Novation LAUNCHPAD Mini | No POWER & Damaged USB | Let's FIX It!

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Here we have a friend's Novation Launchpad Mini MIDI, erm, thing.
It doesn't power on and appears to have an issue with the micro USB port.
Let's see if we can fix it!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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@MrEwool 2 года назад

I'm all caught up now started watching your channel two weeks ago, and I have watched everything, I must admit that I was very entertained all the way through, keep up the great work

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks Morten, much appreciated! 👍

@esbj0rnsson 2 года назад

I’m in the same boat as you - found the channel a couple of days back - can’t stop watching 😃

@boronoro 2 года назад

I third the motion! Love your style and demeanor! Skills are legit as well! The announcer guy is cool too!

@sk8element1919 2 года назад

Same

@Rich77UK Год назад

Likewise. RU-vids algorithm occasionally throws up a real gem.

@Adanos_ger Год назад

This video showcases perfectly why it's important to have problems checked out, instead of putting old electronics into the garbagepile. great fix 👍

@profithunter777 2 года назад

You sir a huge inspiration for me to get into soldering and trying to fix faulty electronics. I have been watching all your videos from the time you started. You did some silly things back then and have gone to almost being a pro at it today. Thank you for your videos from the states.

@Mymatevince 2 года назад

Great to see Dave getting stuck in 👍

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😁about time he mucked in! 😂

@Scolecite 2 года назад

Stuck in resin?

@OneBadAssDJ 2 года назад

So glad I ran into this channel. I've been binge watching your videos for the last 24 hours, the best. Very entertaining.

@guywilton7471 2 года назад

You’re now the master of usb connector repairs……maybe time to throw into the mix a few printer repairs???? You know how you love ‘em ! I’m trying not to comment on the singing anymore…..but it’s really hard lol

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

🤣🤣 thanks Guy. Yeah a printer followed by a coffee machine should bring me back down to earth! 😬

@UkdangermanRepairs Год назад

Here's the footage of me using it....... Thanks alot steve, I spat my tea out again with that. Lol Cracking video mate. 👍

@abecchio 2 года назад

"Alive" from Pearl Jam at the end... Pure poetry ♥

@ob1skywalker82 2 года назад

Nice Win! Enjoyed the cameo by Dave and the nod to pearl jam 🙂

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks Ob1! 😁

@jeffjt5 2 года назад

Nicely done Steve, you can no longer call yourself an amateur

@MrFixiit 2 года назад

nice work steve, you must have heard me shouting solder the connector chasis to the board :p

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😁 thanks Darkshijima! 👍

@CanWeFixThat 2 года назад

That is literally the best northridgefix parody so far, with the necessary respect. ;-)

@MrMarkb68 2 года назад

Another Nice video. I'm no expert, but wouldn't it have been a good idea to anchor the USB socket before repairing the connections?

@RBKing80 2 года назад

Congratulations on hitting 5K Steve, Well deserved

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks RB, much appreciated mate 👍

@danhitchcock727 Год назад

I attempted this exact fix and absolutely butchered it! Gotta start somewhere 😊

@wanjockey 2 года назад

I really like the relatively easy ones.

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks WanJockey. Yeah, super satisfying this one. Really enjoyed it! 👍

@TisboreArt 2 года назад

I found your videos recently. Been enjoying listening/watching while I work on art. You’re really funny. I never repaired anything before, but it looks fun and challenging. Keep up the awesome videos!

@chris-pike 2 года назад

Another interesting fix there Steve but i have never seen one of those Novation Launchpads good job there as always - nice 1 mate 👍

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks Chris! I'd never come across one of these before either. Really interesting little thing! 👍

@wolvenkoning 2 года назад

You should definitely look at the work from someone like kaskobi, I've used 3 launchpads for a couple of years now and there really fun

@factoraavion2874 2 года назад

I know that, I have 2 of them, pro and mk2 but I have to replace the USB port in the pro so I guess this video can kinda help me with the process :) . Btw to get to orange sylacone pad off the back , use a hair dryer set it to warm and put it on the flap while pulling gently.

@MaoPaiPai 5 месяцев назад

i have the same issue with my launchpad mini first edition, but do you know if this method works even when it is not recognized by the computer? the lights go on, but its not recognized :(

@MicroMageRepair 2 года назад

Always entertaining Steve, Nice work!

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks Josh! 👍

@chrisbishop3687 2 года назад

Congrats on the 5k subscribers!

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks Chris! 😍

@lukedorrington7455 2 года назад

Footage of you using it had me laughing! Great video and another nice fix

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😁 thanks Luke!

