A Viewer Donated 3 BROKEN Switch Lites

A Viewer Donated 3 BROKEN Switch Lites - But Can I Fix Them?!

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10 ай бұрын

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A Viewer Donated 3 BROKEN Switch Lites - But Can I Fix Them?! One of my viewers sent me 3 broken Nintendo Switch Lites to see if I could fix them. We'll find some of the typical issues: liquid damage, a messed up charge port, and some of them won't turn on. How many can I get working again?
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@JoaoSynnx 10 ай бұрын

You have no idea how you inspire people to save electronics instead of turning them on e-waste. I'm all the way down here in Brazil and everytime I have the opportunity to at least try to save something, that's my goal. I fix it until it's too broken. I even tried to fix my own ps4, but then I discovered that the hdmi chip has to be replaced and that's out of my league. Keep up inspiring people, man!

@tydshiin5783 10 ай бұрын

I'm not an expert with ps4s but You can probably source yourself a dead or donor ps4 and take the chip from there, or is it like soldered like the nands of macs where you'd need a heat gun instead

@seguramlk 9 ай бұрын

YES

@finntjomstol9364 9 ай бұрын

@@seguramlkover the last month I’ve bought 4 broken ps2s, 8 broken controllers, 2 broken “new” ds’s and a 2 broken switch lites and after watching him for years and literally have the confidence to repair anything unless it’s too broken ofc then I sell for parts lol

@jenrykster3283 2 ай бұрын

@@finntjomstol9364 Hey, just curious but were you able to save any of them? I'm a complete beginner and now I'm contemplating buying a retro console to try and fix it.

@finntjomstol9364 2 ай бұрын

@@jenrykster3283 controllers are easy as long as you can see the what is broken. There are alot of free testers which is great just not alot money to be made but a great way to get familiar with these repairs or save money on controllers. Ds’s are probably next level up. DS Lites are super cheap easy and fun to work on. Newer ones can get very annoying and more expensive. Ps2s went 2/4 but I feel that is because I got the “replacement” sensors on aliexpress and a couple of them didn’t work at all. Switch lites were a wash just in way too bad of condition because a previous person had tried to repair them and killed them and lost a ton of parts. Avoid at all costs someone else’s failed repair especially if it is missing parts if you can as a beginner. The key is buying the broken device for cheap enough if you can’t fix it still get around what you paid selling it in for parts condition. A bit hypocritical with not buying others failed repair but it’s how the game works 🤷‍♂️. Have now transitioned to newer MacBooks just cause there is more money to be made but have gone 0/3 on actually fixing any. Unfortunately ended up buying a couple broken ones that had very very bad liquid damage that wasn’t shared when I bought but have had some success parting them out. If you are starting board repair and soldering definitely start with the oldest tech you can because board repair on a modern system is very very difficult. And last thing, don’t get frustrated having little success with cheap or worn out tools. Having proper working tools and the correct tools is going to be the biggest thing that will save you time and stress. Hope this helps

@MrGamecubeVT 10 ай бұрын

always satisfying to see another console saved

@EraserTraceur 10 ай бұрын

Lul dudes a magical shaman 🧝‍♂️

@daniels5607 10 ай бұрын

Agreed alway good to see lesss ewaste

@robertIlagan 9 ай бұрын

I love watching your channel

@paracethamol4799 10 ай бұрын

I've heard that Valve is gonna remove the glue on the battery on the Steam Deck for easily replacement to match the new EU standards about batteries replacement. Hope Nintendo and others will follow (if they have the choice)

@Tronicsfix 10 ай бұрын

Yes, hopefully they will follow!

@isaacdelima1825 10 ай бұрын

What's heared?

@9Tailsfan 10 ай бұрын

@@isaacdelima1825 Just a typo. The OP meant 'heard'. The past tense form of hear.

@paracethamol4799 10 ай бұрын

@@isaacdelima1825 Sorry english is not my first language.

@KingBanana123 10 ай бұрын

Why batteries even glued in the first place.. that's just anti-repairability. Old devices with detachable batteries works fine before. If concerning the batteries will fall off, just put a locking mechanism..

