might have to check into that! Lol

@BowsettesFury 4 жыл бұрын

Nice fixes, before you sell them Vince did a speed test. You should try that too and see how all three Switch models compare. 👍

@momfiethehunter504 4 жыл бұрын

What was the most messed up console you have made a video on so far. Btw you really got lucky on that first one with the parental controls on, I love getting those ones because it's so easy to remove it. Got myself a Gray og 3ds with a bad topscreen ribbon cable that will only turn on with a low battery that also had parental controls turned on. Still have to replace the screen and maybe do a shell swap because some of the casted plastic on the top corners is cracked

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

The most messed up one? Probably the PS4 Pro I got from eBay that the seller just threw the parts in the box. When I got it there were components torn off of the motherboard.

@djayantikalloemisier9166 4 жыл бұрын

Yoooo there sooo nice love the design cool special eddtion

@alternateshiroversekingveg9474 4 жыл бұрын

My Nintendo Switch Lite has that same design, but it's completely discharged right now. Currently charging it TronicsFix. Everything plays fine.

@erysecret 4 жыл бұрын

for the games, do you tend to use games that have the fastest load / response time or do you usually just use whatever one you have closest at that given time? nice vid btw

@ilikecheezepizza 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos.

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@orusxsuro1303 4 жыл бұрын

i had a feeling that ribbon cable was cut on purpose

@RedboltTech 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Watching these is reminding me of an Atari Lynx I found at a sale. I did a complete restoration and repair. I found a massive sharpened wood screw to hold it in place. I guess the previous owner tried to get in and wasn't successful.

@Gaboros92 4 жыл бұрын

TronicsFix tries to buy something broken and get one flawless and one with little damage. I try to buy something good and get something totally broken. Nice video as always! :D

@zwerker 3 жыл бұрын

My son has one of those, bought it brand new in March for 200€. Works great... save for the left stick having the infamous DRIFT every once in a while.

@Heufneutje 4 жыл бұрын

It makes me sad to see how some people go about trying to fix something themselves. Even if you don't know what you're doing is it really that hard to understand that you should be at least a little careful? I guess the previous owner of that second Switch didn't get that memo...