Nintendo DSi Shoulder-Button Repair
In this video I attempt to repair a shoulder button on a Nintendo DSi that is not retracting after being clicked. The button stays engage which causes problems playing games that use that button. I open the console up and do what I can. *Note* parts of this video had to be re-shot since the first time I opened it I actually worked on the opposite shoulder button. Some things were lost in the process and the edits may not have the best flow.* I hope this helps is you need to fix your DSi shoulder button.
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Relaxing Videogame Music Vol 6
There's more relaxing video game tunes with Relaxing Videogame Music Vol 6. Here's the tracklist:
01 Mystic Ark - Composers are always too quiet on their days off 00:00 - 02:32
02 Mystic Ark - Threads of Memory 02:32 - 04:48
03 Ark the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits - Yewbell ~ Balmy Breeze 04:48 - 06:49
04 Ark the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits - Peacefulness 06:49 - 07:43
05 Ark the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits - Sulfas ~ Liberation 07:43 - 09:15
06 Ark the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits - Moonlight 09:15 - 10:18
07 Dragon Quest IV DS - In a Town (Day) 10:18 - 13:12
08 Dragon Quest IV DS - The Unknown Castle 13:12 - 16:21
09 Dragon Quest V DS - Friendly & Peaceful 16:21 - 18:38
10 Dragon Quest V DS - Arrival of Spring 18:38 - 19:18
11 Dragon Quest V DS - Ocean Voyage 19:18 - 24:38
12 Dragon Quest VI DS - In the Town 24:38 - 27:12
13 Dragon Quest VI DS - Ocean Waves 27:12 - 31:55
14 Final Fantasy Legend 2 - Home 31:55 - 34:20
15 Guardian World - World Map 2 34:20 - 39:39
16 Guardian World - Shinden 39:39 - 41:52
17 Tales of Phantasia - Stream of Time 41:52 - 44:33
I try to keep the pictures consistent with when the song occurs in the game, but that may not be the case with all pictures. Enjoy!
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Nintendo Switch Joycon Drift Repair
Does your Nintendo Switch Joycon drift? Come with me on an adventure of repair to alleviate your despair! In this video I open up a drifty right-joycon and even though I mess up at first I'm able to get back into it and have good results. It's a bit of a long video but stick with it and you'll learn what to-do and what not to-do. Here's a break-down of the video:
00:00 - 01:41 Intro
01:42 - 04:26 Opening the joycon
04:26 - 05:50 Removing the Joystick
05:58 - 06:47 Opening the joystick case
06:48 - 08:00 Result of first try (FAIL)
08:00 - 13:45 2nd attempt w/cleaning and disassembly
13:45 - 16:40 Reassembling the joystick case
16:41 - 17:13 Putting the joystick case back in place
17:14 - 18:19 Measuring the joystick case and placing the paper backing
18:20 - 18:59 Reassembling the joycon
19:00 - 22:16 Final result (SUCCESS!)
I hope this is helpful and entertaining. In hindsite, I would recommend you try the paper backing first before you disassemble the joystick case. Otherwise, if you really have to now you know how to do it and what not to screw up (like I did). Enjoy!
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Nintendo Gamecube Laser Potentiometer Repair
I found another Nintendo Gamecube that wasn't reading discs. I had already done a video on how to repair these but I didn't use a multimeter to check the potentiometer (pot). I decided to do that in this video and show you the reading. The correct resistance for a working Gamecube laser (or motor, if you will) is between 150 ohms and 250 ohms. Stay tuned for what the number was for this one to work.
By the way, I skipped over the disassembly part of this process. If you want to see me do that then watch this other Gamecube repair video I also have here on Rumble:
https://rumble.com/v2x6aqo-nintendo-gamecube-laser-repair-adventures.html
Also, I the potentiometer range from this video here on Rumble. Make sure you give him some love for his perspective:
https://rumble.com/v2mnhi9-how-to-adjust-a-gamecube-laser-for-backup-discs-gamecube-pot-tweak-tutorial.html
Thanks for watching, I hope this helps!
