I Finally Found One of These! Can I Fix It?
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- I Finally Bought One of These! Can I Fix It? I bought this rare Xbox after looking for one for quite a while. Of course I wanted a broken one so I could try to fix it. I did pay $515 for it which is a lot but it's worth it to me because it's just so cool... so hopefully I can get it working, eventually.
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Fuse on the power supply is most likely gone. I'd check it in continuity mode. No beep = blown fuse. T2A 250V Fuse.
This is my guess, too.
Yep, I’m surprised he didn’t check any voltages across the power supply, but that does make for a 2nd video!!
yep, just had a 1.1 with no power, found the fuse on the PS was open.
this was my thought. I do HVAC and ive come across many window units that had a small blown fuse on the board where the power comes in. So many people even experienced people miss those small fuses.
Same here!
capacitors don't contain an acid, they contain a base, an alkaline base I think, and that's why vinegar is used to neutralize it. if it was an acid you would use a base to neutralize it, like baking soda. but even though it is a base, it will still eat away and destroy the components, just like if you were to leave the vinegar on there without cleaning it off (well, maybe not the vinegar that's used as food grade because it's diluted quite a bit.. but it would do SOME damage, but probably not as much as the caps do)- GOTTA LOVE SCIENCE!!!
Was goi g to make this same comment. It isn't a big issue, but if someone were to try to neutralize acidic things with Viniger they could be in for a very bad time
When you're engineering it's more like magic than science. 😂
was just wondering how he would neutralise an acid with vinegar. Thanks for explaining
Is vinegar non-conductive?
That's what I thought. I kept thinking that capacitors worked like batteries where they were alkaline. Especially saying he was using acid to neutralize "acid".
I would test the traces near the battery clock under board to make sure there was no trace rot. Those traces affect the power😊. There are test points you can check. Might have to install a jumper wire or trace repair.
This! Those traces for the buttons are at the edge of the MOBO near the clock capacitor. Mine were corroded so bad I had to install the jumper wires and after I did, my Xbox works just fine again.
You are right. That clock capacitor might have ruined the power/eject button. Had a few of those broken ones fixed by adding a wire on the broken traces. Currently those xboxes found a way to the trash can because they failed again.
Agreed. Check the traces for damage/rot
i think he knows.
Yeah, this is one of the first things I need to do.
These were done with codes found on bottles of Mountain Dew. My mom would literally go to the market near my house and take the bottle caps off the returned Mountain Dew bottles. I had enough points to get one but they only allowed you to trade in the points at a certain time. I went to a summer camp for a week, during that time they released it and I missed my window. I am still so freaking upset I never got one of these.
what a bummer
That would be upsetting! That sucks. I'm mad for you, lol
Sucks you never got one, but dang your mom sounds like a champ!
i got a Mtn Dew hoodie, and an Optimus Prime Pepsi transformer. people from work would leave all their caps on my desk. i spent days entering in those codes!
They really should have honored that i mean you had all those saved. Such a shame :/
Just make sure you get rid of all the vinegar when you use it as a neutralizer since it will continue to corrode the board especially if it's underneath chips. Best to rinse the board with distilled water to displace it, then rinse with iso.
iso is good enough ...
As someone that details things for a living, there’s only so much cleaning that can be accomplished with rinsing alone. A lil bit of gentle agitation with microfiber is the only way to be sure.
Have you tried using IPA to get stickers up? It's what I use. The lockpicking lawyer used it as well to lift a tamper proof sticker. Maybe it helps - good luck!
I had an OG Xbox with cold solder joints on the PSU wires that got to the main board. This was preventing the main board from getting any power from the PSU. I removed most of the old solder with solder wick and replaced it with some fresh solder and it solved the problem.
Thanks for the comment. I'll make sure to check that
Can confirm. Cold solder joints can crystalize, much like if you move molten solder before it cools. The crystal lattice has voids. Those voids fill with oxygen from the air and oxidizes the metals in the solder from the inside out. After time, the resistance of the solder joint increases as more of the metal is oxidized, eventually becoming brittle and you have an invisible open-circuit.
good point
Wow great find. Love your work and the way you keep these museum pieces going.