@mariolog 10 ай бұрын

18:00 The screen is not done for. Two options there. 1. If the cable is long enough: Cut the corroded part off. Gently scrape the ribbon cable to expose the metal lines. Reconnect. 2. If the cable isn't long enough: Paint the traces with "metal nail polish". Scrape in between the metal lines to remove excess nail polish. Test for shorts. Reconnect. I've tried both with PS controllers and things like that and always worked.

@gumbypokey7 10 ай бұрын

I agree but if I had to guess the subtext here it's more about the time/effort required to do it. Then there's the fact he's giving them away and likely wants a reliable fix.

@mariolog 10 ай бұрын

@@gumbypokey7 True. That would be a free fix, a fix for a friend or oneself. And it takes less than 5 minutes to scrape the plastic layer to reach the lines. I just meant the screen is not done for. In my experience, it's also been a permanent fix for non moving parts like in this case. I'm also sharing a fix for someone with a similar problem trying to fix their own stuff, I hope someone finds it useful :)

@alexlefevre3555 10 ай бұрын

I've used pad strips successfully in this context.

@mariolog 10 ай бұрын

@@alexlefevre3555 What's a pad strip? Couldn't find it after a quick search.

@maklogetrich2378 8 ай бұрын

@@mariologa thin layer of pad, like the original pad

@StarlightStream 10 ай бұрын

I liked that fast forwarded part where all has been put together around the 13:30 mark. It really shows how much work gets into them. And as long as it is in moderation this can be a handy tool for possible future videos.

@DarrLaw 10 ай бұрын

My kids are hard on electronics. 😅 Happy you could save two, Steve!

@Tronicsfix 10 ай бұрын

Kids are the true electronics testers!

@jasonferris3512 10 ай бұрын

I have started doing self repairs as a hobby thanks to you! Went crazy and bought a whole bunch of stuff! Thanks for the content my friend!

@mr.charchar 10 ай бұрын

It’s been quite a bit since the last switch repair video! Glad there is another one 👍

@Tronicsfix 10 ай бұрын

I’ve got another one coming up soon too. Glad you enjoy these!

@dantenage9687 10 ай бұрын

Why?

@MantisFoxx2 10 ай бұрын

Love watching your stuff! Always makes me wanna open my stuff to take a look. And, some of the lite videos helped me fix my son’s switch.

@xaximgames9897 10 ай бұрын

Excellent job. I've been following your channel for a long time and I know how difficult it is to work with game maintenance without good equipment for it. For the great content you have another subscriber. Greetings from Brazil.

@Ikki_Plays 10 ай бұрын

I'm consuming your videos like an addicted. They are so good and helpful. I managed to fix my PS1 because of your video fixing each playstation. Thanks :3

@bennyslozy4832 10 ай бұрын

Im happy to see your videos bringing back to life the console you repair , what a satisfaction 😍❤️

@WillsWorkshop 10 ай бұрын

Have to say I also love my ifixit tools, the only issue I have is I wish the bit marking was clearer, sometimes it's a little difficult finding the correct bit looking for the stamped mark in the foam

@Matt_mate 10 ай бұрын

Always appreciate your right to repair, even if they don't want you to. Keep up the great work, been following for years Steve.

@JoeBetts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I love watching your videos Steve. Keep up the awesome work and keep on bringing dead electronics back to life and keep adding the "Perfect Amount of Thermal Paste"

@MRgrimlock84 10 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your videos, and this one is no exception. Thank you for the work you do and for sharing it with the community.

@MrLennon50131 10 ай бұрын

14:12 good to see that you also use the natural steam moisture to clean surfaces 😂 I'm so loving this channel!!! Though I cant repair, I almost every day use that technique!!!

@typicalthrill 10 ай бұрын

That's awesome you fixed two of them! I've got a few things I'd like to fix myself after watching your videos. Gonna have to pick up a soldering station and give it a whirl!