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Action Game Music Vol 3
Volume 3 of the Action Music series; music from some of my favorite videogames during action scenes. Here's the tracklist:
01 Turok – Main Theme 00:00 – 03:33
02 Turok – The Ruins 03:33 – 07:56
03 Zoids: Battle Arena – Alright!!! Let's Get Ready to Ruuummmmbbbbllleee!!! 07:56 – 11:06
04 Zoids: Battle Arena – On the High Road to Victory! 11:06 – 13:02
05 Ys: Very Best of Collection – Palace of Salmon 13:02 – 15:03
06 Ys Seven – Innocent Primeval Breaker 15:03 – 20:08
07 Wipeout XL – Firestarter (Instrumental) 20:08 – 24:47
08 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 – Building 24:47 – 26:32
09 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 – Underwater 26:32 – 28:33
10 TMNT: Turtles in Time – Big Apple 3 A.M. 28:33 – 30:21
11 TMNT: Turtles in Time – Alleycat Blues 30:21 – 32:04
12 Legend of Zelda – Overworld 32:04 – 33:24
13 Legend of Zelda – Labyrinth 33:24 – 34:32
14 LoZ: A Link to the Past – Hyrule Castle 34:32 – 37:34
15 Super Mario Galaxy 1 – Buoy Base Galaxy 37:34 – 40:53
16 Shin Megami Tensei V – Da'at Ueno 40:53 – 48:15
I don't own any of the rights to this music. I'm just sharing it for the enjoyment of all on the internet. Enjoy!
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Sega Dreamcast Repair Vol 5: Controller Port Fuse Repair
In this video I'll repair a Sega Dreamcast that has a controller port that will not recognize a controller. I had previously addressed this issue in another video using alcohol and ear-swabs. I tried that method with this Dreamcast but it did not work. So I decided to get into the board and change the fuse that gives power to the controller board. Enjoy!
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Sega Dreamcast Repair Vol 4: Clock-Battery Repair & More!
In this episode of the Sega Dreamcast Repair Series I'm fixing a drained battery that regulates the internal clock. If you've got a Sega Dreamcast that asks you to set the time each time you turn it on then that means that the internal battery is dead and needs to be repaired. Check out this guide on how to do that and even replace some other components. Here's the timeline breakdown:
00:00 Intro
01:14 Controller Port Motherboard Overview and removal
04:22 Battery Removal Process
06:10 Solder Wicking Demonstration
10:01 Battery Holder Replacement
11:10 Battery Holder Soldering Demonstration
12:05 Battery Placement into Holder
12:29 Transistor(?) Replacement Intro
14:00 More Solder Wicking Demonstration
15:36 Transistor(?) Removal and Replacement
19:00 Controller Power Transistor(?) Intro and Replacement
20:05 Controller Power Transistor(?) Removal and replacement
21:24 Round Transistor(?) Intro, Removal, and replacement
23:36 Finishing-up
24:16 The test
26:21 Update and End
There's some fumbling in this video but I wanted to show what it's like to do this operation for someone who doesn't have very much skill. I hope this helps and that you enjoy!
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Gameboy Advance SP Power Switch Repair
I picked up a Gameboy Advance SP that was having issues with the power switch; namely that it wouldn't power on it switched on normally but would power on if you played with the switch while in the "on" position. It would also turn off while in the "on" position. I found out how to service it. Check out this video if you have a GBA with a power switch issue.
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Videogame Pickups Feb 2024
It's been a while and it's still cold so let's talk about my latest videogame pickups from the last few months. There's still good stuff out there!
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Relaxing Video Game Music Compilation 5 (Revised)
NOTE: Fixed a big silent gap after Soul Blazer: Crime of the Heart.
