This $86 Zelda 3DS Was Supposed to be an Easy Fix

This $86 Zelda 3DS Was Supposed to be an Easy Fix - I bought a 3DS XL (Zelda edition) on eBay from someone selling it because it had analog stick issues. However, what started as a simple analog stick replacement turned out differently than I expected once I got the 3DS open and saw the mess inside. Things purchased on eBay don't always turn out as expected... but that doesn't mean I can't fix them!!

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About This Video: A Legend of Zelda 3DS XL I purchased on eBay had issues that at first seemed to be caused by a messed up analog stick. After I got it taken apart I discovered someone had tried to glue the analog stick ribbon cable on because the locking tab for it was missing. Turns out the analog stick worked just fine and once the locking tab was replaced and everything was cleaned up this 3DS was good to go.

[Tronicsfix]

You never know what you're going to get when you buy broken on eBay! Do you have a Nintendo 3DS?

[jimmyjimjims]

After watching dozens of your fixing videos I convinced myself to buy a broken glacier white PS4 slim. Seller said "it overheats easily" so I bought the arctic silver 5 thermal paste and followed your info step by step and it worked! $100 for a working ps4 slim! So thank you very much for these amazing vids, when stuff like this happens just remember you help more people than you can imagine

[lofty]

6:50 What the shredded cheese sees as I’m opening the fridge at 3AM

[lswote]

You make this all appear so effortless that it feels like anybody could do this, but I know the truth is you are very skilled at what you do and just make it appear effortless.

[baccarah]

Kinda disappointed.
The title suggests some difficult repair.

[TampaTec]

You make all these tech repairs look easy, thumbs up for days 👍👍👍

[CrankyOldNerd]

“Other than these scratches”. Stares at video, sees nothing....

[robhulson]

In my dream home, I was wanting a wood shop. I still do, but after watching your videos, I realize I’d also like a spot for electronic repairs.

What a cool dude, I love that you’ve figured out a way to monetize your hobby, both with a useful service for consumers, and educational YouTube videos / affiliate links.

Keep it up, man.

[mitchelllucas]

The organization on your spare parts bin made me weep like a baby.

[MyklBlue]

Isn't it just so satisfying to hold something you've dismantled and cleaned, in your hands afterwards, and just look at it? I got that vibe from the end of this fix and I certainly love it! Good job Steve, again. 👍

[nirvana]

this guy works like that guy who repaired woody in toy story 2. super satisfying

[kikar]

U make more money from youtube than ur eBay store

[MaxMustermann]

Small profit but what I really love about your work is that you are doing something special. Repairing broken stuff that would've landed on the landfill and making people happy. Really good work man! I do appreciate it.

[okaydetar]

This $86 Zelda 3DS Was Supposed to be an Easy Fix, and guess what? IT WAS. I feel lied to.

[MrAndrewaziz]

My man worked what looked like several hours to make a $9 profit. If it wasn't for YT I'm not sure how these businesses are sustainable

[ivankolev]

Tronix, mate, you put so much care and effort of fixing these complex electronics for us. You should totally up the price, and the shipping should be covered by the buyer. You deserve more.

[neindanke]

why are broken things so expensive?
the risk of being not fixable or need too much parts seems way to high.

[Peteblz]

Watching you clean this thing is ASMR for me. Love the channel!

[phatec]

This is one of those “this is why it’s not worth buying to fix and resell” videos.

[joeyb]

Your tone and demeanor are perfect, keep doing what you're doing it's awesome