Digimon Digivice D2 1999 Restoration - Retro Console Restoration

This is not intended to be a tutorial, it's just me trying to learn new skills and make videos about the process. Any tips or suggestions are appreciated, but please be kind and polite.
I found this digivice in a box with toys from my childhood and decided to give it a try. First, I had to check why it wouldn't turn on and when I opened the digivice, I found a dead capacitor that could be causing the issue. So, I cleaned the board with isopropyl alcohol to make sure there was no dirt causing any problems, and replaced the capacitor with a new one. When I reassembled it, although it finally turned on, the display was not working as it should. The first thing I did was to try this method: • Digivice Diary - Fixin... but it didn't work for me, so I reopened the digivice and tried to give the display a proper cleaning this time. When I got everything working, I simply cleaned all the plastic parts with soapy water and removed any remaining water with a blower (like the one used to clean camera lenses). Some parts still had the stickers on them in good shape, so I cleaned them separately. The only thing I couldn't fix was the screen paper, I don't know what material it's made of so I could replace it with a new one. If anyone knows, I'd be happy to hear from you so I can finish this project!
If you've made it this far, thanks for giving me a chance and I hope you enjoyed the video. See you next time!
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[@sephiroth0410]

ive always been scared to take apart my digivice. this makes me feel better!

[@solidwegy61]

I got the 1.0 D2 back in 2000 but swapped the motherboard for a 2.0 and kept it that way till today!

[@amauryalighieri7801]

I loved it! i have the 15th anniversary edition and the silicone buttons got a little dusty lately and this helped a great deal before opening it.

[@notsorustyrepairs287]

I'm so glad you found it useful!

[@TheDigiDudes]

Thank you so more for making this video. It's so helpful 😁🤘

[@lillystl3]

My guess is that the screen paper is polarizing film. It makes the stuff on screen actually visible so if you were able to test the device without it and it turned on but you couldn’t see anything then that’s probably what it is. While doing that if you don’t see anything you could hold the film up to the screen to see if you can see anything then. I’m pretty sure it only works in certain directions so try turning it if you do that second part. I’m no expert though so definitely look into it yourself as well. Good luck!

[@notsorustyrepairs287]

I had seen videos of people dealing with polarized film in Game Boys, but they looked a little different and I hadn't even considered that this might be polarized film for some reason. I really appreciate the comment and will definitely give it a try!
I'll probably edit the answer in the future with the progress.

[@Chronis67]

@@notsorustyrepairs287 Pretty sure the "screen paper" is just a background for the pixels. The polarizer should be attached to the screen itself.

[@macalacakisss]

Pretty sure the film is on the screen. Any idea what the background paper is? Not sure if there’s something wrong with mine but can’t seem to get enough pressure on the screen for the full image to show

[@macalacakisss]

Any idea the type of screws are used for the computer board? Dropped mine then only have the screen is showing. So don’t know if I lost one trying to fix fit or if that’s the reason why not enough
pressure is on the screen

[@alexlamy1724]

Great video! Wish you could take a look at mine lol. My one seems to work for a short while then dies and starts beeping like crazy. Tried changing to fresh batteries but still the same problem. 😭

[@notsorustyrepairs287]

I'm glad you liked it and thx for the comment! And to be honest, I'm not that sure I'd be able to fix yours XD
I'm completely new to this kind of stuff, and in most cases, I'm not able to find where the issue is to begin with (I'm still learning the very basics). I'm just not scared (in some cases maybe I should) to open my devices and see if I can do some good to them. In your case, If it works even if it's just a second, it sounds promising to me. Try to open it and look for any damaged component (not just visually but testing it), and with a bit of luck, it's something you can replace.

[@chrismarq09]

Do you happen to know the technical specifications of the capacitor you used? The video shows a 10v but I cant see much more besides that .

[@davidtroy131]

what's the exact capacitor you use for the replacement? thanks

[@sl33py20]

this was vey helfull thank you !

[@notsorustyrepairs287]

Glad to read that!

[@DaniGT7]

I love repairs

[@yeye971201]

hi, excuse me
I want to ask, is the screen of the D2 US version the same as that of the D3 US version?

[@Jesus_E452]

Awesome video!! Very informative, the top button my digivice is not working at all, any suggestions?

[@notsorustyrepairs287]

Have you opened it up to take a look at it? Hopefully it's just dirt on the button contacts or pads and it's making a bad contact. And thx for the comment!

[@Th3Fly1ngCow]

Any idea what the large circle thing that looks like a flat battery is mine is horrible corroded is it a speaker maybe ?

[@lawhammergaming]

That is indeed the speaker, if it has wires going to it, if it's corroded you may need to get someone who knows electronics and soldering to get it repaired.

[@Atmatan_Kabbaher]

Is it maybe the battery? 🤦

[@aikou2886]

I was thinking of doing something like this with mine funnily enough.

[@notsorustyrepairs287]

I hope your digivice has a happy ending too :)

[@RubenRatia]

Excuse me, do you know how can I found an screen for this Digivice? My Digivice actually works but the screen is broken. Thanks you!

[@Codename0706]

What liquid did you use to wash the button, overall

[@Atmatan_Kabbaher]

"iM nO pRoFesioNal plZ bE kInD", he says, with a $700 workstation.

[@frojasolivares]

Hi, i need parts to repair one device d3, you know any place or site to buy spare parts?

[@notsorustyrepairs287]

I'm afraid I don't, but if you find any please let me know!

[@sergio-ww9wd]

Hola, tengo un digovice D3 V1 versión de U.S , funciona normal pero al momento de agitarlo este se congela, ya lo abrí y lo limpie....pero el problema persiste,también le metí precion a las baterías, y el problema sigue, si pudieras orientarme te lo agradecería saludos de Chile 🇨🇱

[@AsecasJavi]

Would ethyl alcohol work?

[@erraddict]

The LCD on my Digivice is only visible from a lower angle. Head on it's really dim and when viewed from above it's invisible. What would cause this?

[@drauc]

Poor contacts with the screen's connection or low batteries would be my guess, hope you found a fix by now though :)

[@erraddict]

@@drauc Found out that the backlight I installed is drawing too much power

[@victorchih6189]

Move on to new digivices is way easier . Had this thought while repairing.😅

[@notsorustyrepairs287]

It's easier indeed, but how cool it is to bring those pixels back to life huh

[@mitch_universe4058]

LR44 batteries for those of who you are needing that information

[@pkn701]

Hi, do you provide repair service? i have one but it's broken

[@notsorustyrepairs287]

I don't offer that service sorry, I have no experience and I only do this as a hobby :(

[@oemaroelo4628]

Use monochrome reflektor to change the back ground

[@lucianolopez5835]

Yummy

[@Sheror93]

Hola! Podrías reparar un digivice d3 del 2001?

[@notsorustyrepairs287]

Hola buenas, no estoy seguro de si lo preguntas por si ofrezco servicio de reparación (que no es el caso), o de si subiría un vídeo intentando reparar ese dispositivo en concreto. Si es eso último, salvo que en un futuro me haga con uno, no entra dentro de mis planes lo siento :(

[@analogyouth0]

can i have it?

[@Atmatan_Kabbaher]

You can replace the background paper with quite literally anything 🤦