I think a couple of dabs of hot glue could’ve helped hold the backlight where you wanted it. To my knowledge hot glue is an electrical insulator so it shouldn’t short anything also can withstand temps around 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Another suggestion, when I take off some old adhesive I’ll generally add some silicone RTV (after the mating surfaces are completely clean) when reassembling. For example where the screen made contact with the plastic bracket (tho that would’ve been a tricky one) not the new screen tho, since it comes with adhesive already. Silicone RTV hasn’t failed me yet, and holds fairly strong once it cures. A thin layer is more than sufficient. Also, completely agree that a rotary tool would’ve been a big help on the plastic bracket. Overall not to shabby enjoying the channel. Channel really deserves more views. Keep it up.
Just pausing at 28 mins to relay my thoughts on the backlight being mounted upside down potentially? Judging by the wire length and the way it sits with the bar at the top, wouldn't it be better off the other way up so the bar is out of the way of the gamebit screw? Also seems to me it'd look better with the bit where you can see individual light points at the bottom where it's facing away from you as you play.
New to your channel, but I've watched quite a few videos in the past few days. One thing I noticed with this video is there were a couple times you did not sound confident whatsoever. I'm not saying this is bad at all, I'm actually thanking you for being so genuine. Those backlight kits are expensive, and game gears are a dime a dozen now, so I understand why you'd be nervous. Thanks for learning along with us.
Always enjoy the vids. It's crazy to see your old videos on the channel to now, you have developed a lot of new (and better) methods and always great to learn from the videos and mistakes you make, thats part of it!
When I watch these videos of yours it really gets me wanting to fix some retro games myself and I have learned so much about these games over time and It still really makes me happy seeing these things, weather it would be the game consoles or the game carriages it really is fascinating to watch, I would love to do this one day and thank you for the videos you make!
I am loving your content and I'm finding myself learning so much, even when the repairs aren't related to the one I need to be doing. Thanks to these videos, I'm better understanding circuit boards, soldering, continuity tests, etc. Hoping more is planned for the future! Thanks for all you do!
Hold the blade edge flat firmly where you want to cut and hammer on it. (either out of the handle and held with pliers or fully extended on the edge of the table).
you could use some double sided tape to pin the backlight in place and the screen (once they are correctly calibrated). Or maybe putting the backlight upside down? With the wire side being down?
Would you take a couple malfunctioning Joycon (Switch) controllers for a video? Even if it doesn't work, they've just been sitting waiting for a moment like this. Plus i'd love to see your analysis on it no matter if it goes well or not. Plus another vid for the viewers :D
@@RetroRepairs heard that, well I'd still love to send them if possible! Even if it's a while before we get to see if they function properly again:) Email fr33zybabyy@yahoo.com With shipping details and I'll have them sent out this week when I drop off my other packages at the post office. Looking forward to more videos, and have a great day man! Much love to you and your channel!
Your paper towels might be completely different than mine but the Bounty brand I get leaves dust and i have scratched LCD’s before even when completely soaked with alcohol. Now I use 2 microfiber cloths. One for dirt removal and one for a final clean wipe. Also I like your handheld heat gun!
I love your videos; I don't even own many of the consoles and handhelds you repair but it's super interesting to me. Even if the cutting went as planned I think getting it to fit perfectly wouldn't have been easy. I agree, a replacement piece (provided with the kit) would be perfect. What do you use to wipe down translucent pieces? I used to use paper towels but I started going with soft cloths (for automotive polishing) or just nice microfiber ones. Might be something to consider. Paper towels are actually slightly abrasive, like sandpaper.
@@RetroRepairs I have seen fingers that could never work properly from cut tendons, fingers partially removed from infections that would not allow for proper healing and in general scars that damaged nerves and lost feeling. Sounds like you really aren't too very smart with that attitude of yours. That ribbon or screen is not as costly or important as a finger for the rest of your life to live with.
It surprises me that there are folks out there that still care enough about these 30 year old hand held consoles to make replacement parts and upgrades.
Any thoughts on screen mod for these things like the McWill or the upcoming BennVenn screen replacement? I still have the Game Gear my parents bought me when I was a teen, it's peppered with stuck pixels, probably needs all the caps replaced too. The McWill looks incredible, but given I don't even use the GG anymore, it makes the price of the mod hard to swallow. The BennVenn will apparently be about half the cost.
