Shawn Shakir

Shawn Shakir
#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)
#PS5 #HDMIRepair #ConsoleRepair #Techbabblers #PS5NoVideo #PlayStation5 #TitanArmy #TitanArmyC27A1Hmonitor #ElectronicsRepair 🎮 **Featured in this video:** **Titan Army C27A1H Gaming Monitor** Best Buy link: https://bit.ly/4o6QdqK Official link: https://bit.ly/4nuwBvw Code: **SSC27A1H** (Save $10 off your order) #TitanArmy #TitanArmyC27A1Hmonitor 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 take on another batch of PS5 consoles that all have the same issue — no video output. After inspecting the boards, I found multiple damaged HDMI ports. 🧠 What’s Covered: - Diagnosing no-video PS5s - Removing damaged HDMI ports - Installing new replacements - Testing for signal and display output 💡 Each repair is a little different, but all come down to one thing — clean HDMI rework and careful signal checking.
PS5 No Signal Fix – More Consoles with Broken HDMI Ports!
#PS5 #ConsoleRepair #HDMIRepair #Techbabblers #PS5NoVideo #PlayStation5 #ElectronicsRepair Get great & quick PCB, 3D Print, and Fabrication Services at PCBWay: https://www.pcbway.com Check out PCBWay’s 8th Project Design Contest and share your own build ideas: https://www.pcbway.com/activity/8th-project-design-contest.html 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 two PS5 consoles that both had no video output. I discovered the HDMI ports were damaged — so it’s time for a full replacement. 🧠 What’s Covered: - Removing damaged HDMI ports - Installing new HDMI ports - Testing both consoles for video output 💡 Both consoles booted with clean video by the end!
2 Dead PS5s With No Video – Can HDMI Repair Save Them?!
#Xbox360 #0FuseCPU #ConsoleModding #Techbabblers #Xbox360Slim #HardwareMod 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/ After my first 0 Fuse CPU mod failed, I wasn’t ready to give up. I ordered a few more CPUs from AliExpress and decided to try again on another Xbox 360 Slim. But will any of them actually boot this time? 🧠 What’s Inside: - More 0 Fuse CPU testing and installs - Motherboard prep and rework - Boot attempts and results - Lessons learned from round two
I Tried the 0 Fuse CPU Mod Again – Will It Boot This Time?
#originalxbox #ConsoleModding #StellarRGB #Techbabblers #XboxMod #retrogaming 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 build a fully custom Original Xbox featuring a CPU upgrade, 128MB RAM, Stellar RGB, and a 2TB SSD—all inside a translucent orange case. This might just be the ultimate OG Xbox build! 🧠 Build Specs: - Upgraded CPU - 128MB RAM - Stellar RGB mod - Stellar chip install - 2TB SSD - Custom translucent orange shell 💡 This build combines performance, visuals, and nostalgia into one console that looks and plays better than ever.
The Ultimate Orange Xbox Console – Upgraded CPU, 128MB RAM & 2TB SSD
#NintendoSwitch #JoyCon #StickDrift #ControllerRepair #TMRJoysticks #KSilver #Techbabblers Today I’m installing K-Silver TMR joysticks in Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons to see if they’re a legit fix/upgrade for stick drift. Are they better than stock—and are they worth it? 🛒 K-Silver TMR Joysticks (Switch): https://www.amazon.com/K-Silver-Joystick-Replacement-Switch-JoyCon-Thumbsticks/dp/B0F6TL4CQ7 🛠 What’s inside: - Joy-Con teardown and disassembly - Removing stock joystick modules - Installing & calibrating K-Silver TMR sticks - Drift test and final thoughts 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/ New repair/mod videos every other Friday—subscribe so you don’t miss the next one.
Joy-Con Drift Fix? Installing K-Silver TMR Joysticks (Nintendo Switch)
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