£30 NEW Nintendo 3DS XL - Can I Fix It?
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I bought a 'New Nintendo 3DS XL' on ebay for £30. Can I fix it?
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Huge Y on the pokemon game. Elliot: that's probably ruby isn't it
@TheRetroFuture
4 жыл бұрын
Whoopsie
@musicoelmartin
4 жыл бұрын
actually its gold version
@gagabreus
4 жыл бұрын
rubY
@DJNightcoreHD
4 жыл бұрын
@@musicoelmartin It's definitely Silver Version, my guy. Haha!
@doniera.fixntricks9053
4 жыл бұрын
Hi The Retro Future its me donier of philippines im one of your fan and subscriber,if its ok to you kindly donate one of your nentindo switch,i cnt afford to buy that console im a only poor,birhday gift this coming april 24,if ever this is my happyiest bday evr,thank you more power salamat in tagalog
'Oh, that is glass, I'm going to put that down.' *Immediately picks it back up again*
@BrentBlex609
3 жыл бұрын
Yep sure true
@GabrielFurryPhone
Жыл бұрын
@@BrentBlex609 yep
3DS top screens are difficult to replace. Bummer this didn't work out the way it should have but glad you at least it working somewhat.
@TheRetroFuture
4 жыл бұрын
I’ll order up the parts again and make a follow up vid! Thanks for stopping by! :)
@Kimdah_
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRetroFuture Still waiting for that video. 🤭
@bretwhitten7038
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRetroFuture still waiting
@firecat2465
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRetroFuture still waiting
@amia-P.
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRetroFuture still waiting
A few months back I bought a 'faulty' n3DS that wouldnt charge or turn on for about $20. I changed the battery to test, and it worked just fine. Charged as well. I thought, all it needs is a new battery. I put the battery in my other 3ds to see if it would charge JIC, and it charged just fine. So it needed no fixing, just the battery being drunk.
@bland9876
4 жыл бұрын
I have one of those AA Chargers that has the protection circuitry in it and it wouldn't charge some of my AA's but I bought one of those really shady Chargers on eBay and Walla I got the batteries to charge.
@JohnGotts
4 жыл бұрын
That is a common fault with Nintendo consoles. Just a bad battery. I keep stacks of extra batteries I pull from dead consoles.
@mahrufurrahman9759
4 жыл бұрын
Lol you have been blessed by God a 20 dollar ds and the battery + tools cost
@aidancommenting
4 жыл бұрын
I find deals like that all the time in thrift stores. I dunno what it is but every time I walk into somewhere like Value Village, there's a Wii sitting on a shelf for like $20
@bland9876
4 жыл бұрын
@@aidancommenting idk if it has changed but back in 2015/16 you could not sell a wii (by itself no controllers or games) for $20
10:10 Those markings are usually an inspector's initials or ID. They have to confirm that the item/components went through QC
@edwinfishman3712
3 жыл бұрын
came to say this, took apart an xbox one controller i bought new and it had those markings. They are a sign that it was good!
@katakis1
2 жыл бұрын
My atomic purple Game Boy Color had similar letters visible through the clear shell, when I was a kid. I never gave hand written pen markings on boards a second thought.
@Piercingthesky1
2 жыл бұрын
Woh so cool
@hazawalker9618
2 жыл бұрын
Basically anything has them on, I've seen them on calculators, gameboys, consoles ect
@reynoldskynaston9529
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I was going to say the same thing. Tons of boards have writing on them
I was mad confused the min he came out from under the table in the intro lol, def liking these new intro styles
Defective console: Check Replacement Parts: Check Super sexy relaxing music: Check Pro-montage of repair process: Check Abruptly finish it because it didn't work? Check Great as always
@Mr.Jubilation
4 жыл бұрын
@Critical Unity What's cringe?
@blitz-o-byte
4 жыл бұрын
@Critical Unity you cringe really easily holy crap
6:35 “that’s glass I’m going to put that down.” *picks it up again*
sorry everything is a pain rn. love the videos, still entertaining.
@Ashcel835
4 жыл бұрын
Wew hi
@limaftereffects
3 жыл бұрын
Hello sc6ut, love your vids
@j.l9946
3 жыл бұрын
Not verified?
@kleann
3 жыл бұрын
i love you
@j.l9946
3 жыл бұрын
@@kleann I love you too
Elliot:i think it has been run over Literally one second later:it doesn’t look like it is on too bad condition
Crazy to think those went for 200 - 300 bucks only a few years ago. Keep up the great work, mate!
