Retroid Pocket 3+ Upgrade and Shell Swap Guide
148The definitive guide on how to upgrade your RP3 to the RP3+ using the upgrade kit from Retroid, and also covers swapping the entire shell. If you have any questions feel free to ask in the comment section below or reach out to me on Reddit. Thanks for watching!
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:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Summary
0:42 - Beginning Teardown
1:00 - Removing First Joystick
1:21 - Removing the DPAD Controller Board
2:30 - Installing the DPAD Controller Board
3:32 - Removing the Speaker
4:26 - Unplug the Battery
4:50 - Unplug the Wifi Antenna
5:15 - Unplugging other essentials
5:35 - Removing the other Joystick
6:23 - Removing the Battery
7:36 - Removing the Controller Ribbon Cable
8:29 - Installing the Controller Ribbon Cable
9:37 - Removing the old Motherboard
10:34 - Removing the Speakers
12:05 - Installing the Upgrade PCB
13:37 - PCB word of caution
15:20 - Installing the Speaker
15:37 - Installing the Battery
16:48 - Installing the Wifi Antenna
18:09 - Installing Ribbon Cables
19:04 - Installing Speaker Power Cable
19:29 - Installing the Second Speaker
19:53 - Switches check
20:32 - Installing the second Joystick
22:00 - Double-check your switches
22:26 - Boot Test
22:35 - Install the Metal Plate
23:18 - Installing the Back Shell/ Final thoughts
24:50 - Outtro
▬▬ 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 kit above) - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKZ23X8/
Microphone - https://www.amazon.ca/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-Microphone-Blackout/dp/B00N1YPXW2/
Microphone Boom arm- https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/
Lights - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G1CJRL7/
Intro theme song was written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Check out his work here:
https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.