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Italian Retro Guy
Italy
Приєднався 24 лис 2020
Game developer making repair and DIY videos in his downtime. Not an expert, everything depicted is for entertainment purposes. Occasionally I'll talk about electronics projects or maybe 3D printing.
Yes, I'm really italian! :)
Yes, I'm really italian! :)
Bench Power Supply Tips: Cables & Accessories
Thanks to PCBWay for providing the PCBs for this project! Sign up today for a 5$ welcome bonus! ▶ www.pcbway.com/setinvite.aspx?inviteid=571370
Do you want to build my adapter board? (Affiliate Links)
Check out my GitHub repository about it: italianretroguy.it/l/ucab
And get get the PCB from PCBWay: italianretroguy.it/l/ucac
Recommended Universal Connector Set MAX 90W: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dm34lxB
Recommended male-to-male plug MAX 12V 3A: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dlq2yud
Do you want to build your own quick swap cables? (Affiliate Links)
You can request a video where I show how to make them, but here are the recommended parts:
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFDipcv - Shrouded stackable banana connectors
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEpw5Bn - Shrouded banana sockets
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDGwEzr - Shrouded banana plugs
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dnp5zE9 - Regular banana plugs
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBuoJmH - Regular banana sockets
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DE1qQ4V - 16AWG Wire - 10A max
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dkuubuv - Wire hooks
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDAYrMp - 12V 2.5A 5.5mmx2.1mm DC plug
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dc9Rkgl - 5.5mmx2.1mm DC plug with screw terminals, unknown rating
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlJIzFJ - Sleeved alligator clips
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcGGzON - Probe attachments, NOT RECOMMENDED
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DchkjXX - Probes to modify
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The tools I use - Affiliate Links :)
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_98q9Vh - Hot Air Station 857DW+
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9RPEZd - Hot Air Station Nozzles
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A7KwvN - Soldering Station AIXUN T3A T245
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ALcULh - TS100 Soldering Iron, recommending Set 3, pair this with a grounded 24V 3.5A power supply which uses a 5525 connector, inner positive (Or splice your own on it)
aliexpress.com/item/32880372287.html - Microscope kit
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9Qvp71 - Preheater
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AWlly3 - LCR Tweezers
www.amazon.com/dp/B07SS77N7K - Bench Power Supply
www.amazon.com/dp/B01GF0KV6G - iFixit Toolkit
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APgd5z - USB C Amp Meter (These can break, check them often for reliability)
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Aswfnv - Soldering mat
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9z2dRh - Silicone mat
www.amazon.com/dp/B0048F601Q - High quality flush cutters (be gentle with these)
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AofT6p - Board Holder
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9hbT9B - Reballing jig
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A22LT7 - Universal reballing stencils
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AePbUd - Nintendo Switch stencils
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AMrzgZ - SMD Parts organizer, 144 slots for small parts
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AXLRVL - SMD Parts organizer, 48 slots for larger parts
Consumables - Affiliate Links :)
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AYuXg7 - Solder mask
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9ydNVd - Ceramic tweezers
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ATzFFD - Tweezers
www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBM0MB5 - BNTECHGO Enameled wire, 38AWG and 32AWG
aliexpress.com/item/1005002650000843.html - Standard JBC tips I use
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ATCcgB - Large JBC Tip
store.rossmanngroup.com/ab20-gootwick-1-5.html - Desoldering Braid
www.amazon.com/dp/B004X4L076 - 63/37 Leaded Solder
store.rossmanngroup.com/amtech-nc-559-v2-30-cc-16160.html - Flux
www.amazon.com/dp/B076CB54ZR - Thin solder wire
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ArP2wx - Kapton tape
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ArqzHN - Swappable multimeter probes
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_99G3tr - Solder balls for BGA
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AbnYU1 - Solder paste
To support me:
If you make purchases off of aliexpress you can use one of my links. You can also click the link and then buy something else that you need, it still counts!
