Let's Refurb! - Greasy Silver Game Boy Micro!
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when I was younger my older brother told be NEVER to go on the Xbox and PS2 with dirty or greasy hands. I'm 18 and still wash my hands before gaming.
That's good to hear man! Haha!
Ali Ahmadi I do the same
Ali Ahmadi I WASH MY HANDS BEFORE MASTURBATING
imagine not allowing sweat
LOL XD
That person must have been playing Finding Nemo and The Incredibles really vigorously to get it all sweaty and greasy.
My Game Boys always end up like that; I play on my lunch breaks. You know what fixes that though? Hand sanitizer. No fingerprints or germs.
Andrea Cook no there is 0.01 germs on it, as hand sanitizer only gets rid of 99.99 germs
I own that dual game cartridge, and a silver grey micro!!! 🎮😂
@@wolfwiz9973 I dont
even the gameboy micro has a headphone jack. come on apple
Frustratingly the GameBoy Advance SP didn't have a standard headphone jack, and didn't come with a free adapter either :/
HAHAHAHA!!!
Richard Nixon Film Co. realrichardnixon r/woosh
courage.
@@RS-tp3uu apple sheep, even if it is old, there is no reason for apple to remove it other than being cheap.
Holy shit 28 pounds for the Micro? I found a micro with the box for 60 bucks and I think this is a good deal but this is pretty cheap. This little gem gets more and more expensive
Boxed for 60 is great!
if it was cheaper it would be cool as a Keychain accessory
Honeyball Lecter I fond a ripoff of it it,s so good and for 9$
I got a mint with box 30 Australian yesterday. Even came with carrying case
I bought boxet at 160AUD xD I consider that as a good price
For future reference: batteries that do that aren't dead. They just need to be revitalized. Plug the charger in repeatedly and eventually it'll start charging and working normally again.
No dude, don't do it rEpEaTeDlY
Just let it sit for half an hour and look if it works again!
What??
For some reason I find watching his refurbishing relaxing.
Glad to hear!
Same me to I enjoy watching his videos I'm a gameboy collecter
Tinkering is generally therapeutic.
"I sold my other micro cause it was pink and it didn't look sleek in my collection".. Your hot pink Gameboy Color on the other hand looks quite sleek on your TH-cam channel banner.
I can't check that :(
Hot pink > Lighter pinks
The lanyard burning was wonderfully dramatic and everything, but could you not have just washed it?
Some men just wanna watch the world burn.
SoldierSparky and others just want to watch lanyards burn
True, given that it was the authentic lanyard probs
I feel so sad when I see the MICRO
and I hate seeing these beautiful things with bad wear and tear damage.
Such a beautiful unit, sucks they released it at the wrong time.
Yeah I know what you mean, it's a bit of a shame. A cool item to play on though!
Know how you feel . I've now Rescued x3 of these puppies. Even a pink one.
doit86 bcuz it reminds you of your duck?
Bootleg Shrek yup I bet his duck is very small
I forgot there's a place just called Jersey so when he said Jersey I thought "I'm from New Jersey too!" lol
Yeah Jersey Channel Islands!
omg I just got my first gameboy micro in the mail yesterday lol
Awesome man!
I'm one of your biggest fans
this was awesome to watch
Thanks man!
The Retro Future yea
Nick Pick
All of his videos are
Yep
I would have just thrown the lanyard into a load of laundry. Cleans it up nice and having the lanyard ads a little value to some buyers.
JB Kwik is a miracle epoxy for tiny metal parts that need adhesion with minimal clearance but need legit strength. You can sand it and drill it. I've used it on plastic parts, metal parts and even to keep together a 16"×16" stone tile that shattered in front of my dad's fire place. I don't work for them lol. It's just legit epoxy.
What is that knife you're using?
Ohh the green Micro looks really good!
I remember back in Primary school a kid brought in a gameboy micro and a copy of incredibles. It honestly seemed like the coolest thing we ever saw in the playground (it wasn't a great school or area)
Opens the wrapping "aw disgusting" like it was really the most ugly Micro ever → puts it in front of camera... almost new condition, nearly no sings of use at all :D
When you took it apart did you ever notice if the charg port is replaceable. I couldn’t tell from the video.
I've always wanted a gameboy advance micro if I can find one cheap enough soon I may order one of those and a few of my favorite games where did you get that awesome pocket knife from man.
I had never seen that console before in my life! Went immediately to eBay to go and look for one but my God are those expensive compared to just buying a DS Lite or something
Ben R I remember seeing a girl with one in 5th grade and being dead confused about what it was.
Yes junior using common sense anything that is super limited and not widely mass produced is going to be expensive, you learn about it in school called supply & demand ;).
been lurking on your channel just wanted to say i like your macro shots and camera work nice vids keep it up
Thanks!
Just discovered your channel, loving it!
I also love refurbishing consoles and tech so yeah, *subscribed* 8)
Welcome! Glad you like the videos.
Apparently I need to buy a gameboy micro, and break out my flash cart, and stop abusing my cell phone battery
Hey man, just found your channel! Absolutely love these refurb vids!!!! Take it easy brother.
