Nintendo SWITCH | Faulty GAME CARD Reader & Doesn't DOCK

Nintendo SWITCH | Faulty GAME CARD Reader & Doesn't DOCK | Trying To FIX

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2 жыл бұрын

I've bought a Nintendo Switch off of eBay. It does power on, but doesn't read/play any games ("Game Card Could Not Be Read" Error) and also won't dock and display on the TV.
Let's try and repair it!
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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@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Shia LaBeouf?

@Ratchet_effect 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't he the guy that was in Transformers? Called Sam! Also when you said the Switch was "Bent" words out my mouth were 'Rage Quit' Then, You proceeded to say It, Brother Steves think alike. That was a 'Solid' Fix 18:05 for me, I see Dad the Gopher ❤ Get In! ' Nice! ' Yesss!! 😊 👍🏻

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

That's the one! There was definitely a slight bend on this, probably only a couple of mm, but the rage quit evidence was there! Solid, solid, solid! I'll take that, thanks brother Steve! 😊

@skurky 2 жыл бұрын

@@StezStixFix I'm fairly sure that Switches being bent was just a thing that could happen with the first couple of batches. So it's not necessarily someone who got hit with one too many blue shells, it's just a slight manufacturing "defect". Plenty of Reddit posts from ~5 years ago arguing about it if you want to lower your IQ a bit!

@carlosscott4535 2 жыл бұрын

JUST DO IT! that could be your catchphrase just like Shia

@ohmylegfelloff 2 жыл бұрын

He's brandishing a knife!

@Tronicsfix 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice fixes here. Great work! Just found your channel & really enjoying it.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Really appreciate that, it means alot! 👍

@reecedawson4443 2 жыл бұрын

Shame there wasnt the “perfect” amount of thermal paste 😂

@JuanAlvarez-ix4th 2 жыл бұрын

Watch both of your channels, great content

@Br33zeKooL 2 жыл бұрын

@@JuanAlvarez-ix4th Same

@popcorn5968 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, better than your mediocre and boring fixes

@Mymatevince 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, one of your best fixes/videos. The card reader repair was beautiful. Well done Steve 👍👍👍

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vince! 👍 That means alot mate, really appreciate it. I'm really happy with how this one turned out. It felt really good to see it fully working! 😍

@Gure_Shimo 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not really experience but most of the time, I try to fix my stuff first before getting a replacement. And it does brings me joy when I manage to fix something.

@fox-in-the-green 3 ай бұрын

1:17 The best part is: "Buyer will not be disappointed"

@smithincanton 2 жыл бұрын

Great repair! It's so awesome you took the extra time to diagnose the problem with the card reader and do a repair. Impressive work!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam! Yeah, it felt so good to repair the fault on that card reader! Glad I didn't take the easy option of just swapping it out! 👍

@rustytungett1980 2 жыл бұрын

Because now you still have a known working part for later diag issues or future replacements.

@AlpakaAntifa 2 жыл бұрын

Never seen such clean and solid repairs. Very sympathetic atmosphere :)

@mobiusprolix8454 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, your Dad humor is off the charts! Love it! So glad to find clean, witty and at times silly humor. I appreciate that as do others, I'm sure.

@Dudebrotheguy 2 жыл бұрын

I get filled with confidence when ever I watch fixing videos, yet ever time i try to fix stuff it all ends up a giant pile of parts and salder

@RedShift112 2 жыл бұрын

Takes some serious patience to fix tech like that. Well done, dude. Subbed.

@electrickal1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. I like most others, happened upon your channel and love the light hearted content and in-depth repairs. Keep up the great work buddy. We, your public love it!!

@DanielMoreira_18 10 ай бұрын

after years working with board repairs on phones, today I learned something new, excellent reasoning sorting that one out, props to you sir!

@smugkid1588 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing you so happy Steve keep up the good work

@OOOHBILLY 2 жыл бұрын

Your excitement is awesome.

@stuartmartin6823 2 жыл бұрын

Like others, just came across this channel. Some great repair videos! Love to see you fault find and not just replace the part like with the card reader. Very satisfying! :) Looking forward to going through your old content and to future videos

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart, really appreciate that! 👍

@Balsksks Ай бұрын

Sir, you never did stupid things with this subs and bells etc. I realise in this moment how enjoyable and peacefull this behavior this is! *Thanks* 👍

@chivacetana Жыл бұрын

Dude, you have the best repair channel!!

@joematthews3469 2 жыл бұрын

You absolutely smashed this! Amazing job! Well done!