@maximushornet 2 года назад

Just found this channel and love it , I'd never attempt stuff like this but enjoy watching you and learning lol

@taltechchip5827 2 года назад

I like your new mic. It sounds much better

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😁😁

@pedromimoso8804 2 года назад

So... First things first: nice impression at the beginning, you just needed a Big Boss to make it better than factory. 😁 About the fix: great work on that port. You are like a wise and old jewllry maker practicing.patiently your art. And finnaly you really have a good voice for singing and good musicall taste. Oh! And I've enjoyed Dave's participation! I'm glad he could help! 😁🤣😃

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😁😁 thanks Pedro! It's about time Dave contributed something useful! 😂

@SlingshotGamer 2 года назад

Nice work Dave. Great work Steve!

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Dave is the real MVP in this one! 😁

@SlingshotGamer 2 года назад

@@StezStixFix without Dave non of this would be possible

@Ratchet_effect 2 года назад

Hey! brother Steve! I believe in you! hand on heart. That Pad has gave me an idea! maybe make a home-made stream deck! from an unfixable one, for fun! 🤔🤘👍🏻 Oh an idea too! how about a small strip of enamel wire Or de-solder wick over the top of the port, from ground to ground maybe? less chance of it lifting ripping pads.

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😁 thanks brother Steve. Great idea, I would never have thought of running something over the top to anchor it down! I might give that a go! Also, great idea about the streamdeck. I wouldn't know where to start, but it sounds like it would be an awesome project! 👍

@rorykelly8275 2 года назад

@@StezStixFix Hi mate, do you fancy having a crack at trying to repair a ps2 with red green light flashing issue?

@simonlunt353 2 года назад

🤣🤣 sometime l wonder if you are all there 🤣mr Steve as always great video keep them coming mr 👍🙏😊

@TheModularChannel 2 года назад

True story: I had a launchpad mini that would do the fireworks display and not work otherwise. I ended up selling it as a 'for parts' item, but they can be finicky even while powering up. Also, great video and Eddie Vedder impressions :)

@m.darmos6703 2 года назад

I ve got the same issue. Its go power through usb, so its flashing with fireworks, but it is invisible as mid device. once i push usb socket into board it is visible. so now I need to follow the video ;)

@sirkojac 2 года назад

Had to fix the same thing on my son's launchpad. I hate micro usb port! I might break it open again and swap the micro usb port with a usb c port.

@kennethbarker852 2 года назад

1st class video to watch thank you take care kind regards from me kenneth🙄

@markg3506 Год назад

Nice action clip of you using it, lol :-D

@dikoman516 2 года назад

You should have put some more solder on the other side of the legs for extra strength.

@TheLastPhoen1x 2 года назад

Looks like a weird tenori-on. Anyway, this channel is damn good.

@SixtyDoesStuff 2 года назад

Hey everybody, do you prefer VOS or LPF? I've got a soft spot for LPF, but something about the smooth, lowness of VOS is just nice.

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

🤣 Smooth!

@mau 2 года назад

another big hit

@telumatramenti7250 2 года назад

Great job. However, to test whether it is repaired - you need to plug it in and see if it's recognised as a USB MIDI device. It does receive power, lights flicker, hooray, but is the data connection functional as well? It's how I fumbled up AKAI MPK MINI once, put it together before checking if the data connection is alive, then realised it wasn't, so it took another re-assembly and more soldering.

@jontait1095 2 года назад

Never seen one of those before pretty cool. Solid solid solid are you taking the mick out of Alex lmao

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😬 me? Never! 🤣

@markrung8051 Год назад

i love your videos haha I watch them all. thank you

@TrasherBiner 2 года назад

I love SponsorBlock so much

@silveris88 2 года назад

pearl jam alive GOOD song! and you need to get start do some DJ stuff

@lollermann 2 года назад

Sick beat at the end steve, I dig those pluck sounds. Planning to release the full version later?

@Vlady-vf3td Год назад

Gracias

@Krawtchuk Год назад

Hi, I was looking to fix a similar problem on my Launchpad Pro MK2, what type of liquids are being put on the board before you solder. What am I seeing in this video when I look at those two very thin wires used to bridge the gap?

@JT-il3fe 2 года назад

Hilarious ending thx

@dosfisdo 2 года назад

You're welcome Steve, any time. It's not like I'm going anywhere. :|

@narvarallyewartburg353wr 2 года назад

Please more footage of you using it 😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@krytenfivetwothreep2485 2 года назад

I've got a Launchpad Pro mk3 and the USB port on that is wonky, happened within a week of getting it. It works perfectly fine, but it seems like the USB port is the weak link when it comes to Launchpads

@codebeat4192 2 года назад

Tip: Put a usb male (with some contact spray on it) into the socket when soldering the sides of the connector. It is of no use with your result however when you accidentally use to much solder it can easily drip into the holes of the connector and that can ruin your day.