I know alcohol will work to remove glue, but wouldn't using a product like Goo-Gone be better? I've had to clean up glue residue from label printers at work, and it ate through the residue really quickly.
Just ate my fireball from console5. Thanks for recommending them! Under $1 USD for a replacement save battery for my NES Final Fantasy cart. Cant beat the prices for their stuff.
So I replaced my caps on mine and now as soon as I hit the power it comes on then goes off. If I turn the contrast all the up it will stay on but as soon as I move the contrast it turns off. Any advice?
Hi ive been watching your videos for awhile now and i was wondering if you could give me some advice on a problem I've been having with my nes. It all of a sudden stopped showing any color, I've tried using a different tv or game but that had no effect so i checked the traces on the board and couldn't find any bad ones. I'm just wondering if you have any ideas on what the problem could be, thanks in advance.
thank you so much for showing how to do it. i do have a few questions: what about re-gluing the white brackets to the screen and having the wires of the back light come from the bottom up to the red and black connections? looks like you had a hard time getting those wires to fit.
Watching this a year later because Game Gear! The "get a Dremel" message seems to have long been affirmed, so I'm gonna say "please use a hobby knife/Exacto if you have one instead of a box cutter" because I winced when you tried to cut the plastic with it and it wasn't cooperating. Just the angle of the blade alone makes a hobby knife much easier to use going back and forth for cleaner cuts, and I'm pretty sure you can find handles that aren't the basic stick form.
Hi, I made this mod and replaced so the mainboard caps. But the display still with weak. Not bright colors. But ow I can see (before replacing caps I barely see a little looking with a extremely angle). This is my first game gear.
I hope you have video for fixing psvita left analog stick / joy stick? Before I buy replacement. The problem when im playing the game, joystick controller constantly move down. 6 yrs old psvita seldom used. Thank you!
That hot spot on the top & on the slight left bothem just ruins it,it’s sad that the light on top just isn’t spreaded evenly, the company behind this led backlight should had put more work on it, but aside from that,you did a great job for upgrading your gamegear with it.
Me too! Ive started a fairly big reno project at home, so between work and that I've had almost no free time. I'm hoping to find a small repair that i can fire off a quick video soon, but I'm not positive when that will be
Hello Bro nice vids, I was wondering if you have a degree on electronic engineering or is this something you learned by yourself and do you have another job besides youtube and maybe repairing and reselling stuff from ebay (i guess). Look forward for your response, keep it up :D
I'm not sure but I think I've seen someone on UA-cam doing a full screen replacement with a modern one but I must admit it's very difficult messing with the Game Gear special That daft ribbon cable setup
I just have a real tough time spending $120 on a screen for a system i bought for $6. Mcwill has some drawbacks, but still looks way better than the stock screen. I've heard there's someone looking to manufacture a lower cost screen. If it comes in at under 50, I'll pull the trigger
1st, make sure the pins are clean. Next, open it and check the physical condition. Make sure no pins are missing. Last, check continuity of all traces. Common place for wear is right above the pins
If there's a fuse on it, sure, but normally there isn't. Sometimes there's a resistor on there cart. Could also be a bad IC, unfortunately nothing to do except replace. Could also be the cic chip, if you really want to save the game you could try swap it with an identical chip
That wasnt easy, but you did it. Good job. Im just thinking, that maybe this bulb can be replaced with a LED stripe ? By the way I wasnt really worried about the razor part. Kinda doing same stuff everyday. Practice makes perfect. Now Im off to watch the Gameboy backlight
I do not like how the led backlight has 5 bright spots at the top. Looks like a terrible decision for the type of replacement. I would bet that there is a way to do this better. Perhaps a way that has yet to be determined.
It's a LOT more work to do but if you want the ultimate game gear experience install a McWill screen into it, I had considered LED modding mine but the replacement screen is a much better option :)
The display is still ugly af. I know, it's 1991 color LCD technology, but still, i can't stand it. The McWill LCD looks amazing but it's too expensive? Does anyone know an in-between solution?
