How to Remove or Fix Dead Pixels or Screen Cancer on a Gameboy Pocket
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.พ. 2021
- In this video, I'll demonstrate how I was able to successfully remove or shift dead pixels (a.k.a "screen cancer") from a Gameboy Pocket LCD screen with LCD screen bleed.
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I can't believe the solution was just to shove them back in all along. You rock, man! I always, always, always prefer repair of replacement.
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Best think of this like your pushing out air bubbles under a sticker or a smart phone protective lens. It very similar but your pushing the liquid back into pockets/reservoir. Circle motions may work, but single directional motions will probably work best. Find the spots the liquid want to go into then move that direction
I have changed the screen of my gameboy DMG because I had that problem and now I find you !!!!
Is incredible!!!
does it also work with the screen of my gameboy DMG?
Thanx so much bro!!!!
Hey, this works! Thank you for sharing. I swear you can actually feel the dead pixels as you rub. As a glasses-user, I used a microfiber cloth both under the screen and on the screen and applied pressure with a battery (the negative end). I'm posting this comment a tad early, but I'm already seeing improvement. Fingers crossed it all works when I put it back together!
what about 1 year later man? im thinking to do it in my game boy light and pocket pikachu 2.
@@nostaldex haven't touched my gameboy since! it's still not great tbh. no doubt it improves things, but it is not going to make it like new.
Trust me, this isn’t chiropractics lol. Weird of you to mention it like that, considering that’s not how it works. The microfiber cloth was a smart idea to not scratch up the screen, but having one also at the bottom is redundant.
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there u go :)
ah hahahahaha, I forgot the part about "Dont litteraly take your finger, and push so hard you snap the glass xD. Time to get an IPS mod LMAO
This was extremely helpful, thank you so much for sharing this trick, I’ll try this method with ds lite screen tears / another common issue. Not sure if work, but I can try. Kudos - I subbed you :)
I have a DS lite with a dodgy screen, I’ll give it a try too
@@Tendo209Mods Any chance you gave the DS Lite a try yet? I have one as well with black blotches on the screen
@@jordanvespa720 A DS uses a TFT type LCD screen, I think the black/dead pixels on those are different than that of a Gameboy.
I tried once, on a GBA screen with a hot steamed clothe, I putted it over the screen for 4min and it like magic the screen was all black yes all black, but that's not all, I thought it's dead so I left it to cool down to through it away, and I was surprised 🙀, after about 1 hour the screen become like new, function like new, I never face the problem again.
Liquid crystal is temperature sensitive, so that makes sense.
Hello, im keen to know if your screen still stays new or the cancer came back.. im thinking your method may be a better one as the heat helps to redistribute the liquid inside the lcd glass, instead of rubbing it with cotton swab
WOW INCREIBLE!
THIS WORKS ON MY 3DS XL. I was getting screen cancer on my top screen and I was so sad seeing that I would have to pay so much money. THAT YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. I used my nail and gently rubbed the affected area and IT IS SLOWLY GOING AWAY!!!
Awesome Stuff Andy! Keep it up 💪
Thanks!
I did something similar with my 3DS screen, sadly pressed with the stylus and kinda messed the screen a bit. But my main issue is that a while after the "cancer" dissipates it will eventually assamble again and resurface. Any hint?
Nice method!
Thanks for this vid!
this works for the original DMG as well!! thanks so much for showcasing this!!
How much pressure did you use? The glass is in the way.
@@brooklyn11218 I actully ended up pushing the it to the edges of the screen instead of despersing it. I used a lot of pressure, but was careful not to crack the glass. I used the eraser end of a pencil and a cleaning cloth and it took a couple hours.
@@kirbtastic15 nice!
Wow amazing! I'm currently massaging the hell out of my Gameboy DMG screen watching the cancer dissappear!
Did it all go in the end?
Yo dis man just cured cancer!! 😅😅
Good job! :D
And you doo this with the poleriser on?
This shuld work on my gameboy too right?
I want to ask if I need to disassemble my screw. For that or if I I can doo it all assembled because the Plastic cover is of.
thank you i will do it soon !
What causes the lcd cancer? Something happens to the liquid crystal? It starts to form solid crystals or something? If we knew what causes it it might be easier to find a solution, like how people found solution to yellowing plastic. Maybe some vibration or ultrasound could work.
I'm actually working on a video right now all about what it is!
@@Tendo209Mods Cool, looking forward to it!
