2x Broken ATARI LYNX from the USA - Trying to FIX
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2021
- Hi, here we a have 2 Atari Lynx sent in by Tyler all the way from America. They were both purchased as faulty and Tyler never got round to looking at them. He thought they might make an interesting video so he sent them into my PO box (details below). Can they be fixed?
My PO Box is:
PO Box 2597
WATFORD
WD18 1HT
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Remember that this is just for entertainment and I am not an expert in these repairs. The processes in the video may not be the best way, the correct way or the safest way to fix these things. I do love fault finding and trying to fix broken things, so I hope that comes across in this 'Trying to FIX' series. Many thanks, Vince. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Great video mate, a revelation that you didn't jump in and replace the caps like everyone else seems to be doing all the time , it's the caps it's the caps.
I really like the variety of your channel. Just watching game console repairs would get boring (to me at least) quite quickly. I'm glad you made the patreon page to ensure you're not getting bored and to give us some interesting item repairs :)
Thank you 👍👍
@@MymatevinceI wonder if a Tesla Model S or Model 3 will fit in your PO Box....🤣🤣... Awesome videos as always :):)
Really good video, yet again! I work as a medical engineer and fix machines worth more than my house.. but nothing give me more of a buzz than fixing some old games machines or even watching you do it…. Love the vids! Keep up the good work!!
is this the Steam Deck that everyone is talking about 😆
Yes or whatever.
This is a steam deck if it was made in 1989
CDT = Craft, design and technology 😊 Also have a special place in my heart for the Lynx, but only because my cousin had one and I was pretty jealous. His brother had a Game Gear as well😊 loved visiting them😂
Wow. I've loved to see how you've stripped those cables to show how dark they were inside, and of course that damage isn't visible. I just didn't have an idea that that happens. Very interesting.
Triple 360! 😍 Really looking forward to the McWill install. I bet these things look incredible with that modification. I love my McWill'd Game Gear, it's a real thing of beauty! Great work mate 👍
😂😂 Didn't think that a triple 360 was even possible. Must be getting better with age! Cheers Steve
What great video, and thank you for your content! I've enjoyed it quite a long time!
Where to start.
Any time your working on a Lynx unit, the only safe way to start is to inject 5V 1A directly into the legs of either C39 (Lynx 1) or C41 (Lynx 2) and then on the cartridge slot you can jump pins 31 and 33. To bypass the on / off circuit, you can jumper the negative battery pad on the board to headphone jack ground pin. The reasons for this are simple. The lynx takes 9V (either from the batteries or the AC Adapter) and regulates it down to 5V. The circuitry parts that do this often fail in the Lynx and cause 9V to go into parts meant for only 5V, namely the ram chips, and the two custom CPU chips. Often when this happens, you wind up killing parts which are very hard to source. Injecting 5V directly into C39, or C41 (depending on which Lynx you have) means you won't risk killing a system that is failing to correctly regulate 9V down to 5V. Jumping pins 31 and 33 on the cartridge slot bypass the need for a game cartridge to be inserted (screen will say INSERT GAME).
The screens, as you've learned, often fail in the way you saw on your second lynx. Noticeable differences in brightness between the three "zones". Game carts are often dirty, and need a good clean. Cartridge slot pins can get bent, and can be dirty.
In terms of recapping the boards, often all that is necessary are the two big power caps (C38 and C39 on Lynx, C39 and C41 on Lynx 2)
In terms of new upgraded LCD's, check out the BenVenn screens for the lynx. The Lynx 2 screen is completely plug and play! Lynx 1 still needs soldered, but it's cheaper than the McWill and easier to install. McWill makes a fine kit, but BenVenn offers a very reasonable alternative!
Cheers Brandon, brilliant write up. Lots of tips to help out everyone reading this. Thanks for taking the time to do this 👍👍👍👍
Oh my goodness! This is a blast from the bloomin’ past! When I was a kid, my mum had secretly entered me in to a competition from the back of a Kellogg’s Rice Krispies to win one of three Atari Lynx. I was so confused when I opened the box, but when my mum explained it I was so overwhelmed I ran around the house for about 15 minutes screaming. Lol. Thanks for bringing back that long forgotten memory. 👍🏼
Oh yes, i had also two. Atari LYNX II.. i was so stupit to sell them. Thank you for that Great Video.