@mrsmw2020 2 жыл бұрын

Such a satisfying fix. Well done. Saving tech from the scrap.

@NexusTechRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Something oddly relaxing watching these videos. Great content!

@moosesugar 2 жыл бұрын

you made that usb port change look so easy i really enjoyed this fix steve well done

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon, it helped having worked on one quite recently so I was pretty confident! Really happy with how it turned out! 👍

@Dejan357 2 жыл бұрын

Really neat enameled wire work! Great job Steve!

@jaycircuits 2 жыл бұрын

Your skills and knowledge have significantly increased Steve. You look humble and probably you consider yourself an amateur, but you're definitely looking like a pro already mate. Keep it up!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay! Definitely still an amateur but I'm learning with each fix. I can tell I'm getting better! 👍

@RBKing80 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the fix Steve. Also well done to getting to 3K subs. Well deserved.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks RB, appreciate that mate! 👍

@llukas0906 2 жыл бұрын

oh wow, he got recommended yesterday to me with 39K. You obviously doing something right, really enjoying your videos.

@GetRefurbed 2 жыл бұрын

Love it steve! Trace work is TIDY!!!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne! Appreciate that buddy! 👍

@CTCTraining1 2 жыл бұрын

Well spotted and a great set of fixes. There is something about the capillary action of vias that holds any corroding agent onto the board ... well done for noticing them. Shame more manufacturers don’t coat their finished boards to protect against such minor damage ..... but then again it makes for some interesting videos. Well done Steve.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! Really pleased to have spotted that damage and really happy with the trace repair! Felt good to get this working fully! 👍

@Joeyjojo3108 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your fix videos.. great work Mister 😏👌

@kranibal 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing with those via repairs. Very inspiring. I think.

@PhilipBryden 2 жыл бұрын

Great work. That trace repair was something to be proud of, nice and neat.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil! 👍 I was really happy with the trace repair, it couldn't have gone any better I don't think!

@gravedigga71 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done jumper-wire job on the card reader. Nice!

@spooktasticaparanormal Күн бұрын

Steve my friend you are a star. I'm not too well at the moment but your videos always help make me feel better. Much love and light from our home to yours. Paul & Lorna. ❤😇

@axidbrrp 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel blew up!! Nice one Steve! ❤️

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

😍 cheers mate! 👍

@chrispike7249 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you fix this Switch there Steve it was a job well done oh and good to see you hit 3k subs - nice 1 mate 👍

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris! Feels good to hit 3k! Thank you 👍

@chrispike7249 2 жыл бұрын

@@StezStixFix I bet i does and well deserved 👍

@psi23k Жыл бұрын

Nice find and fix 👍

@FireZaven 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video man great fix job on that! GET IN!

@allenfleckney5969 2 жыл бұрын

Great fix. These Andonstar microscopes have improved so much in the last year.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allen! Yeah, really happy with the Andonstar, I don't have experience with any others but it suits my needs perfectly! 👍

@818marface 2 жыл бұрын

New to your vids. Enjoyed all i have seen so far.

@thatbillguy5211 2 жыл бұрын

I found your channel today and I must say you are one of a kind in this day and age. Great videos! Could I ask what that off-white paste is?

@DanBird 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video as always mate. It would of been easy to just swap the reader but I love the fact you was determined to find the fault of the original.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan, I was tempted to leave the working one in but I'm glad I didn't. I was much more satisfying to fault-find and get the original one working 👍

@wardrin 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! Very satisfying.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wardrin! 👍

@Stonecold724 2 жыл бұрын

This was very enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stonecold Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

@ToysToolsandTales 2 жыл бұрын

Another great job mate.

@zerocks88 2 жыл бұрын

super satisfying finish

@barkinstarfish 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. And i love it. Brilliant content!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks barkin! 👍

@JoeyDoesTech 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible mate. I was on the floor when you mentioned Dave, the handsome little bugger. The wires through the via, the tidy job, the way you made the port swap look so easy, you're smashing it my dude. Well done 👍👍

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, really appreciate it! 👍 Not gonna lie, I really enjoyed this one, it felt so good to get it fully working! I think Dave is my good luck charm... I just hope he doesn't get vacuumed up! 😲

@walter9724 11 ай бұрын

Proper job. Glad it works. I wish I still had mine 😭

@ComputerTechNL 2 жыл бұрын

Nice fix and nice solder job.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ComputerTech, appreciate that! 👍

@Beaps73 2 жыл бұрын

Slowly slowly slowly becoming my fav YT channel buddy. You come across as a stand up guy, like I've known you for years. Even my Mrs thought you was funny hahaha

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Beaps, that means a lot mate! Glad the Mrs enjoys it too! 😁

@slayer9191 Жыл бұрын

Those are some really good looking repairs. I'd be quite chuffed.

