Grandstand Firefox F7 | 2 Year Re-visit | Special Thanks to Kip Hakes Philip Bryden 2026-09-22 | Grandstand Firefox F7 | 2 Year Re-visit | Special Thanks to Kip Hakes
Philips CM8833-II filthy but working #retrogaming #crt #amiga Philip Bryden 2023-10-24 | I picked this up recently along with an Amiga 1200. The monitor was working when I went to view it but I noticed it had some sand falling out when I brought it home.Good job I checked it before using it properly.
PS2 No Video | Gameboy Pocket Wont Play Games | 1,000 Subs Thank you! Philip Bryden 2023-10-23 | Thank you to every one of my subscribers who have helped me reach over 1,000 subs, you guys are great and I appreciate every one of you.This video starts with an original Playstation 2 that apparently doesnt output anything. Followed by a Gameboy Pocket that won't run any games. It isn't the typical dirty cartridge connector or bent pins, as you have probably already guessed by the length of the video.I hope you enjoy the video.
Nintendo Gameboy Advance | No Power | Low Volume | Faulty Switch | Bargain!!! Philip Bryden 2023-10-15 | Here I take a look at two Nintendo GBAs. This is the worst example of discoloration I've ever seen and it only gets worse when I try to open it up.The second one doesn't power on and throws me a curve ball when I try to test it. The joys.Honourable mentions to..1up Gaming ebay storeebay.co.uk/str/1upgaminglimitedBattery terminals fromebay.co.uk/str/myretrotekAnd the Reddit post which really helpedreddit.com/r/Gameboy/comments/qqkaoy/the_gbas_sound_is_very_low_i_tried_replacing_theSpoilers.Nintendo GBA Clear Faults: Extremely sun damaged, needs retrobrighting. Corroded battery terminals, replaced with spares. Faulty power switch, opened, cleaned out, de-oxit applied. Corroded volume wheel, which was replaced but suffered from low volume out. Problem solved by bridging pins on the wheel.Nintendo GBA BlueFaults: Corroded power switch, opened and cleaned, de-oxit applied. Corrosion under start and select buttons, cleaned with white vinegar and IPA. All tested and working again.
Gameboy Game Wont Load | How to Repair for Beginners | Common Faults and Fixing Them Philip Bryden 2023-10-03 | This is a nice relaxing video looking at a couple of Gameboy games that won't load. Despite the simple repair, one of them took me almost two years to fix!Two games, two different repairs and I think that covers the most common faults.Hope it's helpful to someone. Enjoy the video.
Gameboy Colour Wont Switch On| Possible Short Circuit | Diagnosing with schematic Philip Bryden 2023-10-01 | This yellow Gameboy Colour is a perfect match for my lonely battery cover. But first, we need to figure out why the red led flashes on then off. Normally this type of fault is a short circuit but not in this case.I hope someone finds the video entertaining and even possibly useful.Thanks for watching.
Seller sends wrong Gameboy? Restoring Faulty Nintendo Gameboy DMG Philip Bryden 2023-09-28 | This Gameboy tugged at my heart strings when I found it on ebay. Totally neglected and looking rather sorry for itself, it was in need of some TLC. I just had to have it. Especially because the seller was only asking £23 for it.Don't forget to click like and hit the subscribe button too, I'm approaching 1,000 subs!Gameboy Fontfontmeme.com/fonts/early-gameboy-fontThanks for watching.
Faulty Sega Genesis Megadrive Controller Bundle x3 Philip Bryden 2023-09-21 | I picked up a bundle of three Sega Megadrive or Genesis controllers for the pricely sum of £15. One was really weird and I had to get a bit inventive to be able to repair it.If anyone knows where I can get the rubber pads for the buttons, please let me know.
Trying to fix my collection of broken Xbox One controllers Philip Bryden 2023-09-14 | There has been a big box of Xbox controllers sitting patiently for me to look at. Today is the day I open them up and see how many I can fix. These are something I have little knowledge of but I don't do too badly.
FAULTY Sega Master System | No Power | Trying to fix Philip Bryden 2023-09-07 | This Sega Master System came to me as won't power on. The obvious thought was a loose power input connector but that wasn't the case with this one.Something inside had completely exploded. I swapped out the faulty component and another critical component close by too.This was a lot easier than the system Steve had to deal with in his video. Link below.youtu.be/y1hJ-5SM0EE?si=3D94juA3yjLADp_H
Youtube.swag Philip Bryden 2023-09-02 | Free Youtube stickers woo hoo it's so exciting@YouTube#YouTubeHighFive
FAULTY Elgato HD60 Gaming | Not Registering | Windows 11 | OBS Philip Bryden 2023-08-31 | I wanted a new capture device for the channel so when I saw this faulty 'not registering' Elgato HD60 for sale on eBay I jumped at the chance to fix something new and get a bargain at the same time.It uses a mini usb which shows it'a age and only supports 1080p but it's fine for my needs as long as it works.I hope you enjoy the video.