Didn't even realize it, as my TH-cam backlog got quite long - thanks for the mentioning at the end. I really enjoy your videos, and I love to support your work as long as I can. Thank you!
I never owned a Lynx, but wanted to get one back in the day. Interesting fix video, thanks.
I had one of these back in the 90's, way ahead of there time 😁
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Keep up the good work fella and stay safe.
The retro community appreciates you trying to save these classic systems from landfill!
Fixing a pallet load of customer returns atm, I'm in my element, tonight I did a light saber, it had a burnt out 3.3v voltage regulator, I found one that did the job on an old laptop motherboard
You're right, seeing old tech brought back to life is always neat.
I nearly picked up an 8mm projector but thought "I have zero films to play on it.".
When you are trying to revive a screen like that you should use a wider soldering iron tip. It's not a guaranteed fix, but I've had more luck.
I had one of these as a kid and my friends really made fun of me for it. It was not a popular console and yet for the time it was really quite amazing how much it could do. I must have bought nearly every game for it that were just going for peanuts at the time in bargain bins. I can attest that the set of batteries I added new lasted about ten minutes then it was dead. So it was a plug in to wall thing I played in bed and got massive enjoyment out of it. The screen even at its best was terrible and not very usable in normal light. But at night it came alive and I loved it. So I would absolutely urge getting a new screen and bringing it back to life.
I've been watching your channel and in the U S Army we used to use a pencil eraser to clean off radio connections for corrosion
Back in the day I bought a lynx off a friend who'd upgraded to a lynx 2,it also came with a carry case and fold up sun visor that clipped into the four holes around the screen.loved playing Todd's adventure,rampage & cali games.ended up selling it and putting the money towards Japanese import mega drive that came with streets of rage purchased at a computer event in london.fun times back in the 90s.
Vince, your videos really are great and they have saved my sanity so much over lockdown. Please keep up the great content. An interesting tip I learned only a week ago you may find useful; for items with black wire corrosion that you want to keep as original as possible, if you put the wire end into a small amount of white vinegar plus a bit of dissolved table salt, in about 5-10 minutes the copper will go back to shiny so you can solder it. You then need to rinse the end with water. I watched this done and was quite amazed as I always thought the black corrosion was irreversible. Hope this is of use. Cheers.
This is a lovely TH-cam channel, and all of your videos are interesting.
Ahh so close to perfect condition. Also new screen replacement could be worth hassle if nostalgia is involved.
I really like your videos. Please, never stop.
C.D.T was an acronym for Craft Design and Technology, which like Vince said was making stuff out of wood and perspex, and learning basic electronic principles! all in one lesson ;-)
I wanted one of these when I was a kid too, I'm still a kid and packing an ipad 12.9" pro with a playstation 4 controller - portable video arcade (literally with 65Gb of mame roms loaded on it !!) :) These Lynx's must have chewed through batteries with that CCFL inverter running all the time it was on!
Really enjoy your music selections at the end of the clips.
I so remember the TV adverts for the Lynx, they certainly sold it well in the ads.
I love your channel Vince. You do a great job. Keep it up!
Ah another morning, another coffee and another My Mate Vince video. Thanks Vince!
its funny I got a boxed lynx with no power at the same time this video came out, helped lots lol
A friend of mine had a Lynx and we would play California Games together. My favorite part was Surfing.
Your choice of content on these videos is outstanding
The variation in items is much appreciated Vince.on a persona level I prefer the older stuff anyway,such as old audio ie radios,reel to reel cassette and tape recorders and of course the vintage consoles and gaming.I’m finding this Atari lynx video brilliant as it’s the one that got away from me as a kid ( I was a game gear owner ) and nowadays they are so expensive I couldn’t afford a lynx so keep the videos coming as they are superb and your Rolls Royce epic restoration series is brilliant
Here, here, good work mate. I'm entertained. Don't bother with the toxic comments, you're great.
It was very interesting. Thank you. I'm looking forward to the mod and of course to new videos.
As some people already said, your variety is amazing.
Fantastic video Vince.great presentation cant wait to see mcwill screen modification.thanks!😀
ELLO great to see a video by yah again keep em rolling.