I heard changing the 3ds from japanese to english is a right ordeal and it can break the eshop among other things, you migth have to just list as is and sell to a collector who wants to play japanese games, or list it internationally (although japan post is completely shut right now because of Recent World Events™)
@Spardin
4 жыл бұрын
Pretty easy to add cfw on 3ds some really good step by step guides
@joaquindayrit5746
4 жыл бұрын
@@Spardin I agree CFW isn't that hard on the 3DS and that region unlocks it. You'd still have the Japanese language but I heard you can change the 3DS region via cfw
@Spardin
4 жыл бұрын
@@joaquindayrit5746 yeah it's a extra step not too big of a problem
@imkyolet
4 жыл бұрын
Joaquin Dayrit you can fully change the 3DS to English with CFW
@StarmenRock
4 жыл бұрын
Just hack it. Having a 3ds and not hacking it is a crime, same as a psp. It just takes it from being an objectively worse rehash of the ds to a great machine.
I'm convinced that this guy can fix anything. I absolutely adore these types of videos Keep the great work up! A very talented guy indeed.
@ciggyazealia
4 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful poem
@magicvampirelver1321
4 жыл бұрын
@@ciggyazealia yeahh lol😄
@pbakai182
4 жыл бұрын
huh? he didn't actually fix anything... he just traded half the parts lol
@ivar1827
4 жыл бұрын
@@pbakai182 make a video so we all can see how talented you are.
@clooxies2952
4 жыл бұрын
@@ivar1827 uhm, you dont need to be talented to criticize something, its like saying you have to be a chef to tell what good food is. it makes no sense
I might be high as fuck but you made me realize repairing stuff like this isn't that difficult, most of it looks like little modules you can replace. The hard work is being patient to move and take things appart carefully, and also being extremelly organized. You did both perfectly, your video set and editing are so neat and tiddy and I can see it being reflected on your repairs as well, it's nice how some generic qualities like organization and patience can be extrapolated to all kinds fields and are always useful. All this to say, you are great at what you do and you earned my high ass as a suscriber.
That shell piece that's broken - I have a brand new one in the same colour that you can have for free if you like. Let me know if you want me to send it. I recently reshelled one of these and ordered 2 by mistake. Reassembling it was incredibly painful, I hate working on the 3ds XL, it is horrific. I also had the same issue with the missing pad on my replacement screen - is that definitely not correct? Mine is missing the screen lens so I assumed that's why my 3D isn't working (I assumed the lens was a polariser).
@o.o6407
3 жыл бұрын
Yea, the 3D uses a polarizer
it's been quite some time since i've ordered a modern console in need of some love and care and attention and repair. My man Lil Retro having some spicy bars
Hey, I just want to say I've really been enjoying your videos while stuck at home. Whether you end up able to fully repair whatever you started with, it's still fun to see the journey of taking the things apart to diagnose problems, and seeing what you're able to do with the components. Keep it up!
“For you that will be 2 seconds” *2 seconds later* oculus quest ad
I feel your pain when it comes to dealing with the ribbon cables on the new 3ds xl. About a year ago I had bought a used one that had a pretty grimy shell so I eventually bought a new shell for it and man was that the most tedious thing. I was so worried I was going to break the cables because of how little room they actually have to fit.
Your editing is amazing on these with all the different shots and the music just make it really relaxing. Thanks again for the awesome content.
@TheRetroFuture
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
My one quarantine remedy. The Retro Future. Very good job like always Elliot.
I always love how some things you do in the video matches to the background music's beat/tempo (like flicking a ribbon cable switch) 👍 Good stuff!
"is it over yet?" hahaha! I think I wet myself at this scene! Great vlog Elliot. Really good editing and the music was absolutely on point. Maybe you can have a word with your mate Vince and tell him to knock the classic music on the head! Lol
I've been getting interested in rebuilds lately, I have the same 3ds with a broken screen sitting in my drawer that I've been wanting to repair but afraid to take it apart because of all the sentive parts, but you just gave me the confidence to start playing around, if I break it oh well, thanks for this 2 years after the original upload such usefu info 😊
I love how simple the 2DS is compared to this 3DS
@harriam0
4 жыл бұрын
It kind of has to be. As the extreme budget option any added complexity is also a lot of added price. That's why there's not even a hinge.