PSU Repair | Generic vs Branded | Dont Try This at Home! Philip Bryden 2023-08-24 | This is the PSU from the Super Console X which was causing problem with my capture devices in an earier video.Original video: youtu.be/jxIVNUrjgsYComparing this generic PSU to a Netgear PSU you can see the massive difference in the number of components.Generic PSU model no: JSG-12100.Netgear PSU model: MV18-2190150-B2For safety reasons, please do not take this video as an instructional and don't copy what I am doing. Opening these units comes with a high element of risk and can (as you will see in the video) result in an electric shock if you aren't careful.Haseeb's video: youtu.be/AHzsaOwHYY4#powersupplyrepair #electronicrepair #donttrythisathome
Nintendo GBA | Sold as faulty | Short circuit? Philip Bryden 2023-08-17 | I picked up this and from what the seller described the fault as, expected a short circuit. It didn't turn out that way. But at least I didn't break the screen in this repair attempt.Special thanks to all my subscribers, nearly at 900 and it's great to have you all here.
Super Console X | Not booting | No display | Can I Fix It? Philip Bryden 2023-08-06 | I picked up this Super Console X which came with a 64GB sd-card and the promise of a bargain as long as I could get it working. Unfortunately for me, I have zero knowlegde of how these retro emulators work, so fixing this was going to be an uphill struggle.If you looking for a retro gaming console, take a look at Passive Selling on eBay.ebay.co.uk/usr/passive_sellingI still can't decide whether the PSU it came with, is partly to blame, let me know what you think in the comments section.I'd also like to thank Team Pandory for their video which explained the importance of the correct .dtb file, which is crucial to get this thing to boot properly.00:00 - Start01:23 - Unboxing02:42 - Technical difficulties08:20 - Checking power rails14:12 - Mr Hoolay17:45 - Testing dtb files22:20 - gxl_p212_1g_nand.dtb29:21 - Mario Bros30:09 - Thanks for subscribing!
FAULTY Brother M95 label printer | WONT TURN ON | Can I fix it? Philip Bryden 2023-07-27 | I picked up this cheap from eBay as a no power fault, won't switch on. It's a lovely little label printer, in very good condition. I think the negative polarity might have caught someone out and fried something inside. Watch the video and let me know what you think.00:00 - Start01:49 - First test03:01 - Trying mains power05:02 - Testing DC jack05:59 - Faultfinding positive rail07:13 - Testing for shorts08:35 - Reassembly08:54 - Second test09:26 - Final assembly10:38 - Second test11:40 - Like and subscribe
Palitoy Missile Strike 1979 | Does it launch or is it a dud? Philip Bryden 2023-07-24 | Missile Strike came out in 1979 according to the ebay title. Sold as 'may or may work', let's find out.This vintage handheld game turned out to be far more mechanical than I expected. It requires two C sized batteries to work and theres no DC jack. I can't imagine the batteries lasting long with the motor running and whirring away.
Sony cassette player | No sound | Can I fix it? Philip Bryden 2023-07-23 | This Sony TCM-939 cassette player doesn't play any sound, apart from a loud hum. I want to fix it, so I can test my Spectrum 48k games.Thanks to Bruwin from GadegtUK164's Discord channel for helping me with this one.Also check out: youtu.be/qWzLNj3kflk
FAULTY Nintendo DSlite Replacement Digitser | Can I fix it? Philip Bryden 2023-07-19 | Here's my box of DSlites and DSi which need fixing. It's been a while since I worked on a DS so I chose to replace a faulty digitiser for my Aunty Nora because I figured it would be pretty easy.No DSlite were harmed in the making of this video.
Nintendo DSlite | Not charging | Wont switch on | Orange light turns off Philip Bryden 2023-07-19 | How to fix when the ornage charge light keeps turning off on your DSlite.Nintendo DS lite not charging fix.
Sony PSP 1003 UMD noise. Faulty or normal? Philip Bryden 2023-07-13 | As title says, how noisy are these UMD drives. Would it be worth opening and taking a look. The drive works atm. Can you oil or lubricate a spindle without messing something up?It's a 1003 model I was given for free.
