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00:00:00 – 00:18:13
The video centers on the restoration of a Crystal Xbox OG purchased from a retro game shop. The creator begins by testing the Xbox, confirming that while it powers on, the disc drive is malfunctioning and the clock capacitor needs replacing. The process involves careful dismantling, cleaning, and inspecting the internals, particularly focusing on the disc drive mechanism and the thermal paste. Key actions include soaking the drive belt to potentially tighten it, applying thermal compound, and ultimately replacing a faulty super capacitor with a detailed approach to ensure correct polarity and functionality. The creator confirms the repairs by successfully reassembling the device, testing the disc tray, and verifying that the Xbox can read audio CDs, signaling a successful restoration. An unexpected humorous note is mentioned at the end of the video, though it doesn't add to the technical narrative.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the creator discusses purchasing a Crystal Xbox OG from a retro game shop for £10. The Xbox is described as being in excellent condition and unopened, evident from the intact stickers covering the screws. However, the disc drive appears to be malfunctioning. The creator tests the unit, confirming it powers on and displays an orange and green flashing light, which changes to a solid green once the AV cable is connected. They suspect the clock capacitor is fried, necessitating replacement. The video then proceeds to the careful removal of stickers to open the Xbox for further inspection.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the creator expresses thanks to supporters and then shifts focus to assessing an original Xbox, particularly a crystal model. They observe that the internal conditions appear quite clean, despite anticipating some dust. The main focus is on troubleshooting and repairing the disc drive mechanism, noting that the thermal paste likely needs replacing and the super capacitor should be checked. The creator finds the disc drive belt seems intact but plans to open and inspect it further to diagnose the issue, which involves checking the gears and mechanism to understand why the drive is not functioning properly.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker evaluates a belt that appears somewhat loose and mentions cleaning some dirt with isopropyl alcohol. The speaker decides to leave the belt in hot water to see if it shrinks and then proceeds to clean and grease parts of the equipment. After soaking the belt for ten minutes, the speaker attempts to reassemble the equipment but notes they can’t fully test it since they don’t have a game disc available. They consider using a CD instead and mention needing to address a super capacitor and apply thermal paste before fully reassembling the device.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker is dealing with cleaning and applying thermal paste to a component. They express frustration with a difficult part that doesn’t come off easily and decide to apply gentle heat at 200 degrees to help remove it more safely, while also using airflow to blow away dust. After scrubbing and cleaning, the component becomes shiny. They proceed to apply MX4 thermal compound, contemplating whether to apply it only in the middle or also around the edges, opting for the latter in the end. The segment concludes with the speaker feeling satisfied with their work.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the creator attempts to replace a faulty super capacitor in a clock that isn’t holding its time settings. They test the old capacitor with a multimeter and get no reading, indicating it might be completely dry inside. After finding replacement capacitors, they are unsure about the polarity and have to refer to a previous video and Google to determine the correct orientation. They learn that the arrow on the capacitor points to the negative side. The creator then prepares the circuit board, applies flux, leaded solder, and removes the old solder. They finally install the new capacitor, noting it looks more appropriate for the task.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the creator successfully reassembles a device and tests its functionality by plugging it in and checking if it powers on, which it does. They test the disc tray, which opens and closes properly, and confirm that the device displays correctly on the TV. The creator sets the clock and verifies that the device can remember the settings after being unplugged for a few minutes.
They then search for a disc or game to test further but can only find an unidentified burnt copy, which the device doesn’t recognize. In a subsequent attempt, they use an audio CD, which the device successfully plays, demonstrating that it can read and play CDs properly with a humorous interaction as the CD contains times tables tunes.
00:18:00
In this part of the video, the speaker repeatedly describes living in a cardboard box, emphasizing the phrase through repetition.