Relaxing Game Music, Vol 5. If you're looking for music to relax, study, or anything else, check out this collection of videogame music:
01 Theme from Dracula Legend Ending (Dracula Perfect Selection II Ver.) 00:00 – 03:26
02 Dracula X: Requiem for the Nameless Victim 03:26 – 05:59
03 Final Fantasy Tactics: プレイヤーメイクPlayer Make 05:59 – 07:44
04 Final Fantasy Tactics: 礼拝堂 Chapel 07:44 – 08:43
05 Final Fantasy Tactics: ワールドマップ World Map 08:43 – 09:36
06 Illusion of Gaia: In the Earthen Womb 09:36 – 12:25
07 Legend of the Mystical Ninja: Shapeshifting Vigilante 12:25 – 13:22
08 Legend of the Mystical Ninja: The Truth Reflected 13:22 – 14:18
09 Legend of the Mystical Ninja: Keep an Adventure Log 14:18 – 15:20
10 Borderlands 1: Welcome to Fyrestone 15:20 – 16:24
11 Lennus 2: Shrine of Farus 16:24 – 18:36
12 Pokemon Red/Blue: Pallet Town Theme 18:36 – 19:51
13 Pilotwings 64: Birdman 19:51 – 23:25
14 Pilotwings Resort: Glider 23:25 – 28:04
15 Rudra's Treasure: Crime of the Heart 28:04 – 29:39
16 Rudra's Treasure: Holiday in the Village 29:39 – 31:01
17 Soul Blazer: Into the Dream 31:01 – 33:31
18 Soul Blazer: Lively Town 33:31 – 35:26
19 Lunar Silver Star Story: Burg 35:26 – 37:45
20 Lunar Silver Star Story: Ending Credits 37:45 – 41:36
I tried to be as accurate as I could with the photos but I couldn't find all of the photos that go along with the songs, sorry! Enjoy!
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Sega Dreamcast Repair Vol 3: How to Check the GD-ROM Potentiometer Reading
This isn't really a repair video but it will help if you're having issues with the GD-ROM. In particular, you can use a multimeter to check the reading on the GD-ROM. I checked the potentiometer of the Sega Dreamcast that I repaired in my other Dreamcast Repair Video. This is a short one but has valuable information.
Here's the video where I repaired the Top/Lid sensor on a Sega Dreamcast:
https://rumble.com/v46oyvo-sega-dreamcast-repair-vol-2-disc-error-fix-via-toplid-sensor.html
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Sega Dreamcast Repair Vol 2: Disc Error Fix via Top/Lid Sensor
It's another repair video for the Sega Dreamcast. In this video I diagnose a disc read error because of the top/lid and the sensor that it's supposed to activate. There are several methods to address this issue so I went through a few of the less-invasive ones before having to resort to tearing the console apart to get to the door sensor. This is a long video so I'll include some time stamps so you can jump around in you need:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Diagnosis
02:28 Lid disassembly
04:13 No-lid test
05:29 Alcohol-on-lid-sensor Method
07:45 Alcohol-on-lid-sensor method test
09:04 Lid adjustment Method
10:13 Lid adjustment method test
11:05 Book on lid Method
12:10 Lid assessment
13:17 Lid-tape Method
14:49 Lid-tape method test
15:38 GD-ROM Screw removal
16:56 Power-pack removal
18:33 GD-ROM Removal and disassembly
24:38 Lid-sensor disassembly
26:04 Lid-sensor cleaning
27:58 Lid-sensor spring oopsie
29:53 Lid-sensor spring oopsie correction
31:32 Lid-sensor reassembly
34:50 GD-ROM reassembly
39:24 Power-pack reassembly
41:00 Final test and End Result
It took me a long time do conduct this repair and to do all the editing. I hope it helps you if you've run across a Sega Dreamcast that is giving you a disc read error. This is one method to correct that error. There's another way, but that's a video for another day. Enjoy!
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Sony Playstation Dualshock 4 Controller Port Replacement/Repair
My Sony Dualshock 4 controller stopped responding to any cables. I found a replacement part for the controller port and I figured I'll swap it out. Come check it out if you have Dualshock 4 connection issues.
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Sega Dreamcast Repair Vol 1: Cleaning the Controller Port
In this video I have a Sega Dreamcast Controller that doesn't work. There's a simple method to try IF your controller isn't working AND the controller port is full-functioning. If this method doesn't work for your controller then either the controller is bad or the controller port needs repair. At the very least you will have eliminated one possibility. Enjoy!
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2023 End-of-Year Pickups (With Testing)
It's (probably) my last haul of 2023. I haven't done a pickups video in a while so come check out what I got and stick around for testing to see if they work.
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Gameboy Color Speaker Repair Adventures
I got my hands on a Gameboy Color that had a broken speaker. Join me as I attempt to fix it
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Playstation Dualshock 4 Tear-Down/Clean/Button Repair
A Playstation Dualshock 4 controller with un-responsive buttons was given to me. I figured we could pry it open and see what's up. Come join me on another Adventure in trying to fix broken stuff.
