I Restored and Upgraded This $2 Junk Original Gameboy - Console Restoration & Repair
I've been wanting to modify the original Nintendo Gameboy so I decided to restore and repair one and do the modifications while I'm at it. The original Gameboy aka DMG-01 was released in North America 31th July 1989, few days shy of 31 years! HTe modification I will add to this console is a backlight and a bivert chip. Bivert chip inverts the colors. For some reason that gives better contrast for the screen, I'll also invert the colors again to get normal colors instead of inverted colors.
The Gameboy got power but there was no image or sound. This was not very promising. Usually no power is better because then the issue is most likely simple to solve beucause that is often caused by bad contact somewhere. This could mean the board or the screen is broken.
After disassembly the plastic parts were cleaned. And yellowed parts were de-yellowed in my solarium. Tutorial for the process can be found here: denewss.info/channel/oJaJh9acooeqlas/video.html
I cleaned the board. I concentrated especially on the power switch and the battery contacts, which were the point I was hoping to have bad contact. I that was not the case I'd have to go systematically go through the whole board to find the damaged area. The battery terminals were removed and put into rust remover. After that they were nickel plated. The blue residue on the terminals is oxidized copper this tells me the nickel plating was already damaged. My tutorial for nickel plating can be found here: denewss.info/channel/hWV2eMiqd33VqYk/video.html&
After the board was cleaned it worked so the issue was just a contact issue which is very typical for these. However the sound was not working. I tested the speaker and the volume wheel. They were both fine. This could again mean the board is somehow damaged causing the issue. Then I realized the headphone jack has a switch that turn the speakers off when the headphones are plugged in. And what do you know. The headphone jack was working. I used a screwdriver to scratch the oxidized metal between two pieces of metal in the switch to get them good contact again. And now also the audio was working.
Now that everything as fixed I wanted to install the mod kit. I peeled off the back polarizer from the screen. I cleaned any glue residues from the screen with isopropyl alcohol. Then I inserted the backlight panel behind the screen. Between the screen and the led panel. Some people like to desolder the whole screen for better access but as you can see the installation can be done without it if you are careful with the ribbon cables. To install the chip I needed to lift 2 legs from the screen connector. The chip is mounted on this PCB board which makes the installation much easier. The rest of the needed contacts (except ground) have holes over the corresponding contacts on the board to make soldering easy. Because the chip inverts the colors the polarizer must be turned 90 degrees I get this white/blue tone instead of the normal green/black. There are other colors also available but I like this one.
Thanks for watching my video!
The bellow links to amazon are affiliate link. I get a small fee of anything you buy after clicking them, but you pay no more than without clicking. This is a great way to support my channel.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Check out my Instagram: odd.tinkering
T-Shirts: teespring.com/stores/odd-tinkering-2
Support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/oddtinkering
SOME TOOLS FROM THIS PROJECT:
SCREW DRIVER SET: amzn.to/2P0AmMp
REPLACEMENT GLASS: amzn.to/30M1Vh4
RUBBER PADS: amzn.to/32YNetV
BACKLIGHT KIT: amzn.to/32Y47Vj
RUST REMOVER: www.mc-51thebestrustremover.com/?ref=YbUD-0E4NKfV
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE: amzn.to/2K5OmTS
UV LED STRIP: amzn.to/2IqLmOA
99.9% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL: amzn.to/34Po8dX
NICKEL ANODE: amzn.to/2ro0cAo
POWER SOURCE: amzn.to/35zDBzT
---------------------------------------------------------------------
SUBSCRIBE ▶▶▶ denewss.info/put/f_s...