Aliexpress Wishlist: rb.gy/stsawx
Amazon Wishlist: rb.gy/dei1w5
Tip me: streamelements.com/italianretroguy/tip
Patreon: www.patreon.com/italianretroguy
Social Media:
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italianretroguy
00:00 Intro
00:07 Beyond crocodile clips
00:53 Custom made quick-swap attachments
01:05 Working with attachments
01:28 Powering through DC jacks
02:58 Subscribe
03:00 Powering through DC jacks - Overkill method
03:23 Assembling the PCB
03:31 CAT
03:33 Assembling the PCB
03:42 Testing the PCB
03:55 How to use the PCB
04:15 Using the PCB
04:20 How to get your own
04:27 More videos
Do you want to build my adapter board? (Affiliate Links)
Check out my GitHub repository about it: italianretroguy.it/l/ucab
And get get the PCB from PCBWay: italianretroguy.it/l/ucac
Recommended Universal Connector Set MAX 90W: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dm34lxB
Recommended male-to-male plug MAX 12V 3A: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dlq2yud
Do you want to build your own quick swap cables? (Affiliate Links)
You can request a video where I show how to make them, but here are the recommended parts:
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFDipcv - Shrouded stackable banana connectors
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEpw5Bn - Shrouded banana sockets
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDGwEzr - Shrouded banana plugs
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dnp5zE9 - Regular banana plugs
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBuoJmH - Regular banana sockets
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DE1qQ4V - 16AWG Wire - 10A max
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dkuubuv - Wire hooks
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDAYrMp - 12V 2.5A 5.5mmx2.1mm DC plug
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dc9Rkgl - 5.5mmx2.1mm DC plug with screw terminals, unknown rating
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlJIzFJ - Sleeved alligator clips
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcGGzON - Probe attachments, NOT RECOMMENDED
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DchkjXX - Probes to modify
Get 10% OFF on gamingcobra.com, follow the links or use coupon: ITALIANRETRO
www.gamingcobra.com/?ref=ItalianRetroGuy
🪛🪛🪛 Do YOU want to do THIS too? 🪛🪛🪛
The tools I use - Affiliate Links :)
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_98q9Vh - Hot Air Station 857DW+
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9RPEZd - Hot Air Station Nozzles
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A7KwvN - Soldering Station AIXUN T3A T245
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ALcULh - TS100 Soldering Iron, recommending Set 3, pair this with a grounded 24V 3.5A power supply which uses a 5525 connector, inner positive (Or splice your own on it)
aliexpress.com/item/32880372287.html - Microscope kit
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9Qvp71 - Preheater
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AWlly3 - LCR Tweezers
www.amazon.com/dp/B07SS77N7K - Bench Power Supply
www.amazon.com/dp/B01GF0KV6G - iFixit Toolkit
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APgd5z - USB C Amp Meter (These can break, check them often for reliability)
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Aswfnv - Soldering mat
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9z2dRh - Silicone mat
www.amazon.com/dp/B0048F601Q - High quality flush cutters (be gentle with these)
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AofT6p - Board Holder
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9hbT9B - Reballing jig
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A22LT7 - Universal reballing stencils
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AePbUd - Nintendo Switch stencils
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AMrzgZ - SMD Parts organizer, 144 slots for small parts
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AXLRVL - SMD Parts organizer, 48 slots for larger parts
Consumables - Affiliate Links :)
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AYuXg7 - Solder mask
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9ydNVd - Ceramic tweezers
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ATzFFD - Tweezers
www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBM0MB5 - BNTECHGO Enameled wire, 38AWG and 32AWG
aliexpress.com/item/1005002650000843.html - Standard JBC tips I use
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ATCcgB - Large JBC Tip
store.rossmanngroup.com/ab20-gootwick-1-5.html - Desoldering Braid
www.amazon.com/dp/B004X4L076 - 63/37 Leaded Solder
store.rossmanngroup.com/amtech-nc-559-v2-30-cc-16160.html - Flux
www.amazon.com/dp/B076CB54ZR - Thin solder wire
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ArP2wx - Kapton tape
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ArqzHN - Swappable multimeter probes
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_99G3tr - Solder balls for BGA
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AbnYU1 - Solder paste
To support me:
If you make purchases off of aliexpress you can use one of my links. You can also click the link and then buy something else that you need, it still counts!
