Tried installing pico to my Gamecube. Tore off a leg to the IPL chip and I'm not sure what to do.1yr ⋅ OpenDown ⋅ r/consolerepair
Looking for Some RAM to finally get my Doctor v64 up and running1yr ⋅ R0LL3RM0B5T3R1NC ⋅ r/consolerepair
PSA: Honesty is best! If your house/apt. has pests you should tell your technician. This is the worst kind of surprise. This is why I take the plastic covers off right in front of the client, outside the door, every time.2yr ⋅ Supersmashlord ⋅ r/consolerepair
Just wanted to share, series s, basically all the pads were ripped off, ended up working, cheers1yr ⋅ Hbazzi98 ⋅ r/consolerepair
Was given these when I was helping someone clean out a hoarders house. I have very minor experience repairing consoles. Which would be the easiest to start/learn with?2yr ⋅ kciro ⋅ r/consolerepair
First PS5 repair of the season. Let’s get this rolling. (Broke hdmi)3yr ⋅ Brendyn_Mohr ⋅ r/consolerepair
I've been working on restoring a gameboy sewing machine, so I thought I'd reshell a GBC to match...2yr ⋅ dal_segno ⋅ r/consolerepair
Crimes Against A Console - anonymous artist, Solder and Liquid Metal, 20231yr ⋅ somewhatzedd ⋅ r/consolerepair
I just opened my Xbox 360 and noticed this X Clamp isn’t fully placed could this be causing RROD?1yr ⋅ Bevy117 ⋅ r/consolerepair
Where can I find a replacement wire for this controller to solder in? It’s broken around the connector1yr ⋅ iamterrifiedofhumans ⋅ r/consolerepair
Big update on my progress from the last time. I’ve been repairing these guys as I find them at work. Some off screen or given to friends but this is most of them.1yr ⋅ SSJGINGER ⋅ r/consolerepair
My Current Disc repair setup. Anyone need unreadable a fixed? Lol.2yr ⋅ GregoryGGHarding ⋅ r/consolerepair
Last mod of Spring Break. GBA AGB-001 with adjustable backlit screen and USB-C rechargeable battery3yr ⋅ KerooSeta ⋅ r/consolerepair
My current showcase of the consoles I have repaired. Still got to decorate my shelf a bit more, but only four my consoles and I'll be finished.3yr ⋅ UrbanOfficial ⋅ r/consolerepair
Bought a faulty switch Lite to fix... This is what I found inside...2yr ⋅ InsomniaV11 ⋅ r/consolerepair
Unfortunately I had two nes’ that were beyond repair, but I saved all the good useable pieces. If anyone is looking for a random nes part, hmu, it’s probably here.2yr ⋅ Yvrjazz ⋅ r/consolerepair
Bringing this old gameboy back to life with a new board. Time consuming but hopefully worth it.1yr ⋅ MisterGordonFreeman ⋅ r/consolerepair
just bought this PS Vita. it won't turn on. when i charge it, the orange led turn on. i've tried pressing power, start and R for a least 20 sec, nothing... Someone know what's the problem ?1yr ⋅ Megathony ⋅ r/consolerepair
Happier with the quality of my soldering. Learning the importance of good flux, taking time to prep and checking joints. Replaced PS4 HDMI chip on release console for a mate.3yr ⋅ andrewjdunbar ⋅ r/consolerepair
New video microscope setup coming together (still need a ring light and a couple other odds and ends)1yr ⋅ sarduchi ⋅ r/consolerepair
What the HELL is this in my ps2? Could this be causing no video output?1yr ⋅ ChairInternational60 ⋅ r/consolerepair
VA5 Game Gear with a bad screen upgraded with Bennvenn IPS. Now that I'm sure it works, it's time for a new shell!1yr ⋅ strra ⋅ r/consolerepair
Took me a while, the desk needs improvement but I finally got my new equipment for my repairs10mo ⋅ Mindless_Pirate_2657 ⋅ r/consolerepair
Bypassing trace rot on OG XBox, decided against glue or tape on the board...3yr ⋅ blackgaard ⋅ r/consolerepair
Scuffs and Scratches - What’s the best way to make these gone or appear less visible? Not only for this ps2 but in general for consoles with plastic shell (matted or smooth) surfaces - any tips that actually work? What to stay away from doing? Don’t want to make it worse...1yr ⋅ reddit2358 ⋅ r/consolerepair
