I have an ethical dilemma with my modded OLED

[eddz]

Long story short, I bought a brand new OLED to practice installing a mod chip in before doing it to my Switch. Now I have two modded OLEDs. The plan was to remove the chip from the new OLED and return it for a refund (which I can still do without an issue). But now I feel kinda bad removing the modchip from a perfectly modded OLED (which was damn hard to install the chip in!); as well as the new owner wouldn't be getting a factory unit.

What to do? Just remove the chip and return? or try and find a buyer? I'm truly not interested in making money off this, so the easier solution for me would be to just remove the chip and return it.

 

[BigOnYa]

Long story short, I bought a brand new OLED to practice installing a mod chip in before doing it to my Switch. Now I have two modded OLEDs. The plan was to remove the chip from the new OLED and return it for a refund (which I can still do without an issue). But now I feel kinda bad removing the modchip from a perfectly modded OLED (which was damn hard to install the chip in!); as well as the new owner wouldn't be getting a factory unit.

What to do? Just remove the chip and return? or try and find a buyer? I'm truly not interested in making money off this, so the easier solution for me would be to just remove the chip and return it.

No just sell it. Not to mention how morally "wrong" it is to return a known used unit. If money is of no concern, gift it to a friend or family member. Who would not want a chipped OLED. Merry Christmas!

 

[Hayato213]

Sell it with it chipped, don't remove the chip.

 

[RedColoredStars]

Sell it. Don't be a jerk off by returning it.

 

[mikefor20]

Why would you even think of returning a used unit as new? Ethics? You have none if this is even a question for you.

 

[KirovAir]

Why would you even ask this? What would you think people would answer here?

Objectively there is no other option than resell it with the chip in place unless:
- You hate extra money
- Your free time is worthless
- You like taking unnecessary risks
- Your moral ethics are non-existent
- You are so scared of actual people you feel like reaching out/selling it is too much of a hassle.

If all five points apply to you, then yes, unsolder the chip and return it.

Also, based on an earlier post you made you told people you have at least 30 years of soldering experience. Based on that you probably started soldering at the earliest around ~16 maybe which should make you 46-50 years old. Come on why even ask the question on a public forum lol.

 

[eddz]

Why would you even think of returning a used unit as new? Ethics? You have none if this is even a question for you.

Ouch. Take it easy mate.

 

[RedColoredStars]

Ouch. Take it easy mate.

Truth really hurts, huh? Hope you get caught trying to return it because we all know that's what your going to do anyway.

 

[hippy dave]

Send it to me, problem solved.

 

[eddz]

Why would you even ask this? What would you think people would answer here?

Objectively there is no other option than resell it with the chip in place unless:
- You hate extra money
- Your free time is worthless
- You like taking unnecessary risks
- Your moral ethics are non-existent
- You are so scared of actual people you feel like reaching out/selling it is too much of a hassle.

If all five points apply to you, then yes, unsolder the chip and return it.

Also, based on an earlier post you made you told people you have at least 30 years of soldering experience. Based on that you probably started soldering at the earliest around ~16 maybe which should make you 46-50 years old. Come on why even ask the question on a public forum lol.

Ohhh, I love point form replies! let me have a go.

- Shops accept opened returns with no damage. It's never been booted to HOS
- Removing the chip will leave no damage (unless you consider reballed solder damage)
- I would be returning it with nothing inside the machine
- The person who received the unit gets a brand new unit with intact warranty
- Whether you feel you are ethically superior to me or not is another question, but this is the internet and who cares
- Merry Christmas

Anyway, it's a moot point. I'll be selling it.

 

[RedColoredStars]

Ohhh, I love point form replies! let me have a go.

- Shops accept opened returns with no damage. It's never been booted to HOS
- Removing the chip will leave no damage (unless you consider reballed solder damage)
- I would be returning it with nothing inside the machine
- The person who received the unit gets a brand new unit with intact warranty
- Whether you feel you are ethically superior to me or not is another question, but this is the internet and who cares
- Merry Christmas

Anyway, it's a moot point. I'll be selling it.

LMFAO! What? I can't believe the pure shit I'm reading here. You really ARE as dumb as you come across being, aren't you?

- Shops do not accept returns of consoles that you literally opened and modified
- You literally just admit there is damage
- 100% moot. You're trying to scam a return
- The warranty is not intact. If a warranty claim is filed, the person will lose becasue NIntendo will tell that it was opened and previously modified
- Don't post the stupid bullshit you've been posting and you wouldn't get the heat
- Stop trying to blow smoke up peoples ass

Anyway, you're full of shit. It's evident that you had the entire return scheme planned out from the start. You're not selling it, you're lying now due to the push back.