Man, I appreciate that you still upload videos even if they’re not always a success.
not a success yet*
it's about the journey not the destination
To remove stickers, try using the edge of one of anti static bags. Slide under the sticker and shimmy back and forth. Works well!
You can also use 90-99% IPA, let it soak under the adhesive, and then carefully remove it. You can then re-apply it with new adhesive and it would look like the sticker was untampered with.
@@WantBadtime I've never used beer for cleaning, awesome
WAIT LMAO@@fabiors10
Interesting. Seems like that could work well. Thanks for the tip
The issue with all adhesive removers, even IPA, is that is can bite into sticker clearcoats and make them foggy, or soak partially between the clearcoat at the graphics leaving a waterlogged look. There's really no way around it. Some stickers respond well, others do not. Life is a gamble. :) @@WantBadtime
I bought one of these around 5 years ago, it’s probably my favorite console I’ve owned. Looking forward to part 2, really hoping you can get it fixed!
So cool that you have one! I'm really hoping I can fix it too!
Im excited to see the 2nd video on this xbox repair. Its always interesting to see the process of working through the individual circuit board components too bring back old tech. Thanks TronixFix.
Denatured alcohol is a good way to loosen the adhesive of stickers (even the security/warranty ones!) without damaging them. It even keeps the adhesive sticky once it evaporates.
Correct. Get a syringe and a fine needle to work the alcohol under the label.
A common problem with these xboxes is damaged traces along the front of the board. Traces for the power led, on/off button and eject. There are points on the board you can solder jumper wires to, to resolve this issue ;) (Done this myself twice now, got both consoles working).
Been working on a lot of old xboxes lateley ... You, Steve, and MyMateVince have been really educational and giving me the confidence to try and fix broken consoles and other devices, and been pretty succesful. Thanks!
Also had this issue on a 1.4 xbox board, I agree it can be that kind of thing ;)
Really enjoy your videos. I’ve been watching for a while now. Your videos have helped me troubleshoot and fix my stove circuit board, guitar amplifier, and a few elite controllers.
Appreciate the videos
Awesome great content can't wait to see part 2 etc and thanks for showing us how to repair our electronics and fix it . happy belated Christmas and new years. I can't wait to see what you repair next etc
Heating labels and unscrewing screws is like tapping your head and rubbing your stomach. Man, it's a tough wait waiting for your monthly videos!
Its an alkaline. the opposite of an acid. That's why vinegar (a real acid) neutralizes it :)
Chemically, it’s considered a “base”
You're awesome! These videos are super helpful, and cathartic. Thanks for sharing.
As some have said, test the button continuity because the clock cap can cause issues there. Also, with a foxlink PSU the four solder joints for the power plug are worth taking a look at. The two outside joints are mount points its the inner two you want to re-flow solder to because they're notorious for bad solder joints.
Were you able to test the power supply after changing out the capacitors? Maybe use a known good power supply and test the rest of the board? It might help narrow down where your issue is...
Yes a part 2!!, I recommend looking for the original schematic, would help you tremendously
Problem is that most companies don’t release schematics. Not sure about the OG Xbox though
@@indy5280 Yes that’s unfortunately true, and also many schematics can’t be attained without it being behind a pain wall, but I think a technician or engineer might have knowledge to recreate it
@@Kusuo_A True. People have figured out gameboy game pcb’s so maybe a person who loves a system enough could make one
I believe in you man. Let’s get it working. And yes you are inspiring me to go back and start workshopping old electronics which was something I did as a kid but not to this level before the internet
I'm not into computer repair but Xbox has always been my console of choice so this interested me.
I'm going to subscribe just because I want to see you resolve the issues in part two!
That's a beautiful OG Xbox
To be fair I think it's f****** ugly I like the original Xbox look
Agreed!
Wanna see this Xbox brought back to life, can't wait for video 2!
Great work on these really cool X Box. I hope you do part 2.
