I Bought A Liquid Damaged Switch On Purpose! Let's Fix It!

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I Bought A Liquid Damaged Switch On Purpose! Let's Fix It! I spent $175 on this damaged Switch and initially it didn't actually look too bad. There was only minor liquid damage that had to be cleaned up and it also needed the battery replace. Once that was done the Switch was back to working like it should... except the left joy-con wouldn't connect. Turns out it had some liquid damage too... even more than the actual Switch. After lots of cleaning the left joy-con is finally working again too and another device is saved from the landfill!

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[Tronicsfix]

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[mortimermouse]

"I consider it sorta like my haircut, it isn't pretty but it doesn't have to be" LOL

[underneathsky]

"I have saved another device from the landfill" I think that phrase is more powerful than anyone can think at the beginning, true to the core you are saving a device by fixing it. Great jokes, keep it up! Cheers to you and your family!

[jmg]

I have to say, over the course of the past two or three months, I've been watching more and more of his videos, and sometimes, he's able to do what he did here, and other times, he's unable to repair the devices, and they have to be used for parts. However, the one thing I appreciate above all is his thoroughness. He really looks at each problem from every angle, until he's ruled out all possible causes. It really makes these videos enjoyable to watch, b/c you never know how far he'll have to go to fix one of these consoles, but regardless, he'll do whatever it takes to either fix the problem, or understand what's wrong w/ the consoles he's unable to fix.

[elliottroska]

In the spirit of DankPods: "SOMEONE'S BEEN IN HERE"

[herrakaarme]

I feel like the price was pretty high for a known liquid damaged (one of the worst types of general damage) and non-booting Switch. It's more than 50% of the price of a brand new device straight from a store. This was a device that would be a total goner for a person without fixing skills, equipment, and spare parts (the battery), which ought to be why it was sold in the first place. The seller was really lucky you could use a patient just like this for one of your videos!

[Nogarda_]

"It's automatic at this point", just like hitting the like button. :p

Must admit when I think water damage I half expect it to be a complete disaster, but that was just a simple clean and battery replacement overall. Like that your sponsor made sense for your content too.

[asmodeusml]

$175 is kind of an exorbitant price for a liquid damaged Switch given that it can have bad screen, bad battery, bad controllers, fried SoC (or entire motherboard) and be irrepairable.

[tuckervasquez]

He literally finds the most screwed up devices he can and I love it

[ndrnght]

One of the biggest problems of today is E-waste, so I'm really happy that you show people that things can be fixed. Keep up the great work.

[danytoob]

Great Job! You make it all look so "user doable"...fantastic service you're providing to the tubing public so do keep 'em coming!!
Thanks,
DT

[christophergarrett]

I found you yesterday and can’t stop watching! You are amazing, my friend. Thanks!

[khakiwolf]

The Switch is adorable. I just love how fun and compact it is, even inside! That tiny little cooling fan is really cool (pardon the pun). Thanks for sharing!

[federicocavagnero]

Normal person buying a switch with liquid damage: actually was drowned in a river
TronicsFix buying a switch with liquid damage: no liquid damage

[joshualockett]

I’m loving this two video a week schedule! Love these videos

[Po]

"Saved another from the landfill", really appreciate what you're doing! Keep it up :)

[thepotato]

"Its not pretty, but it doesn't have to be"
i think that's like the funniest thing i've heard today

[StezStixFix]

Excellent job. I bought a Switch Lite with water damage, and the battery was fried in that too (I even got the same boot loop sequence you did). So satisfying when you clean it up and get it working though. 😊

[BossDogg]

I love how you explain the extra troubleshooting steps you take to guarantee the customer gets the best quality product! Keep up the great work! 🙌

[APSuk]

Great video as always, helps to flow some IPA down the back of the battery to loosen the battery adhesive so you don't have to bend the battery pack as much.

One thing that would be sweet is that when you do board work could you mention the hot air / soldering iron temperatures, & tip/nozzel sizes? This kind of info is invaluable for those of use attempting repairs ourselves.

Thanks again.