I wish you good luck in making a colorized Game Boy using components of the Sega Game Gear, so it can show Sega and Atari how to handle color the correct way.
Good video! I have one question, how do you do to find and buy these broken video games on e-bay? I want to try here in Brazil, but I didn't find nothing that worth a while. Some of then are too expansive.
Thank you for including mistakes.
Yeah, i hate the videos that are too smoothly done. I like to show everything so people can learn from it too
That razor blade part was so nerve-racking, please be careful!
Was thinking the same thing. Used blades like that for work and had them slip and cut myself way too many times.
@@BrendanRaymondKoroKoro I agree 100% with the blade, but solder braid you use what you have.
I think a couple of dabs of hot glue could’ve helped hold the backlight where you wanted it. To my knowledge hot glue is an electrical insulator so it shouldn’t short anything also can withstand temps around 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Another suggestion, when I take off some old adhesive I’ll generally add some silicone RTV (after the mating surfaces are completely clean) when reassembling. For example where the screen made contact with the plastic bracket (tho that would’ve been a tricky one) not the new screen tho, since it comes with adhesive already. Silicone RTV hasn’t failed me yet, and holds fairly strong once it cures. A thin layer is more than sufficient.
Also, completely agree that a rotary tool would’ve been a big help on the plastic bracket.
Overall not to shabby enjoying the channel. Channel really deserves more views. Keep it up.
Just pausing at 28 mins to relay my thoughts on the backlight being mounted upside down potentially? Judging by the wire length and the way it sits with the bar at the top, wouldn't it be better off the other way up so the bar is out of the way of the gamebit screw? Also seems to me it'd look better with the bit where you can see individual light points at the bottom where it's facing away from you as you play.
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I love this channel. Thanks for the upload!
BTW, this video needs more Kona
New to your channel, but I've watched quite a few videos in the past few days. One thing I noticed with this video is there were a couple times you did not sound confident whatsoever. I'm not saying this is bad at all, I'm actually thanking you for being so genuine. Those backlight kits are expensive, and game gears are a dime a dozen now, so I understand why you'd be nervous. Thanks for learning along with us.
Always enjoy the vids. It's crazy to see your old videos on the channel to now, you have developed a lot of new (and better) methods and always great to learn from the videos and mistakes you make, thats part of it!
found your channel a few hours ago and have been binge watching since. you get a
subscribe from me. good shit man. keep it up.
E-6000 and B-7000 work really well for repair brittle plastic.
When I watch these videos of yours it really gets me wanting to fix some retro games myself and I have learned so much about these games over time and It still really makes me happy seeing these things, weather it would be the game consoles or the game carriages it really is fascinating to watch, I would love to do this one day and thank you for the videos you make!
I am loving your content and I'm finding myself learning so much, even when the repairs aren't related to the one I need to be doing. Thanks to these videos, I'm better understanding circuit boards, soldering, continuity tests, etc.
Hoping more is planned for the future! Thanks for all you do!
Can we all pool together and get this man a Dremel?? Seriously, that utility knife had me covering my eyes!!
Damn man that was a lot of work! Good job! :D
Want to do another one? I barely used my childhood Gamegear and the backlight is out, but it otherwise works. :)
The fact that i still correctly remembered the intro music while the sound board was off and you were aligning the screen......
I don't think those are compact fluorescent bulbs, just fluorescent.
Also, I recommend replacing those original caps.
The caps are a future video. I've got the parts
@@RetroRepairs Is that video still in the works or did I accidentally miss it? Hope you're doing well!
Hold the blade edge flat firmly where you want to cut and hammer on it. (either out of the handle and held with pliers or fully extended on the edge of the table).
$5.00 of batteries? you can get a 30 pack of Varta AA's for $9.98 at Bunnings Hardware here in Australia 👍
Where have you been?!?! You can't just make the perfect UA-cam channel and disappear on us :(
I'm here. Finishing a video right now actually
Also I am thinking you could have these parts 3D printed and save the original plastic. Heck, it should be included with the LED backlight.
