EXTREME Gameboy color restoration! Batteries did this?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
  • In this video I document the repair of a heavily corroded Gameboy.
    Check out froggocustoms instagram for the replacement button pads used and for awesome content! / froggocustoms
    Tools used in this video
    Tweezers. These ones are a bit pricey and alternatives do exisit but I have yet to find better quality ones and can't recommend these enough for this type of work. www.techni-tool.com/category/...
    Soldering station I use. I have swapped out the iron that ships with it. www.amazon.com/Aoyue-968A-Dig...
    Recommended soldering station alternative with out hot air gun www.amazon.com/Weller-WE1010N...
    Solderwick www.amazon.com/Chemtronics-De...
    Flux www.amazon.com/Clean-Tacky-So...
    Eraser pencil www.amazon.com/Faber-Castell-...
    Conformal coating www.ellsworth.com/products/co...
    Solder www.amazon.com/KESTER-SOLDER-...
    30 gauge wire www.amazon.com/Solder-Coated-...
    Surgical blade with handle www.amazon.com/Surgical-Steri...
    The PCB holder I'm using is 3d printed and the files can be found here www.thingiverse.com/thing:231...
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  • @zJericho101z
    @zJericho101z 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Crazy amount of work for such a commonly available console. Cool to see non the less and at least it's not in the landfill.

    • @Solder_king
      @Solder_king  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These often come in with a lot of sentimental value behind them and that is part of the reason why I stop at nothing. The other part is I love it lol

  • @liamthoralexanderspencer4684
    @liamthoralexanderspencer4684 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First time watching and let me just say, this is the type of stuff THAT I STRIVE TO BE ABLE TO DO! Not just repair in general but to this level! Keep it up!

  • @sakurLOL
    @sakurLOL ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love to see those consoles come back to life, its amazing how you can fix something being damaged so bad

  • @user-fm7uq4fb3f
    @user-fm7uq4fb3f 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Have you tried getting fiberglass pens for soldermask removal? Far less anxiety inducing and dangerous for the pcb, it allows working in very localised areas and you don't have to remove the components. It's great, I can highly recommend it

    • @Solder_king
      @Solder_king  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've used them in the past. But personally didn't like the feel of them. Like nails on a chalkboard lol. But I can try them again maybe.

    • @user-fm7uq4fb3f
      @user-fm7uq4fb3f 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Solder_king ahh i know exactly what you mean, but i don't think that's ever gonna go away. they're gonna keep that horrible scraping feeling forever unless they start making padded pens :P

    • @Giovanni12332
      @Giovanni12332 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      the 150 grit seemed excessive bro. really good/informative video though thanks.

  • @chochkeys
    @chochkeys 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your repairs are so awesome! I really like your commentary and thought process

    • @Solder_king
      @Solder_king  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you :) that means a lot! It's something I'm really working hard on

  • @jameslaraia
    @jameslaraia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once again, living up to the name Solderking. I really enjoy your content and learn a lot from it. I can do a lot of the fine soldering, but im still building my electrical and fault finding knowledge. Thanks for the video!!

  • @lidianegrepardillo9382
    @lidianegrepardillo9382 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I turned crazy searching a video like yours. My motherboard is really broken and I didin't know hoy can I fixbthe buttons since now. I'll try, thnks a lot for the video

  • @handicappedhoods
    @handicappedhoods 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The way you solder SMDs with your iron is inspiring!

  • @sojannedos
    @sojannedos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing!

  • @rooroomiri
    @rooroomiri 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work!

  • @djmips
    @djmips 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice repair.

  • @frigginresulrum
    @frigginresulrum 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    10:16
    This is driving me absolutely bananas. I can't get the wire to stick on there for my life.

  • @ErenTheWarcriminal
    @ErenTheWarcriminal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo this is amazing, you need more subs dude

  • @ScottFix
    @ScottFix ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video. I am currently trying to fix a heavily corroded GBA and I was just about to give up on it but after watching this I am going to check for broken traces and see if I can fix it with jumper wires. 🤞

  • @davewarnock8779
    @davewarnock8779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible work. Though seeing how much went into this, I'm stuck looking for a new PCB, I really think mine is beyond saving.

    • @sojannedos
      @sojannedos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should consider sending it to him! I've seen him do even more "impossible" work.

  • @sarpsomer
    @sarpsomer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Professional GameBoy Crafter

  • @johneygd
    @johneygd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can alqays 3D print a transparrant battery cover for it if you want.

  • @Sir_Uncle_Ned
    @Sir_Uncle_Ned 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a portable tape player that runs too slowly. I tried to get at the trimmer pots to speed it up but in the attempt, I broke the battery positive wire off the PCB. At that point, I realised I was out of my depth and put all the parts into a bag along with a few other portable tape and CD players that I picked up for cheap on eBay as faulty. If you could take a look at them, it would be much appreciated. I'm happy to pay for postage, but the repair budget may be limited. I have done some diagnostics on them and can list the various faults I found if you choose to accept this request. Either way, thank you for your time, and thanks for making this video! It's always nice to see something so badly damaged go back to fully working.

  • @j.a.styles547
    @j.a.styles547 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just need a reason to desolder and solder all the parts, amazing, really big help

  • @cristobalrivas3399
    @cristobalrivas3399 ปีที่แล้ว

    where i can buy those buttons contacts replace?

  • @Keillan5480
    @Keillan5480 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You may have mentioned this, but where did the headphone jack/port replacement come from? Mine pretty corroded and I’m having trouble finding a replacement

  • @terrancetruth
    @terrancetruth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, I emailed you about the NES30 Pro controller repair on the triggers. Are you still doing those?

  • @ravenrue
    @ravenrue 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    100% on Frogo customs.

  • @AMMMMP
    @AMMMMP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work! Consider a solder sucker tool!

  • @tmskatap
    @tmskatap 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have a rare gameboy light that is corroded, cant really figure out why the screen isnt turning on, even tho i can hear the game playing and see the red light. u want to try and fix it? ill send it to u

  • @johnson1963
    @johnson1963 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am from Taiwan
    I want to ask where can I buy the button
    Is there a URL?
    Thanks

  • @unosturgis
    @unosturgis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, you have surgical precision with that soldering iron! Are you looking at it through the zoomed video feed or using a magnifying glass?

  • @cemeteryhill
    @cemeteryhill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video as always!
    Question. Do you do paid repairs? I ask because I dug out some of my old consoles & have been bringing them back to life. Have a slim PS2 running Component & looks really good IMO. Also a fat PS2 in the middle of a deep clean & possibly a new laser that will also use Component cables.
    My issue is with my Gamecube which is a 101 model which needs a mod to run Component/HDMI I believe. I can solder a bit but the Mod looks like it's pretty fine work so beyond my skills. Is this Mod something you can do/ would be interested in? Or perhaps point me in the direction of some decent resources?(currently using Ebay & Amazon for parts)
    Currently have a SNES, Genesis 3 & PS1 after the Fat PS2 is done. Got the PS2 Slim & Gamecube working with just cleaning & new wires, even got a Brooks adapter to use my DS4 on the PS2 was pretty proud. lol
    Thanks for your time.

  • @chrismifsud7154
    @chrismifsud7154 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! I am not that good at soldering (My proudest moment was replacing a CRT flyback and recapping a Game Gear enough to function) but wow that is a terrible job whoever tried to fix it did.

  • @HighIQuit
    @HighIQuit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he basically made an gameboy....
    frome E wast.

  • @daniel070487
    @daniel070487 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude never heard of a fiberglass pen. the whole removing the parts was so unnecessary and time wasting