Gameboy Color - No Power/Sound Fix

Gameboy Color - No Power/Sound Fix - I recently bought a lot of handhelds from eBay, this video captures the process of going through a Gameboy Color system restoration and shows how to repair a Gameboy Color with no power and no sound. Please be sure to check out my other videos, this will be a series in which various types of handhelds will be repaired over the course of the weeks. If you are interested, please feel free to subscribe as I release weekly content.
#Nintendo #Gameboy #Restoration #Repair
0:00 Introduction
0:42 Opening System
1:08 Inspect System
1:50 Testing with Multimeter
3:18 Schematic Explanation
5:10 Repairing Power Port
9:00 Testing Power Repair
9:29 Troubleshooting Sound Issue
9:41 Cleaning Headphone Jack
12:29 Swapping Speaker
14:28 Outro
Tools Used:
Rust Remover (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3AKpzwA
Brushes (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3KOijEj
iFixit Toolkit (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3KOiuiX
Electronics Air Duster (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3CVCrCw
Canned Electronics Air Duster (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3B8TnEq
Multimeter - Cheaper Option (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3Ri07pd
Multimeter - In Newer Videos (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3elpnfI
Multimeter Leads (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3AKq0He
HARDK Hook and Pick Set (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3KLMsEb
Soldering Equipment:
Soldering Mat - Older Videos (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3BcMOkk
Soldering Mat - Newer Videos (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3wTtTbw
99% IPA (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3CWrqAQ
Hakko FX888D Soldering Station (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3QfqISt
Hakko Desoldering Tool (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3AQA6X7
Solder Tip Cleaner (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3RCBdAr
Fume Extractor (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3Riu744
Solder Roll (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3TJb0C7
Flux (Affiliate Link): amzn.to/3emEiWU
Hot Air Station Equipment:
Quick 861DW 1000W Digital Rework Station with LCD Display: amzn.to/3DYRnP8
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE:
This video and description contains affiliate links. If you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. I won't put anything here that I haven't verified and/or personally used myself.
Warning:
This channel is not liability for anyone attempting to perform self-repairs. This channel is meant for the purpose of guiding and assisting those that may be experiencing technical difficulties with their systems. All equipment and products are handled with safety first in mind. Anyone who is inexperienced handling certain equipment or chemicals should refer to the user manual for their respective product and ensure that all proper safety measurements are performed.

[@zrzman94]

Seriously thank you so much for the video! Every video I've looked at kept referring to the fuses or the power switch. Thanks to your video I was able to save one of my game boy colors and get it up and working without any other issues.

[@retrobrogaming7346]

Great video! Better than a lot I’ve seen out there. I’m currently having this issue, changed Caps, audio Jack works, so now I’m back to deciphering that wiring diagram lol

[@totalfix877]

Sometimes the jack can work fine with headphones plugged in, but the speaker audio will not work due to corrosion inside the audio jack. Hopefully you got it working again!

[@Raw12013]

Record the whole process. I put these videos in the background and passively watch and its great. a longer video wouldnt be bad.

[@frozerinosrepairs]

Great as always

[@Jeanedron]

Great video. Your thumbnails need to draw more attention. I love this kind of video keep it up

[@totalfix877]

Yeah I agree. I'm fairly new to the whole content creation scene. I'm trying to work through a few things gradually. Thanks for the feedback and for stopping by!

[@DarrenUSA]

Thank you for this video. I had checked everything else (fuses, power switch, power to the switch). How does a DC jack suddenly go bad on a working GBC?!

[@totalfix877]

Most of the time, the DC Jack always messes up due to corrosion from my experience. Even though you may not see it, it may be inside the port itself that the corrosion is occurring.

[@DarrenUSA]

@@totalfix877 I restored 13 GBCs over the past year and one of them stopped working because of the jack. I agree with you - the bad jack was really cruddy. The replacement jacks are so cheap that I wish I had just swapped them all out. But, I didn't know that that was a thing until I saw your video. Thanks again!

[@BrainBooster35]

This connecter just cut the battery when something inserted in it. There must be simply something in the connector

[@totalfix877]

🤔

[@rorykelly8275]

That’s a bad idea bridging that connection. If someone plugs an external power supply in if the batteries are still in situ your gameboy will be toast.

[@totalfix877]

Yes, that’s why I only did it as a form of troubleshooting but not something I would sell to anyone. I bought aftermarket replacement parts to replace this specific component which you may find here: console5.com/store/game-boy-color-gbc-and-game-boy-pocket-gbp-dc-power-jack.html