@GinandTronics 2 жыл бұрын

great card reader repair. I have loads of these which don't work(they go in a pile), so one day I'll use this video to repair them all. love your humour and your editing btw.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, really appreciate that! Hope you can get yours working! 👍

@GinandTronics 2 жыл бұрын

@@StezStixFix Are we still talking about the game readers🤭

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

@@GinandTronics 😂

@grouchydude3448 2 жыл бұрын

I took electronics in high school. I wished I paid more attention. Now as an adult, I find it very interesting now!

@renataavgeri1132 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that was a solid fix!!! Lovely and simple

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Renata, really happy with this one! 👍

@OneLovePsych 2 жыл бұрын

Perfection Steven, love to see it 💯💯

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen! 👍 😍

@bunnylove273 2 жыл бұрын

hey bud well done ingenuous repair

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bunny! 👍

@epicphp5493 Жыл бұрын

i love when you fix something that feeling lol

@pedromimoso8804 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! Like a boss! 😎 You make it seem easy, but if it was easy everybody would be doing it, and we know that they aren't. Captain Bodge to the rescue!!!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Pedro! 😁👍

@MicroMageRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice work on that game card reader!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Micro, much appreciated! 👍

@JonFromWA 2 жыл бұрын

Stumbled on your channel and really love how you tackle electronic issues. I learn as you learn. Do you take repair requests? I have a PS1 that has video output that doesn't look great. I also have a ps2 that has a disc read issue, and may or may not have a video output issue. I could mail those over and pay for repair services if you accept USA currency. Keep up the great work Steve.

@themadcoachman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you fixed the switch

@TheCod3r 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant job Mr. Bodge. By the way, the via trick isn't a bodge, it's actually a very good way to ensure your wire makes a strong secure bond. I think I showed that on a PS4 repair once. You should be pleased with that result. Also, that chip on the module is a touch ic. Don't hope to buy them though, they cost more than the actual card reader does lol. Awesome work

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

😁 cheers mate, appreciate it! I was really happy with the trace repair and I feel it'll be a lasting repair too. I got a real buzz from seeing it working, loved this one! 👍

@TheCod3r 2 жыл бұрын

@@StezStixFix definitely mate, nothing wrong at all with the way you did that. You're definitely getting a lot better at using your noggin to come up with different methods

@deeranfoxworthy6069 2 жыл бұрын

DAVE!! Omg that's awesome. Thank you for giving him a place of honour!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 thanks Deeran! Dave was a big help in fixing this Switch! He's now my official good luck charm! 😁

@spacekees102 2 жыл бұрын

Very niceee 👍 Weird those holes had zero connection. Great fix again.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks SpaceGod! 👍

@tonyperez6573 2 жыл бұрын

Good job!!!! Congratulations

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony! 👍

@manuizi3917 2 жыл бұрын

i've studied electronics and i don' t like it that much but your videos... nice

@mm0077 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!! The cod3r better watch out LOL and it was he who pointed out your improvement in soldering and using hotair. You are certainly a much better and improved technician. Man you make me laugh. A pleasure to watch... Nice!! Nice NICE..!! And nice ONE.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

😊 Thanks! I do feel like I'm getting better with each attempt. Practice makes perfect I guess. Although, now I've said that, I'll probably mess up the next one! 😂

@guywilton7471 2 жыл бұрын

Once again… Bravo Sir !! Also, please give my regards to Dave

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guy, I'll definitely let Dave know! 😁

@kikihobbyrepair 2 жыл бұрын

This was a really nice fix 😉

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kiki! 😎

@StrokaReviews Жыл бұрын

Good stuff 👏🏼

@can-I-fix-it 2 жыл бұрын

What a result. You made that look Easy Peasy...

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! It helped that I'd worked on one quite recently, so I was pretty confident. Very happy with the result! 👍

@jimmyramkisoen191278 2 жыл бұрын

Nice fix good job!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jimmy! 👍

@bristolrovers27 2 ай бұрын

Nice, excellent video

@No_Rice_No_Power 2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea why I decided to subscribe to this channel, and why I'm hooked? Probably cos he seems like a cool bloke, or is it because we just like to see things made good? 🤷🏻

@Snortsupportmyfamily Жыл бұрын

The switch oled bends easy to this is the first time I’ve seen someone talk about that 😅 👏

@highroyds 2 жыл бұрын

Nice !! See it does catch in lol. I don’t know why more try and fix the cartridge slots.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

😁 Thanks Roy!

