Retroid Pocket 3 - Definitive Upgrade Kit Guide (Switches, Buttons, Membranes)
344The definitive guide on how to safely upgrade your membranes, switches, and buttons in your RP3 with the included "upgrade kit"? Is it worth upgrading from the stock set? Everything you need to know in one video. Happy upgrading everyone!
The original face buttons can be used with the upgrade kit, the original d-pad, however, is quite loose when using the upgraded switches and membranes as it has a different size post in the middle making it impossible to use the old one on the new membrane kit. Take your time with the original set before upgrading to see if you enjoy it first.
Here are some pictures after the upgrade:
https://www.reddit.com/user/Kei-Retro-Gaming/comments/xbxoqz/rp3_16bit_upgrade_kit_buttons/
Affiliate links (supports the channel):
RP3 - https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-handheld-retro-gaming-system?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
RP3+ - https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-handheld-retro-gaming-system-1?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
Upgrade PCB - https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-upgrading-pcb?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
Shell Replacement - https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-3-handheld-console-plastic-shell?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
3/3+ Screen Protector - https://www.goretroid.com/products/tempered-glass-screen-protector-compatible-for-retroid-pocket-3-4-7-display?sca_ref=2950232.H2glE1g9mV
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Required Tools
00:49 - Removing the Back Panel
02:33 - High-Quality Clips
02:47 - Removing the Heatsink
04:05 - Detaching the Ribbon Cable
04:25 - Removing the old D-Pad
05:29 - D-Pad Comparison
05:39 - Installing the New D-Pad
05:57 - Ribbon Cable Installation
06:12 - Installing the New Motherboard
07:42 - Check your D-Pad
07:52 - Facebuttons a Word BEFORE upgrading
08:02 - Removing the Face Buttons Motherboard
08:37 - Removing the Joystick
08:49 - Lifting the Face Buttons Motherboard out
09:37 - Comparing the old Face Buttons
09:53 - "Proprietary" Face Buttons
10:05 - Installing new Face Buttons
10:27 - Face Button Membranes
10:38 - BEFORE installing the Motherboard
10:55 - Installing the Face Button Motherboard
12:31 - Installing the Joystick and Ribbon Cable
14:12 - Installing the Heatsink
14:53 - Installing the Backplate
15:40 - Finishing up
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