My GB Pocket has one horizontal dead line that appears as just white on a black background (for example in a game while running). Is this approached in the same manner, or is there a different solution?
Another method is to carefully peel off the polarized layer, clean the glue left behind with alcohol and stick a new one, but I do that only if a huge part of the screen is affected.
That trick wouldn't work, because the dead pixels lie between the LCD glass layers, sorry.
Wow, while watching this I was very sceptical, but it actually works! Amazing, thank you!!
can you do a video showing if this method works also for Game and Watches
thx man
What about dead pixels from the sides? Can i do the same procedure?
I have a pocket screen that has what looks to be like a little dent inside the screen. It almost looks like a single drop of water on the inside of the screen. but its def not water. Its like the polarizer melted, or got squeezed into the LCD or something in that one spot. Idk. Its hard to explain. But just wondering if anyone has any idea on how to fix it? Cant find any info on it.
I tried this on a gameboy dmg. After about 20-30 mins the screen looks almost perfect. Id say this is worth it with how expensive gameboys are now. But I just wonder if the screen cancer would come back after a little while
Nice work! Sometimes they come back, other times they won't - it depends on how thorough you were. I have some screens I did over a year ago and they're still fine.
what about 1 year later man? im thinking to do it in my game boy light and pocket pikachu 2.
Could this affect the black and white iPods? I have seen this affect some of the price screens at Kohls before and am wonder if iPods would do the same
I believe the B&W iPods have the same type of TFT panel, so I don't see why it wouldn't work!
Would removing the polariser fix this issue on a DMG? If I removed the polariser, backlit and biverted the DMG would the black markings still appear?
The actual dead pixels reside within the glass layers of the LCD, so replacing the polarizer make much of a difference. Sorry.
I wonder if it is possible to speed up the process by applying a little heat from say a hair dryer instead of a gun and then applying said pressure.
It seems to be the pressure and rubbing is likely introducing a small amount of heat and letting them bond again.
Keep up the excellent work, I too have ditched screens with this issue!
Thanks! I've thought about applying some heat to the screen, my only concern is I don't want to melt the polarizer.
@@Tendo209Mods Worth a shot with a hair dryer, my heat gun is hot enough to scorch wood so maybe a weaker hair dryer would do the trick.
I would try it on something less valuable like a pocket with screen cancer.
@@blindguitarfox How did it work out? Keen to know, as I have the same problem...
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I've done something similar to this with a laptop screen yesterday but instead gradually pushed the black mass (of air? It acts like a bubble of sorts) off to the sides/edges and it works fine after.
I was looking to see if anyone else had done something similar or if I'd unlocked the secrets to the universe! 😆
I tried desoldering the screen and as usual i lifted a bunch of pads and got nowhere.
I really appreciate that you shared this, but for god's sake, do something about the way you explain things because all these "uh..." pauses etc doesn't really make it enjoyable
Woah that's nice.
Will this works on original GBA screen?
Yes!
Can this work on game & watch?
I tried this today, but my screen cancer was bigger than his. It took me a few hours, my fingers have never been fucked so hard, but the trick is: you have to move the bubbles from side to side with A LOT of pressure from side to side with a cotton swab. So that the bubbles are shifted to the edge and then disappear.
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Thank you sir!
Why didn't you start with a lens cloth?
does the pressure damage the screen at all?
As long as you're careful the glass will stay intact.
What if you do crack the glass? Game over, bin it? Asking for a friend 😅
this is crazy
And that's the reason, why I never throw away anything, even if its damaged or dead.
How do i avoid screen cancer from happening
I'm really not 100% sure what causes it. I think old screens just degrade on their own like that.
They’re gonna just come back worse if you apply foremost pressure onto the LCD, you’re just dissipating the damage for the timebeing but the damage is still internal to the panel and will eventually make their way back through. Good enough for those waiting for the shipment of their new display, the rubbing alcohol part is just placebo.
Does this method work on skin cancer too?
lol it works for my chrome book
Please
First one here from Mattkc
Thanks - I just caught his video last night!
Nice massaging em good boys! XD
oi mattkc
This Video is cutted! Dislike! Fake!
nope
I had the same issue on my DMG and managed to apply the massaging method
is your glass cracked perhaps?
@@imaginedying. Don't talking shit! This Video i fake!
@Nikolaj Spaade I disagree, friend.
as long as nothing is shattered, you can still treat your screen
thank you , but please work on your presentation ...you almost lost me back there in the early few minutes
This Video is fake! Purchased good comments! Don't be fooled.
sounds like a skill issue