@danb9388 2 жыл бұрын

That was great fix "excellent!"

@kennethbarker852 2 жыл бұрын

1st class video to watch thank you take care kind regards from me kenneth😎💝👍

@mick0905 2 жыл бұрын

Nice fix. 👍

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick! 😍

@thegrayghost3043 2 жыл бұрын

"Outpu". 🤣 Love it!

@kimberlybates1187 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👌

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks William! 👍 😊

@josephneale10215 2 жыл бұрын

nice fix on on cam and have a great day

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph!

@antonyjones2281 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. As always really enjoyed. My wife has actually started watching them with me, she doesn't understand much of what's being done but enjoys watching none the less 🙃 I have a nintendo switch with a broken USB c port to change. Where do you get your ports from Please?

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Antony, glad you both enjoy the videos! The ports I bought from Replace Base. You can probably get them cheaper from eBay/Aliexpress, but I've used Replace Base lots of times and their stuff is always great quality! 👍

@udalix 2 жыл бұрын

Thats so cool how the braided copper soaks up the solder like that. Lol no matter how much thermal paste someone uses, its not the right amount, so many different opinions on the matter lmao. Amount, technique to apply, how you spread it (or should you in the first place), how to properly re attach the heatsink, you end up doing it wrong somehow.

@falloutguy8878 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Steve 👍 I'm glad you have kept Dave? Hi Dave? Wish I had the Confidence to try and fix stuff like you are my hero and you are like a dad to me as you show me the right way to do things thank you dad? Lol what type of flux do you use I only have the stuff that you brush on is that where I'm going wrong with my repairs do you rate the flux you brush on or not please advise me dad!?

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

😁 thanks son! I havent tried the brush on stuff, but the flux I use always seems to work well for me and I wouldn't personally use the brush on stuff (although I have seen others using it, and it seems to work ok). I'd go for a cheaper syringe one to start with, like the Kingbo RMA 218. You can usually pick it up from eBay for a few £'s 👍

@rafasan2801 2 жыл бұрын

what a great video!

@tattoos1988 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve really enjoying your videos I'm doing my own repairs on my electronics with help from your channel can I ask where you get your parts from your chips etc thanks in advance have a blessed day

@pekitivey 2 жыл бұрын

Very intieresting! Ive been enjoying your vids!! What are you using towards the end to doc? is that a third party option??

@damien309 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job 👍

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Damien! 👍

@AlvinMarin. 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alvin! 👍

@Pinman1973 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video's , What kind of magnifier do you use ?

@oscyy5331 2 жыл бұрын

Just subscribe ! This is good / satisfaction content! Idk how else to say but it’s like watching chiropractor videos but of fixing CPUs and tinkering 😌

@MilekaRobot 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, supper video! Keep going!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mileka! 👍

@Thewickedfrosty 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! I think incorrect thermal paste will catch on. Subbed :)

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, really appreciate the sub! I might get some tee-shirts with my new thermal paste slogan on! 😁

@Alibm80 Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@andyrads1096 2 жыл бұрын

Saturday evening entertainment and much better than Strictly 💃

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I haven't watched strictly for years! 😁

@kimberlybates1187 2 жыл бұрын

Cool 😎 good to know that the last switch had good parts in it ☺️

@kimberlybates1187 2 жыл бұрын

And then you went and fixed the original one. Great job 👌

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks William! Yeah, the game card reader is definitely good! Happy to have fixed the original one though! 😊

@pmc5532 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than a Happy Bunny.

@kuiper6948 Жыл бұрын

Get in there!

@Grapist1 2 жыл бұрын

Are you interested in doing any soldering basic guides. I keep thinking that it would be very useful knowledge, it would be awesome to have you as a teacher!

@leeg4116 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video as always! I think you should preserve Dave in some resin so he can stay with you forever 🤣 Great fix pal, im kinda wanting to find a broken switch and have a go myself. What was I supposed to do with the bell again though?

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 all i know is that you don't slap or smash the bell! Cheers Lee, good idea about Dave. I'm worried he's going to get cleaned away, so that would put my mind at rest if he's encased in resin! 😎