I must say you've got some serious patience. I'd be swearing like a goddamn sailor when things didn't go the way they should.
you could use some double sided tape to pin the backlight in place and the screen (once they are correctly calibrated). Or maybe putting the backlight upside down? With the wire side being down?
you should have a lot more views and likes
good job
Would you take a couple malfunctioning Joycon (Switch) controllers for a video? Even if it doesn't work, they've just been sitting waiting for a moment like this. Plus i'd love to see your analysis on it no matter if it goes well or not. Plus another vid for the viewers :D
I would, but i don't have a switch, so i wouldn't be able to do a video until then
@@RetroRepairs heard that, well I'd still love to send them if possible! Even if it's a while before we get to see if they function properly again:) Email fr33zybabyy@yahoo.com
With shipping details and I'll have them sent out this week when I drop off my other packages at the post office.
Looking forward to more videos, and have a great day man! Much love to you and your channel!
Your paper towels might be completely different than mine but the Bounty brand I get leaves dust and i have scratched LCD’s before even when completely soaked with alcohol. Now I use 2 microfiber cloths. One for dirt removal and one for a final clean wipe. Also I like your handheld heat gun!
That's a hot air soldering gun, good for smd soldering and heatshrink tubing
I love your videos; I don't even own many of the consoles and handhelds you repair but it's super interesting to me.
Even if the cutting went as planned I think getting it to fit perfectly wouldn't have been easy. I agree, a replacement piece (provided with the kit) would be perfect.
What do you use to wipe down translucent pieces? I used to use paper towels but I started going with soft cloths (for automotive polishing) or just nice microfiber ones. Might be something to consider. Paper towels are actually slightly abrasive, like sandpaper.
Come back. More videos! i need my retro repair fix
Does this guy still upload?
Yes his just been really busy
next time invest 10 bucks in an off brand dremel or at least heat the blade and make 10 cuts with small pressure instead of 1 with fail potential :)
Yup, lesson learned
Watching you handle razor blades is terrifying. For plastic that thin have you considered a hot wire?
Ha, cut towards your hand, cuts heal, but ribbon cables won't.
@@RetroRepairs I have seen fingers that could never work properly from cut tendons, fingers partially removed from infections that would not allow for proper healing and in general scars that damaged nerves and lost feeling. Sounds like you really aren't too very smart with that attitude of yours. That ribbon or screen is not as costly or important as a finger for the rest of your life to live with.
Someone takes the internet too seriously
@@RetroRepairs Someone has a caviler attitude.
@@RetroRepairs hope you'd learned a valuable lesson young man 😂
Awesome video! I can't believe I'm just now seeing it! Quick question, so you just remove one of the FL resistors not both?
It surprises me that there are folks out there that still care enough about these 30 year old hand held consoles to make replacement parts and upgrades.
What's so surprising about that? They make parts for cars that are more then 50 years old. You simp
Any thoughts on screen mod for these things like the McWill or the upcoming BennVenn screen replacement? I still have the Game Gear my parents bought me when I was a teen, it's peppered with stuck pixels, probably needs all the caps replaced too. The McWill looks incredible, but given I don't even use the GG anymore, it makes the price of the mod hard to swallow. The BennVenn will apparently be about half the cost.
I know alcohol will work to remove glue, but wouldn't using a product like Goo-Gone be better? I've had to clean up glue residue from label printers at work, and it ate through the residue really quickly.
Can I continue to operate it with 9V DC power supply after the mod? Or does the voltage change?
looks like crutch technology. why so big rect led? it is not enough a little one?
I bet you can mod this to only need three battery’s since now you have the backlight done.
Just ate my fireball from console5. Thanks for recommending them! Under $1 USD for a replacement save battery for my NES Final Fantasy cart. Cant beat the prices for their stuff.
The fireballs are a nice touch
Any thoughts on making the gamegear rechargeable?
So I replaced my caps on mine and now as soon as I hit the power it comes on then goes off. If I turn the contrast all the up it will stay on but as soon as I move the contrast it turns off. Any advice?
How did you get sonic 2 for Game Gear we thought it's only for Master System.
25:40 LOL! I can feel the frustration.