I enjoy watching your videos I tried doing a mod but never worked out watching your videos makes it look easy your like a professional modder I'm gameboy collecter your channel relaxes me I enjoy video games.
Love the choice of instrumentals you use man 😊
I’ve always wanted one of these from when I first saw them but I’ve never gotten round to buying one, anyone know how much a decent condition one goes for?
Man I love these types of videos your awesome!!
Thank you very much dude!
The Retro Future Your welcome your my fav youtuber!!
This was very interesting, as I have never seen a system being refurbished before. You earned yourself a new subscriber mate.
Thank you very much mate! Appreciate that!
I'd love to find one of those to see if I'd manage to figure out how to dismantle it on my own :D
They are pretty tricky to take apart, but it's like a little puzzle!
My favorite handheld system. The size of it is perfect. Was really hoping for a Switch Micro. I'm called OCD with my video games because I keep the so clean. Videos like this make me happy knowing I'm not alone. I always say video games break for 2 reasons. Being dropped or being dirty.
The switch lite is like a switch micro. My switch is clean and cosmetically appealing for the most part besides the scratches in the back from constantly being taken in and out of the dock.
Both Nemo and The Incredibles on Gameboy were my childhood. That just brought me back
Wondering if and where you got the screws. Ive just received a second hand micro today and its missing 1. Plus the clips are broken too, although the frontplate seems to just hold on to what is left of it. Any tips regarding shops to buy the screws and/or spare frame from? Thanks!
Did you ever get around to finding spareparts for your micro? I scored a micro but it was pretty beat down (cosmetically i mean). The coating on the L/R and Start/Select buttons has completely worn off! I would really like to get replacements for those. Any ideas?
I managed to get a bag of spare parts shipped to me from a guy in spain who was advertising them on a local sale app called wallapop. You might find some luck there!
Thanks for the tip!
Happy to have found your channel. The video was excellent! Looking forward to watching more.
Nice video. But what was the song playing while you cleaned it?
Still my favourite video of yours. There is just some magic to seeing the transformation from DISGUSTING to beautiful.
The screw on the battery door of my Game Boy Micro ended up stripped, so I decided to try to recycle one of the screws from an old broken floppy drive I had picked up. It turned out to be a perfect fit, and I've been using that screw on my Game Boy Micro's battery door ever since.
Thanks for the insight for next videos!!!
Hello, I just restored my GBA Micro Famicom screen with Displex and I have tasks on the screen that have appeared and do not go away, an idea to restore it? the micro GAB screen does not behave at all like the others visibly :( Thanks for the help!
I managed to get a pink micro a few years ago on eBay, it had a starting bid of £20 and I got it for around 25 including postage. It was boxed too with charger although I have no idea now where the box has gone and the charger I haven't seen in ages. It's currently on display on my shelf. A really nice little handheld, a shame it didn't sell as well as it should have. They're fast becoming collectors pieces now so I'm glad I got one for a fairly reasonable price!
my mum got me one of these brand new when i was a kid back in 2006 and it was my first console that i loved and played for hours. I still have it today and now some are selling for $300-$400
i dont know why but when he was talking about the wrist strap i could not stop laughing! xD
Hahaha, filthy.
It's so satisfying to see your videos lol
I have a game boy micro and it works perfectly but the creamy coloured plastic part has broken and it can’t hold the on/off switch in place! I want to know if that part can be replaced. Thanks in advance😁
Very nice, man! Always wanted a Micro(still don't have one) and that video made me want it even more lol
Nice vid! One little tip from my side: get some ultra cheap plastic screen protector foil and stick it on the display instantly after opening the device. I also had everytime the problem that my screens got dust or fingerprints on them after repairing the device. And even if i could clean it off i was sometime stuck with a slightly scratched screen. If you stick on the foil it will prevent that problem, just peel it off before u close it up again.
Finding Nemo and the Incredibles on an old Gameboy Micro. Talk about my 4th grade year. 😂😂
When I was little I had a gameboy micro, and I loved it. But when I moved a few years ago it got lost. They are so expensive and hard to find at a good price
my game boy micro doesnt turn on , and does the exact same flashing when i plug the charger, do you think changing the battery will fix it?
Hi, seems you know your way around this things, I have a problem with my on/off switch. Sometimes it actually turns on the Micro and sometimes I have to move the switch several times for it to turn the thing on. It actually feels a little bit loose and even if I'm playing sometimes if I touch it, it can turn off the consle which makes me think it may have a short circuit problem.
Got any tips so I can fix it myself??
Show up for the refurb, stay for the music
I used to have the green one. It got stolen in 2008 while in my last year at school. I still miss the damn thing. IMO the best game boy that ever existed. Loved the metal housing and the brightness of the screen.
Oh damn! That sucks... Yeah the metal housing does it for me too!
Hi, I was just curious where you got the knife that you used for opening the package, I really like the flip open mechanic?
Loved the video btw, always love these refurb videos.