@tydshiin5783 10 ай бұрын

A pro tip is to get solder that's got actually lead or high lead content and get good flux, solder with high tin content is really crap to use

@josepaniagua914 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely astonishing, if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t have been able to fix my Xbox One, massive props thxs tons🤙🏽

@hungerofknowledge2819 10 ай бұрын

This was such a satisfying repair! Nice job Tronic.

@jaymoniez 10 ай бұрын

I love seeing more Aussie content creators! Nat, you are doing the lords work on these gameboys!

@omegabunnsmyers 10 ай бұрын

Definitely my main person to watch while working on my only electronics lol and I watch on my free times too lol

@fiffiflauschi 10 ай бұрын

Tip for deep dicharged Batteries: take a full one of the same type, connect + to +, - to - and let it sit there for a few seconds. Thats usually enough for the charger to kick in. I jumpstart my eneloops all the time this way when they were deep discharged (by flash Light for example). Such a battery usually cant hold the Same amount of Ah afterwards though. Li Ion take it very Personal if they get discharged to 0 V.

@phillipaddington3861 5 ай бұрын

So glad you're now sponsored by IfixIt, Steve! I've always enjoyed watching your great content. Keep doing what you do best: applying the perfect... I mean, fixing electronics. But you do apply the perfect amount of thermal paste, too.

@Brandon_Brown 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your videos. They're so relaxing to watch!!! Keep up the good work!!

@Tronicsfix 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@mikewhitley1183 10 ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoy your videos! Keep them coming and have a great afternoon

@xFrozenxSnowx 10 ай бұрын

your videos inspired me to try to fix the PCB of my old Dell Ultrasharp monitor. Blown caps is real... Failed miserably with poor soldering job, but worth the effort and lessons learned. Next time will be a success.

@briandoss9232 4 ай бұрын

2 outta 3! Nice work! I'm at 6.5 out of 8 for my most recent repair list.

@ajaks7636 10 ай бұрын

Great Repairs and Video! Great education too. Thank You. 😀

@johnathonphillips9123 10 ай бұрын

Always cool to see you fix electronics.

@christianronalddelacruz9451 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video, it made my day just seeing you fix electronics :D

@pedrosancao 10 ай бұрын

Still freaks me out cleaning boards on water/ultrasonic cleaner, but happy it works

@TheCreaturre 9 ай бұрын

Without your videos, i don't even want to open KZfaq. 😂

@StuartD1983 10 ай бұрын

Another fantastic video, I’ve learnt so much watching your videos, keep up the great work Steve 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@redlanternsuperman 10 ай бұрын

I was just thinking. " wait i can use a metal tool on the batteries?!" before the correction lol

@johnplayz4545 10 ай бұрын

All for free? I wish I could fix it lol. Still amazing repair Steve!

@elibxborn 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Always learning something new

@thomasphillips3072 10 ай бұрын

Always interesting to Watch, I can't get enough of your Videos.

@name_is_taha 5 ай бұрын

Hi. I’ve been watching your channel for a while now and I love your content. I just had a small suggestion if you don’t mind. If you could show the cost of the parts required to fix the items in your videos it would be very helpful. That way we can know what kind of damage our device has, how much it will cost us to repair it and if the repair shop is trying to overcharge us.

@erdemtalha51 10 ай бұрын

Thanks steve for more nintendo switch repairs keep it up💪💪💪

@dreww1459 10 ай бұрын

Hoo dog! A firm reminder to keep liquids away from your consoles! Also: did a yeti try and plug the USB port into that last one or something???

@9Tailsfan 10 ай бұрын

I use a water proof laptop bag when I take my tech with me. And I don't drink or eat near my gear either.

@DarrLaw 10 ай бұрын

Even worse. It was a child. We now buy the warranty as a matter of course for new Switch Lites for the kids!

@Vik1919 6 ай бұрын

I always keep any liquids away from any electronic device, even if it is waterproof. My senses start to tingle if I don't. Especially when someone else puts their drink near my electronic stuff. You'd be surprised how careless people can be, not only with their own stuff but others as well. You can't take care of someone else's stuff if you don't take care of yours in the first place.

