$220 for a BROKEN PS4 and Xbox One X - Good Deal or Unfixable?

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I paid $110 for a broken Xbox One X and $110 for a broken PS4 Slim to see if I can fix them. Also, I want to see what kind of money I can potentially make on them of they're fixable so I'll do a breakdown of costs and see what similar consoles are selling for to find out the minimum amount of profit I could probably earn on these.
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  • @Tronicsfix
    @Tronicsfix2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching my videos! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving! Find all iFixit deals this season: www.ifixit.com/tronicsfix Here's the link for the hard drive used in this video (paid affiliate link): geni.us/tQaf

  • @NWEDC
    @NWEDC2 жыл бұрын

    It never ceases to amaze me what people will throw away. I am glad there are people like you finding new life in these consoles and electronics. Saving the planet one fix at a time.

  • @patprop74

    @patprop74

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can't blame them, When one doesn't know better, they can't imagine things are fixable especially nowadays with the throwaway mentality that has been embedded in people's brains.

  • @feebsii7009

    @feebsii7009

    2 жыл бұрын

    they didnt throw it away they sold it lol

  • @patprop74

    @patprop74

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@feebsii7009 lol indeed

  • @StarionX

    @StarionX

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@patprop74 In many cases, the cost of repair is about the same or close to the cost of a new product. This is especially true with home theater products. So people don't want to waste the time and money on repairs when they can get a new one instead with better features.

  • @t0aster_b4th

    @t0aster_b4th

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@feebsii7009 I was gonna say the same, selling is far better than just tossing in the trash can. There's always someone put there willing and able to fix things instead of tossing a plethora of perfectly good components into a landfill somewhere :)

  • @SK-dq4ee
    @SK-dq4ee2 жыл бұрын

    Extremely interesting fix with the PS4! Never seen those very small and specific parts before on it and was so cool to see them get fixed, thanks again for an amazing video Steve!

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed!

  • @lopezzandobal4578

    @lopezzandobal4578

    2 жыл бұрын

    PS4 videos are the best

  • @firemusic412

    @firemusic412

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lopezzandobal4578 no

  • @DeepThought420
    @DeepThought4202 жыл бұрын

    That repair on the ps4 was awesome all that tear down just for 2 screws! You're a living legend! Thank you for saving the world 1 game system at a time!

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. I appreciate it. Thanks for watching

  • @windowsxpprofessional
    @windowsxpprofessional2 жыл бұрын

    Not from the point of video but I'm always surprised while watching repairs from you, my mate Vince or even Northridge fix or cod3r The fact that surprises me is that how sometimes a single cap which might cost less than $1 can ruin whole thing (a laptop; a mother board, a console, a gpu- anything!)

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep, all it takes is that one little component sometimes.

  • @sirtimatbob

    @sirtimatbob

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tronicsfix it is too bad there is not enough focus on STEM in schools. Plenty of consumers could at least test capacitors and other basic tests before creating ewaste. Thanks for doing your part to teach the world. Your videos have given me tons of knowledge. You rock sir!

  • @awilliams1701

    @awilliams1701

    2 жыл бұрын

    90's electronics I've seen SMD caps leak this nasty cap juice (smells like fish) and it can actually destroy the whole PCB. The most interesting one I've seen was a Mac II LC make a really strange whining noise. They replaced the caps and the noise went away, but they had to repair the board. There was cap juice all over the place. The board was getting coroded. I've seen another one with a Commodore Amiga that wouldn't turn on because of faulty caps. In more recent repairs I saw MattKC repair a $3 WII with a dark display. Only thing wrong with it was a single cap. Interestingly enough in spite of it being newer, there was still cap juice, it was still damaging the board. It shouldn't be as bad these days. 90's and 00's SMD caps were trash. The modern ones are a lot better. Through hole caps don't seem to have this problem as much.

  • @sebastianmarquez3014
    @sebastianmarquez30142 жыл бұрын

    Man, you make that tiny work look easy. I'd bet I would have difficulty lining up all those tiny solders. Well done Steve!

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @JoeyDoesTech
    @JoeyDoesTech2 жыл бұрын

    Love seeing the profit at the end Steve 😁 Hard drive has caught me out and I think many other people too 😂😂 Great video 👍

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Joey!

  • @TahayariDan
    @TahayariDan2 жыл бұрын

    It's so satisfying watching you work and bring these console back to life. I can never get enough of your videos.

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @GeoChalk1981
    @GeoChalk19812 жыл бұрын

    YES! Please, longer videos!!

