$11 GameBoy Pocket Repair & Restoration!

[@Kenmacomfyboots]

‘Absolutely decent’ is my new favorite term

[@TheRetroFuture]

Jax haha it’s a classic!

[@thrillhausen8858]

Decent for sure.

[@shazookie9126]

19:05

[@SCU3A_S7EVE]

My new favorite term is “duck.”

[@Sparkyfire.]

Hi inuyasha. 😁

[@UnholyTriforceDelenn]

So yeah, almost a year later, but just so you know that people out there still pay attention and watch all the way through: duck. :)

[@Meerkat_2110]

Ye

[@archmadao]

its a goose i think

[@pickled_0nion433]

2years later and I've done the same :)

[@TheRetroFuture]

That text font is horrible! That’s not how I remember it. Must have clicked something last minute and didn’t notice! Haha sorry! Took 3 hours to render and upload. I won’t let it happen again but please forgive me this time! Enjoy the video besides that! The point of it was that a random new cut on my face appeared due to shaving! 😂

[@BeetleJack_07]

No way bro how did u find it that cheap I know it was in rough shape my back lit game boy color cost me £48 well probably because it's back lit

[@puixel]

DUCK!.... love it, thanks mister

[@devonproffitt10]

What do you usually do with the consoles once you've restored them? I might be interested in purchasing from you

[@okayxdumberx]

Font on what?

[@BeetleJack_07]

@@WiiUniverse( nice was it advance SP or just advance)

[@omrydadon67]

Edit: duck. To repair the traces on the board you can do one of two things. The first is scrape away the masking, run a couple strands of stranded wire down the line of the trace and tack them in place to complete the connection. The second thing you can do is jump a wire from one side of the broken trace to the other. It's really not that difficult, and if you want to see someone do it before you try it I suggest watching 'retro repairs' videos on KZbin.

[@alexmichael8615]

At first I didn’t think that the microphone made a difference but I watched one of your other videos and your new microphone is great

[@TheRetroFuture]

Ah thank you!

[@bbbbzshssaggzxjkxjkfkgjzxf]

Yay! It now doesn’t sound like your talking in a closet!

[@GuyManley]

Holy Duck! I've been watching this guy repair game boys for days and now I find myself looking up soldering irons, tiny screwdrivers and broken handhelds. What have you done to me?

[@SimpleCrisis]

It happens, just got my soldering iron in today

[@slitherywriter1711]

You've contracted it

[@thespianmask]

I know the feel. I just did the clicky shoulder buttons mod for the GBA and burned my finger in the process lmao.

[@AttkBeast]

Same here, duck-y! But since I couldn't find any Gameboys in my thrift shops to refurb, I bought a Bittboy instead!

[@ChaoticZero2000]

nice. i actually have a couple of nice screw driver sets myself... but i probably need more.

[@sihaynes]

Hell yeah! Top Job, p.s love the longer unedited footage! Also very helpful being more in depth for amateur game boy modders etc. Around the world!

[@TheRetroFuture]

I’m glad you enjoyed the longer less edited ones! Take a very long time to make!

[@sihaynes]

@@TheRetroFuture definitely appreciate the time and effort that is put into all your videos duck, (almost forgot 🤣)I think I've completed your whole channel 🤣 much better than watching normal TV Haha

[@monstabishi]

"Not sure why it's wet...." That's been dropped in a toilet, my man. Hope you washed your hands.

[@matbr6949]

Having a baby sister in the mid 90s I can confirm this

[@Dillon69]

Mat Br lol

[@shanktheglobe954]

My thoughts exactly, dropped in toilet lol

[@Superpig-vt2jx]

​@@shanktheglobe954 my thoughts were worse....

[@billclues5406]

MY thoughts were someone found this in the Garbage and saved it and posted it for parts.

[@wyanrard]

For removing sticker residue very easily try something we have here in the USA called Goo Gone, it comes in a spray bottle and also in a spray gel form that gets tacky and works very well. Residue comes right off after waiting probably as little as 30 seconds. Great video!