Hi ive been watching your videos for awhile now and i was wondering if you could give me some advice on a problem I've been having with my nes. It all of a sudden stopped showing any color, I've tried using a different tv or game but that had no effect so i checked the traces on the board and couldn't find any bad ones. I'm just wondering if you have any ideas on what the problem could be, thanks in advance.
thank you so much for showing how to do it. i do have a few questions:
what about re-gluing the white brackets to the screen and having the wires of the back light come from the bottom up to the red and black connections? looks like you had a hard time getting those wires to fit.
The problem is that the backlight pushes the screen out a bit, so you can't glue it to the bracket
Watching this a year later because Game Gear! The "get a Dremel" message seems to have long been affirmed, so I'm gonna say "please use a hobby knife/Exacto if you have one instead of a box cutter" because I winced when you tried to cut the plastic with it and it wasn't cooperating. Just the angle of the blade alone makes a hobby knife much easier to use going back and forth for cleaner cuts, and I'm pretty sure you can find handles that aren't the basic stick form.
Really interesting channel, just sub'd. Is the reflector still necessary after that bulb is removed?
Hi, I made this mod and replaced so the mainboard caps. But the display still with weak. Not bright colors. But ow I can see (before replacing caps I barely see a little looking with a extremely angle). This is my first game gear.
Here's the video: ua-cam.com/video/PvEwDdsqiMU/v-deo.html
For especially old solder it may be helpful to flow a bit of new solder on so it melts easier. You can buy some chipquik if you're feeling fancy.
Can you get new battery covers for it? Either from eBay or 3D printed.
I hope you have video for fixing psvita left analog stick / joy stick? Before I buy replacement. The problem when im playing the game, joystick controller constantly move down. 6 yrs old psvita seldom used. Thank you!
That hot spot on the top & on the slight left bothem just ruins it,it’s sad that the light on top just isn’t spreaded evenly, the company behind this led backlight should had put more work on it, but aside from that,you did a great job for upgrading your gamegear with it.
You held that razor in some really stupid ways i was starting to sweat for you
Gotta have confidence in yourself
Hey, Adam! How's it going? Haven't heard from you, for a bit. I hope all is well. Looking forward to some new content soon, hopefully!
Me too! Ive started a fairly big reno project at home, so between work and that I've had almost no free time. I'm hoping to find a small repair that i can fire off a quick video soon, but I'm not positive when that will be
@@RetroRepairs That's cool. Renos are fun (in my opinion). Anything new, or interesting going in, that you're particularly excited about?
Is there any screen replacements available for game gear? Considering the original screen has heavy ghosting.
Yes, but they run about $120, not something I'd spend that much on
Where did you find that aftermarket case for the game?
Made em. Ds case and print an insert. It doesn't really fit great, but looks better on the shelf
Hello Bro nice vids, I was wondering if you have a degree on electronic engineering or is this something you learned by yourself and do you have another job besides youtube and maybe repairing and reselling stuff from ebay (i guess). Look forward for your response, keep it up :D
Also, I got a laptop with a broken hinge. Nothing requiring soldering, but... It may need adhesive as superglue would NOT work.
I like how he uses electric tape to hold the screen in place instead of double-sided tape.
Amazing job sir, this channel is fantastic
I just subscribed and was the 40,000th - sweet content dude!!
I remember getting a Game Gear one Christmas and asking for only AA batteries the next Christmas.
Would it be a good idea to use double sided tape to fix the backlight in place?
Probably, it just doesn't sit nice. There has to be a better solution
I love the soldering-videos... please make more
Love your video’s would be good for more uploads 😅
Lol
I'm not sure but I think I've seen someone on UA-cam doing a full screen replacement with a modern one but I must admit it's very difficult messing with the Game Gear special That daft ribbon cable setup
Probably the McWill mod. Looks great. I did it for my GameGear and Lynx.
I just have a real tough time spending $120 on a screen for a system i bought for $6. Mcwill has some drawbacks, but still looks way better than the stock screen. I've heard there's someone looking to manufacture a lower cost screen. If it comes in at under 50, I'll pull the trigger
Do you do fixes I have two gameboy colors that do not work I'm interested in getting fixed
cool tear down and assembly
Hi, 🤔 I have a Genesis Nomad Game, how do I change CRT Light Tube to an LED Lighting
Haven't worked on a nomad before, so I'm not sure what the light looks like
@@RetroRepairs hi, it have the same lighting system as game gear
A few drop of hot glue? Nice video anyway👍
I have a snes game I can not figure out the problem with any suggestions?
