Tib's current project.... (56k warning, boring warning)

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Tib's current project.... (56k warning, boring warning)

Post by Tibia »

So someone said somewhere you aren't cool unless you have a worklog. Somehow, I doubt I'll ever be one of the "cool" people, but whatever. I needed pics for proof for a donation drive, so I had to take them anyway.



My current project is simple and boring. I have several phat PS1 consoles. I supplement my income by repairing game consoles and selling them. Unfortunately, when I went to do my homework, by the time I get power cords, av cords, etc. I'd have to sell them at a loss, according to current e-Bay prices.

Instead, I'll be cleaning these up, inside and out, getting all the cords, controllers, etc. as well as some memory cards and some (hopefully not-too-lame) games. Then, I'm going to donate it all to a family outreach center. Parents can go and "shop" through the donations for their kids. It'll hopefully let someone have a happier Christmas than they might have had.


Anyway, pics. Boring as heck, but whatever.

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This console has a broken spindle, so it's been thrown into the parts pile. I've got some really disgusting case pieces I need to replace, so I'll swipe them from this one. The controllers are also dead and will be used as parts.



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These consoles and controllers haven't been tested yet.



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Some controllers that just need to be cleaned, and the only AV cord I have at the moment. Interestingly enough, all those controllers are first party.



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Gutted controllers and console, waiting for the casings to finish drying. Also, a half-way decent Bugs Bunny game I'll kind of be sad to give up. I really need to clean the bench, though.




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Case pieces laying out to dry in front of the furnace. Pipe organ and piano parts in the background.



So there you have it. Nothing new or innovative, or even particularly engaging. But it's what I'm working on, so whatever.
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Post by Kyo »

That's a nice idea. I always wondered how console repair shops got their knowledge of what's broken and how to fix it.

Maybe you should do this with DS' or PSPs instead
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Post by lovablechevy »

it's nice to see people donating.

can i get in on it and help? i got some ps1 games laying around that i don't want and aren't worth all that much.

send me a pm!
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Post by bacteria »

Generous of you Tibia.

One way you might make some cash with the old PS1 consoles is to repaint them in a modern theme. Gforce did a Pacman design on one ages ago, looked sweet.

I have a couple of NES consoles I bought for about £4 each; when I get around to stopping the flickering (lockout chip) I could sell them for £20 each plus shipping (e-bay prices).

Not easy to make money on old systems; by their nature as they cost next to nothing anyway these days. That is why I haven't got a Wii yet - another 2-3 years and I can buy one for just a few quid no doubt.
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Post by HBN »

Brilliant idea, Tibia. And it appears that your doing a spot on job of it.
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Post by Tibia »

Thanks for the feedback, everyone!

@ Kyo- I'm pretty much self-taught. Most of what I come across is simple fixes, like replacing the AC jack, checking fuses. I've got one or two of each console I do that I don't have the knowledge to fix, so I harvest parts off those.


@ Bacteria-
I thought about doing fancy case mods, but I really don't have the money to invest in the supplies and equipment. Proper paints and spray stuff gets expensive quickly. I do sweeten the deal on what I sell by customizing the power LED, though.

I do find that I generally get better returns on cartridge-based systems. I may just deal with those in the future.


@lovablechevy-
Thanks for the interest! I'll get back with you!
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