Sega Game Gear | Replacement Capacitors or Faulty Screen? Lets Find Out Philip Bryden 2023-07-12 | I've seen people re-capping their Sega Game Gear and bringing them back to life, so I bought a re-cap kit from Digital Delights and spent an hour and a half doing mine. A burnt thumb from the soldering iron wasn't the only piece of bad luck I received.What would you do next?Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
FAULTY Nintendo N64 PSU | Can I fix it? Philip Bryden 2023-07-09 | This is not an instructional. Power supplies are dangerous. Be warned.This the second time I have attempted to fix this.A big thanks to...youtube.com/HaseebElectronicsfor this great videos on repairing switch mode power supplies.Thanks for watching.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Nintendo GBA | Inverted display and a very unusual fault Philip Bryden 2023-06-26 | I got a lot more than I bargained for when I picked up this GBA for only £28 from ebay. Corrosion caused multiple faults, which only seemed to get more confusing the more I fixed.If you have a certain game that won't load, this might be video for you.Check out the these links who helped.Fault finding video fromElex518: youtu.be/v3vrTiwFThUGaming Cave ebay store:ebay.co.uk/usr/gaming_caveFound the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
GBA + GT Championship combo FAIL. Why? Philip Bryden 2023-06-22 | This Gameboy Advance and GT Championship combo refuse to play nicely with each other.Subscribe for updates on my fix.Fixed it! It's an unusual fault.Here's the full video.youtu.be/D0241Qelzmg
Reptile Egg Incubator | Replacing Heater | Model HN-2 Philip Bryden 2023-06-11 | This reptile incubator goes by many names. It seems a common fault is the heating element failing. Thankfully a replacement TEC1-12705 cost only £6 from ebay.Checkout SImon's video who discovered you have to swap the red / black wires to make it work properly.youtu.be/-TZP-tAvg-8Thanks for watching.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Commodore Calculator GL-976M | Display Error E666666 Philip Bryden 2023-06-10 | This vintage Commodore GL-976M is acting strange. Something doesn't add up. These don't have error messages, so what is causing the display to output E666666?Let's find out.
Sony Minidisc Walkman MZ-E310 | Mistakes were made Philip Bryden 2023-06-05 | It was already broke before I got my hands on it. This little bundle of fun won't play minidiscs. It's in perfect cosmetic condition so the fact it doesn't work properly is a real shame. Enjoy the video. I'm an idiot.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Fixing Logik Dab Radio | Menu Fault | Model: LHDR15 Philip Bryden 2023-06-04 | A friend asked me look at this DAB radio. I don't know why, it's terrible. Next time he asks me to fix something, I'm going to say I've lost my soldering iron.If someone buys you this radio a gift, unfriend them.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Playstation 2| PS2 | No Video | No Eject | Faultfinding Philip Bryden 2023-02-19 | This Playstation 2 SCPH-30004 R came from ebay with no video out and the eject wasn't working too. Here's the steps I took to fault-find the system and work out what was wrong and what I need to do to fix it.There will be another video as soon as the parts I need, arrive and hopefully the system will be back to 100%Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
I bought three Super Nintendos | How many do you think I can fix? Philip Bryden 2023-02-12 | Can I fix two Super Nintendos and one Super Famicom? I bought this trio with the hope I could fix the sellers soldering mistakes and grab a few bargain systems. Watch the video to see how well I did.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
DualShock 2 Buttons Not Working? | This is how to fix them Philip Bryden 2023-02-05 | In this video I look at a bunch of DualShock 2 controllers. Normally when the buttons don't respond it's because the original membrane has developed a fault. But as you'll see in the video, that's not always the case. The part no. for the membrane is SA1Q43-A avilable from AliEpress.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Revitive Circulation Booster | Wont turn on | Can I Fix It? Philip Bryden 2023-01-29 | I really enjoyed this one because I learnt there are diodes called TVS diodes which stands for Transient Voltage Suppressor. These are designed to save the circuit when your Aunty Nora uses the wrong power supply in her Revitive Circulation Booster. Thankfully you can buy 50 of these little bad boys from AliExpress for only £2.70. If anyone needs a 5v one, I have 49 spare sitting in my drawer.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Sega Control Stick Faulty | Can I fix it? Philip Bryden 2023-01-23 | I've just realised this thing must be for the Master System because the control pad for that, only has two buttons. So you do learn something every day. That makes thing clearer.So now I need to find a replacment for the piece I lost to get this one working 100%.
Gameboy Advance wont switch on? This is what you should do. Philip Bryden 2023-01-11 | This is what you should be doing if your GBA won't turn on. Follow this guide for the Gameboy DMG, Gameboy Colour and Gameboy Pocket too.Full video on my channel.Don't forget to Subscribe for more tips.
