$0 to $10,000 Repaired in Less Than A Year? - Month 5
100Can you repair enough retro video game stuff as a side gig to make some extra money and is it worth it? Lets find out and fix some stuff while documenting the process over the next year to see if it makes sense in 2024, Month 5!
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Missed the first video? Check it out here
https://youtu.be/nB-q2FC2B0c
Amazing info for OG Xbox console repairs
https://www.reddit.com/r/originalxbox/comments/14khb57/xbox_capacitor_replacements/
https://www.reddit.com/r/originalxbox/comments/11pvzmw/follow_up_post_proof_of_concept_recapped_thomson/
Panasonic capacitor part numbers for OG Xbox repairs
EEU-FM0J152 - 1500uF 6.3V
EEU-FM1A332 - 3300uF 10V
JUWT1105MCD - Clock Cap
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XYAB link for replacement video game parts
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Original Xbox Replacement Cord w/ Quick Disconnect End
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Replacement Thumb Sticks (Xbox 360 version works on OG Xbox controllers)
https://ebay.us/pxXyN9 (eBay Link)
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Replacement Original Xbox Disc Drive Belt
https://ebay.us/vM3lUE (eBay Link, only for the Samsung/ Philips/ Hitachi version)
https://amzn.to/3V0bqXf (Amazon Link, Multiple Sizes for Thomson)
Game Gear Glass Screens
https://ebay.us/1Sfq8k (eBay Link)
https://amzn.to/49GssPf (Amazon Link)
Game Gear Replacement Caps Kit
https://ebay.us/ZLHDqD(eBay Link, Surface Mounted)
https://ebay.us/pIOuIH (eBay Link, Radial)
Dentist Tool Kit
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Fiberglass Scratch Pens
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30 Gauge Magnet Wire (Works great!)
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Solder I Use
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Desoldering Braid
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Cheap starter tool kit for repairs
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99% Isopropyl Alcohol (if you can't find it locally)
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#GameRepairs #howto #repair
00:00 Early sales & many new purchases
07:40 What does it take to fix an OG Xbox?
25:39 Smaller projects
26:29 The trials & tribulations of Sega Game Gears
31:06 Monthly wrap up
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