@frozerinosrepairs 2 года назад

Great video. Please link with your pink mic :)

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

🤣 thanks Froz!

@joshmccorkle3042 Год назад

Mate!!! That spudger tool you're using around 2:05 - where'd you get it?

@cheapasstech 2 года назад

Micro USB is the worst ever connector

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Yep, give me an old-fashioned mini over a micro any day! 👍

@rogernichols8150 2 года назад

😆 🤣 😂 😹 so enjoy your videos 📹 😀 please keep them coming 🙏 😉 and here to help get your videos 📹 😉 out to everyone to enjoy 😉 😀 have a great day mate 😀 😊 👍

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks Roger! 👍

@daniloalves1139 2 года назад

Nice I found this

@michaelmadison883 2 года назад

I don't know why I enjoyed that so much but I did. What is that insulating goop you put on in the end?

@porl42 2 года назад

Looks like solder mask

@seguramlk 2 года назад

NOICE

@jaydenlangmead9667 2 года назад

If you are looking for future material, would you consider doing a solder/circuitry 101 video for all us plebs who are piecing together the basics from watching your content? Love the format, you will be at 200k in no time!

@Rich77UK Год назад

Factory soldering looks suspect there. The main anchor grounds looked weak as...

@czerwonymike 2 года назад

I Ripped out the USB port, Can i solder the usb cord to where the port was attatched? theres Black, Red, Green, White and Ground wires. IDK where they need to be attatched to, though.

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Yeah, you can do that. Black is ground, red is power and white and green are the data lines. If you have a multimeter, you can check which is which on the board. If I remember rightly, they will go black, green, white, red from top to bottom. Good luck 👍

@alfblack2 2 года назад

LOL! love the spoof

@lukshful 9 месяцев назад

The real issue isn't the power; it's the blinking lights when it connects to USB. I'm experiencing the same problem, with my PC repeatedly stating 'USB not recognized.' Do you have any ideas about what might be causing this and how to fix it?

@MaoPaiPai 5 месяцев назад

same issue let me know if you find something

@johnburrows7938 2 года назад

Hi funny fella! I too try and mend stuff…you might want to invest in a grinding pen for tracks and traces…I bought one from Alibongoexpress for about a tenner…brilliant bit of kit. Keep up the rubbish work..lol

@nate009gmail 2 года назад

steve youre f*cking amazing dont stop

@zatnikatel1472 2 года назад

My old cellphone had the same problem with usb plug

@MikBaa 2 года назад

Brilliant 😉👍

@UpInSmoke54 2 года назад

I see you bought yourself a quality mic!!🤣🤣

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😁 yep, thought it time I upgraded a bit 😂

@UpInSmoke54 2 года назад

@@StezStixFix I really like the humour in your videos! 👍

@vocacional3ipnparatodos912 Год назад

I just have the problem that I connect the launchpad but only shine and I can't play any song and i can't use it in Ableton. And it's so hard find videos like this in Spanish. If you can help me, I would thank you

@markkilley2683 2 года назад

I guess the Launchpad pro mk3 would come apart in a similar way?

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Yeah, I should imagine it's very similar. 👍

@LordmonkeyTRM 2 года назад

I have a Novation K Station that powers on but doesn't make any sound could you fix it?

@Haze_E1 2 года назад

Nice

@rciancia 2 года назад

Can you share the name of green liquid you use to cover the traces ?

@YourModulesMayVary Год назад

Anyone know what component U5 is? It has AD 20A as the label and its 5 pin. Just down from the usb. Mine appears to be shorted but can’t work out if it’s a regulator or something more exotic? Long shot I know 🤟👍

@pabloantxonprimero2313 7 месяцев назад

nice

@donniedarko7751 2 года назад

Can someone tell me why those traces didn't have to pass through that component on the right of the USB port? The thing that's some sort of metal in an oval shape.

@donniedarko7751 2 года назад

At 7:10 it is on the bottom left hand corner of the screen. I noticed the actual traces run through that, or maybe they run underneath and thats not relevant. Thanks guys!

@beogeek 2 года назад

Hey steve which tip are you using, the bent tip for your Hakko?

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Hey BeoGeek. It's an aftermarket one I got from Ali-Express. It was in a set of about half a dozen, and it's really useful for getting in tight spots!

@beogeek 2 года назад

@@StezStixFix was about to say I don't recognize it, mind sharing the link?