  • @hisnakedness
    @hisnakedness2 жыл бұрын

    Loved that one Steve, best video in ages with that PS4 disc drive fix . Thanks

  • @CamiloMorfa16
    @CamiloMorfa162 жыл бұрын

    That’s a new repair I’ve seen for the disc drive ! So cool

  • @NigeUK007
    @NigeUK0072 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Absolute genius with this, so good to watch. Be good to see some classic consoles like Sega Saturns.

  • @captiancaveman8040
    @captiancaveman80402 жыл бұрын

    The Perfect Amount Of Thermal Paste. Love it!

  • @benjaminorlandomejiahernan4847
    @benjaminorlandomejiahernan48472 жыл бұрын

    Never gets old, amazing!

  • @MilaNavi
    @MilaNavi2 жыл бұрын

    I loved this one! This was so interesting! I love how you have eagle eyes for those small pieces!!! Congratulations for these great fixes!

  • @leol6406
    @leol64062 жыл бұрын

    I, for one, enjoyed your longer video. Thank you for that.

  • @CraigUchiha
    @CraigUchiha2 жыл бұрын

    I've said it before and I'll say it again, thank you for making these videos they are very detailed and worth watching! You make it very interesting to watch 😁

  • @SvennyMcG
    @SvennyMcG2 жыл бұрын

    Great saves! These consoles are still amazing and well-supported today so it's awesome to see them given a fresh breath of life 👍

  • @zantar666
    @zantar6662 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video.. Really enjoyed this one.

  • @adaopavoni
    @adaopavoni2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, as always, watching you repair skills. Wish I had those steady hands LOL.

  • @techgirl517
    @techgirl5172 жыл бұрын

    Your skills in soldering and stuff is amazing!

  • @kyorin6526
    @kyorin65262 жыл бұрын

    Love watching your videos, thank you for taking the time to make them and then share them with us. Would you not just fit an SSD into the One X these days though, customers would definitely thank you for it, it makes quite a difference.

  • @sirtimatbob

    @sirtimatbob

    2 жыл бұрын

    Could list it on eBay with an optional increased price if they want an SSD installed. That's honestly a good idea

  • @michaelcasey5983
    @michaelcasey59832 жыл бұрын

    I love u're Content and u're calmness😊

  • @virgildeklerk
    @virgildeklerk2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice fix again Steve, specially the problem of the disc was very interesting and i've never seen this problem before so was very nice to learn that. Next time checking/changing the hdd on the xbox first could save you a lot of time and money on the redriver chip but also very nicely done, love the micro soldering iron it really handy. Keep up the great fixes and video's. Also i heard thst Apple is giving scematics and parts to repair people now for iphone 11, 12 and 13 so looks like a big win for the right to repair. 🥳

  • @robertday5243
    @robertday52432 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. Really fascinating can't wait for your next upload.

  • @sinamos3945
    @sinamos39452 жыл бұрын

    Great work!

  • @terminatort2t800
    @terminatort2t8002 жыл бұрын

    Awesome videos! Get this man to 1 million subs!!!

  • @mtshark7
    @mtshark72 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done Steve!😀

  • @Vanni_stelrooij
    @Vanni_stelrooij2 жыл бұрын

    Great work man 👍🏼

  • @giovanycatano8611
    @giovanycatano86112 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve, i enjoy so much your videos, grettings from Colombia, 🤘

  • @deltonviera2051
    @deltonviera20512 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks😃

  • @Amz19871
    @Amz198712 жыл бұрын

    Great work as always 👍🏻

  • @DankMilkGamerz
    @DankMilkGamerz2 жыл бұрын

    I honestly liked the more in depth video. It's was pretty cool watching you work. I really want to start doing this myself.

  • @oppideez2158
    @oppideez21582 жыл бұрын

    I don't kno most of the stuff you do to fix it, but I always enjoy watching your videos. It's really interesting to see you bring things back to life.

  • @jamesdriver0317
    @jamesdriver03172 жыл бұрын

    It sucks that people just throw stuff away instead of fixing it. I actually tried fixing my old iPhone 5 I got in 2019 when I was 13 and I bought a new screen and battery, the old screen was obliterated, and the battery was 9 years old at the time, this was in September 2021 when I tried to fix it, but unfortunately, the screen I bought was a cheap piece of junk that fried the iPhone. I use that experience to buy quality parts, not cheap aftermarket parts, because it can kill phones the way it did to my iPhone 5. RIP James’s iPhone 5 2012-2021

  • @ultraenergy313

    @ultraenergy313

    2 жыл бұрын

    not so similar thing happened to me when i try to fix my android phone, i messed up the lcd screen, but i always learn and finally be able to fix my second android phone.

  • @shadowfrost44
    @shadowfrost442 жыл бұрын

    Love the breakdown on the profit. Good job again!!