 

[tech3475]

Ohhh, I love point form replies! let me have a go.

- Shops accept opened returns with no damage. It's never been booted to HOS
- Removing the chip will leave no damage (unless you consider reballed solder damage)
- I would be returning it with nothing inside the machine
- The person who received the unit gets a brand new unit with intact warranty
- Whether you feel you are ethically superior to me or not is another question, but this is the internet and who cares
- Merry Christmas

Anyway, it's a moot point. I'll be selling it.

Ok, let's assume hypothetically the shop didn't realise it's been modified and you basically got away with this scheme.

I don't know if it's different in Australia, but where I work after 30 days units have to go through Nintendo for repair/replacement.

So unless you return it in pristine condition, to the point that Nintendo/authorised repairer can't tell, you could potentially be screwing someone over.

I'm hoping this is a troll post.

 

[eddz]

after 30 days units have to go through Nintendo for repair/replacement.

So unless you return it in pristine condition, to the point that Nintendo/authorised repairer can't tell, you could potentially be screwing someone over.

This I did not know... Definitely not returning it. Thanks.

 

[Blakejansen]

Ohhh, I love point form replies! let me have a go.

- Shops accept opened returns with no damage. It's never been booted to HOS
- Removing the chip will leave no damage (unless you consider reballed solder damage)
- I would be returning it with nothing inside the machine
- The person who received the unit gets a brand new unit with intact warranty
- Whether you feel you are ethically superior to me or not is another question, but this is the internet and who cares
- Merry Christmas

Anyway, it's a moot point. I'll be selling it.

How did you install a modchip without damaging the metal shield or using kamikaze method? Unless you rebelled the EMMC, there was damage done onto the console in order to install the mod chip correct?

 

[eddz]

How did you install a modchip without damaging the metal shield or using kamikaze method? Unless you rebelled the EMMC, there was damage done onto the console in order to install the mod chip correct?

It's not like a V2 install where you need to cut the shield.
There is no reballing of the EMMC, it's not recommended anymore.
It's possible to remove everything and have it back to what you started with on the OLED.

 

[BigOnYa]

As soon as you opened the Switch, you voided that warranty, plain and simple. Just keep it, gift it, or sell it. Nice job on chipping it successfully though.

 

[cearp]

As soon as you opened the Switch, you voided that warranty

not true in the USA at least, as much as corporations would like

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- Removing the chip will leave no damage (unless you consider reballed solder damage)

- You literally just admit there is damage

I think you misinterpreted what was said, no admission of damage.
Not "there is damage in the form of x" but "if you consider x to to be damage, there's that"
And reflowed/reballed solder isn't damage, right?

Not on anyone's side

 

[Dust2dust]

Definitely not returning it. Thanks.

This is the right thing to do. How would you feel buying something "brand new" that had been tempered with before by someone else? Also, if you bought it with a credit card, you are traceable if the mod attempt is discovered later on and they want to find you. Anyway, selling it still chipped should make you recover all your money, and then some, if you sell it to the right buyer.

 

[RedColoredStars]

I think you misinterpreted what was said, no admission of damage.
Not "there is damage in the form of x" but "if you consider x to to be damage, there's that"
And reflowed/reballed solder isn't damage, right?

I would personally consider it damaged for the simple fact that the warranty is void and the reballing is not new from the factory condition. And let's not kid anyone here. They came up with several scummy and shady reasons for justifying a return to the store. There's no way IF they remove the chip and sell it, that they are going to tell the buyer it's been taken apart, chip installed, chip removed, reballed, and that the warranty is voided.

 

[emcintosh]

Long story short, I bought a brand new OLED to practice installing a mod chip in before doing it to my Switch. Now I have two modded OLEDs. The plan was to remove the chip from the new OLED and return it for a refund (which I can still do without an issue). But now I feel kinda bad removing the modchip from a perfectly modded OLED (which was damn hard to install the chip in!); as well as the new owner wouldn't be getting a factory unit.

What to do? Just remove the chip and return? or try and find a buyer? I'm truly not interested in making money off this, so the easier solution for me would be to just remove the chip and return it.

If it was hard to fit the mod chip, presumably it's going to be at least a bit inconvenient to open the console up again and remove it. Your fitting of the mod chip adds value to the console. Sell it! If you don't want to make a profit, sell it for less!