[@DarronPotter]

WD-40 does a good job as well

[@wyanrard]

wargent99 goo gone actually isn’t flammable if I remember correctly.

[@wyanrard]

wargent99 fair enough. Never even noticed. I’ve lit stuff near it before and everything lol

[@mariobeans]

isnt goo gone just like orange oil? I've found coconut oil removes anything sticky the best. just clean off the oily residue with ISO

[@Echidneys]

nail polish remover can work in a pinch too, as long as it doesn't hurt the plastic--use sparingly and you'd probably be okay

[@tony99659]

I absolutely love Elliot authenticity, man do whatever you please, I like how you do edit and restore things, I have learned so much in your videos, keep it up!

[@PixelSprixie]

Duck! I really enjoyed the restoration despite it not going as planned, it's just satisfying seeing the individual processes that go on and the problem solving that goes along with it. Lovely video!

[@Justin_W]

I know I'm late to this party, but I think it's a fantastic restoration! You've got to do what you've got to do. In the end, this is for you and you're the one that needs to be happy with this.

[@ashtoncooke0524]

You did a great job trying to repair everything, don’t worry about the people that hate. That’s what many people do...just hate. Great video though man and nice duck haha

[@NeonSonOfXenon]

Man your vids are what got me into console modding. Found a GBA at a local thrift shop for $6, did the IPS screen and USBC battery mods alongside a new Arctic white case. More recently I breathed new life into my childhood GameCube with an SD card reader in place of the disk drive. It's so much fun and it's all thanks to you dude, so duck to you!

[@itsplovertime]

Awful shame for the people who DUCKed out of the video early! They will never know the secret. I do genuinely love that hair dryer, though.

[@davison723]

It was a really good job, you try everything but didn’t work, is good that you had replacement for everything, it turn out really good, the back painting is nice, you should paint the front as well, im learning a lot watching your videos, im starting to fix gameboy, thank you for sharing

[@micahgood6103]

I only have one word for this: Duck

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

Here's two more words: Duck Go

[@princey_06]

Here’s five more words: Duck goes to lemon store

[@efrainreyes4155]

The Mighty Ducks!!

[@umbrellacampfire]

Whew, that was a close one! Thanks for the heads up!

[@TRDGE]

I have to say, I've only discovered your channel a few days ago and I absolutely love your restore/ retro gaming videos! Thanks so much for sharing :)

[@wyoming2868]

“Duck” please do it i need hope in humanity

[@gothcrusader7104]

Oh well

[@ProjectDv2]

I got my heart in under eight hours. I think you just came out of the gate too needy.

[@anthonyru.32]

Got any grapes?

[@giovanniventurelli852]

Sorry :(

[@eph1xia52]

@@anthonyru.32 はい、私はすべてのブドウの禅を持っています

[@TLDT]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, I just fixed my gameboy pocket after it not working for like 20 years. I'm so excited and I owe It to your videos!

[@Ra-zor]

Duck - good to see people still restoring these old gems of gaming history...

[@rafalosophy101]

@14:36, the ball-cap comes off!! he's rolled up his proverbial sleeves 😊 now, down to the REAL business 😁 love the channel! just discovered it. used to repair systems, myself. still have some that need tackling. maybe it's time to re-enter the fray 😊

[@acostachristianbryan]

Oh my Duck... I'm inspired to repair the screen of my gameboy pocket with horizontal lines...

[@SunshieldCreations]

Thank you so much for this video! I wanted to show my son Pokemon Blue for the first time and when I checked the batteries in my old gameboy pocket, they were all corroded out. I followed your video to clean up the battery contacts and motherboard and now it works good as new. Great vid and thanks again!

[@chartier67]

I for one would rather you be true and honest and take some hate, than lie you fixed it and ruin your reputation. You tried to fix it , that's all that matters. Oh and "duck" lol.

[@charlieholmes7024]

Duck! Recently started restoring the batteries in my old pokemon games. I originally modded a GBC with a new lens and shell back in 2018, your channel has been very informative.

