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Repair Shop Says “Unfixable” Can I Prove Them Wrong

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A repair shop said they fixed this ROG Ally X but when the customer got it back it wouldn't turn on. So I bought it to see if I can get it working again. Replacement Hall Effect Joystick: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/UsHtAZ ►Tools & Parts I Use (paid link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/tronicsfix ►TronicsFix Game Console Repair Forum: https://www.tronicsfixforum.com/ 🎵 Like the Music? I use Epidemic Sound (paid link): http://share.epidemicsound.com/tronicsfix SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOrKQtC1tDfGf_fFVb8pYw?sub_confirmation=1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discord https://discord.gg/tronicsfix Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tronicsfix/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TronicsFix/ Twitter https://twitter.com/TronicsFix Website http://www.tronicsfix.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tools I Use: -Protech Toolkit: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/90il5y -Torx Security T8: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/AEcBvZL -PH00 Phillips: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/YGVSSv -Tweezer Set: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/t0VrlcX -Electric Screwdriver: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/2wbHzJ -Thermal Paste: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/q2Prd -Canned Air: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/CPYy Equipment Used: -Hakko Hot Air Station: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/y2JDR -Nozzle for hot air station: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/zpEWlT -Hakko Soldering Station: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/MTL0qb -Hakko Air Filter: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/Gqznh -Digital Microscope: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/fAw8d4Q -Stereo Microscope: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/WBO3b -Kester Solder: Amazon (paid link) https://geni.us/ETXUh →Sponsorship & Business Inquiries Email: [email protected] →Contact Steve through the TronicsFix website: https://tronicsfix.com/pages/contact TronicsFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. All material provided within this Youtube channel is for informational, educational, & entertainment purposes only. Some of these projects, materials, and techniques may not be appropriate for all ages or skill levels. No information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. TronicsFix does not make any claims of the safety of the projects, techniques, or resources listed on this channel and will not take responsibility of what you do with the information provided by this channel. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not TronicsFix. Please do not attempt anything contained in this video unless you accept personal responsibility for the results, whether they are good or bad. TronicsFix Affiliate Advertising (*We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.) (*We are a participant in the eBay Partner Network, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to eBay.com.) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The music used in this video does not require attribution.

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lakshmiatlas43
lakshmiatlas43 1 month ago

I wonder if i could send my switch lite to see if you could fix it there's a little bulge near the battery and the cartridge flap is broken and i will send a brand new case with it cuz some fabreeze fluid messed up the case . If you could how much would it cost to pay you to fix it

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karen_larson 1 month ago

Just wondering why didn't you try getting the chip from the spare board?

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rebeccareynolds895 1 month ago

To always wins!, but still fun tu se possible issues with that type of portable machine.

joshuachen282
joshuachen282 1 month ago

The Ally uses PTM7950 (or a similar phase change material), so unless that was the highest end thermal paste out there, the system is going to run hotter now from it being repasted. Plus there's the issue of pump-out or otherwise drying out with paste, issues PCM pads don't have.

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liabeier261 1 month ago

Why you not glue it😅😢

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wandamyst1 1 month ago

This Connector is a goldmine for repair Shops

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leon_rogers 1 month ago

this is a guess based on the evidence of your troubleshooting and my years of experience as a Pinkerton and then a Radar Repairer in the Army. My supposition is that the short is the source of the problem, where the game stops working properly. The physical damage is done by the "I know enough" game owner or a shoddy repair "shop". But it's just my guess.

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reecehopkins473 1 month ago

Hello, Steve! I might have a potential Switch 1 repair for you, but I need to wait and see what my friend says regarding the whole situation. I tried to fix it, but just made it worse. At least I changed the thermal paste, and replaced the back plate of the shell. lol If you're interested, and my friend is also interested, I will fill out a form on your website.

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marthahaven4 1 month ago

"Repair shop fail" Yeah right

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martinemarion431 1 month ago

He almost got us there I thought Steve wasn’t going to put on the perfect amount of thermal paste 😂

mariacecíliaalbuquerque427
mariacecíliaalbuquerque427 1 month ago

My bet is your second theory. The chip died and then whoever went in to fix didn't realize the connector worked how it does. Kinda the reason why you pointed out the sticker in the previous video.

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damien_davies 1 month ago

Steve, did you check the USB port to make sure it wasn't faulty? I'm assuming you did, but that might be low-hanging fruit.

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brunamacedo633 1 month ago

There's a short because whoever tried to fix it, started by disassembling it and instantly messed up, it happens, probably the user, at least he tried if thats the case, messing up is part of learning to fix things.

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aimée.foucher 1 month ago

so, they are right after all.

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benitosolorzano76 1 month ago

With the joysticks the msi claw 8 and A8 come with Hall effect sticks as standard for anyone wanting hall effect

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ross.woodward 1 month ago

An ad after 1m, really?

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grégoire_louis 1 month ago

they for sure never checked to see if it was working after the repair

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julianafliegner841 1 month ago

What was the main issue in thr first place? "The repair shop" had to fix or attempt to fix an issue first and the battery connector was just the added issue.

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juliapope595 1 month ago

Nice... Thank you

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alix_legendre 1 month ago

Shout out to Asus. That battery connector keeps shops busy all the time.