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Restoration playlist▶ denewss.info/wine/PLVIxIjRNxFv5VRUXt66VzBxOys1GpmBp4.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------
KOMMENTARE
I also have a game boy I need fixed, could you repair it and send it back to me and if so how much would it cost? This things a classic and my nana gave me it, she got it the year it came out, it’s super old and doesn’t work, it also has tons of yellowing
I literally love this channel :D Edit: "Go, SUBSCRIBE!" "Go, SHARE!" "Go, LIKE!": *Am i a joke to you?*
Am I the only one here who feels thirsty every time the hydrogen peroxide is being added to the solarium? LOL
Hey, nice video! Can you give a short video-tutorial how to fix the d-pad of a gameboy advance? Or can you at least tell me, what I need to use and to know to fix it? The down-button of my GBA doesn't work that good anymore :(
How long under the light? 24hours? Greaz
Question. Where do you buy these? Cause these sell for like $25 IF YOUR LUCKY. If I could get them for $2 that would be amazing lol.
The front is slightly yellowed: Bro the front looks like it got a tan on the beach
where did you get that for 2$???
Really like the surgery tray he uses. Also, the new format is AWESOME.
Where do you get 2$ junk Gameboys? On eBay everyone's asking 40-50 bucks for broken Gameboys... I will never understand that but hey, I guess people pay that kind of money.
in EU, if you want to buy strong hydrogen peroxide you have to get permission from the authorities first... :S
One thing I don't get is why you didn't solder a new power switch in. That old one is so rusty and nasty... Otherwise a very ASMR job! :D
What the heck is a rare Japanese kid
The amount of detail in this video is legendary. I love you.
I wounder if he could fix my GameCube that’s on its way out
denewss.info/channel/pGWKa5NffKnTmI0/video.html
denewss.info/channel/pGWKa5NffKnTmI0/video.html
awesome job!
How do u learn to repair all stuff? 🤩
Please no more feet in videos.
Nintendo would be proud. Somewhere in Japan there is a warmer heart because of you.
omgod
great job
Nah Tetris or fuk off
restore PS5 please
This truly is "I'll go to bed after this video" DEnewss.
That’s a tactical reload if I ever saw one
You could speak, you know! The video is extremely well made and you get it all right, for clarity and showing what's going on. But you could actually talk about your thoughts as you're working. Or narrate them on afterwards. It would add a lot, to a video that's admittedly pretty good already.
7:52 Never forget brush the theeth. Very important ! Nice detail in this video :)
Aside your nice skill demostration, I cannot help but notice the elegant way you asked for subscriptions. Grats!
When Muk/Grimer plays Game Boy. I also like the backlight mod you did, and that you kept Pokemon Yellow in your sock. :3
Fix the switsch in 20 years 😂😂😂
No voice ?
Sega Game Gear Please
I found my dad's old game boy in his mom's house. It basically did the same thing yours did at the start. Also I love these videos.
I tried backlight modding mine a few years ago, but I got frustrated because it won't go back together now (the plastic just tries to bulge, and actually caused the plastic screen bit to pop off). I tried asking at the forums, but the only reply I got was "Buy another one." Also, how did you fix the dead pixels? I kind of skimmed along, so maybe I missed it. I've tried the "apply heat to the ribbon" trick, but it didn't work that well.
Great job. Now I want to get mine out and play tetris.
While you're at it, convert it to double CR123 battery lol
I CANNOT GET OVER HOW HE SAID "RARE JAPANESE KIDS SWEAT" IN 5:14
14:05 Gameboy: "Killlllll meeeeeee"
Ey Odd, I like all your videos. I have one question about Nickel Solution. How many times can you use the nickel solution?
What soldering iron do you use?
I got up from my TV, to come and sit at my PC so i could like and subscribe. Which is easier than navigating to a like button on my TV. But less effort than what you just did. ~ smiles ~
22:05 *bling* aaaand i'm 8 again... Right in the feelings
Next time replace the old electrolytic capacitors while you're at it and it can be even more like new.
the pokemon names lmao
Man, you suck at soldering. No mechanical connection whatsoever.
wtf the duck xD exelent verry good
Watching this as a guide to clean out the three DMG-1 gamboys I have lol
the video is one thing , that foot revile with the game boy stock is another thing
oh noes, VARTA batteries in retro tech
What an experience.
Why would you try to turn it on without a game in it? Makes you look like a complete idiot. Of course it's not going to work.