Hello you should check the continuity between the front panel power and eject buttons and the PIC microcontroller on the motherboard. I fixed mine using a soldered wire between the 2. Absolutly worth a try 😊
I second this. Clock capacitor leaks usually is the culprit and the PIC rewire, usually does the trick.
Vinegar is an acid. If it neutralizes anything, then the cap must have a base electrolytic and not acid.
@Tronicsfix Steve, thank you for all your videos I really enjoy watching you fix broken electronics! 🎮👾🖥️💻
What a nice xbox! Great video.. as always
This is so crazy you doing this video right now. You’ve been a big part of why I have gotten into the mod old console hobby recently. I’m actually in the middle of an og Xbox spruce up myself and actually got mine from the goodwill auction
That's awesome! Good luck with your repairs!
@@Tronicsfix thank you! Looking forward to the next video on it. Since my comment I plugged it in and heard a loud pop and now it won’t power on lol.
Laserbear sells replacement feet with the screw holes pre cut. Pretty handy!
Good to know! Thanks for letting me know.
You'll get it! I got faith in ya! Keep up the great work!
Great video! :D The only thing is that the folding animation around 7:30 to 7:40 ish actually made my heart drop. I thought u snapped the board in half 😭😨😱 Amazing videos though. I love tech.
6:20 I was going to say "oooh, fancy!" about your vinegar bowl, but using a heavy crystal bowl for vinegar or IPA is a legitimately good idea. Something that heavy isn’t going to tip over if you brush it with your hand, and why buy new when you can repurpose old?
Lol, yeah, that's why I used it...and partially just because it's what I had.
Another great use for an old “candy or condiments” bowl.
> Vince has entered the chat
awesome!
love the funky music when you were installing the capacitors! 😄
Your videos are amazing keep on doing the good work
You will figure it out Steve Don't give up. Capacitors generally comprise a conducting salt based on long-chain aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and also a solvent, for example ethylene glycol. An example of a conducting salt used is dodecanedioic acid, which is generally used in the form of ammonium salts.
I was going to say the same thing!
that bubble-gummy thermal paste might be a phase change material, which "liquefies" when hot and fills all the micro structures on the surface
It definitely gets softer when hot
@@Tronicsfix No comment....
(now you know someone had to say it....)
Hey the music between the soddering shots is a great addition to the videos. Way to go!
There are 4 traces on the underside of the motherboard, they run right along the front edge and then up the right side of the board. Those traces often get breaks from leaky capacitors. Those traces i believe are related to the power and eject buttons, so if they are damaged those buttons may not work at all.
Nice console… the clear green halo (2?) edition is nicer on the shelf, but definitely not as rare
Yeah, I fixed one of those a while back. It's a really cool one but yes, not as rare
8:55 aye, caps are basic - you're using vinegar (an acid) to neutralise the leakage
Wii, Wii U, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 3 4, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox 360 slim, Xbox One, and Xbox One S have all been fixed by me because of watching your channel. I’ve had a lot of fun enjoying electronic repair. I purchased all this stuff cheap as not working on EBay. I got all my wireless controllers not working and fixed them as well.
Thank you for your videos I’ve been enjoying my new hobby
I still have my OG Xbox back when i got it in 2008. Still running strong after a full recap, DVD drive swap, multiple HDD upgrades, and an HDMI mod. One of my favorite consoles.
I hate Goodwill so much. Taking donations from people and still price gouging. Special place in hell for that company.
So, they should resell something for significantly less than market value and so leave a larger margin for the next reseller? 🙄
FWIW, there are some great deals to be found at thrift shops -- just not in video games. I am an avid bibliophile, and I once purchased a vintage book about Princess Elizabeth (as she then was) for about $.50; the ABE online price was around $60.
It is just not possible for _all_ products to be listed at market price; the key to success in collecting is finding those niches that are undervalued and exploiting them.
@@williamharris8367Goodwill specifically has all kinds of issues over wildly overpaying executives and turning local organizations into petty fiefdoms.
