Shawn Shakir

Shawn Shakir
Get great & quick PCB, 3D Print, and Fabrication Services at PCBWay: https://www.pcbway.com Attempting the Xbox 360 GPU Retrofit — swapping a Zeus GPU onto a Xenon board using the Deswizzler QSB. This one's a challenge, let's see how it goes! Drop a comment if you've done this mod or have questions 👇 If you enjoyed the video don't forget to like and subscribe — it helps the channel out a lot! 🙏 📧 Business inquiries: shawn@techbabblers.com GPU Retrofit Tutorial: https://xenonlibrary.com/wiki/GPU_Retrofit#Xenon/Zephyr_A Octal Deswizzle QSB: https://octalsconsoleshop.com/ Octal Console Shop Discord: https://discord.com/invite/yMY2YmhCbF 🔥 Sponsored by Thermal Master Discount Code: THERMALBF Official Website: https://thermalmaster.com/SHAWNSHAKIR Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF51GX97?maas=maas_adg_4F9C1E292361862C89F181365B95C9B9_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Looking for one of the consoles I made in a video? Visit https://www.techbabblers.com/ Looking for Original Xbox Parts & Tools? Visit https://ogxstore.com/
Putting a Zeus GPU on an Xbox 360 Xenon Using the Deswizzler QSB — GPU Retrofit
#PS5 #PS5Repair #BLOD #ConsoleRepair #SSDController #Techbabblers #electronicsrepair Get great & quick PCB, 3D Print, and Fabrication Services at PCBWay: https://www.pcbway.com Got my hands on a PS5 EDM-010 that has absolutely no power. Let's see if we can bring this one back to life! If your PS5 has the same issue drop a comment below, would love to hear about it. If you enjoyed the video don't forget to like and subscribe — it helps the channel out a lot! 🙏 📧 Business inquiries: shawn@techbabblers.com 🔥 Sponsored by Thermal Master Discount Code: THERMALBF Official Website: https://thermalmaster.com/SHAWNSHAKIR Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF51GX97?maas=maas_adg_4F9C1E292361862C89F181365B95C9B9_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Looking for one of the consoles I made in a video? Visit https://www.techbabblers.com/ Looking for Original Xbox Parts & Tools? Visit https://ogxstore.com/
Trying to Fix a Dead PS5 EDM-010 — No Power at All
#XboxSeriesX #ConsoleRepair #SSDReplacement #Techbabblers #XboxRepair #electronicsrepair Get great & quick PCB, 3D Print, and Fabrication Services at PCBWay: https://www.pcbway.com In this video, I attempt to replace the internal NVME SSD on two Xbox Series X consoles. Both seem to had storage-related issues from what I can find, so I performed full SSD swaps to see if they could be brought back to life! 🧠 What’s Covered: - Diagnosing SSD-related faults - Removing and replacing the internal SSD - Reinitializing the consoles - Boot testing both systems 💡 Not all SSD swaps go as expected — and results can vary depending on the health of the NVME SSD. 🔥 Sponsored by Thermal Master Discount Code: THERMALBF Official Website: https://thermalmaster.com/SHAWNSHAKIR Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF51GX97?maas=maas_adg_4F9C1E292361862C89F181365B95C9B9_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Looking for one of the consoles I made in a video? Visit https://www.techbabblers.com/ Looking for Original Xbox Parts & Tools? Visit https://ogxstore.com/
Xbox Series X SSD Replacement — Will They Boot?