What a smart handheld device, that was interesting.
Really enjoyed this vince
for corrosion like this you might want to look into getting a scratch pen or scratch brush for electronics. They come in steel, brass (what I use) fiberglass or nylon. Basically it's like a pen with a bunch of small strands bunched up together that come out the end of the pen you use it to scratch off stuff (like corrosion) and as they wear you can turn it and have a little more stick out. Been using them for 30+ years now. I've only used the brass ones (all they had originally) so I can't say how well the others work. Also removes solder mask without damaging traces.
Glad i only watched those important sections of the video and nothing else.
Great video, the console videos are your best and most interesting, retro stuff is just awesome
Always nice to see a Lynx - still looking for one too! I did find some websites that sell these carbon ribbons !
Great job Vince, love the content. When will you do another pocket watch?
Great video Vince. I was looking at getting one of these a while back to do a screen upgrade but even the faulty units are expensive. I look forward to seeing the Mcwill upgrade, perhaps you could think about doing a Benn Venn upgrade or even an Ali clone on the other unit to compare.
I love the Atari Lynx, I have the later smaller Lynx II and there were some fantastic games for it, I personally recommend STUN Runner, it's lots of fun to play, so is RoadBlasters.
Great as always 😊😊
Pretty sure we all love your videos and if they are people that say mean things I'm sure glad you are able to ignore them and keep posting your videos. I know we all smile a bit when you post a new video. I've got a Lynx 2 and have tried replacing the caps to bring it back alive but it's still completely dead. I've owned it since new and while cleaning out my attic I found all my old gaming systems. Now 40 years old and having 2 kids one 9 years old I was hoping she could see what top of the line was when I was growing up and let her enjoy it. Also found a nintendo virtual boy in box and looking like it was never used ( I kept my toys in great shape) and was able to get it up and going and she's had a blast with it. We'll keep your head up and you are doing great keeping your fans happy and entertained. Thanks
Amazing vid, keep up the good work :)
nice one Vince👍
Nice one Vince.... because of your video i am brave enough now to attempt my own repairs on other thing than computers
All my mate Vince videos are relaxing😋
good job mate
Enjoyed this one Vince. I had a similar experience with a non-working gamegear that I took apart. I didn't do a lot and then somehow it started working again. Guess we were both due to get lucky at least once, lol
Definitely want to see you do a Mcwill upgrade!!
outstanding sir!
Vince definitely worth doing the screen price of the lynx are going up & selling for around £160 to £190 so definitely worth trying to fix them
My msgs are not toxic, the last one was a joke. Keep it up
Hi Vince. Since I found you two weeks ago I cannot stop watching you. I’m really enjoying your repairs, and learning through them. So thank u very much for all of them. Can I please know the size of enamelled wire that u use? I’m not quite sure which one to buy.
Not all of us want to watch ps5 repairs Vince. That's why I watch your channel the most because of the variety 🙂
Very interested to see some po box unboxing vids to see the some pre loved treasures fixed to former glory.
Great video. I have two Lynx with the McWills mod (a Mk 1 and Mk2) and another three without including a brand new old stock MK1. They are a nice handheld although I still prefer the Sega Nomad.
I love these videos👍, coffee n biscuits with this 🙂.
wow California games that takes me back. I used to absolutely LOVE that game lol
this was very cool for its time.
Can't wait to see the mc will screen, I think it would be cool
I've done the McWill mod on one of these, it's worth it I think. The BennVenn screens are nice too, the Lynx II version is plug & play pretty much.
i am one of those people that preferes you working on that casio pda, or that 1960s plastic dog, those amazing mechanical toys from the 70s.... THERE ARE DOZENS OF US!
Watford! From my neck of the woods 👍
Vince Matey roll call 🏴☠️🦜
Someone makes a kit to upgrade the hell out of the screen and bypass the light. It improves the battery life big time! I know there is appeal in keeping it 100% original but if you've seen the upgrade it's impressive!
Edit: looking forward to the upgrade! Good video!
Hi bud l am so jealous you have a great set of great projects to fiddle with all l have is an electronic clock / phone charger good luck 😆
The top lynx (the more beat up one) looks interesting. Grey D-pad and buttons. Both mine are black buttons and d-pad.