Their mission is charitable work, selling donations is how they raise money. The higher selling price allows them to do more charitable work. They don't set these prices, the market does. Be angry at the market instead.
@@williamharris8367exactly right. Rather have goodwill profit than your garbage reseller/picker
The reason why Goodwill has gone up is because of the resellers looking for a fast flip.
I bought my Mtn Dew edition Xbox about 8 years ago, also no power issue, just took a power supply out of a spare parts Xbox with same motherboard revision, works great to this day. Great video
I'll waiting for the next chapter. Thanks for the video.
This was certainly a fun watch after replacing the capacitors on my cousin's childhood OG Xbox yesterday. First time doing it, and it was a success! I wonder what could be up with this one though. Possibly bad traces from the clock capacitor leak?
this brings back memories lol. there is 4 places to check all of which are basically continuity checks, there is a fuse on the PSU while you are here check the cables and connectors, they are prone to broken solder joints, check the traces near the clock capacitor, the power board on here check the buttons, and the expansion cables/connectors.
I'm impressed that you removed the heatsyncs without being able to power on the console. Those are basically superglued to the dies until you apply heat.
Cool video. Thanks for sharing a fail, and I'll look forward to part 2!
Look at those ribbon cables 😂😂😂 that brings me back
I LOVE THIS CHANNEL
Thats lovely shade of green, can’t wait for part 2
Yay, a part 2. I know its harder for you than me, but now I have something to look forward too.
I did put thermal paste on my PS4 by watching your videos. No more fan noise. Thank you!!!
@tronicsfix thank you so much for your humour and light look on life. Your reaction to the reverse install of the big capacitator made me smile big time. keep doing content!
I still can’t believe I installed it backwards! Thank you for the super thanks!
You can do it Steve, you're the best! Hug from Portugal ✌️👍
These are my favourite types of videos of yours.
Can’t wait for part two!
I loved the Secret Agent action section!
Oh I use a straight edge box cutter to carefully remove labels. Heating them up works for most but those metallic ones just crumble no matter what you do. You did great with the tweezers too.
The Mountain Dew Console is definitely one worth saving, and a favorite of mine. The color is just great. I certainly would of tested output power before reassembly. A fuse is the start point. But if there is no output power no reason to look at the board yet.
You will do it! We believe! Good job!
A few tips.
Check for the fuse in the power supply, check that the front panel connector was plugged in, and as chris tursk mentions, check the front panel traces on the underside near the clock capacitor (segments 6 and 7 along the edge). Those will probably be PE#1 with the clock cap leaking. Strange though, usually I've seen it power on immediately when the console is plugged in in the wake of that damage, try the eject button as well to turn on the console (though that's also victim to the trace rot, along with the front panel LEDs and power trace).
It's surreal seeing the notes on the box and knowing it was shipped FedEx. Glad it got to you.
Can't wait for part 2.❤🎉
7:25 I have a few of those exact same glass dishes. Funny seeing it in your video.
Definitely need a part 2 please !
You can do it ❤ We are waiting for the second part
This is a fun video. Thanks.
I picked up a Mountain Dew Xbox a few years ago and it was a pretty good deal at around $300 US. It still appears to be absolutely immaculate condition and I've rarely seen another original Xbox that looks as nice. (I was a bit suspicious at first that it might have been a fake but everything with the case and internals has checked out as original.) Plus it already had a TSOP flash mod and an upgraded hard drive - which I upgraded again to 2 TB drive.
Hey dk oldies. Did you guys learn something yet ? Lol. Great video. Happy new year Steve.
I love working on these old OG box's. You never know what the problem is going to be. I aquired three from a flooded basement. All corroded, rusty and nasty. Took me a while but I restored all of them.
Looking forward to part 2!!
And now I really want to see that xbox working, don’t give up!
I have a ps3 fat 20 or 40 gb that I owned since new still works flawlessly. I’d love for this guy to put new thermal paste in it
For older consoles like this, that you know people are highly unlikely to open up and replace the thermal paste, I would suggest using a carbon based thermal pad instead. It has the same qualities as thermal paste but has no requirements to be changed out once it dries up. It'll continue working forever, as long as the console still lives. I did the same thing with my Xbox 360 (OG Halo 3 Launch console) and it's been running for years without any problems.
