Restoring a "Junk" $40 Game Boy Color from eBay Auctions: Can It Be Fixed?

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Kei's Retro Gaming

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Published on March 9, 2024 10:36:24 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4PowmPzgwE

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Pokémon Yellow (1998)

Duration: 14:16

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I recently acquired a "junk" Game Boy Color from an eBay auction. Did I just waste $40 or can I get this Game Boy working again and looking better than ever? Lets take a look at what I bought and see if it was a good purchase.

Screwdriver used (affiliate links):
Canada - https://amzn.to/3v561E2
USA - https://amzn.to/49Ta45i

Grab one below (non-affiliate links):
Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B6721G1Q
USA - https://www.amazon.com/KIROGILY-Precision-Screwdriver-Set-Electronics/dp/B0CB4PQNYM

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - Unboxing
1:39 - Initial Test
2:13 - Teardown
2:40 - First Look Inside
3:40 - Uh oh...
4:22 - Deep Clean
7:15 - Does it boot now?
8:07 - Shell Cleaning
10:33 - Putting it back together
12:50 - Final Thoughts


▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬
Camera: (https://www.po.co/global/poco-f3/)
Camera Mount: (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085C4S8XF/)
Camera Arm: (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XY4YMGH/)
Mount Adapter (for the kit above):(https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKZ23X8/)
Microphone: [Shure SM7B](https://www.amazon.ca/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002E4Z8M/)
USB Audio Interface: [Focusrite Scarlett Solo](https://www.amazon.ca/Focusrite-SCARLETT-SOLO-3RD-GEN-USB-Audio-Interface/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/)
Microphone Boom Arm: (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/)
Lights: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G1CJRL7/)

All music was created by the talented Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Be sure to check out his amazing work (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/).

Please note that this video is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

#gameboy #gameboycolor #retrogaming #handheldgaming #nintendo

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