Game Boy Screen Problem Fix (One Method)

[@H4RRYxj]

That awkward moment when you fear the worst, and you just forgot about the contrast button.... Cheers your video helps solve the fact im an idiot.

[@MysteryManBob]

ayyyy thenks for that, I was a bit hesitant to stick somethin under the gameboy screen bc i have a clear model and i generally fix things and leave them looking bad, but this was a much easier fix than i thought it would be

[@RavenTheLabrador]

Seth Andersen if you did what he says to do in the video you actually haven't fixed anything it is not glue and it is not tape that holds the ribbon cable to the PCB it is solder and I genuinely hope he was just joking in his video when he says it's tape or glue. To fix this properly you need to open up the Gameboy and repair where the solder has come apart from the PCB and the ribbon cable connected to the LCD and this will fix all those missing lines making the screen work 100% again.

[@ratchetxrc]

@MukaMoko its just the contrast wheel on the side of the gb there should be 2 a volume one and a contrast on 1 on each side

[@sinistermoon]

"It might take a little bit of wiggling to get it off". Found that statement funny for some reason lol. The tri-wing screws can also be taken out with a 1.4 mm flat. They come with those small screw driver sets. It will not strip your screws. Maybe that will help someone out there that doesn't have a tri-wing sitting around. Cool video Luke. The ones where you take things apart are my favorites. Just don't spray any WD-40 in the Gameboy lol.

[@Zeether77]

I did this on my Game Boy and it indeed worked! Mine had Philips head screws instead of tri-wing screws, and there were a few behind the batteries but otherwise this fix really worked! Thanks for the video Luke!

[@gutterguy720]

Sweet! I have the same problem. Thank God there is a fix without soldering. This is the reason I subscribe.

[@DanSolo777]

Damn bro thanks alot I bought a gameboy from eBay for $4 because it had a line going down it and I did what you said to do and BAM! no more line awesome bro thanks again.

[@acidDrop2000]

sweet vid. i always knew how to fix that problem from an article in an old issue of tips & tricks, but ive never actually seen it done. nice job!

[@Gijs7156]

My screen is flashing and flickering when i touch the contrast button, do i have to buy a new button or is it something else?

[@manjiquaker]

Thanks for this vid. just knowing what is going helped me fix this by just pushing on the plastic until the lines went away.

[@Puppet_Doctor]

Wow thanks for posting up this video. I got a Gameboy off of Ebay and part of the screen is missing so I might try this out. But I still got a couple of other ones that work fine but still good to know.

[@Navarria123]

You are my hero, ive been wondering how to fix this problem for a long time, thank you!

[@Darthenchiladas]

i have a gameboy advance sp. it works but when i turn it on the screen shows a bunch of colors. what needs to be replaced?

[@googleboughtmee]

I just turned on my old Game Boy for the first time in many years and it has those vertical lines too, so I searched for a Luke video and low and behold there's one on exactly this problem :) Awesome stuff. By the way I would give anything for some Hard Off batteries like those.

[@ScrewAttackEurope]

Can you buy replacement screens? I've got one that's cracked. Also replacement plastic screen protectors.

[@ichigo3223]

Excellent video man. This will definitely help a lot of ppl that have Gameboys with those nasty lines. Great Job.

[@CoolDudeClem]

I have s similar thing goig on with my PSP, there is a vertical bright grey line near the left side of the screen, is this the same sort of problem?

[@Dukefazon]

Catchy music, what is the game that you put in?

[@brandonniette4825]

Yeah I have a game boy pocket but the film was so burnt and I took it off and replaced it but getting the glue was a pain in the butt when I put it together again I noticed a black dot in the LCD screen how do I fix this problem need help ASAP

[@kennytheamazing]

Omg, I want some hard-off batteries ! AND THANKS !!! I've been looking for a fix for ages now !

[@XMikau94X]

If you have tried fixing the lines in the screen and now none of them are working them you might have burned the ribbon cable. I had 3 broken original Gameboys with this problem when I first tried this. I killed the first one as it got too hot for the ribbon cable. The 2nd still has a few lines in it and the 3rd works perfectly. It takes a little practice.