Aliexpress Wishlist: rb.gy/stsawx
Amazon Wishlist: rb.gy/dei1w5
Tip me: streamelements.com/italianretroguy/tip
Patreon: www.patreon.com/italianretroguy
Social Media:
italianretroguy
italianretroguy
discord.gg/cVWTrAKSWQ
italianretroguy
00:00 Intro
00:07 Beyond crocodile clips
00:53 Custom made quick-swap attachments
01:05 Working with attachments
01:28 Powering through DC jacks
02:58 Subscribe
03:00 Powering through DC jacks - Overkill method
03:23 Assembling the PCB
03:31 CAT
03:33 Assembling the PCB
03:42 Testing the PCB
03:55 How to use the PCB
04:15 Using the PCB
04:20 How to get your own
04:27 More videos
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This Game Gear is CURSED!
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ROACH infested Game Gear??? (GONE ITALIAN)
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JUNK to GOLD: ULTIMATE Nintendo Switch!
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THIS FRIED NINTENDO SWITCH BLEW MY MIND! CAN I FIX IT?
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BUTCHERING A NINTENDO SWITCH TO FIX IT
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Italian Tries to Fix 50€ Switch Immediately Regrets It
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My Gameboy is BROKEN! Can I FIX it?
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PS4 controllers not syncing! Can it be fixed???
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A DOG ate this Switch! Can I fix it???
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Repairing two flea market 3DSes
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A repair shop messed this up
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Restoring a Junk GBA SP!
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This Gameboy Advance SP is... drifting?
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This Gameboy Advance SP is... drifting?
Gameboy Advance SP - Not charging, flashing orange light repair
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Gameboy Advance SP - Not charging, flashing orange light repair
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How to replace a Gameboy Color power switch
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Restoring my first Gameboy Color! (And almost breaking it!)
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Fixing Xbox One Power Brick with Orange Light
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Replacing GameBoy Cartridge Battery - Best Way
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GameBoy Advance SP Volume Repair - No hot air
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GameBoy Advance SP Volume Repair - No hot air
Is it possible to change the original camera to a newer and stronger camera? Also are there new oled screens?
Hi. I just want to say THANKS for this video. I have bought and fixed a gba sp mario edition with that bridge
The light is a color I have never seen on mine…. I’m serious I can’t identity the color it’s like a color that only exists in imagination. Some pls help.
Ds Lites, DSi’s and DSi XL’s shell swaps are NOT for first time modders. You may be able to pull it off but its a fairly complex disassembly and reassembly. Ive modded so many handhelds but always dread working on these theyre a pain in the ass lol.
Hello. So my psu has the orange light however I have managed to get it to run most of the time by opening up the psu and using an external fan keep air flowing over it. Although Every now and then it’ll shut off out of no where. I then have to mess with the fan, the speed of the air flow, or even turning the fan off till it stays on. I try each thing till it turns back on. L The capacitors aren’t bulging and I can’t tell what is causing it to shut off when it’s all put back in its case and I’m not blowing air directly over the circuit board. Do you have any tips as to how I can find what’s causing this problem?
Hi thank you for the video, would you be kind to give me a link to find new house case for DSi XL ? Thank you. I can only find 3DS XL case :/
They're kinda less common now, can try aliexpress. Some people sell them on etsy but it's just resells, though you might find the last few units available of some special shells
Hey @italianretroguy can I send you mines to get reshelled ...?
@@Aye_Bear unfortunately not for now, sorry
How would you say the aftermarket DSI XL shells compare tot he originals?
@@Arkid77777 not very well
This sucked you didn’t show anything needed
@@repomanzilla I'm sorry my lord
I loved how you just fixed a kids switch, that is amazing! ^^ it's actually what happend to mine about yesterday, mine was fried by a computer charger. I would love to ask if you have any tips for me at home. Love the video 🤍
@@that_one_stupid_dragon thanks for the kind words. Sorry, what do you mean by tips? Are you trying to fix the motherboard yourself too?
@ItalianRetroGuy I'm so sorry if I confused you, im trying to fix it at home, before I take it in to a repair shop. All I did was just clean it. Hasn't powered back on since Friday. :(
thanks, my gba sp is charging again, but only if the gba sp is powered on
I can report that this video saved my gba sp. Another one saved!
