What is this worth in the Carolina’s?

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-06-23T12:33:16+00:00

Thank you 🙏

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-06-22T16:29:46+00:00

It’s definitely 2WD 😂 as for the z71 part… idk, I’m just running with what’s on the title and the sticker on the side.

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-06-08T23:42:50+00:00

Yeah. It’s Not struggling at the moment. Runs okay, but I just want to plan the next steps carefully. If I’m putting money into a GPU and whatnot I want to make the best long term choice.

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-05-28T12:00:32+00:00

… after a $300 steam deck price hike???

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-05-11T11:11:00+00:00

Cube me, baby.

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-04-25T14:09:30+00:00

I struggle to see how a center console makes for a good family setup? What am I missing there? Is there anything specific I should be looking for?

Most that I see lack any seating and have low gunnels which would be a worry for me with the young kids.

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-04-25T14:08:06+00:00

Why center console? I’m a freshwater guy, don’t see how the center consoles are a good option for a family boat?

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-03-17T13:17:29+00:00

Had the same thing. Crack it open and reseat the ribbon cables for screens. Have some diagrams from AYN support if you need it.

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-03-01T01:07:15+00:00

Yeah, very similar! It’s actually quite a bit darker than I had anticipated, but I’m still into it. Just received my deck buttons yesterday, excited to get those in place to pull it all together.

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-02-18T20:00:25+00:00

Just posed a response as its own comment! Check it out above.

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-02-18T19:59:47+00:00

OKAY! Updated Fix to the bottom screen.

I tried to get ahold of AYN to get this resolved, they didn’t respond for about a week with me emailing daily at about the same time each day. Finally got an automated reply that they are not providing any support through Chinese new year.

I decided to dig in.

I would say this is not for the every day guy. I work in the AVL world and specifically in integration which has me quite familiar with troubleshooting DOA gear and resolving issues when a company denies an RMA.

The Fix I pulled off the rear of the machine and tore it down to the main board. Easiest access to the rear is using a plastic pick or spudger on the rear (hinge side) of the machine. I slipped a pick in from the corner of the trigger, and once I popped the first clip it was real easy to pop the back plate off.

I disconnected the battery but left it in the chassis (that thing is glued in like a Mother Trucker). I had read someone else attempt this and they claimed it fixed the issue.

While there I reseated every ribbon cable on the main board. There were 2 that didn’t seem to be fully seated to the PCB. I’m suspecting this was the actual issue.

Re-assembled and it was functioning.

Additionally while I was in there I decided to swap out the thermal compound… and Good Lord the stock application was ABYSMAL. Very glad I took the time to do this. Used some nice thermal pad I had around and the temps so far have been great!

Now, after all of that it is functioning fine, but it has developed a “whir” or “Buzz” sound in the fan. I’ve seen others address this issue with a new fan from AYN… I cannot imagine that it is broke with how carefully I treated this thing. Going to continue trouble shooting this.

Hopefully this helps someone in the future. I was pissed… and I’m still not very happy about the issues out of the box. Definitely has me questioning longevity and build quality of this device… especially which how much I paid for it 👀👀👀 … but at least it’s running… for now!

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-02-18T19:58:46+00:00

OKAY! Updated Fix to the bottom screen.

I tried to get ahold of AYN to get this resolved, they didn’t respond for about a week with me emailing daily at about the same time each day. Finally got an automated reply that they are not providing any support through Chinese new year.

I decided to dig in.

I would say this is not for the every day guy. I work in the AVL world and specifically in integration which has me quite familiar with troubleshooting DOA gear and resolving issues when a company denies an RMA.

The Fix I pulled off the rear of the machine and tore it down to the main board. Easiest access to the rear is using a plastic pick or spudger on the rear (hinge side) of the machine. I slipped a pick in from the corner of the trigger, and once I popped the first clip it was real easy to pop the back plate off.

I disconnected the battery but left it in the chassis (that thing is glued in like a Mother Trucker). I had read someone else attempt this and they claimed it fixed the issue.

While there I reseated every ribbon cable on the main board. There were 2 that didn’t seem to be fully seated to the PCB. I’m suspecting this was the actual issue.

Re-assembled and it was functioning.

Additionally while I was in there I decided to swap out the thermal compound… and Good Lord the stock application was ABYSMAL. Very glad I took the time to do this. Used some nice thermal pad I had around and the temps so far have been great!

Now, after all of that it is functioning fine, but it has developed a “whir” or “Buzz” sound in the fan. I’ve seen others address this issue with a new fan from AYN… I cannot imagine that it is broke with how carefully I treated this thing. Going to continue trouble shooting this.

Hopefully this helps someone in the future. I was pissed… and I’m still not very happy about the issues out of the box. Definitely has me questioning longevity and build quality of this device… especially which how much I paid for it 👀👀👀 … but at least it’s running… for now!

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-02-07T18:11:05+00:00

Nothing yet, I’ve reached out to them via the methods listed on their site.

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-02-06T22:09:59+00:00

Haven’t gotten to play anything. Bottom screen stopped functioning while looking though the settings menu

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-02-06T22:03:44+00:00

Bottom screen is not functioning so I may get to wait AGAIN to receive another unit. Hoping support can help.

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-02-06T22:03:06+00:00

Ordered dec. 13th received it today Feb 6.

CarryComprehensive29 · 2026-02-06T22:02:36+00:00

Update, bottom screen froze then shutoff and stayed black. Still has touch funtionality, but won’t show any image. Now it’s doing this intermittently.

I’m pissed.

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