Cool to see the old screens going again but yeah there are no cheap replacements but at least there's something. ;) Been looking at old VR headsets from the 90s and much like old handhelds or laptops from that era new equivalent LCD screens can freshen up the retro experience a lot. :D
Hey Vince, keep the working LYNX as an original version and modify the broken one, love the vids : )
California Games is known to be one of the best games made for the Lynx. So, great choice on that one. Have never heard of the other game you bought. Would love to see someone redo one of these machines to have a GOOD TFT screen and better modern internal LiPo batteries.
Did you ever do a video on the McWill install?
Hey Vince 17:20 When I strip wires I always have the RS style side-cutters facing the other way. This has always seemed to me to strip the plastic sheath away much better. Or maybe I'm OCD :)
Wow. CDT, not heard that in a long long time.
Sometimes Atari Lynx consoles are sold as not working but it’s just that the seller doesn’t have a game. Without a game inserted the Lynx does nothing. I got lucky and the broken one I bought off eBay for £30 ended up working fine, just needed a game inserting.
Hi VINCE, I did watch a documentary that in the 80's all the capacitors were not good as I fixed an old SEGA GameGear I had so I don't know if that would help with this fix ??
Plus love your videos m8 great that you don't just fix one selection of broken stuff but a massive range of stuff....
Thanks for the videos :)
Great to see more Lynxes on your channel! Good job getting them both work - 2 new screens and they should be perfect! Thanks for the shoutout - very much appreciated! There's another "new screen" coming from another company. I will let you know more when that becomes available! I suspect that lump in the middle of the bad screen is also causing problems on that screen - as the connections in the centre will be shorting or open circuit probably.
Thanks Chris 👍 Please do.
The replacement screen has now arrived so I can hopefully get it fitted ASAP 👍
@@Mymatevince Awesome!!! Are you keeping a Lynx this time?
@@GadgetUK164 Definitely!!!!
@My Mate VINCE get yourself a fiberglass pen, better than anything for scraping at corroded section on a pcb
After heat the ic chip inmediately press the chip down with a tool until it get cool,I repared the Black horizontal lines on my game gear💪👍cheers👋
hi Vince ive never worked on one of those handhelds but is there any hor/vert adjustment screw ?.
Don't know what an Atari Lynx but they remind my of the days of GAME GEAR.
nice i have 3 of the 2nd mode lall recapped
It seemed to work when you were able to increase the screen brightness and cleaned the tracks on the game cartridge. Maybe it was borderline fail which locked it onto the starting screen
If you can find a connector that has the same number of pins, maybe you can solder onto the board and convert the flex cable from the screen from a direct solder to the board to be plugged in like a normal flex cable.
Yeah next video for the Atari links you can buy a LCD upgrade kit for it you will be amazed at the difference
What a game California games was back in the day
I was 14 3-4 weeks after the Lynx was released, never tried my parents for one, even though one of the guys in the youth club had one, I was still more intersted in playing mario, and tetris on his gameboy, you said in this video that they were 16-bit, but all I can find while seaching google and wiki was that they were 8-bit. think it was more the fact that they were colour rather than black and white so to say, which was new for the handheld devices around that time.
It had one 16 bit GPU and one 8bit CPU. It was half 8bit half 16bit. The Suzy 16 bit GPU ran at 16mhz. It was an insanely powerful. Unlimited sprites, scaling etc
When either Lynx or Game Gear isn't working properly, it's almost always caps. :-)
The Lynx actually didn’t have so much issues with the caps as much as the gamegear. With the Lynx it was mostly always the voltage regulator
@@iretromods2963 I thought it was the Flux Capacitor
maybe you can put a translucid darker material between the backlight difusors and that 1/3 of the screen to even the brightness levels????
I used a retrosix screen to a game gear lot easier to fit and cheaper. Looks just as good as a McWill
@Ma Mate VINCE why does one of them have the same whole above the d-pad as the one you sold had? did it find its way back?
There’s one long screw and one short one, when you put them in the wrong holes the long one pokes through the plastic
@@alexprice8632 oh so that seems to happen quite a bit then.
Top fella
I had both versions of it.
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