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Game Boy DMG won't get past the boot screen... Can I fix it?

My Sinister Hand 132 2 weeks ago
Video Not Working? Fix It Now

Welcome to another episode of "F$%K Around and Find Out". I got this original Game Boy off of Ebay. The listing says it powers up but doesn't do anything else. There is also something clearly wrong with the screen as the boot logo has lines running through it. Can I fix it? ================ *CHAPTERS* 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Unboxing 02:05 - Inspection 03:38 - Testing 05:28 - Disassembly 07:14 - Possible Problem? 09:59 - Soldering 10:42 - Another Test 12:30 - Addressing the Screen Problem 22:39 - Reassembly 25:21 - Final Tests 27:40 - Conclusion ================= *Disclaimer* This video is not sponsored, but the links below are affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of the links, I get a small kickback to help me fund my work. So, if you do, Thanks! Here is some of the equipment I use: *For the shooting* Sony A7 mk iv: https://amzn.to/4f5qniy Sennheiser Lavalier Mics ew G4: https://amzn.to/4fnjUiv Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8: https://amzn.to/4fo2ulP Sony 24-70mm f4: https://amzn.to/3UqKLlP Feelworld F6 On camera Monitor: https://amzn.to/3UqHwuv Light Stands: https://amzn.to/4fkGJU8 Rode Shotgun Mic: https://amzn.to/4eVaWcH Sony MDR7506 Headphones: https://amzn.to/4e505eH *For the Fix-it work* Multimeter: https://amzn.to/4fk4b3L Precision Tweezer Set: https://amzn.to/3BZSscm Anti Static Work Mat: https://amzn.to/4hi5fqL Storage Cabinets: https://amzn.to/48pdg92 Helping Hands: https://amzn.to/3Uneig6 Contact Cleaner: https://amzn.to/4eXE5E0 Head Lamp Magnifier: https://amzn.to/3NC1Y86 Soldering Wick: https://amzn.to/4hmKRVy ==================== Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! - My Sinister Hand ==================== #fixit #diy #retrogaming #repairing #nintendo #gameboy #gameboydmg

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