Welcome to Tzirf youtube channel! Tzirf likes to find and repair gaming consoles, new and old and provide detailed instructions/videos so that you can repair your consoles as well!! He also enjoys doing electronic repairs/guides and DYI projects. You can find more information about what he is working on by visiting www.tzirf.com. Where you can also post questions about repairs you are working on and he will be happy to help!
Came across this video randomly after watching something about low poly nostalgia. Love this video! Makes me want to buy an old Game Boy and refurb it.
So. I have a Toshiba 32gb Wii U. It will boot and drop you into main screen and the moment you select something it will Either freeze or occasionally boot into a stored game, but it won’t run long without glitching. Could Any of this fix this unit possibly?
Is there any harm in doing some of the prep-work like tinning pads on the NAND-AID before I start working with the Wii U board? I'm very much a soldering newbie so anything I can do to make the process easier is good.
Step 1: Don't! Lost my pokemon yellow save file after I dropped the cartridge, battery holders suck. You don't lose your savefiles after a drop when the battery is soldered in directly and they keep the save file for 10+ years
I would like some advice please. wiiu that I'm editing I have changed the region and it's stuck. Can't use UDPIH. Can't use de fuse dump otp. Mr. SDIO taught me how to debug until I was able to get the mini otp. From what I've been told, in this Wiiu the OTP dump channels are closed in many ways. Is there a way to install the newly acquired MLC into emmc? Or must it be used through MLC2SD (should it be the same as nand aid?) Many things said It may not be very accurate. Because I don't have much knowledge. thank you
I would recommend contacting SDIO. He has far more knowledge about all of that than I do. I am curious why UDPIH and the recovery menu won't work for you though. Should be able to use that to put the region back to what it should be.
@@Tzirf SDIO doesn't say why. to not be able to use UDPIH And dumping via PRSHhax doesn't work as well. And with the instructions from SDIO wiiu can now be used normally.
So I’m gonna be installing the nand aid cause my Wii U freezes opening anything but what I’m trying to see if how to install the Wii U software fresh on the console essentially like a factory reset I have nothing that needs backed up just needing a blank state
If the Wii U freezes when launching anything it could be a defective 2.4Ghz Wifi Module. Test and validate the eMMC is failing using the recovery menu and a udpih. You can rebuild the MLC by using the guide provided by SDIO: gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-upgrading-rebuilding-wii-u-internal-memory-mlc.636309/ This would be the same guide used to rebuild the MLC on a NAND-AID. Cheers
how mich did you heat those pins up? it looks like they have been heated up to a very soft degree. am I correct, or is the fact this is so small deceiving me?
Pins were not heated. There would be no reason to do that unless you planned on removing the connector and replacing it. I do not know the history of the console though and far as I can tell it was opened and someone messed with that connector which is why the top pin was already bent and the latch was broken.
@@Tzirf ok, so it must have been the fact that this was a hyper up close zoom in of a super small part that was throwing me off making it look like it was a really soft metal. Really is somethin trippy.
You write that you need a backup of the SLC and MLC. My Wii U is completely bricked with a black screen. How do I make this work with my console's condition?
You only need to back them up if you plan on restoring data. If you look at my written guide it explains that without a backup you will have to rebuild the MLC, thus losing all data on the console. Honestly its the preferred method as restoring corrupt data and then repairing it is extremely time consuming. I recommend you start with the recovery menu + UDPIH. You will need to install ISFShax using the recovery menu to repair a console with a NAND-AID. www.tzirf.com/nintendo-consoles-handhelds/wii-u-nand-aid-installation-guide-complete/
Peroxide from Walmart….. $3….. buy 2 ……. Clear tub $5……. Foil …..4-6 hrs of sun……. Put the foil under the tub to redirect light…… works perfect every time……done about 8 snes now …..
I think I'd like to try soldering an SD slot on wires and put it somewhere accessible fro mthe outside or maybe under the side panel so that I could upgrade the SD card easily in the future
I am finding out that youtube comments are unreliable. I apologize I responded to you asking this on another video, but apparently it never got posted. I use an Amscope SM-4TPZ Trinocular microscope.
Do you know why when I play games in the disc drive it either just completely freezes on the splash screen or says an error has occurred reading eh disc? It doesn’t give me a there is a problem with the disc drive error when I start up so it’s confusing
Error reading disc could be a failing drive or damaged disc. You can isolate the disc reading error by checking with a known working game disc that you verified in another console. If all games are freezing on the splash screen I believe that indicates a Defective Bluetooth Module is present in the console.
Asome info I clean some games today bubgy the bunny on sega and the game genie some great finds today cleaning using a thick Brussels brush and bleach to all the gunk and deep sanitize works great on pins and then 91% ip bing bong I love my games thanks
I purchased the a entire socket off Amazon. I removed the latch from the replacement socket I purchased and used it in the console. However there are different versions of the socket. If you are doing a repair on a NEW Nintendo 3DS you need the 4 pin Touch Screen Ribbon Socket. Make sure the latch matches your design in the console. If you cannot find it on Amazon I recommend checking Aliexpress. Cheers
interesting video and cool to see it under the microscope. i’m thinking of cleaning all my carts soon, do you have any opinion on people using erasers to clean them? I also have wd40 contact cleaner, would that be similar to deoxit?
I have seen and heard for years how using an eraser on NES/SNES/SEGA carts will clean them. While it is true that it removes some dirt/gunk it also spreads it around, which is something you won't be able to see unless you have a microscope. That being said I did use this method of cleaning pins when I was a teenager so I know it works to some extent. However I have found the magic eraser works best for cleaning & polishing the pins. As for WD40 contact cleaner, yes this is probably similar to Deoxit. I have not personally used it, but according to the manufacturer, it removes dust, dirt and oxidation in electronics and is fast drying and leaves no residue. If you use it and find it works please leave a comment.