[@NickBFTD]

Sounds like the cartridge connector needs cleaning, are you turning it on with a game inserted ?

[@SamiPodHelper]

Could you maybe make a video on how to get the horizontal lines back because I had many lines down and horizontal but I've fixed the down ones but not horizontal, please help I have quite a few lines:(

[@Ozkarguitar]

Mine doesn't have lines, it has black pixel on one of the sides that are noticeable even with the screen off... Any ideas?

[@Dukefazon]

Why do you put that paper in? The two sides of the board actually touch when the unit is assembled. There are springy parts all over one board that touches some pads on the other board. No need for that.

[@16mmDJ]

Both of my gameboys use the normal philips screwdrivers. What's the deal? Are they just older?

[@MukaMoko]

I have a question: When I turn on my GB, if the screen is completely blank all the time, even after several minutes, but the sound is playing normally, does that mean that all the screen cables detached? thnx

[@bobboffin8980]

hi I have a problem with my old game boy screen. In the top the screen have an horizontal stripe that doesn't work, so the screen has a small size in vertical direction. is possible to fix it? thanks. hope yiu understand the problem.

[@kaiyodei]

mine turns on but no screen at all. do i discard or sell for parts?

[@matthewluebeck4112]

I have one with a black splotch in the middle of the screen that's there whether it's turned on or off. I thought maybe the splotch was on the backing and that just attempting to mod it with a backlight would end up fixing it but the splotch is still there, just clear colored rather than black without the green backing. Is there a way to fix that or is there anyone that sells the actual LCD screen to replace the whole screen?

[@RavenTheLabrador]

Matthew Luebeck there is no one that manufactures and sells replacement LCD screens for the original Gameboy it is also extremely difficult to remove the old one and solder in a new one a lot of people believe it is impossible to do this it is not impossible but if you are not a very experienced person with soldering and electronics the chances that you will destroy the LCD when trying is almost 100%. the LCD has many different layers on top of and underneath the two layers of glass that make up the LCD screen the LCD has many different layers on top of it underneath the two layers of glass that make up the LCD screen if what you are talking about is what I'm thinking removing the top outer layer will most likely fix this problem for you. if you are unsure about any of this in terms of doing it for yourself and are interested in having someone do it for you please let me know I'd be more than happy to do this for you for a small fee obviously but my feet is very reasonable and you would also need to pay for the shipping both ways. let me know either way or if you have already had it fixed :-)

[@zhangliubao]

is it possible to adjust the screen by about 2mm to the left? my gameboy's screen seems little to the right.

[@Chocobroni]

I have one that started to have that problem of the blank stripes, Now it doesnt show anything at all.Does this can fix that too?

[@ShokaLion]

OverdueBrainscan is correct. If you turn on without a game, you'll get a black bar come down and stop in the middle of the screen with the da-ding noise. "Nintendo" won't appear unless you have a game plugged in.

[@Swimmingchao]

Is that Ponniki? I swear that was the red one on the bike at the title screen.

[@antolinarm1428]

Hi pls help why my gameboy advance showing orange lines on all side of lbc while im playing

[@GizmoFan1]

OMG THANK YOU! I GOT A GAMEBOY FROM A FLEA MARKET TODAY AND THERE WERE SO MANY DEAD PIXELS.

[@MNC122703]

hey luke , I have 2 old gameboys with this problem , 1 has alot of meaning to me aswell , is there a way to get a new screen for this gameboy?