Mostly just pointing it out since most people wont think to replace thermal paste on older consoles.
Happy to see a video this New year! for the Stickers i use always a hair dry stet of a hot air because so you dont burn the plastic and also it looks like u have never open the console this trick is almost 15 years old, old school trick for keeping warranty! you can try it just ask your wife for her hairdry . srry my english not that good. God bless U from Germany
*hairdryer srry
I’m looking forward to part 2!!!
I look forward to a part 2!
Picked up a As is xbox one S from the pawn shop for $20. Hook it up and it kept throwing the error 102 , 106 codes. I knew it was a bad harddrive. Found my old laptopi n the closet that had a 1 terabyte harddrive . Formatted the harddrive , download xboxes firmware and the update. Now I have a working white xbox one s for nearly nothing. The ifixit guide helped me out . Thanks Ifixit
Hey Steve. 2 questions. You said that capacitors still hold a charge for a very long time so either don’t mess with them if you’re not comfortable or be very careful correct? And the other is do you know if there is an equivalent or substitute for BW 100? My iPhone is not charging because the port is completely dirty so I was hoping to ask you if you know of anything that is the equivalent
Yes, capacitors can hold a charge for a long time. Usually the power in this is bled off fairly quickly but it is possible for some to hold a charge for a long time...especially if the device is damaged. I'm not sure what a good alternative to BW100 is. Sorry
Question in general for me to understand, but would a semi soft or medium wire brush (small of course) help to clean the corrosion a bit easier? Or would a pick is a better option since it's more precise to just one point?
I think there is a chance of traces getting damaged when wire brush is used but plastic pick may not damage it not sure just a guess
I wouldn't use wire just because it can do so much damage so easily. They also lose wire bristles and I wouldn't want to lose one on the board and not notice as that could damage it.
Wow, I was invested there at the end.
I would check the traces on the back of the board at the edge below or near the clock capacitor. Generally when the capacitor leaks those traces end up getting damaged and need to be repaired. When this happens the front panel may either not function at all or turn it self off or on automatically.
The thing i love about OG xbox repair is how active the discord community is. I have repaired 100s of OGs since 09. Clock cap corrosion is usually the main culprit. The P/E continuity trace fix works almost always.
Tronicsfix, you should do a 2TB Sata upgrade for this bad boy. I believe it's a 1.3 revision so a TSOP mod would be best for it.
Yessss new video from Steve 😁😁
I would have first checked voltage and current on the supply, fuse... If the supply is fine, I would go to the motherboard. good luck with this repair!
first thing to check is there voltage on the on switch ,if not check all the voltages from the psu ,if there is none (not all lines will be active in the off state)check any fuse on the psu ,if ok look for a high value resistor on psu (there may be two in series)they/it suply a start up voltage to the chopper chip .good luck with the repair
Thank god a second video is coming! Hope to see it tomorrow!!!
That's why I stopped buying a lot of stuff, prices are too high. I started fixing all kinds of
electronic things and vacuums 2010. Not as advanced as you do, you are top-notch.
Also I would highly recommend A mod chip. And not for piracy, but for being able to rebuild the hard drive and installing a new hard drive. Then you can reinstall the stock o s and still use the console without the security on the console
It's easier using an Exacto Blade to get label corners up once you do you need to go slow and get heat under where you have it peeled up a actual heat gun almost to hot I feel a hair dryer works better. Nice find I hope you can get it going in the next video thanks!
I actually placed several bids on that Xbox to see how far it’s go. It all makes sense now knowing that highest bidder was willing to pay so much to just to have content material. I was the one who complained on Reddit about how people pay so much for these even for a dead nonfunctional unit
I’ve been waiting for someone to get a Vetrex. They seem to be fairly hard to find these days. My friend had one when I was a kid, the game scramble drove me crazy trying to complete.
Beautiful console
Happy New year 😊