This worked for me thanks!
Hey man, is there any way to contact you? Im thinking of getting my dsi back to its prime after its continued use of over a decade. Willing to pay too as this means a lot to me
Hey, unfortunately this particular unit I've restored has started behaving poorly after a few months of use, I am not willing to take the responsibility of restoring such beloved units <3
@ItalianRetroGuy I see, thank you for replying.
i have the same one
skipped the 2 small ribbon cables, disliked for this, if your gonna show people how to open a console thats worth 100$ maybe do it correctly,
This wasn't a tutorial
🤯👍
Great work bro! I didnt see this in the description, but do you also get the replacement parts from aliexpress?
Helo there!! Thank you soooo much!! I could revive my old sp! I tried everything power switch, power regulator EM8, cleaning with IPA the charging ports, changed the ports..., changed even the power regulator and with this video which you have explained super it worked!!
I modded the console with USBC charging port and I see that one of the sides when charging makes a hum or noise. But just one of the USBC sides... Any idea have to fix it? Maybe it creates a noise when doing that bridge? Thank you very much for helping!
Unfortunately I'm not entirely sure what could be happening, at a circuit level I can't think of much that would be different when turning the connector around. Is the hum coming through the speakers, or is it audible just by itself?
I love your channel
Thank you!!!!
Thank you sir, you saved my SP
I just replaced my capacitors but it still is just orange. What could be the problem? Its white before i connect to the console, but if i conect to the console, it remains white. If i connect to the console before switching on power, it remains orange.
No idea, I'm sorry
I have a problem I found it when I changed the case of my game boy advance sp and in the corners of my screen some white spots began to form, I just loosened the screws to see if it was that, I hope it’s not permanent 😢😢😢
It might be, it's possible. But it's hard to say!
Should have dissipated those capacitors to be shure they were no longer live. That can really hurt you. Or at least show a disclaimer for your watchers.
I'll add a text disclaimer via the yt editor at some point today. If I can. Otherwise I'll consider taking it down
@@ItalianRetroGuy great video. I wouldn't take it down. Just don't want someone to try this that has no clue and get hurt.
@@FastEddy5 I've just been thinking a lot about it and honestly I'm concerned for people's well being. Yes it's like my most watched video, but I am realising now that I have a lot more experience that I'm really doing some fucky shit lol I haven't done anything about it because it keeps slipping my mind
OH HELL NAH this is such a pain in the ass project i ain't gonna be doing non of this
Yes it is. Wanna know what's even worse? After a little bit of use, the piss-poor quality shell just started being weird and things aren't working properly anymore. Just keep your shell as it is. I think it's a whole lot better than doing this.
I have two GBAsp, one working and one not. I get the charge light to come on for a second before it cuts off again. I tried repeatedly plugging it in for 15 minutes like some people say to get it working and nothing. Both batteries work in the working device, and neither work in the other. Any tips?
Did this not work?
Ho lo stesso e identico dsi e ho bisogno urgentemente di ripararlo 😢
Thank You man !!
Followed this guide and was able to repair one of my SP's. Great stuff you Champion!
I know I'm late to the party here, but I just have to thank you for this video. I've had an AGS-101 motherboard here for years that wouldn't charge. Tried everything. This finally fixed my problem. Thank you 🙏
One is never late for this kind of stuff :)
@@ItalianRetroGuy I'm planning a video on troubleshooting the charging port for the GBA SP after my many adventures before discovering your video. I'll definitely be giving full credit to you for finally providing a solution to my problem!
@@JoeBleeps Thank you, appreciated.
@@JoeBleeps Let me know when you upload it, if you want you can join my discord and shoot me a message
@@ItalianRetroGuy I still haven't figured out discord haha! I will let you know though
I know I'm late to the party here, but I just have to thank you for this video. I've had an AGS-101 motherboard here for years that wouldn't charge. Tried everything. This finally fixed my problem. Thank you 🙏
There is a REAL danger of doing this yourself if you don't know what you are doing.
Yes
@@ItalianRetroGuy great video. I decided to do it then abandoned as it not worth the risk. After all it cost like $20 for a new generic one.