A man of Focus... commitment, AND SHEAR FUCKING WILL
The substantial joseph prognostically chop because shingle adventitiously sin towards a untidy week. creepy, evasive friday
Holy shit I have that same exact smartwatch.
asmr
I enjoyed that. Very peaceful
Great video. Makes me wish i still had mine.
This is like the repair scene from Toy Story 2, but without the music.
The Ducktor was on quack or something
5 Dollar Gameboy repair🤦♂️
He doesn't even have the bicycle.
画面のパネル、新品パーツ出るんだなｗ 純正品だよね？ 日本でも買えるのかな？ ฅ'ω'ฅ 見事に直った☆彡
Wouldn't it be easier to attach the lights to the lid of the bin?
Subscribe, like, comment, share. Odd names for Pokémons. 😂
This is just ASMR for nerds
Those batteries brand new you get 10 minutes of play time
I wonder how is doin' the japanese kid who left his/her? sweat on this game boy
this was shot and edited well and the work was well done! If I can make 1 suggestion, please get yourself a better soldering iron. The $99 Hakko station is phenomenal, I prefer it to the $8000 station I use at work. With the effort you already put in your solder joints will look pristine.
Very satisfying until the soldering parts... I'd rather have the original screen reminding me on the low quality that got polished by my memory.
This is ASMR isn't it?
2:13 What did u just said?
Very good. But still this is not NiNtendo sWitch Pr0 i wanted so b4d at 2o21
i love the "go! Subscribe!" subtle ... real subtle!!LOL
Be still, my heart.
i like how the duck is too cute
Can you do it even slower next time , please .
p̶̲̜̱̉͐̆́i̷̢͍̟̙̦͍̦͊̽̄́̈́̕̚͘k̴͙͋̄̋̆͑̀͒͌̀́͐̍͝á̷̢͉͓̮̜̗̺͎͇̩̦̏́͛͜!!!!!
This restoration is Hulkster-approved bruther! Whatcha gonna do..! When Gameboy-mania comes for YOU?!
Who would've thought a gameboy was more complex inside than a supernintendo.
Randy Bobandy
Vor 13 Tage
It isnt
"but where is the ducktor?" I wanted already to subscribe and that confirm my decision X°D
Haha, remember in the good old days when you were allowed to fix your own electronics? *sigh*
all that and use the wrong size screwdriver and rip up the heads...............................
Randy Bobandy
Vor 13 Tage
Lmao I was looking for a comment like yours. He really did just cam out those screw heads.
I wish they offer 8x play speed
I love all ur videos !! Thank you.! So satisfying to watch. Keep it up. Love from singapore ❤️
my gameboy moves by itself to the left, even without the pad, could you help me? I love your videos !!!
Soldering without flux or soldering acid is the best kind of perversion. The solder doesn't even stick properly. At 20:43, you can see in what terrible form the board has survived all attempts to somehow solder it. But then there are black gloves that emphasize professionalism and indicate the very seriousness of this event (sarcasm)
Randy Bobandy
Vor 13 Tage
You do realize there is solder with Flux in the core right?
for some reason this is very satisfying
Nice Work i had a Gameboy in my childhood
I wasn't expecting to find an ASMR video. Nice! Similar aesthetic as that Japanese guy who makes tiny knives out of everything.
Can I send you my old GameBoy and get this done? Nice work!
Great skills,one of the best restoration video i've ever seen. BRAVISSIMO. And,most important,no stupid shitty music on the video. Just watch and (try to) learn.
I would have killed for that backlight when i was a kid 😂
Esas pilas VARTA las he visto en Colombia. 🔋🔋🔋
As soon as you put your foot on the desk and pulled out the game you had me lol
23:00 okay, I've subscribed, like and commented, now what about a full playthrough of Pokemon Yellow on this Gameboy? Hahahahaha
Hi, How many time to remove the yellowing ? TY !
Do you think this format is somehow satisfying with the pincers, the very slow rythm, the beauty shots and everything? It's actually more enraging than anything. Went in for informations, and had to stop watching after 5mn because I couldn't take any more of that slow torture. Please change the format.
gj