[@HighIQuit]

Forget the repair i want that duck ! 🐤

[@Alexm920]

I've really been enjoying your videos. I just started digging into your backlog and loved seeing the step-by-step process, even with the frustrating damage. Absolutely top duck.

[@gothicchocobo]

Loving the Duck hairdryer, I saw it on Twitter and I thought it was an item that you was repairing.

[@discoballandchain]

Haha, that's great. Duck is the nickname my girlfriend calls me. Nice synchronicity considering I've just decided to start repairing and refurbishing basically all the same things you work on throughout your channel. I've been quite inspired by your work on both the electronics as well as video production. Just last night while trying to come up with something to do on the side, both as a hobby and to make money while I was talking with my girlfriend, and at the same time I was playing a damaged DS Lite that I was using as a GBA because it has the best screen of my collection, and we both suddenly realized that I could just repair it. Much of the confidence to start came from watching your channel, so it's funny that I caught this one video today and Duck was the word you used. I love the channel, keep it up Elliot. You're doing a really great thing here.

[@retardretard5079]

The duck says, "quack"

[@gun5209]

Stumbled upon this channel by chance and started watching a bunch of your videos. just wanted to duck in the comment section here and say I like your stuff. Subscribed

[@jonathanmartin3375]

I restore guitars and sometimes parts just can't be saved. It happens with everything. Good work on this GBP! Duck.

[@UsedGames]

Such a classy duck in admitting all will not go according to plan. Now that's admirable

[@harryandy44]

That was the ducks nuts, thanks for the inspiration. Thanks to you I bought and repaired my own dmg gameboy for a fraction of the price!

[@briansaenz3884]

Duck! ... I just wanted to buy a little Indigo Game Boy Advance and now I'm considering starting a collection made up of "restored" ones I'm finding all around my city. You made a 90's soul very very happy.

[@suryachalla9987]

I "DUCK"ING love your videos. I'm binging them in these quarantine times. You've got a new subscription btw.( I absolutely love that duck tho)

[@karolinatrepsyte9667]

Duck!!🦆😁 I personally liked the idea of putting new screen and just giving this fresher look, Ah, this really brings back memories when old stuff was brand new ❤ Thanks!

[@shortyboio]

I think you should move the microphone lower so that we can hear you better when your looking down. It's something that I personally think will improve the quality drastically.

[@MegumiMoo]

Duckety duck. Its been two years and I still find videos like this satisfying 😌

[@ArvellonNerd]

Some times you gotta say "duck it".

[@abysJaq]

Duck! Your content is duckin' great!!

[@hammychan1]

When I see a “duck”.... I just look away, with a moment of being freaked out!

[@rensawyer5623]

When he says he knows he’s gonna get hate for using a different screen/motherboard I’m like “those people can complain after they’ve put the same amount of work trying to fix the originals” seriously he was so committed to trying to make it work and only used surrogate parts when it really wasn’t going the way he wanted.

[@blusun2]

I used to detail cars for many years. Often I was tasked with removing vinyl decals during detailing. The best way I found to get adhesive and vinyl decals off is to heat it up and slowly peel off the vinyl. Perhaps try using your fancy new duck hair dryer, heat up the polarized screen and see if that makes for removal of it easier than using the blade.

[@luig1987]

Duck! Eitherway was a really cool restoration video! Thanks for taking the time

[@93maverick]

Holy shit that's my old gameboy!! I put those stickers on my freind gave them to me at school

[@AlexRettig]

Duck, this was amazingly informative, even if the build didn't go perfect I feel like I know a lot more about trouble shooting a gameboy repair

[@MichaelBritt23]

You know you have to display that duck in every video from now on, haha.

[@Sparrowlicious-01]

I was nervous for a moment when you started cutting off the polarizer but then you put on a glove and all was well in my mind. Phew.

[@dimitrisk02]

The video was duck - mazing

[@sweeneyuk1]

Best gb mod channel, convinced me to restore my gbc.