The point of the video was to not get a generic one, but quite frankly I haven't heard anything terrible about the knock offs. Personally I'll always take the risk because I doubt I'll end up ghosting myself, though I did get a shock from this power supply due to ignorance about mains power wiring in my own country and how it's absolutely terrible.
The tool you used in taking out those black screws, what's it called please ?
I don't recall the exact size but it's a torx screwdriver, might have been safety torx. Any good torx screwdriver kit should have the sizes you need, or you can just buy an ifixit kit, it's what I'm using
@@ItalianRetroGuy never heard of any of these before, but thanks
So your video has really helped me... I have one I am trying to fix that has an interesting charging problem. F2 is good, the trace is good from F2 to D1, and it has a brand new battery. When charging the orange light comes on, and will stay on for some time then go out, unlike the more typical problem that the light goes out almost immediately. I would love any suggestions you may have.
If the unit works the the battery might just be full?
@@ItalianRetroGuyThank you, I drained the battery and plugged it in, and the orange light stayed on for about a minute then went out. I am going to re-check all fuses and EM8, but it is really weird I have never seen this
In all honesty neither have I, are you sure the battery is good? You should test in another unit just to be safe, if you have it
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Do you still take repairs? I have an issue with my DSi XL and I don't trust myself to fix it myself lol.
As much as I would love taking care of it, I think that I'm not the best person for it. Shipping costs and the like would increase the cost of repair to a lot, plus it turned out shell swaps like this are prone to failure over time especially when the shell quality is poor. (This one was actually pretty bad it turned out, it's not even being sold anymore)
THANK YOU!! You saved one of my Gameboys. Awesome tutorial 🎉
Yes thanks i just saved money and fyi if you have a old xbox 360 power brick lating around like i did they use the same capacitors lol im cheap so glad i checked i didn't wanna wait and spend money but it worked thanks man
Thank you so much ❤
I have same issue, did you ever revisit this?
Check out my short, it's the one with 250K views
Where did yo get the shell from?
If i recall correctly the viewer sent it over You could try this one from aliexpress (Affiliate link): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCLJwdD
clean soldering job bro
Thank you
I would have never thought to pull up the metal shield and replace only the slider. Fantastic video, thanks.
Thank you, it's really sub-optimal but it works. I actually advise against it thinking back, but it's a thing that exists
The switch has a ton of design flaws.
It's a bit shit
@@ItalianRetroGuy yet Nintendo wants to charge a lot for it and gets ticked when people mod it or use emulators instead. The newest Nintendo system I own is the Original 3DS - Midnight Purple. Also I find it funny how only the PSP has a TV Out mode yet no other handheld does!
Yeah the switch is quite frankly obscene considering how bad it has aged and keeps aging
My d1 is vertical and my f2 is also vertical, will this change the point that I solder on my d1?
D1 is HORIZONTAL*
The main point of reference is the white band on D1, rotation does not matter. Is F2 horizontal or vertical?
The shell swap for this seems to be easier compared to the ds lite, being that you don't have to feed the wifi antenna under the card reader lol. Had to replace a charging port not too long ago and re-feeding that wire almost made me lose my mind! Looking around at expanding my collection with a dsi xl, but the yellow ones are Japanese region locked so I think I'm just going to swap internals. Thanks for the vid 👍
You're very welcome, but no I actually think this is harder than the ds lite.
Yea ds lites are absolute turds to work on and the aftermarket shells are so cheap and nasty its honestly not worth it unless theyre wrecked
0:46 I am currently having this same problem on the same DSi XL, any pressure applied on or near the X and A restarts or shuts down device. I took it apart and made sure everything was properly connected but the problem kept happening. I am wondering what connector you connected to solve this problem. Thanks in advance
Literally the first two ones that prevent you from separating the bottom section of the shell
@@ItalianRetroGuy I made sure those were fitted properly, problem still happened. But after completely taking apart the whole thing, I am now 90% sure it's the top screen ribbon cable that is causing the problem due to wearing down over the years. Nonetheless, I appreciate the reply :)
@matthew5179 It is possible that maybe it was the cause in my case too, so prodding around temporarily fixed it, then it was just prevented from ever coming back once I replaced the top screen so I could never notice