👉 Fasttech Pro Autokit: www.fasttechstore.com/tools/fasttech-pro-auto-kit 👉 Fasttech Pro Toolkit: www.fasttechstore.com/tools/fasttech-electronics-repair-toolkit 👉 PlayStation 1 Parts: www.fasttechstore.com/playstation-1-parts 👉 Isopropyl Alcohol: www.fasttechstore.com/tools/p/isopropyl-alcohol 👉 Want us to fix your device for you? Just order the Fasttech Repair Box to send us your device by using this link: www.fasttechstore.com/repair/repair-box 👉Business Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/fasttechy 👉Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/youngtechg Twitter: twitter.com/Shehroz 00:00 Intro 00:40 How to Check the Model Number 01:14 How to Clean the Laser Lens 2:47 How to Fix PS1 Not Turning On (No Power/No Beep/ No Light) 3:11 Disassembly 5:11 How To Replace the Power Supply (PS1 Not Turning On) 7:23 How to Check the Fuse 8:27 How to Replace the Fuse 9:58 How to Replace the Laser Assembly 12:40 How to Replace the Memory Card & Controller Ports 14:23 Removing Mid plate 15:23 An Expected Surprise 16:08 Removing the Motherboard Screws 16:32 How to Replace the Motherboard 17:22 Removing Bottom Plate 17:43 Cleaning the Case Components 20:26 To Clean Or Not To Clean 21:36 Cleaning The Power Supply 22:27 Cleaning the Controller & Memory Card Ports 24:23 Cleaning the Laser Lens Assembly 25:18 More Cleaning (Call me Mr Clean) 26:49 Reassembly 34:46 Before & After Comparisons 36:58 Outro
Hmm, I wouldn't describe this as a comprehensive tutorial on repair and restoration, contrary to what was mentioned earlier. There are plenty of issues PlayStation 1 users face that are not addressed in this video. For example, a common issue with the PlayStation 1 is the need for recapping. After about 30 years, the capacitors on the board can start leaking, so it's advisable to replace them even if they aren't currently leaking. There's no absolute necessity to buy a new power supply since most problems can be resolved by replacing the fuse and installing new capacitors. I personally switched to a low-heat power supply for my PlayStation 1. Additionally, there are other frequent problems with the PS1, such as sound issues, often due to the sound IC. In several cases, I've found that the IC chip's legs were no longer making solid contact with the board's pad, necessitating a reflow. This issue can also occur with the main processor and graphics ICs, making it seem like the PlayStation is non-functional, though often, these can be fixed. Furthermore, in this video, you demonstrated repairs using a 900x series board, but these models typically don't experience the same issues yet, as they are relatively newer (1999 isn't quite 30 years ago). It might be more instructive to focus on console versions known for more problems, such as the 100x series, which, despite some criticisms, is favored by others for its sound quality. Personally, it's my preferred PSX model, mainly for the Parallel Port (present in models up until the 900x series) and its various connections. Demonstrating full repairs on a 100x or 500x series board might be more beneficial, as these are among the most sought-after models, partly because of the xStation mod. Overall, I find this video to be quite general. It suggests changing the PSU (or the fuse), replacing the laser assembly (or cleaning the motor, which is useful), and simply cleaning the board.
What a worthless repair video. Not a multimeter or soldering iron in sight. 0 tools actually. The only tool used is that worthless electric screwdriver that is slower to use and less efficient than any regular screw driver. It couldn't even drive a screw all the way in lmao.
I didn’t need to solder or check voltages so neither one of those tools were needed. I have used both in other videos when required. Regardless thanks for your comment.
I hope you see this comment. I just purchased a ps1 and it has old tap/glue on top of the disk door where a demo was tapped. What would you suggest to clean it off?
I still have a original ps1 and it won’t even go past the start up fully. It stays on the first musical chord and it won’t load anything. Also the screen stays black.
I cleaned the disc reader and motor, changed the whole disc reader, fixed the disk spinner speed thingy, made sure the games were compatible; however, I still kept recieving the red screen of death error. I think that it's a capacitor issue that I'm having an issue with the PS1 slim.
@fasttechvideo true, it was both the lazer being dead plus the capacitors malfunctioning. I had to replace the capacitors and then try reinstalling the new laser replacement for the PS1 slim console to be able to read games.
@fasttechvideo there is a specific capacitor for the lazer disk reader C705 that wears out over more or less of a decade and needs replacement. I bought the replacement parts from Console5 and replaced them all just in case. However, I confirmed that the capacitor C705 was bad by desoldering it and checking for a capacitance in which it was off by less or more than 5 volts, and the limit is 50 V if I recall.