HDMI Jumper wires completed! Not the best wiring job, but it works. Don’t worry, solder mask was added.2yr ⋅ Two-Pack-Shaker ⋅ r/consolerepair
I bought a faulty Dual shock 4 with stick drift issues. Controller was absolutely filled with loose leaf tobacco.1yr ⋅ NossB ⋅ r/consolerepair
I have Big fingers and Bad tools but just finish to swap the upper screen on a 2ds xl , what a pain ! Can't hide my pride3yr ⋅ skam59280 ⋅ r/consolerepair
2 weeks ago I posted my first HDMI replacement and many were concerned. So I fixed it.11mo ⋅ Zeace ⋅ r/consolerepair
Welp. After my years of collecting I've finally encountered my first Roach system. 3wk ⋅ lncrypt3d ⋅ r/consolerepair
Anybody else run into this issue 😹he’s laying right on a pile of screws and tools🤦♂️1yr ⋅ Mtw122 ⋅ r/consolerepair
Fully refurbished this clear Play It Loud Gameboy. My favorite version of the DMG since 19954yr ⋅ strra ⋅ r/consolerepair
Kid's Switch isn't charging. Are these pins displaced and is that the issue?8mo ⋅ Greedy-Implement8004 ⋅ r/consolerepair
NO F*****G WAY OMG! The PS4 HDMI port does not fit in the PS5, the pins are too far away from the pads.. BUT SPENDING 2 HOURS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE CONNECTING A WIRE TO EACH PIN AND THEN TO EACH PAD WORKS! I’M SO HAPPY IT’S UNREAL!!!!3yr ⋅ Two-Pack-Shaker ⋅ r/consolerepair
My og xbox is working now! big thanks to u_eastaccwill and everyone else who helped me fix it!2yr ⋅ Forgotten_NSA_pal ⋅ r/consolerepair
Any product or way to get rid of the ugly and bad spray paint job I did 8 years ago without destroying the original look?1yr ⋅ deadlyjunk ⋅ r/consolerepair
Repaired a 3DS XL back to full functionality. Guy's kid dropped it, shattering the hinge and tearing all 3 ribbons and the antenna cable, also losing the original light pipe and hinge socket thingy on the other side of the hinge. Then finally tore the bottom screen ribbon when he took it apart.1yr ⋅ Vanguard-Raven ⋅ r/consolerepair
trying to set up my ps2 with my tv, but no beige plug for the wire to go into. what other one should i use?1yr ⋅ casualuserofthissite ⋅ r/consolerepair
About to do my first re-cap on this old game gear, any words of wisdom from you pros out there?1yr ⋅ robmeason ⋅ r/consolerepair
Was inform that this PS5 was not turning on, my coworker put in a new power supply in and that didn't work, is there another issue as to why it's not working that I can look at?1yr ⋅ AndzyHero13 ⋅ r/consolerepair
One of my customers brought back a PS4 from April, we fixed the HDMI port on it. Now she claims we broke her disc drive. This is the inside of her drive1yr ⋅ Fatman0123 ⋅ r/consolerepair
when you buy a broken console & it shows up working perfectly fine2yr ⋅ ConfidentMachine ⋅ r/consolerepair
Trace restoration is a pretty fun way to pass time (ignore the missing APU)1yr ⋅ TheRealTreezus ⋅ r/consolerepair
Newb here. Is this solder gun too big for console repair? Glasses for (some sort of) reference.1yr ⋅ Player_A ⋅ r/consolerepair
I took out the battery! But I need to keep it somewhere safe while I find a place to recycle it.3mo ⋅ Technical-Usual4618 ⋅ r/consolerepair
Not exactly a repair, but a modchip + PICfix for my Ps2 slim.3yr ⋅ PublicPolicyAdvocate ⋅ r/consolerepair
need advice,bought these machined aluminum front and back plates from Aliexpress, seller did not include any scews,what do?1yr ⋅ aross1976 ⋅ r/consolerepair
Broken Hdmi Port (Just curious on how to fix or where to get it fixed!)1yr ⋅ DepressedSalvy ⋅ r/consolerepair
An update to that copy of Pokemon Sapphire that wouldn't boot unless I put alcohol on the board..2yr ⋅ MissRoyalSex ⋅ r/consolerepair