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Xbox 360 Controller Drift Repair Adventures
My poor old Xbox 360 controller has got the joystick drift. This can't stand! Join me as I attempt to repair it.
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Action Video Game Music Vol 2
Got some more rockin' action tunes from some of my favorite videogames. Give them a listen. Here's the tracklist:
01 Actraiser - Filmoa 00:00 - 02:53
02 Adventure Island 1 - Wild Plains 02:53 - 04:31
03 Batman (NES) - Streets of Desolation 04:31 - 07:31
04 Megaman II - Airman Stage 07:31 - 09:06
05 Megaman II - Quickman Stage 09:06 - 10:27
06 Megaman II - Dr. Wily Stage 1 10:27 - 13:02
07 Einhander - Zero Gravity 13:02 - 16:13
08 FF Mystic Quest - Fossil Labryinth 16:13 - 17:48
09 F-Zero - Mute City 17:48 - 19:41
10 F-Zero - Big Blue 19:41 - 21:51
11 Illusion of Gaia - Sky Garden 21:51 - 25:58
12 Super Mario 64 - Main Theme 25:58 - 28:19
13 Secret of Mana - Into the Thick of It 28:19 - 30:15
14 SoulBlazer - Southera 30:15 - 33:01
15 Zelda II - Palace 33:01 - 36:17
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Final Fantasy III/VI/6 Music: Final Boss & Ending
One of my favorite ending battle songs and the greatest ending songs I've had the pleasure of hearing. If you haven't heard this trio of songs then you're in for a treat.
-Dancing Mad
-Movement 1 00:00 - 04:29
-Movement 2 04:29 - 08:10
-Movement 3 08:10 - 11:31
-Battle with Kefka 11:31 - 17:36
-Ending Theme
-Opening & Character Medley 17:37 - 28:34
-Escape 28:34 - 30:37
-Staff Roll 30:37 - 39:08
-Prelude (Final Fantasy VI) 39:09 - 41:30
Sit back and relax and enjoy! Last note: this compilation took me hours and hours to get done. I hope you like it.
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Nintendo 64 Stuck-Button Repair Adventures
I picked up a Nintendo 64 and it had a stuck reset button. Join me as I try to fix it.
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Videogame Action Music Compilation Vol 1
I've got some rockin' action videogame tunes for you to get motivated to. Check out the playlist:
Megaman X: Boomer Kuwanger 00:00 - 02:16
Megaman X: Spark Mandrill 02:16 - 04:06
Super Castlevania IV: Simon Belmont Theme 04:06 - 07:49
Super Castlevania IV: Forest (Something) 07:49 - 09:49
Castlevania SOTN: Dracula's Castle 09:49 - 11:43
Castlevania SOTN: The Tragic Prince 11:43 - 15:48
Contra 3 Alien Wars: Neo Kobe Steel Factory 15:48 - 19:43
Contra: Waterfall 19:43 - 21:11
Double Dragon (NES): City Slum 21:11 - 24:09
Ninja Gaiden (NES): Ryu's Determination 24:09 - 25:40
Ninja Gaiden (NES): Stage 4-1 25:40 - 26:59
Star Fox: Corneria 26:59 - 28:30
Star Fox: Asteroid 28:30 - 30:03
Star Fox: Space Armada 30:03 - 31:23
Rygar (NES): Gran Mountain 31:23 - 33:47
Rygar (NES): Sagila's Cave 33:47 - 36:20
I don't own the rights to any of this music or images, I'm just sharing for entertainment purposes. Enjoy!
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Summer 2023 Pickups
I've gone and picked up some cool stuff this past summer so come check out what I've got. Don't be jelly! ;)
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Playstation 2 Slim Disc Laser Repair Adventures
I found a junky PS2 Slim and sure enough it didn't read PS2 discs and DVD's. Join me as I attempt to fix it and remove my regret for buying junk.
Tools Needed: Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers, spudger/prying instrument, multimeter that measure Ohms.
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Retro-Bit Super Retro Trio 3 Overview
I found a Retro-Bit Super Retro Trio 3. This is a clone system that lets you play the original Sega Genesis, NES, and SNES games without the original hardware. Check out my video giving it a try.
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