@redpheonix1000
2 жыл бұрын
@@harriam0 And also why the "two screens" are actually just one large screen with a plastic bezel on the 2DS. Huge cost saving right there!
Just found this channel and I love it! I’m thinking of repairing things as a hobby now too you are awesome
I love the chill videos when you just play some chill smooth jazz and fix stuff
Absolutely loved the relaxing music during the teardown, keep up the great videos Elliot!
Hats off to you. True recycling and grand work on the idea to repair broken systems :D
Good video mate, liked the background music.
Awesome work in trying to rebuild a full 3DS from trash to cash. I hope you continue making more wonderful videos. I am enjoying them so far.
I've been binge watching your videos man! Love them!!
There's nothing quite like fixing a broken console and bringing it back to working order and good condition. Great video, mate.
Love the music you set your montages to. So good.
so therapeutic to watch. love your choice in music good video
I really like how you organize all the part and pieces into bag. I’m going to borrow this idea
You did such a beautiful job. It looks like the prototype of of the model they were supposed to make. I feel like they would have made the body a little wider to compensate for the screen. Ugh I wish they made this. Love the nostalgia bomb ♥️
0:10 the way your face lit up was so childlike and pure, wholesome
I just grilled hamburgers. They were delicious. Pretty day, too.
@oscie
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so jealous
@galaxyrodrigo3076
4 жыл бұрын
K K sounds nice
@chefkdowg
4 жыл бұрын
Went to five guys.
@Videohead-eq5cy
4 жыл бұрын
@@chefkdowg you went out? Stop doing that mate
@chefkdowg
4 жыл бұрын
@@Videohead-eq5cy I don't have an option. I travel for my job. I'm 3.5 hours from home.
The shell of that damaged n3dsxl is in better shape than the working one that i bought used, impressive
I love how he has 250k and still reads all the comments, it makes a huge impact in how a new subscriber feels when seeing your videos (btw I’m not new I have been subbed for almost a year)
Ahh, I would love to use homebrew to preserve the previous owner’s Pokémon forever! It makes me sad to think they’ll be erased for good. Still, this is a really awesome video! I’m glad I got to see this. ^^
spitting bars right off the bat, great work yet again Elliot
When you came up from under the table that's how I feel everytime I have taken apart a 3ds lmao cheers man!
You have the best intro because it’s quiet & there’s no annoying BS. Plus it’s short.
"I'm gonna put that down" grabs it again🤣
I loved the old dsi’ when in the side there was a huge sd car. They didn’t get lost to easy lol
@redenginner
3 жыл бұрын
Same with the old model 3ds.
I love fixing consoles, and waiting for snail mail is the worst. I waited a month for a PSP 2000 shell, and when my package arrived, it was a 3000 shell. So I definitely feel your pain with the screen mix-up.
Love those close up shots
Oh man, I was thinking to send you a water damaged New3DS for an attempt repair, with the new components I bought as well... but after watching at the nightmare that it is to work in it, I changed my mind. Love your videos btw and I keep re watching them. Keep it up with the awesome content.
Watching these videos makes me feel so calm and peaceful
We need retro future custom shells! I don't want to sticker bomb my Gameboys, but I'd love to rep your channel as most of us would love, I'm am sure. Thank you for everything you do, amazing content.
From jacks channel, but guessed you lived in jersey after you said you lived on a small island. Well done mate 🇯🇪🤙🏻
Great editing! love the video dude
Definitely not what I expected, but still a great save! Love the content, keep up the good work and stay health!
This was some beautiful video editing
i appreciate your hard work into making this great content, i find it very interesting, relaxing and valuable
Came here from jacks video, love the content dude earned a new subscriber(:
Just wanna say, I love watching your videos. You do great work 😎👍
13:55 LMAO that made me smile, that's basically how i feel whenever i modify / fix any of my handhelds, it's such a time consuming task but so rewarding
I couldn't believe it when I saw you in Jack's vid! I've been watching you for a pretty long time
I love that hes using Joey Pecoraros music, honestly great choice
@sscarrlink
3 жыл бұрын
What was the name of the song he used?
@ELKARLOS0116
3 жыл бұрын
I believe its Finding Parking
Love the vids, always enjoy whatever it is your doing😊x
great content bro do more vids on repairing modern handheld consoles pls e.g. nintendo switch, more new 3ds’, ds lite etc
It's a thing of beauty watching you take it apart
Just love these vids man
Came from jacks channel love ur content 👍
I think your editing skills are underrated, Broseph
Love your videos bud, top job as always
Your channel is lowkey a hidden gem my friend
I’ve almost never seen anyone who puts as much effort into their videos as you :0
Love that “Gubbins” phrase! I always associate that with Ashens. Great video too! 😊👍
the only kind of channel that plays good music unlike every other channel I have watched like this.