1st, make sure the pins are clean. Next, open it and check the physical condition. Make sure no pins are missing. Last, check continuity of all traces. Common place for wear is right above the pins
Yes I have checked all that even changed cap could it be a fuse?
If there's a fuse on it, sure, but normally there isn't. Sometimes there's a resistor on there cart.
Could also be a bad IC, unfortunately nothing to do except replace.
Could also be the cic chip, if you really want to save the game you could try swap it with an identical chip
Can you please start uploading videos again?
I've got some time next week I'm going to be picking up a big lot of stuff and try to get a few videos done
RetroRepairs ok I also subbed and liked and turned on the bell
Another awesome video as always
How much did you paid for the replacing parts? I think you didn't invest 120$!?
Isn't there an back light lcd screen out for the game gear?
Yes there is
Please make a video correcting a GBA Action Replay/Gameshark
With the backlight installed how long does the battery last?
I haven't done a full test, but they advertise double, I've seen a test that gave almost triple the battery life. It's substantial
Is there any structural reason to keep the reflector if the bulb is gone?
Yes, the screws are sized to go through the reflector and seat into the white bracket
Do you use any other sources besides ebay to get your for parts consoles and stuff.
Love the vids by the way
Sometimes facebook marketplace or kijiji (like craigslist in Canada). Most is on ebay though
That wasnt easy, but you did it. Good job. Im just thinking, that maybe this bulb can be replaced with a LED stripe ?
By the way I wasnt really worried about the razor part. Kinda doing same stuff everyday. Practice makes perfect.
Now Im off to watch the Gameboy backlight
that backlight literally smd led stripe+light diffuser films...
Hi iam from Brazil. I love your videos. I discovered you today and u gain another subscriber. PS: my English is not good. 😅
I do not like how the led backlight has 5 bright spots at the top. Looks like a terrible decision for the type of replacement. I would bet that there is a way to do this better. Perhaps a way that has yet to be determined.
Probably. It does have some hot spots, but the original light is awful
Great Video Adam. I really want to love the GG. I have one but I hate the screen
Man you must need to change those old caps, they mess with the screen too
Yep, that's a future video for sure. I still have this console, haven't used this particular one
Adam where r u? Please come back!
I still have mine. I punched the screen and I don't know where it's at.
Oh man.... That was rough.
idk but the screen looks like it's frontlit not backlit
Awesomeness.. now that’s a fine looking screen. Have a wonderful weekend Brother and don’t forget your Cadbury Eggs Easter 🐣 morning
this screen is shit, get the MC Will LCD, thats the only way to play these bricks with fun...
It's a LOT more work to do but if you want the ultimate game gear experience install a McWill screen into it, I had considered LED modding mine but the replacement screen is a much better option :)
The top of the backlight still looks misaligned at the end of the video.
That light bulb can iluminate a whole room...
And heat it too
The display is still ugly af. I know, it's 1991 color LCD technology, but still, i can't stand it. The McWill LCD looks amazing but it's too expensive?
Does anyone know an in-between solution?
bennvenn is going to release his lcd mod shortly and should cost half of the costs of mvwill
I wish you good luck in making a colorized Game Boy using components of the Sega Game Gear, so it can show Sega and Atari how to handle color the correct way.
Not sure why you didn’t put a new modern lcd screen in there. Those old lcd’s are trash.
Good video! I have one question, how do you do to find and buy these broken video games on e-bay? I want to try here in Brazil, but I didn't find nothing that worth a while. Some of then are too expansive.
The trouble is many sellers won't ship to Brazil, so you won't even see the listings
@@RetroRepairs Thanks for the information! Your channel is great! Keep it up!
Nice. You could have used Novus scratch remover to repair the OG screen, but good job all the same 👍
True, the glass just looks better imo. Feels stronger too and will hold up much longer than plastic. Or at least it should
You need an isopropyl alcohol sponsor.
best moment: 8:03 - "where this part go"? :p
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mine was broken too then replace it with 3d printed one...
Heating up the blade to cut that plastic would have helped