Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Recently, I bought a broken Sony PlayStation 2 (SCPH-39001) from the local non-GameStop game shop. One of the owners said that it looked like it needed a belt, but it otherwise looked to be in working condition... but without a working optical drive, games could not be tested.
Before I order parts, I would like to inspect the condition of my new-to-me "Fat" PlayStation 2. After all, it probably could use some cleaning inside, and could need more than a belt. I'd rather place one order for parts, instead of order after order after order (delaying the eventual game playing).
Will I figure out how to get the PS2 open without breaking clips? Will I lose any screws to the floor? Will I find any hidden damage? You'll have to watch to find out!
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Recently, I bought a broken Sony PlayStation 2 (SCPH-39001) from the local non-GameStop game shop. One of the owners said that it looked like it needed a belt, but it otherwise looked to be in working condition... but without a working optical drive, games could not be tested.
Before I order parts, I would like to inspect the condition of my new-to-me "Fat" PlayStation 2. After all, it probably could use some cleaning inside, and could need more than a belt. I'd rather place one order for parts, instead of order after order after order (delaying the eventual game playing).
Will I figure out how to get the PS2 open without breaking clips? Will I lose any screws to the floor? Will I find any hidden damage? You'll have to watch to find out!
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Use discount code JUSTINTIME for for 5% off all Computerized Start™ merchandise at https://shop.jdmcs.com.
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![Fixing My Apple ][+ and COMPUTER Using eBay: Im Already Regretting It! (Computerized Start™ Live)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7E2_yCszJgg/mqdefault.jpg "Fixing My Apple ][+ and COMPUTER Using eBay: Im Already Regretting It! (Computerized Start™ Live)
YouTube started having ingest issues while I was doing the Wheel of Regrets! segment. This VOD resumes where Wheel of Regrets! left off in the first attempt: https://youtube.com/live/e2C_R8njKkQ
At least I cant blame my USB microphone this time around...
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Adam sent me an Apple ][+ that needs repairs, and COMPUTER is suffering from bad 74LS-series chips. Can I fix both computers using eBay (the place where I buy things I later regret)? Maybe. But the more important question is, Will there be regrets along the way?
Will COMPUTER say COMPUTER again? Will the Apple ][+ say APPLE ][ again? Will all the parts even arrive in time for this stream? Youll have to watch to find out!
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