@@Tzirf Out of interest have you tried what you did above with isopropyl as in isopropyl and the magic eraser under the microscope i’m wondering if the slight abrasive is what mostly does the actual cleaning more than the type of cleaner one would use.
@@MisHapMusic Yes I have, IPA is absorbed/evaporates quickly so you have to reapply it constantly. Also its not great at removing oxidation on the pins, which is why I said Deoxit works better for this. You could certainly try it with IPA but it takes way more effort and much longer than 5-10 minutes to get the same results. Also if the oxidation is closer to corrosion your out of luck, you need deoxit or a similar product.
those metal tabs where originally there the previous owner just carefully ripped out the battery to replace it most likely he didn't have a soldering iron when he did this
No the brightness on the IPS (left GBC) is set to max, while the AMOLED Display is set to level 7 out of 10. The camera makes it look brighter than it is in person. Neither display is too bright to be played in a dark room and both have enough brightness levels to be adjusted so that anyone can play them comfortably
@jackipiegg yeah I was wondering the same thing my current ips is too bright in the dark that I use the red filter. I just ordered the oled so I'm gonna see how that compares
Hi! I made a mistake by accidentally braking the whole connector, not just the latch. Where would I need to go to get it re soldered, or can I send it to you? Thanks. (It’s the ribbon cable connecter for the home button so the console currently won’t turn on.)
I am not currently able to accept consoles being mailed to me for repair. I would look locally and see if there is anyone who does this kind of repair. Are you sure its the home button and not the power button? I am not aware of a 3DS that needs the home button to power on. Which console is it?
It’s the regular 2ds model. I’m not very knowledgeable about this sort of stuff, but, the ribbon cable latch connector thats on the motherboard for the home button is broken off. I don’t really know what treatment the console needs, but I assume it would need a replacement connector or for the broken one to be re soldered. Let me know your thoughts, thanks.
You can purchase a NAND-AID on eBay. I keep an updated list of sellers in the written installation guide you can find at this link www.tzirf.com/nintendo-consoles-handhelds/wii-u-nand-aid-installation-guide-complete/
I have created this video and corrected the low audio problem. You can view the new video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rvxdtk7mOCE.html
I found a copy of crystal in my garage, so I broke the dead battery off of the metal taps, but left the taps intact, then I took scotch tape, and wrapped the tape around the new battery and the metal taps. it’s been a year and a half, and everything is working fine.
never credit malice for incompetency. Genius bar attach some scanner to the phone to check if there are any problems with it before they start, i bet they didnt even think to check the port to see if it was clean before diagnosing the problem with the phone, leading them to think it was blown. they hire dumb kids that dont really know or care what theyre doing, just following company policy.
I have the same issue with my phone every now and then. My current phone, which I bought refurbished, had that same issue. I just used a floss pick because that's what I had.
I was first "were is the dirt". Then he scratches it with the toothpick and I am "uh that looks nasty". I think this problem is even more common with USB-C as the dirt sticks better in the small gap. There you can cut out a pick from some plastic packaging, which has the right thickness.That worked great for me on my old phone
this reminds me of an old story i read, someone tried to put a "mod chip" in a game system. a tech looked at it, and the chip was COMPLETELY COVERED WITH SOLDER! "it looks like it was done by a drunk monkey."
TBH in the absence of a tabbed battery, a better execution of what the original owner tried would totally work. With the dubious quality of some tabbed batteries it might work out better even
@@Tzirf IMO the CORRECT way to do it is to install a battery terminal / slot / holder, and use a quality branded battery. Skips out on the jank AND the lower quality cells a lot of tabbed batteries use.
Yes you could certainly use a socket. I have used them many times. I don't typically use them for games in my own collection though. I guess I just like the original way Nintendo did the save battery. Only takes me a couple minutes to replace these batteries which is very easy for me. I have had individuals ask me to install the socket for them and I agree. If you are someone who doesn't solder and you are having someone replace these batteries for you I would recommend using the CR1616 socket, as its a one and done solution and the next time the battery needs to be replaced you can just pop out the old one and pop the new one in. As far as I know the CR2025 sockets do not work or cause the cart to bulge due to the added thickness. Either way CR2025 or CR1616 batteries can be used with GB/GBC games.
Janky, but I like it XD Did a similar thing to my Silver back in 2010, it still works now. Personally I consider the cr2032 battery a bigger battery capacity mod.
The CR2032 is a larger capacity. That being said its thicker, which is why Nintendo didn't use them in these games. see the numbers on these batteries have to do with the width and thickness. So a 2032 is the same width, but .32mm thick, where the 2025 is .25mm thick.
@@TzirfI have a copy of crystal, silver and 2 yellows I need to replace the batteries on. Where do you get cheap and reliable batteries from? Also I have a gba ruby and sapphire, do they take the same battery?
@@marcellachine5718 Amazon is where I purchased the batteries. You can certainly go cheaper through eBay or Aliexpress where sometimes these batteries can be purchased for $2 or less. That being said the cheaper battery may not last as long so I don't buy them. I prefer to order the maxell ones from Amazon, and they do cost a bit more roughly $5 give or take, but they should last another 20+ years. Crystal & Silver use CR2025, Yellow uses CR1616 and all GBA games with save batteries use CR1616.
That would indicate a failing eMMC. Have you looked at the log files and verified that its failing? This video isn't going to help fix that problem. You need to use the recovery menu to validate that the eMMC is failing. If it is you need to install a NAND-AID in order to fix the problem
