Thanks for the tip on the LCD board. I was afraid I had to take out the whole screen from the board to solder the replacement caps but will try the way you showed on the vid
Hey mate, just want to point out one small error. For the LCD board the one in the top corner is actually 35V and 10uF, in case that confused anyone else!
The LCD board I have has a 25V 10 uF in this position. Also printed on the PCB. Used a magnifying glass to confirm whats written on the capacitor. Not sure if there's some difference with board versions, but if not, the bill of materials in the description needs to be updated to reflect at 25V capacitor rather than 35V
Fantastic video as always fella brilliant 👍 I'd like to learn how to change l and r buttons for gba sp cuz 😅 i found my old gba but it doesn't work buttons anymore :(
@@JuicyJakeRepairs There's no click mate, first i tried to clean them using a swab with isopropyl alcohol, then i remove triggers and unfortunetly i pushed too much so i spoiled just R button :(
You can drastically reduce the number of capacitors you have to do if you get the IPS screen with the new front PCB and if you get the Retro Six voltage regulator upgrade. That leaves just the CPU board which is pretty easy if you have a good solder sucker
My game boy turns on and the logo appears on the screen, but it doesn't read the games, could this be a problem caused by bad capacitors? The logo appears corrupted. I already checked the cartridge connection and cleaned it
@@JuicyJakeRepairs Thanks for your reply. I searched the internet up and down, but I was not able to find ceramic capacitors with the same values for the power board. Would it be a problem if the volt value is higher than the original?
@@marcelpflug6961 ideally it would match. Voltage can always increase though and be okay, just dont jump to stupid values. For example if 10V is required, dont go and use a 100V. But going to like 16V is fine, just NEVER go down in voltage unless you 100% understand the circuit
I recommend getting some high quality electrolytes from a reputable seller instead because ceramic capacitors work differently than electrolytes in several ways. You need to check the datasheet for the correct values first and I think the voltage rating needs to be at least double if I remember correctly.
hi, but if I put a 10uf 25V capacitor instead of 10uf 16V. Am I doing any harm? because Ali's ones have a different wording. And I can't find the 16V ones!
Can you please look at my DMG Game Boy sometime? It hasn't shown any signs of needing new caps so far but I am worried. Also, its front is a bit sun damaged. Got a replacement front?
if you want to guarantee good quality, you want to buy directly from component sellers and make your own kit. This would be more expensive to do just one gameboy and you would have a lot of spare capacitors
Hi mate! Very nice video! I Enjoy it a lot. I am trying to get all Capacitors together and it is not that easy. Although there are listings on Ebay for full set of replacement, they offer 100uF 10V for the audio board, although it clearly is 100uF 6,3V.... and the price seems also be too high. I have a question: on the screen board it should be 10uF 25V and not as you mentioned 10uF 35V isn't it? Anyways very nice vids, mate. Keep on the good work and greetings from Germany.
It seems like a fast google search gave an answer to my question: If there is a Voltage of 6.3 needed, you can use bigger capacitors without a problem. The only difference is, that they may be a little bigger that the others. In this case a difference of 3.7V should not be a big deal. So i can easily buy 100uF 10V for the audio board somewhere. I think they are more common and therefore easier to get :)
@@StanTheRealManlyMan yes, for Voltage (V) you can always go bigger (within reason). I tend to find its hard to find some capacitors at certain voltages which is why i mentioned a different more common voltage
@@JuicyJakeRepairs thank you for your quick response. Alright, i understand. Of course that makes sense. Yesterday i searched for the needed capacitors for 3 DMG's. I would need 14€ (inclusive shipping costs) and would have a bunch of capacitors left. To lower the price more, i need to check all 3 DMG's what Rev. the powerboard is 🙂
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Looks like the gameboy needs a back screen polarizer replaced too, the top left is visually fading, which means its peeling
Thanks for the tip on the LCD board. I was afraid I had to take out the whole screen from the board to solder the replacement caps but will try the way you showed on the vid
Hey mate, just want to point out one small error. For the LCD board the one in the top corner is actually 35V and 10uF, in case that confused anyone else!