#PS5 #PS5Repair #BLOD #ConsoleRepair #SSDController #Techbabblers #electronicsrepair Get great & quick PCB, 3D Print, and Fabrication Services at PCBWay: https://www.pcbway.com 🔥 Sponsored by Thermal Master Discount Code: THERMALBF Official Website: https://thermalmaster.com/SHAWNSHAKIR Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF51GX97?maas=maas_adg_4F9C1E292361862C89F181365B95C9B9_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Looking for one of the consoles I made in a video? Visit https://www.techbabblers.com/ Looking for Original Xbox Parts & Tools? Visit https://ogxstore.com/ In this video, I attempt to repair a PS5 that beeps, shows a blue light, and then immediately shuts off. After tracing the fault, I suspected the SSD controller and performed a full BGA removal and replacement to see if it would bring the console back to life. 🧠 What’s Covered: - Diagnosing a PS5 that beeps then powers off - Checking power rails and storage subsystem faults - Removing the SSD controller - Reballing and installing a replacement - Boot attempts and final results 💡 Not every repair goes as planned — sometimes the issue runs deeper than expected.
PS5 Beeps Then Shuts Off — SSD Controller Swap Attempt
#xbox #ControllerRepair #StickDrift #KSilver #ElectronicsRepair #Techbabblers In this video, I install K-Silver JS13 Pro+ joysticks into an Xbox Series controller to see if they actually solve stick drift — or if they’re just another replacement module. 🧠 What’s Covered: - Xbox Series controller teardown - Removing stock joystick module - Installing JS13 Pro+ sticks - Calibration & drift testing - Final thoughts Tools used: Omnivise PCB Holder Stand with 4 Settings Replace#C1390C (silver) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZHM5ZWZ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1 JS 13 Pro +: http://www.k-silver.com/en/index.php/product/detail/49.html https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXGM5C42?th=1 https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/K-SILVER-JS13-PRO-TMR-Joystick_1601621223047.html?spm=a2747.product_manager.0.0.63fd71d2MnBK0a **Sponsored by Thermal Master** Discount Code: **THERMALBF** Official Website: https://thermalmaster.com/SHAWNSHAKIR Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF51GX97?maas=maas_adg_4F9C1E292361862C89F181365B95C9B9_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Looking for one of the consoles I made in a video? Visit https://www.techbabblers.com/ Looking for Original Xbox Parts & Tools? Visit https://ogxstore.com/
Do K-Silver JS13 Pro+ Joysticks Fix Xbox Series Stick Drift?
#Xbox360 #Halo3 #GPURepair #ConsoleModding #Techbabblers #Xbox360Mod #bgareworkstation Get great & quick PCB, 3D Print, and Fabrication Services at PCBWay: https://www.pcbway.com Looking for one of the consoles I made in a video? Visit https://www.techbabblers.com/ Looking for Original Xbox Parts & Tools? Visit https://ogxstore.com/ In this video, I perform a GPU retrofit on a Halo 3 edition JTAGXbox 360 console, replacing the original RHEA GPU with a ZEUS GPU. Will it work when put back all together is the question? 🧠 What’s Covered: - Removing the original Zephyr GPU - Installing a Zeus GPU - Reflow, cleanup, and inspection - Boot testing and stability checks 💡 GPU retrofits like this are done to improve reliability on early Xbox 360 boards and preserve rare special edition consoles. GPU Retrofit guide: https://xenonlibrary.com/wiki/GPU_Retrofit Zeus GPU: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832650452014.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt JTAG BOXXDR: https://consolemods.org/wiki/Xbox_360:JTAG/Boxxdr_Method Josh Davidson: https://www.youtube.com/@Josh.Davidson Liquid Rosin Flux: https://aceconsolerepairs.com.au/product/ace-super-get-fluxed-rosin-bga-reworking-reflowing-flux/ **Sponsored by Thermal Master** Discount Code: **THERMALBF** Official Website: https://thermalmaster.com/SHAWNSHAKIR Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF51GX97?maas=maas_adg_4F9C1E292361862C89F181365B95C9B9_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
GPU Swapping a Halo 3 JTAG Xbox 360 – Zeus GPU Retrofit!