  • @jpaulobiem
    @jpaulobiem2 жыл бұрын

    Way to go! Amazing job!

  • @jorgefernandez5601
    @jorgefernandez56012 жыл бұрын

    As always, very good video!

  • @railpao
    @railpao2 жыл бұрын

    I learned something about this type of disc drive, these little switch. Well thank you Steve, somehow, I feel confident in opening one to look around. I may find the inspiration I need to open my car's old radio.

  • @korimack3456
    @korimack34562 жыл бұрын

    Great video these are the best when you fix more than one item ,won’t be long before you have 1 million subscribers you will have to do a million special ,best of luck to you Iv been watching you for years now and your videos get better each time

  • @xxKuroiSasuke
    @xxKuroiSasuke2 жыл бұрын

    Almost 1M, you can do it!

  • @HD-wf3bp
    @HD-wf3bp2 жыл бұрын

    Been learning alot on the channel! Thanks! :)

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @gamingwithsaad4951
    @gamingwithsaad49512 жыл бұрын

    Hope 1 million subscribes due to your hardwork and effort 👌

  • @gamingwarfare3749
    @gamingwarfare37492 жыл бұрын

    First time seen the ps4 disk drive switch issue great for learning thank you so much highly appreciated 💓

  • @M9_Prime
    @M9_Prime2 жыл бұрын

    15-20 mins is my sweet spot for video length… short videos okay sometimes but this video is like your application of thermal paste, the perfect amount.

  • @38911bytefree
    @38911bytefree2 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid man.

  • @Bob_CatEST
    @Bob_CatEST2 жыл бұрын

    close to 1mil subs steve , got myself ridge thanks to you btw!

  • @kikihobbyrepair
    @kikihobbyrepair2 жыл бұрын

    Again 2 nice fixes Steve! 👍

  • @Marve_4427
    @Marve_44272 жыл бұрын

    Super clear videos,high quality audio,skilled repairs man😁,best editing....man i love your videos keep it up sir👍

  • @MrCZRC
    @MrCZRC2 жыл бұрын

    Good video as always buddy

  • @joshuabaker784
    @joshuabaker7842 жыл бұрын

    That was very interesting, thank you sir.

  • @dh123ize
    @dh123ize2 жыл бұрын

    Love it love The longer videos

  • @bogdanvulic1124
    @bogdanvulic11242 жыл бұрын

    Great video 😀👍

  • @seguramlk
    @seguramlk2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing my friend.

  • @eathenalexander2836
    @eathenalexander28362 жыл бұрын

    Never saw that trick before …great fix tronics

  • @robbebobbe1
    @robbebobbe12 жыл бұрын

    Very good fix on the PS4 little switches, nice to see fix on the specific parts and not just replacing the whole thing!

  • @pillycay7611
    @pillycay76112 жыл бұрын

    Nice work, I'll love to have some broken ps4 to practice my repair skill, love u mehn

  • @Low89jr
    @Low89jr2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been having a blast buying used consoles, my favorite one and easiest was a white ps4 slim just like this video, picked it up on offer up as is with a broken disc drive, ended up finding Peter piper pizza tickets in the disc drive, easiest fix and flip I’ve had, you gave me that confidence boost to try and check out broken consoles and it’s a blast I must say, keep up the hard work

  • @ranjeet090
    @ranjeet0902 жыл бұрын

    I don't have any console with me but I am obsessed with your repairing technique and cool videos. Lots of love from India.

  • @mukeshgoolcharan6121
    @mukeshgoolcharan61212 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff man

  • @RicolaMint
    @RicolaMint2 жыл бұрын

    First time that we have that much of informations. Good vid

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @ellensburgamplifier
    @ellensburgamplifier2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Steve! Stay safe

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @ImRizm
    @ImRizm2 жыл бұрын

    I do like this video. Usually it’s just repetitive stuff with the same things broken but this one was interesting to watch. 💪🏼

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed!

  • @kram1277
    @kram12772 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos and they are surprisingly therapeutic. Keep making content and I will keep watching! Thanks again for the great videos!!

  • @DrRespectful
    @DrRespectful2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the content bro.

  • @mwpahl38
    @mwpahl382 жыл бұрын

    Precise and systematic, thank you.

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @dillonpospichal7718
    @dillonpospichal77182 жыл бұрын

    You are really good at what you do keep up the good work.

  • @yashkeswani6948
    @yashkeswani69482 жыл бұрын

    Very informative videos Learning many things... Lots of love from india

  • @canisaureus4939
    @canisaureus49392 жыл бұрын

    i wish the whole internet could be more like this guy's channel

  • @TimeQuxxn
    @TimeQuxxn2 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see you do some work with Louis Rossman regarding right to repair. Love your video :)

  • @patrickp5645
    @patrickp56452 жыл бұрын

    Never amazed me how you fixed broken console. Thanks for the insight.