[@DarthAlv]

This will come in handy when I get home. I have two game boys that'll need fixing. =)

[@humenspider7]

could you make a video about how to fix a gameboy advance? not the sp kind the one you hold sideways with small gba games my screen has these black lines in the middle and they are big and when i turn it on the right side is completly emptey

[@MsCutestgirlinthewor]

Hello my game boy has a yellowlike screen, is it gonna be like that or is it just old?(bought it rescently)

[@urbinax]

hey dude, can u help me? i took a photo to my gameboy pocket, and the flash of the camera burned it :( is there any repair i can do? not all the screen is damaged, only like a circle of 2cm of diameter

[@phyroking2]

nice vid luke btw the guy "elcheapouno" is El = The, Cheapo = Cheap, Uno = One, meaning "The Cheap One"

[@BowserN64]

Nice video man! I wish my Game Boy Original worked. :( IT won't power on wth batteries, and I can;t find a power adapter to fit my gameboy anywhere so far! Any suggestions? Nothing's turned up on Google.

[@CallMeRandomVG]

I hail from Martin's video B) I'm wondering if this applies to more modern LCDs like DS Lites and what not and if so, if it's possible to replace the ribbon cable itself off of the LCD? I have seen 0 of the sort and the response is usually "buy a new screen".

[@RavenTheLabrador]

Randumbness absolutely 100% do not go by what this guy's video says he clearly has no actual idea of what he is talking about I mean seriously come on he is talking about it like it's glue or tape which connects the ribbon cable to the PCB lol.😂 😂 😂 😂. It is absolutely not glue or tape it is solder and putting something like paper or cardboard in there is like putting a Band-Aid on a broken bone it's not going to fix anything. if you are looking for someone to fix your game console who actually knows what they are doing let me know and I will gladly send you my contact info and can send you information like my fees and any other info you're interested in.

[@msidleon4701]

hey luke i have a problem with my gameboy i recently purchased used the problem is whenever i turn it on the nintendo name that falls is just a black bar tips or fix would be appreciated

[@bootscootinbabey]

+MSIdleon That happens when there is no game in the gameboy

[@mike80305]

+Mitch Whinn When the cartridge is dirty this can happen, so using 91% Isopropyl alcohol with a Q-tip on the contact points of the cart can cure the problem ^^.

[@mike80305]

+mike80305 Also try cleaning the actual cart connector on the gameboy with a cleaner, can usually get it on Ebay if the problems persists xD.

[@CryoSID]

@timerider4 mine has the same problem. and it makes even more strange noises with "The Castlevania Adventure" on the KONAMI, title and stage/score screen.

[@austenlangford]

is it possible to get the green looking screen out the gameboy you know have like a gameboy color screen clear instead of green like take out the green cardboared

[@jugghead82]

Great Advice Luke I only wish I keep my original gameboy.

[@dogeymon83]

Can you tell me where I can order a tri-wing screwdriver?

[@lianas7970]

I love the Hard Off batteries! xD More of these vids, please Luke! :) xo

[@amirul2596]

There's like a burnt circle inside of my screen. And I can't see anything when I'm playing. How do I fix it?

[@Zantking70]

Hey Dude, Thanks SO MUCH!! Your Idea work for my Game Boy and its dead-pixel-free! :D

[@Swimmingchao]

Oh wait, it's Magical Taruruto Kun. Sorry for the double post!

[@natethememe1853]

I have horizontal lines on my gameboy? Is there anything I could do?

[@RavenTheLabrador]

Natethememe I know your comment is an old one but if you're Gameboy still has not been fixed let me know I'll be more than happy to fix it for you you would just need to pay the shipping both ways and I can get it back to you in 100% working order in no time at all.

[@sinistermoon]

@Flipflpoab Yeah pretty much. If you want to see what the inside of a GBA looks like you can check out my videos. The flat ribbon cable for the screen in those can be really picky. So I would imagine you could do just about the same thing that Luke does in this video.

[@DivisibleByWaffle]

Hey Luke, what game was that? The title theme is pretty catchy!

[@shishido7]

@myartwork907 i live in japan, i have 8 gameboys 5 are made in japan and 3 made in china. the chinese ones seems like the pcb are a brighter green color. other than that they are essentially the same.

[@MegaMetal96]

Very helpful video Luke. I just need a tri wing screwdriver and I'll be in business.

[@idied2]

what about when the speaker goes bad, how can i fix that.?

[@theleadin]

can this method be used on a GB pocket as well? cause it has the same problem on the pocket! thanks!