@9ksemi 9 ай бұрын

Just noticed how the L and R buttons look like skeletal pirates when it's opened up. Can't unsee it now >_>

@bander-Coolb 8 ай бұрын

I have a newfound appreciation for electronics and the manufacturers this is peak humanity

@A7mag3ddon 9 ай бұрын

You need a bench power supply, super useful for fixing to power things directly but very useful to bring dead undervoltage lion batteries back to life. Great video though :)

@Keblash 10 ай бұрын

A note on the bits for the driver set. The one thing ive been unable to open with the the tri wing bits are wii nunchucks, the screws are recesed too deep for the bits to reach.

@Notpoop906 10 ай бұрын

not sure if you realised after but you can replace the shell without removing the battery. it can stay adhered to the midframe and you remove it in one piece

@steveaustin4118 10 ай бұрын

I love the Ifixit set as it's got everything to fix kids toys as they always have small screws

@AlexanderLindnerAlex0815 10 ай бұрын

Love your Videos Always Impression how you can fix all this Stuff i'm to stupid to so that 😂😂😂 Keep Up your awesome Work in fixing everything 😊

@hotrodchevy4524 6 ай бұрын

You might be able to take a good fully charged battery and jump the power and ground to the dead battery and leave it connected for about 30 secs to a min and it might give the discharged battery enough power to take a charge. I have done this with several drill battery's and a couple car battery's and it has worked great.

@matthewbragg9463 10 ай бұрын

New drinking game: Take a shot every time he says "IFIXIT."

@geegus 10 ай бұрын

Awesome job once again!! I would love to have a Switch Light for my kiddos 🙂

@JoeyDoesTech 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic video as always Mr Steve 👍😊

@Tronicsfix 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Joey!

@nigel1295 10 ай бұрын

I love seeing you reduce e-waste and fix some beautiful machines

@micksterminator3 10 ай бұрын

I got one for 15 usd. The joysticks were all wonky. I finally got a replacement joystick months later and noticed that it was the ribbon cable that was corroded. Cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and it was as good as new. Digitizer is busted but doesn't really matter I suppose. All the screws are missing as well lol. I'm happy with the use I've gotten out of it

@kokonot675 10 ай бұрын

Oh i love all of your videos...wish can have one of that console :)

@revengenerd1 10 ай бұрын

Years ago I remember having a phone pre usb connector days that never charged unless the battery had enough charge to power on even if it was for at least like 10 seconds or so, I had another phone that used same battery and could charge the battery with that even tested it by charging for a minute or two to give it enough power to turn on then let it fully charge and it did. Never worked out why unless it was something to do with the circuit.

@hove131 10 ай бұрын

Puts the back on along with all the screws and says "is it going to work?" 😂😂😂 .......not fooling me 😅

@evilalex87 10 ай бұрын

nice and chill repair video

@iosgamingshorts247 10 ай бұрын

So amazing. I want to get into doing this stuff but I NEVER know where to start or what to do...

@robf228 10 ай бұрын

What liquid are you using in the ultrasonic cleaner? Water? Isopropyl alcohol?

@rileyyyy12 12 күн бұрын

My dream is to have the Nintendo switch oled. That's why I'm eager to save some money for this coming Christmas. Love from PH.

@telecomsuk 10 ай бұрын

I was given an Aldi grinder the 18v batteries were flat to the point the chargers could not see them. I got some wire and did plus to plus and minus to minus on a car battery for a couple of minutes and then the charger could see and charge them. I have done similar with another tool I was given. And guys on the Aldi tool forum confirm it worked for them as well

@tonyarcher1997 7 ай бұрын

Any idea how one might approach the purple screen of death on a switch lite? I've got one that's in perfect condition but can't find anything definitive to approach and resolve said issue. Also I'm always so impressed on your hot air gun rework. I can't use a hot air gun for the life of me, because of which I have the approach everything with an iron and low melt. Although I'm pretty certain my station needs calibration for the hot air as it is an off brand set. I'm still learning reworking!