[@faeliure708]

Hey, I've got a Gameboy Pocket that I managed to get working again, but the shell is in really rough shape. It's an original silver one with the glossy chrome bezel around the screen. Should I keep it original, should I repaint, or should I replace the shell? Also, duck.

[@thatdieguy5310]

If you can find a paint that suffices, repaint it, if you can't, choose between the other two options.

[@chicklinlive]

I know this is a little late but I would recommend replacing the shell.

[@thatdieguy5310]

@@chicklinlive It really depends if you can find a good third-party shell or a high quality used shell

[@Bakamoichigei]

A _"dot"_ on the screen.... This eBay seller is an _artist._ 😂 That's an excellent tip regarding the self-tapping screws. Of course if you ever want to eliminate the issue entirely, you can sink some heat-set threaded inserts into the bosses and swap the self-tapping screws for some nice cap screws.

[@hovanthecool1995]

Leave the word "duck" in the comments below. OK, Duck Dodgers.

[@hannahl4108]

You did an absolutely fantastic job, it always amazes me how you’re able to fix so many things, absolutely fantastic work as always!! And duck lol

[@gibbo9089]

"Eight Dollars and 69 PENCE??!!" What mixed up currency is that!!

[@juniper_pines]

These duck videos are really making me want to get into the internals of all the old systems I have. Thank you!

[@Brucedoos]

Duck! Just started pulling old cartridges apart to replace the batteries. Cheers for the inspiration

[@natehans1832]

I don’t know why but this has to be my favorite repair.

[@TheTomco11]

Some terminology for you, the display connectors are ZIF (zero insertion force connectors) and the bar is the actuator or lock. The holes that link layers are vias, and via's that go all the way through are plated through holes

[@davisuko_]

This was like watching the guy from toy story clean woody 👏🏻 super satisfying haha

[@sblexls]

Duck! Love the video and the channel Elliot. Hope all is well, please keep doing what you’re doing, I’m binge watching all your content! Stay safe!

[@KekwGuy]

Ya should change the category from gaming to education chief. This is soooooo entertaining to watch!

[@Openreality]

Duck I could've told you that the first one probably wouldn't work because it was corroded fully through. I will say that yes you officially repaired the model. Sometimes restoring often means replacing components that are faulty. Great video.

[@josephroach2495]

Duck anyone that gives you crap about the repair!! You did great!!! Love your videos!!

[@austinwilburn1772]

I know you said a lot of people would be dissing on you but I gotta say, this gameboy repair was a tough one.

[@AWilson3342]

Duck, thanks to your videos, Im learning different restoration techniques for my different consoles/handhelds

[@DIYTAYSEERworld]

Duck... Duck... Duck.... I can watch your vedios all day, every day.. Keep entertaining us..lots of Love from Pakistan..

[@gerardlopezmolina2885]

You're the real doc, great work.

[@andrewrice418]

Duck! Also great job with the restoration. You've made bring a screen back to life seam so simple! Giving me ideas of trying a screen repair on my gameboy colour. Keep at it mate!

[@v41ru55]

Duck! Thanks for sharing, so many of these types of repair videos only show complete successes. I think it's interesting to see one where some compromises need to be made. Because tbh that's going to be most people's experience if they take up this hobby.😂

[@faselwesen]

i could never quit on a video without finishing duck duck duck

[@LlamaRed]

Thanks for showing how to remove glue from the screen - I bought one recently with a screen like that so it's nice to know it's not too bad of a fix.

[@ronniebaskin]

DUCK! Love your content mate. Keep up the good work.

[@ranson2002]

what a well loved gameboy, even if its in bad condition before the restoration, that gameboy had loving hands playing it often and adorning it with pokemon stickers

[@michaelrowntree8810]

Duck 🦆 Only found this channel the other day and I love it! Keep up the hard work and I hope you get home safely! 😂

[@AngerThePeople]

DUCK! I thought you did a marvelous job! These videos are strangely soothing!

[@TheGrandMaster896]

I know this is an old video but nothing works better than lemon oil for removing sticker residue. It’s like magic

[@michaelbeyrlejr.1884]

Duck....what a great video!!! I’m tryin to get my gear together so I can start fixing modding.