  • @jpansamerica
    @jpansamerica2 жыл бұрын

    really neat to see those switches, they havent come up before in what ive watched and cd drive repair is scary at first glance

  • @northfixtz
    @northfixtz2 жыл бұрын

    Great Fix and very interesting..

  • @Stray161
    @Stray1612 жыл бұрын

    Great vidéo a gain, Relay enjoy this one for no réa son except the repairs

  • @braydonfoote8311
    @braydonfoote83112 жыл бұрын

    Loving all the content brother

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @johnkennedy1993
    @johnkennedy19932 жыл бұрын

    I like the videos of this guy, I like a lot eletronic and I enjoy how he fixes broken devices and give them a new life.

  • @bunnylove273
    @bunnylove2732 жыл бұрын

    hey bud thanks for a great vid and the ifix it link too

  • @x8jason8x
    @x8jason8x2 жыл бұрын

    Great work, as usual!

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that

  • @johnathanscalfani1707
    @johnathanscalfani17072 жыл бұрын

    Great video like always. I did want to say though be careful with the profit section. You don't factor in ebay fees and shipping. So unless you deal locally in cash the profit is more like $25 on the xbox which your time is worth way more than that.

  • @todormiroleskov8663
    @todormiroleskov86632 жыл бұрын

    I am from Bulgaria and almost always you post new video when my working week is over. Wanted to mention that is is a nice way to start my weekend. Keep up the great work :)

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear from you. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

  • @moshex99
    @moshex992 жыл бұрын

    Good job 👍

  • @btshalflifegarrysmodayasee9497
    @btshalflifegarrysmodayasee94972 жыл бұрын

    Nice job saving these consoles!

  • @gfj172012
    @gfj1720122 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the great work man!

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Will do!

  • @giantheman16
    @giantheman162 жыл бұрын

    the fixing beast .. back at it again .. watching you compute the profits makes me feel like i gained profits as well .. GJ steve!

  • @Angelwolf97
    @Angelwolf972 жыл бұрын

    I kind of miss the controllers repair videos. But I still enjoy consoles repair ones, they're nice. Love your videos.

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'll do more of those at some point.

  • @shanez1215

    @shanez1215

    2 жыл бұрын

    I assume controllers are tougher since they're so tightly integrated and cheap that there isn't much profit in each one relative to time, so he has to do a boatload of them at once.

  • @LouisPeppie
    @LouisPeppie2 жыл бұрын

    Really like the resale price working out.

  • @TheSk1tz
    @TheSk1tz2 жыл бұрын

    I had a dead disc drive. Opened it up and moved the optical lense into the default position manually with my hand. It worked without a problem since.

  • @StarlightStream
    @StarlightStream2 жыл бұрын

    I really like the profit calculation.

  • @moogie8926
    @moogie89262 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos tks

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @ranjeet090
    @ranjeet0902 жыл бұрын

    I love the way you say perfect amount of thermo paste 😘

  • @luismarquez4757
    @luismarquez47572 жыл бұрын

    You are a true Master repair man

  • @niji19
    @niji192 жыл бұрын

    I really liked the little section at the end in which you explained the cost and profits. Are the parts to fix it included the buy price?

  • @MrEdwardPrior
    @MrEdwardPrior2 жыл бұрын

    Good vídeos keep it up

  • @shuggiemcg1
    @shuggiemcg12 жыл бұрын

    great video, you also have to take into consideration Ebay and paypal fees

  • @JensilDsouza
    @JensilDsouza2 жыл бұрын

    Well hello Steve! And hello Tronics Friday..It was an amazing PS4 fix... enjoyed it 🙂

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you liked it!

  • @Matijaaaaaaaa
    @Matijaaaaaaaa2 жыл бұрын

    i never seen white ps4 slim.btw good video like your content i bought some ps4 for 50bucks and tried to fix it and it worked by watching you fix.

  • @HiCZoK
    @HiCZoK2 жыл бұрын

    waiting for you to switch to 4k video. so much more detail !

  • @etiennevanharen3893
    @etiennevanharen38932 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff as always Steve. Man these drive switches look flimsy.

  • @Dabbin_ON_Em_90s
    @Dabbin_ON_Em_90s2 жыл бұрын

    Also would love to hook him up for something from you my dude you my favorite electronics fix guy

  • @jfncho
    @jfncho2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for including total repair time.

  • @Tronicsfix

    @Tronicsfix

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

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