I recorded replacing an M92T36 chip on a Switch the other day. Here's the results in a short video, sped up x2, so you don't have to endure a 10 min highlight reel:



Some of you may find this interesting.

optimark_prime wrote:

I’d certainly be interested in a SSD expansion card too, please.

You're on the list

(not that list, before you ask )

Syph79 wrote:

afgavinstan wrote:

I'm definitely up for a expansion card in the new year btw.

Hodge360 wrote:

Only seeing this now after your post in the Xbox thread. Like Gav, new year sounds good for expansion.

Kazuo wrote:

I'd take one of those expansions as well Syph. Been on my list to get one for a while.

All noted, guys. I'll keep a list of people interested and reach out to you in the new year with a plan and a pricing structure. As I said, the more people in, the cheaper it should work out.

I'm absolutely up for this as well. Need moar mems but not willing to pay silly prices. Go on an McGuyver that shit!

I don't need one but just dropping in to say you're a don Syph

Another five star review for Syph from me.

Likewise, likewise

Lovely to see.

I'd absolutely love a charging dock for the PS Vita. Is that... Out there, as a faulty that could be fixed?

Diluted Dante wrote:

Syph, what would you recommend as something to start on to see if this repair lark is for you? I've liked messing around with PC's, but not sure about consoles.

Something you don't mind breaking!

I always get comments from the family about how willing I am to have a go at fixing something, but it's normally because (a) it doesn't often belong to me, and (b) it's already broken, so breaking it further isn't normally a concern. That can change when you've got skin in the game and you need to get it repaired to sell it on. I'd recommend a low investment and a safe space to practice and build up from.

My first console repair was a Switch, but that's because someone gave me a broken one. No power Switch consoles are in ready supply and it's most likely going to be a charging port or M92 replacement, as videoed above. The parts are small though, so they're a bit fiddly for newcomers. Switch tablets will set you back around £40 each, if you shop around.

If you want something less fiddly, maybe start old school with a Gameboy. Fewer components and plenty of spare parts out there. You can do some upgrades along the way, including a smart screen and new case.

Or for.

Is this a thread for general badger fixing of things/projects and so on, or specifically Wesley Pegden Syph's shed?

I've got a pair of AKG K550 wired headphones that I'm reluctant to chuck away, because in terms of bang for buck they're probably the best headphones I've ever had (they weren't mega expensive for mid range cans - £105 iirc, but they suited my listening habits perfectly when I first started dabbling with lossless audio).  The ear pad bits are in an absolute pickle though - first the material started disintegrating, then there wasn't enough coverage to stop the green foam underneath from sliding all over the place.  Not pretty, but they still work perfectly (as in the sound comes out from where it should, but the foam is hanging by a literal thread).

Would much rather they went to a loving home than the dump, but [here comes the technical bit] the ear cushions would need to be completely re-skinned.  Free to a tinkerbadger + postage anyway.

Moot_Geeza wrote:

Is this a thread for general badger fixing of things/projects and so on, or specifically Wesley Pegden Syph's shed?

I've got a pair of AKG K550 wired headphones that I'm reluctant to chuck away, because in terms of bang for buck they're probably the best headphones I've ever had (they weren't mega expensive for mid range cans - £105 iirc, but they suited my listening habits perfectly when I first started dabbling with lossless audio).  The ear pad bits are in an absolute pickle though - first the material started disintegrating, then there wasn't enough coverage to stop the green foam underneath from sliding all over the place.  Not pretty, but they still work perfectly (as in the sound comes out from where it should, but the foam is hanging by a literal thread).

Would much rather they went to a loving home than the dump, but [here comes the technical bit] the ear cushions would need to be completely re-skinned.  Free to a tinkerbadger + postage anyway.

I can replace the ear pads on those for around £5.

Why don’t I just do that for you and you can keep/enjoy them?

Heh.  The thing is, back when Skerret used to constantly whisper things in my ear like "open back/soundstage/TUBE AMPS" I upgraded twice after buying the AKGs, and bought a mini DAC/amp.  The AKG's were my 'everyday' cans for work, but I also have a Fostex pair for Hip Hop and (open back!) HIFIMANS for country that I got off some sort of weird Kickstarter audiophile website.  I was obsessed for about 3 years, then it all sort of fizzled out and I use a £40 pair of bluetooth headphones now, because my phone didn't even come with a headphone jack and my Fiio FLAC player runs out of juice after about 50 minutes.  

TLDR if a badger wants them and doesn't mind paying syph to fix them (or wants to give it a bash themselves) that suits me.  Cheers Syph.

Sounds good if no-one specifically wants them. Good stuff.

Not exactly, but closed headphones sound a lot better for beats, whereas open back are a better fit for weeping steel guitars imo ymmv.  It's basically the audio version of people scrutinising a UHD 4K display for HDR and ultra black blacks.  Wally territory, but when it came to chasing minor gains I was all ears for a while. The holy grail is always within reach.

Probably for the best.  It's quite warm and bright in the hole though.  Good acoustics too.