@speedwaynutt
4 жыл бұрын
My mate vince uses some similar music
I've owned my red Monster hunter generations mew 3ds XL (long name) for about 5 months and it just came to me that maybe i should be protecting it instead of playing it like normal
I'm here from Jacks Channel and subbed.
@matthewcalhoon
4 жыл бұрын
same
@misterih5930
4 жыл бұрын
Same
@clionanicheallaigh7833
4 жыл бұрын
I knew them both before the collab
@potatosordfighter666
4 жыл бұрын
I’m here from that too. Damn that play button is sexy
@casamiesmovil9427
4 жыл бұрын
Itsya boi jajajaj i love your name you see itsyeboi???
Why does your channel relax me? XD
It might be a bit late, but the New 3DS XL has a pretty rare IPS screen variant, and replacing the ips panel by the other panel and vice versa without modifiying the console's software will cause it to have some issues such as, you guessed it, 3d not displaying properly. I've found out about this while looking for and IPS mod for my New 3DS XL
Just watched the Jacks vid, nice vids!
Hi mate. I didn’t even know you had spoken to jack. I actually like both yours and jacks content.
So much respect for showing what ended up happening. Sometimes online orders are not fairy tale endings.
6:42”nope this is glass I’m going to put that down”. One second later picks it immediately back up
@gevaarlijkmetstenen336
4 жыл бұрын
6:38
Generally, the non working 3d effect comes with a damaged speaker ribbon cable, the same one that you replaced in other video, in a regular new 3ds. The shell was broken and the hinge was exposed, very likely that the speaker cable is damaged too. Or one of those small cables on the screen's side (one is for the backlight, the other is for the 3d effect) is not properly connected.
Waiting for your video on the retroid pocket!
Who does the music for your videos? Really like it!
hell of a gamble for that price, amazing what they ask for what could be junk
Love your videos. You inspired me to refurbish my teal Game Boy Color. It was dropped and has had vertical lines on the screen for 15+ years. I put in a backlit TFT screen and a see through orange shell. I love it. Also, hope you aren't ordering parts from China during this time of Pandemic. If you did, be safe man.
0:11 *realizes Elliot had a new phrase to put in every video*
what I saw on my upper screens ribbon cables on the 3ds's and I also read about this. the missing pad on the top screen ribbon cable is missing on all screens for the n3dsxl as I noticed. it must've been a normal thing to be missing. even if you see pictures on ebay of replacement screen and zoom you'll notice the missing pad on the ribbon cable. the issue with the 3ds in video must be related to other things. it can be really difficult to repair a n3ds or n3dsxl or any 3ds. Btw I'm a big fan of your channel and videos. keep em coming.
my hinges on this exact model are a bit loose good thing you made this video 👌
You are the only person that I would put on the telly and actually watch for hours
excellent video as always! :)
Good video keep up the good work!!
nice choice of music, especially the jazz in the beginning. Way better than some obnoxious dubstep or other garbage.
Might be a good opportunity to do some experiments on gluing and puttying (that ain't a word), and sanding the broken plastic. Never know, what future repair project might not have plastic shells not available. :)
Love the channel, makes for cosy viewing! I have a question, you mentioned about checking the motherboard to see if it was bust and thus making the whole thing a right off. Does that ever happen? Like you start preparing a video only to realise that it's a no go as soon as you open the console up? Cheers.
Keep up the great stuff!
yknow, just as a tip from a longtime viewer, I recommend you make a repair shop type of business, you could make lots of money just off your reputation alone, and extra fundings besides from Patreon to have higher funds for more videos for the fans!! You’re really good with these type of electronics and sees success in you, love your vids Elliot
Watching all these repairs videos makes me wonder how I didn't break my tablet of 6 years yet. It still works well. A Samsung Galaxy Tab S2. Even the battery still has a reliable 45% I can use before voltage falls too low and it cuts + reboots. Hoping to squeeze a few more years out of it.
Hey Elliot, love your videos! I got a question, what kind of knife did you use to unbox the 3DS XL? It looks awesome! Thanks, and good luck with all your videos!
Everyone, protect your digitizers, there’s a digitizer robber about