[@MukaMoko]

@ratchetxrc is there any way to fix this?

[@CianDavies03]

Please help. I have a regular Gameboy. I turn it on, the LED turns on, but there is nothing on the screen and there is no sound either. I don't know what do I think it's busted.

[@texaselectricchair]

hey! did you manage to fix this?

[@ChrisMX9]

Cian Davies clean the white cable contacts

[@RavenTheLabrador]

Cian Davies if you haven't fixed this yet I'd be more than happy to fix it for you just let me know and I will give you my email address and my information in terms of my fee and shipping address to be able to ship it to me and you can obviously send me your mailing address so that it can be returned once fixed. Anyways let me know either way or if you have it fixed already :-)

[@InfiniteGears]

hey larry, Try using some weak car polish (turtlewax) on the screen, It migth take a bit of work but in my experience it usually gets rid of deep cracks, hope this helps!

[@noctbot]

youve helped me with the problem it seems to be ths exact problem but pushing causes lines to go in and out so i dont really gain anything. I need to get underneath that part to actually fix iti think

[@valeriepowers]

Does the same apply for sega game gear system?

[@jeffvouladakis3127]

Used a soldering iron fixed all the vertical lines, but had 2 horizontal, tried to acces the strip on the side like you said and the whole screen died, :( another gameboy goes to heaven.

[@RavenTheLabrador]

Jeff Vouladakis that's because this guy has absolutely no clue what he is talking about I'm glad that you use a soldering iron to fix the other lines that is the proper way to do it not what he was saying because he was saying it's glue or tape which connects the ribbon cable to the LCD and I'm assuming you obviously know that's not a fact lol anyways to use your soldering iron on the other ribbon cable that was a death sentence for the Gameboy right there that is not something that you should try to do at all it will 100% always destroy it. bottom line don't trust this guy's videos he doesn't have a clue what he is doing at all either he just seriously doesn't know how to do it properly or he's making these videos as a joke in hopes of destroying other people's Gameboys.

[@ratchetxrc]

@MukaMoko it might just be the contrast thing on the side my gb pocket was like that when i got it last year and i was freaking out cause i thought it didnt work

[@Lyxx7]

Can any1 help? The problem there is a stain in the center of the screen which I can't see when the game is on. Which i supect that battery leakage I didn't take for a lone time. Can it be fix???

[@PhatPhunk]

Great tip Luke! I use bluetags to apply some pressure at the sides and that helped a little.. probly i'll use a whole strip like u suggest to see if it helps...

[@starscream1646]

What game was that in your gameboy luke?

[@Qwoap]

mine works, but when i turn it on the nintendo logo is just all black is there something wrong with it ?

[@RavenTheLabrador]

Flathead sounds like you're turning it on without a game in it this is what happens when there is no game in the Gameboy a black bar will come down. The only way the word Nintendo will come down is with a game installed in it before you turn it on.

[@raoatv]

Man nintendo loves screws. Even some of their controllers have a ton of them. I guess that is what makes them so solid. I retired my gameboy a while ago. He is still in perfect condition but he is now in a shadow box frame on my wall as art :D. I play all my games on a Fire Red SP now.

[@pacman6438]

thanks a LOT luke, my GB pocket has the same problem, now i know how to repair it!

[@tienxero]

unfortunatly no, it doesnt work for a game gear at all. the screen in a game gear is completely differant from a gameboys. for the most part, if the screen stops working, the entire unit is shot. its extremely hard to replace a gamegear screen.

[@androshchukx]

What kind of screen is used for this Gameboy?

[@RavenTheLabrador]

y a I know your comment is old but if you're asking this because you're curious if there are replacement LCD screens made for the Gameboy DMG unfortunately no there is not and even if you get a used one from an old Gameboy they are extremely difficult to remove and solder in a replacement without destroying it. it is not impossible most people believe it is but it is not impossible but is extremely difficult and if you are not very experienced at soldering you will almost definitely destroy it when trying.