Gameboy Advance Wont Power On | How to Fix Philip Bryden 2023-01-08 | Having trouble switching on your Gameboy Advance? This video will help.I bought this from ebay to show the steps I take to fault find why a GBA won't switch on. Hopefully it will help you too.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Sinclair Spectrum 48k DIY Composite Mod 2023 | 2N3904 transistor Philip Bryden 2023-01-01 | Big thanks to Chris @GadgetUK164 and Mark @MarkFixesStuff for the help I needed to complete this mod. Links below.GadgetUK164: youtube.com/@ConsoleRepairsMarks great video: youtube.com/watch?v=HsNaEcWbMooImages can be found at:chester.me/archives/2019/02/renovating-an-atari-2600-av-mod-capacitors-and-power-adaptor-replacementbitwrangler.uk/2021/08/24/joysticks-another-atari-2600-jnr-pt2Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Playstation Faulty, Not Tested | Lets Fix It? Philip Bryden 2022-12-28 | Picked this up as a bit of a gamble, in the hope it's not the usual "doesn't read CDs" fault. Watch the video to see if it was worth it.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
How I fixed a ZX Spectrum 48K faulty keyboard Philip Bryden 2022-12-24 | This is the long awaited update about the Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k that I found in the skip. Sorry it's been so long. Regular full time work and Royal Mail strikes means everything takes longer.Hope you enjoy the video, I certainly enjoyed making this one.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Skip Find. I found some 8-bit treasure! Philip Bryden 2022-11-27 | Struck lucky with a great selection of retro games and an old 8-bit computer. It's awful to think people are throwing stuff like this away everyday.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Sony PSOne Video Problems Solved Philip Bryden 2022-11-20 | This little PSOne has corrupt video. It's a pretty easy fix, related to two capacitors C550 and C551 Both are 220uf.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
FAULTY GAMEBOY | Wont Switch On Guide Philip Bryden 2022-11-13 | Found your childhood Gameboy in a drawer but your hopes of playing Tetris are destroyed because it won't turn on?Watch this video on the things to check first. Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Non Contact Retrobright Method Philip Bryden 2022-11-12 | This is my first attempt at retrobrighting. Let me know if you have any suggestions below. I would to hear them.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
I paid £23.99 for this Gameboy. Was it worth it? Philip Bryden 2022-11-02 | Working models normally sell for £50-£60 so I figured a faulty one for £20 + £3.99 postage was a pretty good deal. I bought it as faulty, the seller described it as "won't power on". Watch the video to see if I got a good deal or not.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Do you trust eBay sellers when they say untested? I took a gamble on a Playstation 1 Philip Bryden 2022-10-31 | We all know some eBay sellers like to stretch the truth. This guy wasn't one of those sellers tho. Thank you trade2us.sheffield. Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Gameboy wont turn on | My brain takes the day off | Im sorry Philip Bryden 2022-10-30 | Ok so I could have edited this out. My brain took a nap at the start, but the lack of power from my mistake, did fit into the narrative of the seller's description. So I never questioned whether I was doing something wrong. Eventually the penny dropped and I realise how stupid I look.Enjoy the video.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
How I Fixed a Playstation 2 slim that wouldnt read discs | PS2 laser repair Philip Bryden 2022-10-22 | Playstation 2 slim 79003 doesn't read discs or spin the cd. There is no disc spin. Here's what I did to troubleshoot the problem and fix it. Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
PS2 Slim No Power | Find out why and how to fix it. Philip Bryden 2022-10-19 | I picked up a joblot of three Playstation 2 slims with various faults for only £20.This Playstation 2 SCPH-70003 has a "won't turn on" fault. Let's fix it.I wonder if my clickbait thumbnail will get more hits on this video than usual. Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Playstation 2 pops itself | Bench PSU vs PS2 | Unauthorised Voltage Injection Philip Bryden 2022-10-16 | It wasn't my fault. Tenma power supply over volts and fries my Playstation 2 slim. I order a bunch of new fuses to repair it. But there are multiple short circuits too.The Playstation 2 was working at the beginning, then it all went up in smoke.Found the video helpful?Say thanks with a small tip.paypal.me/philipbryden
Nintendo DSi XL Wont Switch On | Easy Flashing Charge Light Fix Philip Bryden 2022-10-04 | This DSi XL has a flashing orange charge light and won't turn on. The battery isn't swollen so I suspect it's lost too much of it's charge. A TP4056 charging module can help revive batteries like this, and they're cheap as chips. Definitely a handy tool to have in your kit.Got a question? Head over to my Discord Channel.discord.gg/zvjmAGw9Vr