[@truckywuckyuwu]

I hope you read this, because it's something I learned that really helps get rid of all sorts of 'sticky' adhesives. Stickers on stuff, or adhesive from electronics like the screen you were cleaning. So, Alcohol SOMETIMES works, but most of the time it doesn't really. What does work though, sometimes better than Alcohol is oil. Oil (like olive oil) makes the adhesive unable to stick and it can be easier to mechanically remove some adhesives off. Not all, but some, and for the ones that are still stuck on, and the oil doesn't really work well. Use orange oil. Essential oil, or orange furniture oil. but be careful, because it CAN soften or damage some plastics or even remove paint(Test first). But it can straight up dissolve most of the completely stubborn sticky adhesive residues that you might otherwise need to just use elbow grease on, and at the very least it does make it at least 4 times easier to remove. There's some specialty products you can get that work too(like goo gone, but that as far as I know, just uses citrus oil too), but whenever I have something sticky that I need to get rid of, usually alcohol, oil, or orange essential oil and waiting a few minutes, and some minor elbow grease is all it takes. I test alcohol first, then oil, and then use essential after that, because the first two I always have lots of, but the essential oil is a bit expensive, but really all you need is a few drops, so it's really not that bad. Just something I learned that has helped me remove stickers and adhesive residue from most stuff very easily. Also, get yourself a plastic spudger/scraper or use an old plastic card. It works way better than sitting there rubbing it with a q-tip. The q-tip is for cleaning, not for removing adhesive.

[@jodotarotclub9231]

Fascinating. I would feel absolutely genius if i were to make such a fusion. Fabolous results 🎉😊

[@saber5821]

Duck🦆 bro i love watching your vids as a result I've cleaned and repaired a few gameboys for me and my friends and your videos have be very helpful

[@Ordinary_Red]

Duck. The most beautiful animal in all of hairdryer history.

[@Skipatronic]

Duck. This is a very intriguing KZbin channel

[@ibye3728]

Duck innit, i love ur vids man, just watching through your old ones lmao

[@johnnysilver1079]

What the DUCK! That was a great video! Good job breathing new life into that device!

[@valikoest7981]

1997... the kid who assembled this gameboy must be around 26-28 by now... how the time flies...

[@trev1976]

Least you were honest , refreshing to see someone buy junk that actually dosnt work for a change , i thought it was just me that was unlucky as everyone else on youtube always gets a bargain.

[@jennylee9761]

Duck!!! Also, who cares about the haters? These videos are so informative and AWESOME! You keep doing what you do, I love these videos, I'm totally addicted now! :D I also want that hairdryer, lol!

[@beswick1985]

Duck my new favourite channel

[@Tealmoonstone]

Duck im so glad you didnt leave the old screen on just looked so bad

[@hollowneedles]

Duck. It's been 5 months but you still gotta give me some love.

[@weightlessliving9856]

Watching almost exactly two years later Duck!

[@chefforg]

Heaven has a special Kingdom for Game Boy Advocates!

[@pimpedoutstereos9747]

For anyone who wants to retro an original dmg gameboy and the shell has yellowed, rather than doing retro brighting with uv lighting and stuff, I found out by experimenting with an old damaged shell just sit the shell in a small container and get an old toothbrush and evenly brush white king power gel all over it and let it sit there for around 2 hrs. No need for any uv lighting or anything and let the bleach gel do it’s thang. I did it and my gameboy shell literally looks new and it didn’t damage any of the gameboy text on the front of the shell

[@m1k4n57]

Might be 3 years late to the video but boy do I love ducks!

[@steepfrugut]

White vinegar is a good way to get rid of the corrosion like on the battery terminals, apply, then use toothbrush, it will bubble when applied, then just go over it with IPA after.

[@arbayer2]

You know, out of all the Game Boys in all the world, this one really ducked a tragic fate. Looking forward to the follow-up if it comes one day 😊

[@josephstuby8373]

Duck....quack quack. Keep up the great videos! I really enjoy them