[@cutemimi25]

Actually Rikarocks2001 is right that is a Super Famicom, if you look closely at the Super Famicom it will say Nintendo Super Famicom if it was a European Super Nintendo it would have an oval around the Nintendo logo (and there isn't one).

[@LordXaero]

That is one CLEAN Gameboy.

[@Drestopmotion]

Has he been running from anything?

[@-Marbal-]

It's a Eurpoean model as well.

[@SamuraiThomas]

not exactly. Without a game you'll get the logo but it will just stay there until you turn it off.

[@CanadianChief55]

Do you have a tutorial to completely replace the screen? thanks

[@RavenTheLabrador]

CanadianChief55 There is no one who makes a replacement LCD screen for the original Gameboy DMG it is also extremely difficult to remove the old one without destroying it and it is equally as difficult to install a replacement one from an old Gameboy. It is not impossible most people believe it is but it is extremely difficult and if you are not very experienced with soldering you will almost definitely 100% destroy your Gameboy.

[@aliwel]

Ever heard of Dj Scotch Egg? He's this crazy Japanese guy that uses Gameboys to make his music. Seen him live and it was insane!

[@BowserN64]

@newtwo101 Thanks man you're a big help. I'll try to find time to do that. I know Game Boy is old but there's nothing quite as nice as playing your game boy games on a REAL original console you know? I have some corrosion on a capacitor (tube connected by two thin wire protruding out each side and entering the motherboard) which is next to my power switch, but I mean surely that doesn't mean my console is lunched?There was also battery leakage, but very little reached the motherboard.

[@InfiniteGears]

My gameboy pocket has a perfect screen... good video..

[@pimvoerman]

Thank you so much, I finally fixed that problem from my GB. Subbed! :)

[@sinistermoon]

@InfiniteGears Not bad man. But I can get one of those smaller screw driver sets at the dollar store. For a dollar lol. I just put that out there for people that don't want to deal with ebay since those screw driver sets that I am talking about are really common in people's homes.

[@Trund27]

@JustnamedJG XD I hear ya. I just sent away for the tri-wing screwdriver to fix mine....toally worried about destroying it

[@Jchot]

this is a terrific to the point video

[@BKDDY]

You should make more videos like this..I know u got tons of stuff to show!

[@InfiniteGears]

haha that is really awesome, just another example that everywhere is cheaper than the UK

[@influencehistory8879]

Its probably a famicom seeing that luke is living in japan.

[@alecjahn]

Yeah.... Hard Off batteries are a necessity.

[@Mikkeltreningslogg]

Adding pressure does not work well ... If you want to fix this quick and easy, just buy a soldering iron and re-heat the ribbon-cable near the end of the screen and it will melt itself into the original position. Takes about 10 minutes :)

[@RavenTheLabrador]

Mikkel Lian lol I know right lol.😂 😂 😂 😂. this video is so pathetic I mean come on he was saying it's glue or tape that connects the ribbon to the PCB from the LCD screen lol come on I seriously hope he was joking because if not that is just ridiculous and so pathetic LOL.😂 😂 😂 😂 what is happening when you use a soldering iron to fix this problem properly what is happening is you are heating up and melting allowing the solder to Reflow and make a connection again between the ribbon cable and PCB. If this guy had any idea what he was talking about he would know that LOL

[@Lachlant1984]

Wow, even on this video I can hear the high pitched wistle from the speaker in the GameBoy while it's on.

[@Qwoap]

thanks, yeah that was it thought the screen might have been broken

[@Wiinerd37]

yeah he does. In his one video you hear him in Japanese ask somebody if he can bring a camera into a store

[@MegaMetal96]

That sounds like a simple shoddy connection between the game cartridge and the system.

[@OverdueBrainscan]

You need a game in there for the Nintendo logo to show up.

[@ScrewAttackEurope]

Thanks for the advice, but it's too late for that. The Ink is coming out of it.

[@SNESKegaGamer]

Put up a solder to the parts of the ribbon that are dead a let is heat it up fo about 20 seconds with enough pressure to see the lines come back or use a heat gun. thats what I did to fix a friends.