@fluffehgamer4712 10 ай бұрын

That 2101-0002 was the one my 2017 switch had and never turned on again a few years ago

@itsyeeoledskoolfurry3208 8 ай бұрын

He LEGIT breathed on the screen of the first Switch Lite to CLEAN it !!! THAT WAS GRRRRRRROOOOOOOSS!!

@12345....... 10 ай бұрын

It would be interesting to see you build your own dead battery charger. Ive seen big clive videos on charging beyond dead batteries.

@Tronicsfix 10 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea.

@andyt2510 9 ай бұрын

I wish I had the confidence, skill set and tools to have swapped that power management chip when my son's Lite failed with a similar error code on New Years Eve - cost £70 for a nationwide reseller and repairer (CEx) to fix. However - I did replace the screen myself last year after his sister dropped something on it using the iFixit guide and parts from eBay so that saved some money (and heartbreak).

@peenSuperLoser 10 ай бұрын

For Switch Lite B, it would be even nicer if you replace the shell with the transparent one 😀

@tono_01 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting and generous as well!

@JustAPersonWhoComments 10 ай бұрын

When life gives you broken Switch Lites, make a DIY repair video and hope for the best

@jeremyking6146 10 ай бұрын

after watching your videos and you promoting the ifixit tool kit, I wanted one for my birthday last year badly. always fixing kids toys, it would be handy. didn't get it 😢, maybe next year.

@alfonsoagudelo4118 10 ай бұрын

Steve, challenge to get a return electronic box and try to fix them... 😁👍🏻

@Notpoop906 10 ай бұрын

i always find it hard to use pliers to remove connectors like that. it's hard to get the right amount of pressure. i worry that I will slip off and scrape something off the board. I find it a lot easier to use my nails to lever each side out gradually.

@redfive5856 10 ай бұрын

6:27 I think that warning sign says, "don't pour your coffee/tea on battery".

@redheart2269 10 ай бұрын

i love how ur down to earth ..... keep it up

@rairai5114 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video as always!

@johndorian2670 5 ай бұрын

What do you use in your ultrasonic cleaner to clean the PCBs?

@the_dark_defender 10 ай бұрын

Have you ever tried using conductive paint to repair ribbon cables?

@MarioSratss 6 ай бұрын

Amazing work ❤

@DrTalesMoraes 10 ай бұрын

The last usbc was funny. Kkkkk

@vr4goleta 9 ай бұрын

What solution do you use in your ultrasonic cleaner for electronics?

@richardbriansmith8562 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video tronicsfix

@djm9937 10 ай бұрын

love the videos. Friday is a good day :)

@rauljimmy00772 10 ай бұрын

The Great Technician ever lived :)

@OttawaOldFart 10 ай бұрын

I was ready to laugh if the screen was dirty on the inside

@unperrier5998 10 ай бұрын

At 21:50 you're asusming that this capacitor is there for decoupling, but not all capacitors play this role. In this instance it's a buck converter so it requires an inductor and a capacitor to oscillate (aka LC circuit) so if the capacitor is not there it won't provide any current to the main chip. That could be almost any power rail, core, IOs, memory,... more likely a low-power rail considering the size of the capacitor.

@raymondburris5108 10 ай бұрын

That ultrasonic cleaner does wonders.

@pieterminnie3286 10 ай бұрын

Man i would love to have one they are so expensive by us in south Africa thanks for the awesome vids

10 ай бұрын

jesus, how did you hold all three at the same time?😂

@kajin807 10 ай бұрын

What sort of equipment do you need to remove a chip or connectors from the mobo like that?

@hinelinen 9 ай бұрын

You can just inject to battery FPC on the battery itself with DC power supply set to 4V 3amps and get it back up to over 3V then let it charge normally the rest....

@martinrc80 10 ай бұрын

Glad it worked out

@AngeloBeatz 10 ай бұрын

The 2nd one looked so clean after the shell swap

@PTpurple 10 ай бұрын

Hi so I wave a problem my Nintendo switch lite does not Turn on it just show the backlight working and when I try to turn on does not show image Do you know what it can be?