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

@@beogeek I think it was the JL02 one: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001658643478.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.267870aa71fxjQ&algo_pvid=3c67571c-3caf-419d-84a7-e873acf5e44e&algo_exp_id=3c67571c-3caf-419d-84a7-e873acf5e44e-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000017417406090%22%7D&pdp_pi=-1%3B9.12%3B-1%3B-1%40salePrice%3BGBP%3Bsearch-mainSearch

@paincalledliving 8 месяцев назад

Nice! A Chris Chan straw.

@Inugamiz 2 года назад

And to think I send this back to Novation for a replacement...

@ahndeux Год назад

Captain Bodge never cares when he runs wires run over vias or other solder pads on other components. A short is just another reason to fix it again later!

@87MrBEAR Месяц назад

Insulated wire bud.

@mundungous 2 года назад

Every single one of these things has a faulty usb port, I think they were constructed from cheese

@slatrarecords6621 2 года назад

I have a same unit that was in guarante servise for 4 times and they never fixed it properly( usb issue too). Would love to send it to you.

@johnathanjamesjohnsonjr7408 2 года назад

…👏👏👏

@mandokir 2 года назад

You should have used MIDI OX to verify all the pads were working.

@fraenkiboii 2 года назад

Is there a video that tells Dave's story? I'm interested in his ... how he ... what happened to him.

@dreguevara2056 2 года назад

how can i send u my launchpad from toronto 😭 i have the same problem

@guidcs0 2 года назад

all patrons sound like Band names for some reason

@OOOHBILLY 2 года назад

The port is crooked. Nice work though.

@RuCatania 7 месяцев назад

I wish I could do it...

@KoSLoW27 2 года назад

this pink pipe disturbed me at start ah ah

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😂😂

@solidsnake6405 2 года назад

Should have pulled the port,fixed the pads,then reinstalled the port.. you are doing it the hard way. No i take that back,you are doing it the halfassed difficult way!! No need in running those wires. Just pull the port,scrap away the track coating,add a small wire from the track to where the port legs will land,reinstall the port,and cover your work with solder mask DONE the correct way without all the mess!!!

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

I did it the idiotic me way. Thanks for the tips 👍

@solidsnake6405 2 года назад

@@StezStixFix just the hard and messy way man. I never trust long runs of wire with that small of an attachment point.even with the soldier mask its bound to break loose with a drop.alway use as much of the original trace as you possibly can. Also They do make replacement pad strips .if you had those this job would have been quick and easy,but a small wire a few MM up the trace to where the legs land would have worked. Also another thing you should have done is added more soldier to the top side of the port mounting legs to help reinforce the port from future movement. Heating up the bottom doesnt help with that issue one bit, only adding more mass on the port side will. I like to scrap away a bit of the board mask around the mount legs so that i get more area for soldier to attach to make sure they never move again..

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

@@solidsnake6405 I did add more solder to the top side of the mount legs, I think it got edited out. ...and yeah, I have ordered some of those pad strips from China, hopefully they'll arrive soon! Don't forget I'm only doing this for fun, and I'm not pretending to be a pro! That said, I really appreciate the tips, because it'll help me for the next time! 👍

@solidsnake6405 2 года назад

@@StezStixFix might as well do it as well as ya possibly can while you are in there. I do enjoy your videos tho,don't think i am hating on ya or trying to be a prick.just want to see channels like yours grow and be all that they can be.. Btw,what hot air station are you using?

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

No worries, I appreciate it! The hot air station is the Quick 861DW. I upgraded from a crappy Yihua one! 😬

@catherinemorgan2741 2 года назад

ROFL nice straw

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😂😂

@puddlepeter4538 2 года назад

i love the jokes

@masterkit9517 9 месяцев назад

novation very low quality (

@rogernichols8150 2 года назад

#3 comment 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆

@IanMorpeth Год назад

Those USB ports were not made for human fingers. They need to be bigger and beefier instead of this obsession with making everything smaller.

@jamesdavies686 2 года назад

Micro USB are dogshit. Such a terrible connector for something that's supposed to be plugged in frequently. Planned obsolescence at it's finest. BTW with micro usb socket repairs, I always flow some extra solder on the top sides where it anchors for extra support.

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Totally agree! Good tip, thanks! I checked and the solder I added to the underside did flow through, but adding more to the top would definitely make it more solid! Cheers! 👍

@gavincurtis 2 года назад

Such a wimpy port mechanically.

@kokobwild2413 2 года назад

Hail Satan.

@klenzgaming 2 года назад

curious why you limit your supporters? you dont like money? lol

@ThaiFighterYT 2 года назад

This game sucks!

@damiansckott5025 Год назад

i think this fix is fake, the bridge jump parts, I make the same and the OS not read device, I'm continue wellding to inicial bus of data + & data - ... you really play this device on DAW or some functional test? because I appreciate your good humor but something here does not add up this device is more than lights popimg