Has anyone seen this on chips before? Kinda like glossy wave marks...1yr ⋅ spacemidget75 ⋅ r/consolerepair
You only have to clean up the contacts. I'll give you a good deal. He said....3yr ⋅ brooklyn11218 ⋅ r/consolerepair
Fixed up a broken SNES gave it a nice purple paint job. Now before anyone says anything about ruining the case. The case was already broken and chipped and I filled the holes and chips with bondo and sanded it down then use the paint to cover everything up.3yr ⋅ Wingedwolf275 ⋅ r/consolerepair
so i was cleaning my wii, and i noticed this? is it for the gamecube board?2yr ⋅ underfreshfan ⋅ r/consolerepair
But... but... but the seller said it didn't play any games? 😂 Info in the comments1yr ⋅ TheRealCreedux ⋅ r/consolerepair
Customers gf poured cough syrup in Xbox One S. You can imagine how bad the rest is2yr ⋅ Federal-Window4895 ⋅ r/consolerepair
NES cartridge received from eBay but it's not working. the pins look toast. any ideas to fix/save it?1yr ⋅ RoseExotico ⋅ r/consolerepair
Probably a stupid question but does anyone know what these components on the PS5 motherboard are? The text on them returns literally nothing relevant on Google.1yr ⋅ Bard_the_Bowman_III ⋅ r/consolerepair
Battery was swollen a week ago but now it is normal? Is that normal?1yr ⋅ _classname__spam ⋅ r/consolerepair
The personal “lit” collection so far. Thanks to this community for all the info!1yr ⋅ BackpackBarista ⋅ r/consolerepair
R2d2 xbox 360 I just picked up, it's not working. Going to see if I can breathe some life back into it. Pretty excited, it's pretty cute.2yr ⋅ keefstanz ⋅ r/consolerepair
Pawn shop finds, $65 cad for these 3, all need repairs but should be a few fun projects3yr ⋅ Ialsofuckedyourdad ⋅ r/consolerepair
It was my dad birthday party and kids came over and used my ps4 controller and this is the damage is this fixable at home or do I need a whole new complete one1yr ⋅ FutureNostalgia1 ⋅ r/consolerepair
Retrobright went wrong (help) // It got a lot of streaks all over the plastic, even the power & reset buttons got white! how i can get rid of these streaks?1yr ⋅ NekoriSNF ⋅ r/consolerepair
Anybody here make a profit from fixing and selling refurbished/repaired consoles? What did you start with? What got you into it? What kind of tools did you need and where do you usually find your consoles/parts?3yr ⋅ Push_The_Earth ⋅ r/consolerepair
I tore down my PS5 yesterday to clean. I must have done it wrong because the fan connector and HDMI port DIDN’T get damaged. How do I remedy that? /s3wk ⋅ allUsernamesTaken77 ⋅ r/consolerepair
I recently posted here with a Genesis Model 1 with only red and green output. I replaced the video encoder chip and we're working perfectly! Thank you to everyone here for your help in getting me on my way, you rock!4yr ⋅ Rheiner ⋅ r/consolerepair
Bought an Xbox Series S that needs an HDMI port and a new port. I know $90 is excessive for the Xbox Series S, but I'm eager to learn how to fix consoles like this.11mo ⋅ 486Junkie ⋅ r/consolerepair
[Update] Thank you to everyone who commented on my last post. I ordered a replacement screen and everything works!3yr ⋅ Shahin97 ⋅ r/consolerepair
Bought a lot of six controllers to fix up for $15. Anyone know of a good place to get replacement parts for PS3 controllers?1yr ⋅ broncofan303 ⋅ r/consolerepair
PS2 strong cigarette smell, had roaches and bugs galore - help10mo ⋅ What-Nightmar3 ⋅ r/consolerepair
Do you think it's worth the time and money to repair them? The guy wants $30 for all 3. And he told me they just don't power on.2yr ⋅ Monsterc0dy ⋅ r/consolerepair
was just gifted this Sega CD and am trying to find restoration/cleaning guides1yr ⋅ anonybro11 ⋅ r/consolerepair
This this a decent iron? I've been thinking of upgrading and notice this one for 100 bucks.1yr ⋅ abraxas8484 ⋅ r/consolerepair
