Original game boy repair

Question 3 years ago on Introduction. Hi, I got a free Gameboy today and it had a pair of leaked batteries in it. I've already taken it mostly apart and cleaned all the contacts so it now turns on. But that's all. It turns on, does the Gameboy beep, then a small bar moves from the top of the screen to the middle, with a "registered" r after it, as if it should say Nintendo. How can I fix it? Thank you! Reply 3 years ago. Happy to help! This may sound silly, but is there a cartridge in it?

The Nintendo logo only appears when there is a game cartridge in the slot. Introduction: Restoring a Nintendo Game Boy. By jaksherry Follow. More by the author:. This instructable will go through the steps to make an original Game Boy act like it was new. Use the triwing screwdriver to remove the 6 screws on the rear of the game boy. Replacement Guides Batteries.

Headphone Jack. Teardowns Nintendo Game Boy Teardown. Support Questions Ask a Question. Tools These are some common tools used to work on this device. Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher Tri-Point Y1 Schraubendreher.

Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher 0. Step 1 Batteries. Add a comment. Add Comment Cancel. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4 Outer Case. Step 5. Step 6. Step 7. Step 8 Screen. Step 9. Step One comment. Almost done! This is actually an issue with the game, not the Game Boy, but it's easy to fix by replacing the battery in the game. Learn how to fix your Game Boy games that won't save.

Backlit Game Boys draw a lot of power. This draw can cause a serious strain on the components inside. If you find your backlit Game Boy extra whiny, it's time to do something about it. The Game Boy can be upgraded with a specific capacitor to let more power through, reducing whine from the speaker. I wrote an entire guide on how to fix Game Boy speaker whine!

If none of the fixes below worked for you, post in the comments section below and I'll do my best to help you out! Ever wanted to play your Game Boy in the dark? Or install a bigger screen or new Game Boy case and buttons? Check out my ultimate Game Boy modding guide! The Nintendo Game Boy is one my favorite retro hand-helds.

They came in a surprising number of variations, some of which are very hard to get ahold of. How it happens Shell damage is often caused by natural wear and tear. How to fix it The Game Boy shell can be removed to be cleaned with warm water and dish soap. How it happens Another common problem with mobile devices is the inevitable build up of grime. How to fix it You'll need to open the Game Boy and thoroughly clean the internal components.

Let's fix it! How it happens It doesn't take much for something important to wiggle loose and completely out of sight. How to fix it Official support for the Game Boy from Nintendo is no longer available.

How it happens Game Boys were released with plastic bezels the front plate covering the actual screen. How to fix it Scuffed screens can be easily replaced with aftermarket bezels.