What a great shoutout, thanks!! I'm a novice compared to what longhornengineer does on a regular basis, though, check his channel out.
Great fix! I have heard those coldheat things liek to burn out circuits (board components, too) so be careful what you use them on.
I agree with rowdyrob3d, it's not that hard when you get into it after practice, though I have burned myself a few times (really nasty but tiny marks). Sometimes I think of them as Tech Bites :)
Cool at least you fixed it! Wow it's funny how there is barley anything inside that FC Mobile II. I think it's amazing how cheap they can make LCD's now but they still look great!
Cool video, Rob. Great to see you had the guts to delve into your FC Mobile and fix it, and it worked!
Not to be piling on, but that "Cold Heat" solder gun looks pretty junky.
However, REAL soldering takes just a bit of practice. If you get a real solder gun, practice a bit before you tackle a real soldering project. Today's miniaturized electronics takes some precision soldering. Don't worry about burning yourself, though. I soldered in my teens, and lived to tell about it! :-)
Search out AmateurLogic Episode 9 to learn the basic of soldering. Then it just takes practice. It's more intimidating than actually hard. An old PC mother board is a perfect place to test your soldering and desoldering skills.
Fun skill to have and comes in pretty handy at times.
Cool into music man... blood money... amiga at it finest...hehe.... yeah Ive tried the cold heat solder thing but I didnt like it... takes forever to solder things... so I sold it... nothing like my ol trusty 15 watt grounded radio shack soldering iron... lol.. nice to see you got it repaired though... great vid
@linuxfanman Good advice indeed and yes I to am going to get a real Iron, I never recommended it and in fact am learning more downsides about it since posting this video. It's been sitting in my closet for years and was sufficient for this simple job but I intend to learn at least basic "real" soldering lol!
I thought ColdHeat shouldn't be used on electronics because it creates an electrical short on the tip of it to induce ALOT of heat. And with that electricity the possibility of damaging electrical components. I don't want to rain on your parade but better rain than blown out consoles lol
@ldisc66 I am SURE you are right, as I stated I am a total soldering NEWB, the Coldheat Iron is something I do NOT recommend for this type of work (See my reply to Atarileaf below) and in fact I will be picking up a REAL soldering Iron soon. Thanks for the info, much appreciated!
@atarileaf No, no not really. This was bought back in 2004 or earlier and is the equivalent of the K-Tel pocket Fisherman, how can I explain this? YES it works as advertised, does the job but I bought this because at the time I was intimidated at the thought of soldering, I would have no idea were to get it now but I am sure if it is available than Googling around will find it fast. I would suggest a REAL soldering Iron for small electronics repair, look up guides online "Soldering Basics" etc.
Seriously, you are much better off with the info available today online with some searching there is a lot of free help when you Google things like "Guide to soldering" "Soldering basics" "Soldering for beginners" etc. This was not available back when I purchased this. Sure you COULD get something like the ColdHeat Iron but trust me you are never going to install most modchips or anything that requires fine soldering work.
For the record, that Saturn modchip I did? The Saturn modchip only required two wires that were already attached to the chip itself, probably could of done it with a lighter lol. Lastly, look at the later comments by ldisc66 and ShinmaRyuu above as they are probably right and know far more than I. Sorry , I am not trying to be discouraging your can seek out the ColdHeat Iron if your set on it I just cannot honestly recommend it and am just trying to give advice you will be more happy with.
I use an Antex 25W soldering iron which I use for electronics. Don't forget to get a good holder with a sponge for cleaning the tip when you're working. Also a "third hand" is very handy to have, I've been meaning to buy one for a while.
..and we have sound!! Good job man.. Wow.. the FC Mobile II's got some sloppy soldering in them no? But really nice that you are able to troubleshoot and fix it yourself!!
I'm the last to give soldering advice, I push down on the solder, it heats up and melts, remove iron, that is about the extent of my SKILLZ lol! Much better modders in our community to ask I am sure.
I thought it was going to have 2 capacitors for the sound similar to the GameGear when you said that the sound still worked through the headphone jack. Glad it was an easy fix! And I have seen those cold solider irons around. Good to see they work.
Thanks, I got the intro a while back from the awesomely talented GIBs, I don't use every-time but still like to pull it out now and then for those who may not of seen it.
lol, that was excellent Rob!!
Love to see these repair vids :D
nothing negative at all my friend, being able to repair something simple or large comes with great self satisfaction
lukemorse1 2 years ago
Thanks Luke! I am trying and learning!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
What a great shoutout, thanks!! I'm a novice compared to what longhornengineer does on a regular basis, though, check his channel out.
Great fix! I have heard those coldheat things liek to burn out circuits (board components, too) so be careful what you use them on.
I agree with rowdyrob3d, it's not that hard when you get into it after practice, though I have burned myself a few times (really nasty but tiny marks). Sometimes I think of them as Tech Bites :)
nathanallan1 2 years ago
Good to know should this happen to mine. Thanks Robert.
vintagevideogamegeek 2 years ago
Cool at least you fixed it! Wow it's funny how there is barley anything inside that FC Mobile II. I think it's amazing how cheap they can make LCD's now but they still look great!
MN12BIRD 2 years ago
Cool video, Rob. Great to see you had the guts to delve into your FC Mobile and fix it, and it worked!
Not to be piling on, but that "Cold Heat" solder gun looks pretty junky.
However, REAL soldering takes just a bit of practice. If you get a real solder gun, practice a bit before you tackle a real soldering project. Today's miniaturized electronics takes some precision soldering. Don't worry about burning yourself, though. I soldered in my teens, and lived to tell about it! :-)
rowdyrob3d 2 years ago
Cool vid and good job on the repair!