Hello Matthew, I got the knife from a company called CRKT.
matthew hall www.crkt.com/shop/pocket-knives/snap-lock.html
The Retro Future its a gorgeous knife mate. to bad its out of stock (and 55.99 usd)
It's a terrible knife
I was thinking the same thing about that grubby strap. 🔥
When I fully charge my Game Boy Micro, it won't turn on for about five minutes. Not only that, but the charging indicator lights refuse to turn off, even when it's done charging.
Have you seen or heard of bondic? It's a sort of glue that's really strong even in tiny quantities.
1000 subscribers! yay, been here since 40 subs or something ahah. good job elliot
Thanks man! You're the best.
Ahem... 16k..?
@@katie2940 ahem... 49k?
@TheRealArmandoch06 ahem... 77k?
Ehero7 ahem... 89k?
I left my Gameboy micro in the wash, any advice so I can fix it ? It powers on for a moment and then shuts off
I've never even heard of a Gameboy Micro! Gotta find one of those
Do you know how to repair the volume regulator? I have a GBM that can only increase it.
Elliot, was the watermark tripped on that one? It looks like it's a "definitely kindda" from the view I saw.
What is the Amtech thing that you plavce everything on. And how does it make a difference?
I have an original 20th mario anniversary micro that my father got me long ago.
I have it on display in my room since 2015 but when I was younger I was careless and always mishandled it so it has a shit ton of deep scratches and marks. It still turns on and plays games but do you think its bad I want to get a new 20th anniversary shell to replace mine or does that take the authenticity of it being a 20th anniversary edition out of it.
Thanks and I hope you make more videos like this soon!
I was gonna say, don't just cut it, burn it, then I saw you burning it, how satisfying, lol, Great job BTW.
got my micro about 2007 brand new at a store for 49€. still got it boxed and barely used. just found out the the prices for that awesome little things slowly went insanely high. i hope i get a chance to get one cheap so that i can really use it. mine is just too good to play with :D
You are so creative bro! I liked this video a lot!
Krazy glue with some baking soda can work on plastics that break and refuse to stay glued
JoeyStalin it's like soldering plastic
What would you suggest to clean game consoles of grease? without harming the plastic.
Is there anyway to fix the clips holding the faceplate? Is there any way to 3D print a new frame?
Lol the burning lanyard part
Odd that it didnt work with the charger plugged in. Are you sure the charge circuit is good?
Very interesting video!! The dirt on has kept me from getting some GB Micros
The lanyard IN THE BIN 🙂🙂😂😂
i want to know what was that spray he used to clean the shell the screen and the face plate
I love these Game Boy micros so much. Makes me wish I never sold mine for like $20 back when they were super cheap.
You can actaully clean those lanyards really easily. I had two that were horrible and black, I spent 10 minutes and they are like brand new just use soap and hot water with a sponge.
The only thing wrong with mine, has got to be the faceplate and it's weird scratches. Can't just throw whatever I want on it, though; it's the Famicom edition :/
ahhhh you have made me want a gameboy micro! **shakes fist**
Maybe this is a thing with Micros? The screws are knackered on mine too which is a real shame since I can't open it up to give it a clean.
Hey Elliot, I got a GBmicro and wanted to clean it. When I opened the shell I realized that all the counter parts for the screws were broken from the inner frame. I started to reassemble and glue all the broken parts together but it is like a puzzle. I had a look online to find a replacement for it but I was just able to find kits for the outer shell. Maybe you can help me with this problem because I really want this GB micro in a good condition in my collection. It is the frame where the motherboard and the display are sitting in. By the way I love your content and you brought me into cleaning and repairing old GB models and Nintendo systems.
i need a new battery for mine, i plug in the charger the select and start button blink then shuts off
Traxxasboy9087 yeah just a new battery mate!
Dude! Tell me more about the knife!
Excellent video ;)
A bit much, the lanyard burning.
Where can you find a cheap Gameboy micro with backlight screen (not pink and purple)?
Best bet would be ebay/locally at flea markets and yard sales.
03:50 whats the name of the song?
I forgot it even existed
I’m getting my first gameboy
Hi Elliot,great refurb videos you put out.I think you could have washed the lanyard is soapy water,no?Cheers.
Hello i bought an gameboy micro in pink
i hate pink so i bought a new casing for it
the problem was that only the metal things came and the plastic is still pink
can anybody tell me where i can buy the plastic piece?
greets
Have you heard of bondic? It's probably fix that internal piece
great video! btw, what kind of knife is that? :)
another great refurb. keep it up 😃
Cheers Rik!
Dang bro! Wonder how many phones, game consoles etc just need a new battery or something simple like this? Nice work hey!! :)
Where did you find a replacement Gameboy Micro battery? My micro is having the same issue, it seems as this one had. I accidentally plugged it into a higher voltage socket...
Ali Express/ebay!
That knifes mechanism is sweet!
It looks so cute! I want one.
Random video on my feed and after seeing it, now i want one...
Pockie Etc. Eh. Seems a bit clunky to me.
I had a pink GameBoy Micro as well!