The LCD board I have has a 25V 10 uF in this position. Also printed on the PCB. Used a magnifying glass to confirm whats written on the capacitor. Not sure if there's some difference with board versions, but if not, the bill of materials in the description needs to be updated to reflect at 25V capacitor rather than 35V
Thanks for your video, I have a, where I found correct capacitors? Thanks 🎉
Fantastic video as always fella brilliant 👍
I'd like to learn how to change l and r buttons for gba sp cuz 😅 i found my old gba but it doesn't work buttons anymore :(
ahh, is there no click to them? or they completely gone
@@JuicyJakeRepairs There's no click mate, first i tried to clean them using a swab with isopropyl alcohol, then i remove triggers and unfortunetly i pushed too much so i spoiled just R button :(
You can drastically reduce the number of capacitors you have to do if you get the IPS screen with the new front PCB and if you get the Retro Six voltage regulator upgrade. That leaves just the CPU board which is pretty easy if you have a good solder sucker
What are the esr values for these caps you chose? I bought mine from retrosix and dont trust they got the readings right
My game boy turns on and the logo appears on the screen, but it doesn't read the games, could this be a problem caused by bad capacitors? The logo appears corrupted. I already checked the cartridge connection and cleaned it
Would it also be possible to use ceramic capacitors instead, as they can't leak anymore. What capacitors would I need in this case?
ceramic can work but i have not tested. You need the same capacitance and voltage value. So for example 100N 10V but ceramic.
@@JuicyJakeRepairs Thanks for your reply. I searched the internet up and down, but I was not able to find ceramic capacitors with the same values for the power board. Would it be a problem if the volt value is higher than the original?
@@marcelpflug6961 ideally it would match. Voltage can always increase though and be okay, just dont jump to stupid values. For example if 10V is required, dont go and use a 100V. But going to like 16V is fine, just NEVER go down in voltage unless you 100% understand the circuit
I recommend getting some high quality electrolytes from a reputable seller instead because ceramic capacitors work differently than electrolytes in several ways. You need to check the datasheet for the correct values first and I think the voltage rating needs to be at least double if I remember correctly.
I got a few Game boys and got a back piece that does not seem to work. Could it be as simple as replacing the caps on it?
What about c4 and c5 on the lcd board.. I have 3 gameboys right now that those two have been bad on causing some weird issues
hi, but if I put a 10uf 25V capacitor instead of 10uf 16V. Am I doing any harm? because Ali's ones have a different wording. And I can't find the 16V ones!
No harm done. You can go up on the voltage (V), just not the capacitance (uF).
Can you please look at my DMG Game Boy sometime? It hasn't shown any signs of needing new caps so far but I am worried. Also, its front is a bit sun damaged. Got a replacement front?
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Well, I want to do this. Any recommendations on finding good quality capacitors?
if you want to guarantee good quality, you want to buy directly from component sellers and make your own kit. This would be more expensive to do just one gameboy and you would have a lot of spare capacitors
@@JuicyJakeRepairs thank you c:
Hi mate! Very nice video! I Enjoy it a lot.
I am trying to get all Capacitors together and it is not that easy. Although there are listings on Ebay for full set of replacement, they offer 100uF 10V for the audio board, although it clearly is 100uF 6,3V.... and the price seems also be too high.
I have a question: on the screen board it should be 10uF 25V and not as you mentioned 10uF 35V isn't it?
Anyways very nice vids, mate. Keep on the good work and greetings from Germany.
It seems like a fast google search gave an answer to my question: If there is a Voltage of 6.3 needed, you can use bigger capacitors without a problem. The only difference is, that they may be a little bigger that the others. In this case a difference of 3.7V should not be a big deal. So i can easily buy 100uF 10V for the audio board somewhere. I think they are more common and therefore easier to get :)
@@StanTheRealManlyMan yes, for Voltage (V) you can always go bigger (within reason). I tend to find its hard to find some capacitors at certain voltages which is why i mentioned a different more common voltage
@@JuicyJakeRepairs thank you for your quick response. Alright, i understand. Of course that makes sense.
Yesterday i searched for the needed capacitors for 3 DMG's. I would need 14€ (inclusive shipping costs) and would have a bunch of capacitors left. To lower the price more, i need to check all 3 DMG's what Rev. the powerboard is 🙂
How much should I be paying per set of capacitors?
I've got to order 8 sets now out of fear lol
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