MrKroogur 2 years ago
Very nice fix Rob! Good to see you got the sound working again =)
thomas3120 2 years ago
@thomas3120 Thanks, yea it sounds pretty good and pretty load to so I didn't want to have to wear headphones always just to hear it.
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Man, that looks like a cheap solder job from the factory. Thanks for showing this off should I need to repair one.
TheSuperGamePuggBros 2 years ago
@TheSuperGamePuggBros Yep! You get what you pay for lol!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Search out AmateurLogic Episode 9 to learn the basic of soldering. Then it just takes practice. It's more intimidating than actually hard. An old PC mother board is a perfect place to test your soldering and desoldering skills.
Fun skill to have and comes in pretty handy at times.
ShinmaRyuu 2 years ago
@ShinmaRyuu GREAT ADVICE! Thanks for the comment/info!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Cool into music man... blood money... amiga at it finest...hehe.... yeah Ive tried the cold heat solder thing but I didnt like it... takes forever to solder things... so I sold it... nothing like my ol trusty 15 watt grounded radio shack soldering iron... lol.. nice to see you got it repaired though... great vid
linuxfanman 2 years ago 2
@linuxfanman Good advice indeed and yes I to am going to get a real Iron, I never recommended it and in fact am learning more downsides about it since posting this video. It's been sitting in my closet for years and was sufficient for this simple job but I intend to learn at least basic "real" soldering lol!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Radio Shack FTW!
ldisc66 2 years ago
I thought ColdHeat shouldn't be used on electronics because it creates an electrical short on the tip of it to induce ALOT of heat. And with that electricity the possibility of damaging electrical components. I don't want to rain on your parade but better rain than blown out consoles lol
ldisc66 2 years ago
@ldisc66 I am SURE you are right, as I stated I am a total soldering NEWB, the Coldheat Iron is something I do NOT recommend for this type of work (See my reply to Atarileaf below) and in fact I will be picking up a REAL soldering Iron soon. Thanks for the info, much appreciated!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
good job. id be nervous to do that.
Gamingnight 2 years ago
Rob, do you recommend this soldering iron? Could you tell me how much it is and where you got it?
Congrats on getting your system back up and running :)
atarileaf 2 years ago
@atarileaf No, no not really. This was bought back in 2004 or earlier and is the equivalent of the K-Tel pocket Fisherman, how can I explain this? YES it works as advertised, does the job but I bought this because at the time I was intimidated at the thought of soldering, I would have no idea were to get it now but I am sure if it is available than Googling around will find it fast. I would suggest a REAL soldering Iron for small electronics repair, look up guides online "Soldering Basics" etc.
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Seriously, you are much better off with the info available today online with some searching there is a lot of free help when you Google things like "Guide to soldering" "Soldering basics" "Soldering for beginners" etc. This was not available back when I purchased this. Sure you COULD get something like the ColdHeat Iron but trust me you are never going to install most modchips or anything that requires fine soldering work.
MaximumRD 2 years ago
For the record, that Saturn modchip I did? The Saturn modchip only required two wires that were already attached to the chip itself, probably could of done it with a lighter lol. Lastly, look at the later comments by ldisc66 and ShinmaRyuu above as they are probably right and know far more than I. Sorry , I am not trying to be discouraging your can seek out the ColdHeat Iron if your set on it I just cannot honestly recommend it and am just trying to give advice you will be more happy with.
MaximumRD 2 years ago
I use an Antex 25W soldering iron which I use for electronics. Don't forget to get a good holder with a sponge for cleaning the tip when you're working. Also a "third hand" is very handy to have, I've been meaning to buy one for a while.
shaurz 2 years ago
@shaurz Thanks great info!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
All hail Rob, the creator of sound :D
TanukiKGA 2 years ago
..and we have sound!! Good job man.. Wow.. the FC Mobile II's got some sloppy soldering in them no? But really nice that you are able to troubleshoot and fix it yourself!!
PhatPhunk 2 years ago
it feels good fixing stuff!
Nice job man, enjoy the games.
RoboArmyInMonsterLnd 2 years ago
Have you got any tips at using a soldering Iron Rob?
I'm useless at them!
ScrewAttackEurope 2 years ago
I'm the last to give soldering advice, I push down on the solder, it heats up and melts, remove iron, that is about the extent of my SKILLZ lol! Much better modders in our community to ask I am sure.
MaximumRD 2 years ago
I thought it was going to have 2 capacitors for the sound similar to the GameGear when you said that the sound still worked through the headphone jack. Glad it was an easy fix! And I have seen those cold solider irons around. Good to see they work.
sinistermoon 2 years ago
I cannot complain, it works as advertised........
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Nice.
^_^
Good repair...Ive wanted one of those cold heat solder Irons...they have their uses...as you just proved.
kreeboy411 2 years ago
Yep, good enough for sure.
MaximumRD 2 years ago
hell yeah rob! lol love the intro and the transitions, seems like an easy fix.. got lucky on that one!
wesgrosscustoms 2 years ago
Thanks, I got the intro a while back from the awesomely talented GIBs, I don't use every-time but still like to pull it out now and then for those who may not of seen it.
MaximumRD 2 years ago
Now this is something I could manage as well. Great repair! Cheers, Mark
markvergeer 2 years ago
Thanks!
MaximumRD 2 years ago
good job!
UltrakupraRebirth 2 years ago
Thanks, it does the job.
MaximumRD 2 years ago