#PS5 #ControllerRepair #StickDrift #KSilver #ElectronicsRepair #Techbabblers In this video, I install K-Silver joysticks into a PS5 DualSense controller to see if they’re actually a real solution for stick drift — or just another replacement module. 🧠 **What’s Covered:** - PS5 DualSense teardown - Removing the stock joystick module - Installing K-Silver joystick assemblies - Calibration and drift testing - Final thoughts after use 💡 Stick drift is one of the most common PS5 controller failures — let’s see if this upgrade is actually worth it. Tools used: Omnivise PCB Holder Stand with 4 Settings Replace#C1390C (silver) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZHM5ZWZ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1 JS 13 Pro +: http://www.k-silver.com/en/index.php/product/detail/49.html https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXGM5C42?th=1 https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/K-SILVER-JS13-PRO-TMR-Joystick_1601621223047.html?spm=a2747.product_manager.0.0.63fd71d2MnBK0a **Sponsored by Thermal Master** Discount Code: **THERMALBF** Official Website: https://thermalmaster.com/SHAWNSHAKIR Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF51GX97?maas=maas_adg_4F9C1E292361862C89F181365B95C9B9_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Looking for one of the consoles I made in a video? Visit https://www.techbabblers.com/ Looking for Original Xbox Parts & Tools? Visit https://ogxstore.com/
Do K-Silver Joysticks Actually Fix PS5 Stick Drift? (JS13 Pro+)
#Xbox360 #JTAG #ConsoleModding #Xenon #Zephyr #Techbabblers #Xbox360Mod #bgareworkstation 🎄 **PCBWay Christmas Event:** Get great & quick PCB, 3D Print, and Fabrication Services at PCBWay: https://www.pcbway.com/activity/christmas2025.html 🔥 **Sponsored by Thermal Master** Discount Code: **THERMALBF** Official Website: https://thermalmaster.com/SHAWNSHAKIR Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF51GX97?maas=maas_adg_4F9C1E292361862C89F181365B95C9B9_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Looking for one of the consoles I made in a video? Visit https://www.techbabblers.com/ Looking for Original Xbox Parts & Tools? Visit https://ogxstore.com/ In this video, I perform a full CPU swap from an Xbox 360 Xenon into a Zephyr motherboard to build a JTAG-capable console. This modification is extremely uncommon and requires precise reballing, CPU key matching, and clean BGA work. The goal: turn a Xenon CPU into a working JTAG-ready Zephyr system. 🧠 **What’s Covered:** - Removing the Xenon CPU - Preparing & reballing the Zephyr board - CPU transplant & reflow work - Boot attempts and CPU key verification - JTAG readiness testing 💡 CPU swaps on early 360 motherboards are not common — but when they work, you end up with one of the coolest JTAG consoles possible.
Xbox 360 CPU Swap – Converting a Xenon into a Halo 3 Zephyr JTAG!
#PS5 #PlayStation5 #ConsoleRepair #PS5NoPower #ElectronicsRepair #Techbabblers 🔥 **Sponsored by Thermal Master** Discount Code: **THERMALBF** Official Website: https://thermalmaster.com/SHAWNSHAKIR Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FF51GX97?maas=maas_adg_4F9C1E292361862C89F181365B95C9B9_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas In this video, I repair a PS5 EDM-030 motherboard that would only beep and wouldn’t power on. After diagnosing the protection circuitry, I found a blown fuse and a couple of failed capacitors causing the console to not power on. Once replaced, the PS5 powered on normally! 🧠 **What’s Covered:** - Diagnosing a PS5 EDM-030 that only beeps - Checking standby rails & protection circuitry - Replacing the blown fuse & bad capacitors - Final power-on test & verification 🛠️ **Parts Used:** - Replacement 0V 47uF X5R 0805 Capacitor (Mouser): https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/963-MLASL21GBB5476MT - Replacement 5A 5000mA 32V 0402 Fuse (AliExpress): https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806749053109.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.5.74d8f19cUyXjbk&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa 💡 These “beep but no power” faults are extremely common on PS5s, especially on EDM-020 and EDM-030 boards. Looking for one of the consoles I made in a video? Visit https://www.techbabblers.com/ Looking for Original Xbox Parts & Tools? Visit https://ogxstore.com/
Fixing a PS5 EDM-030 That Only Beeps (No Power)
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