I’m 29, I started gaming on Super Nintendo when I was quite small. I learned more about the innards of consoles watching your channel for an hour last night than my whole life until that point. You’re awesome and keep doing what you’re doing!
I got my soldering equipment just so I can update older hardware and peripherals to USB C, because why throw it when it still works, a friend also updated his old audio interface and drum pads to USB C.
Soldering was the only thing stopping me from upgrading the screen on my gbasp with the broken light. It stopped working a couple of years after my parents bought me the console, and the thought of the screen has been bugging me since then. But after watching countless videos I went and replaced the batteries on my gba games, just to practice. I realised it's easier than many things (as long as you are careful), so I went ahead and got an sp mod kit. Now my sp has a new shell and a great new screen with mixel modes😊
Hakko is stopping production of their 951 model, so you might be able to pick one up cheap, well cheap-er, and it is an amazing station I have one and use it more than my other ones!
Just one tip. To clean corrosion like that, use a kids tooth brush rather than a metal blade. That should get rid of most of it, then if there are stubborn bits a blade can be used. Otherwise, another great video and I love how you fill me with nostalgia. Thanks for sharing.
And drown in flux. Flux is great for dissolving corrosion AND old flux. Using any tool on a PCB you can't even see is a bad idea, I feared for those poor tracks :D
2 things, 1. IDK what flux you are using but putting some money into some high quality flux is key to a lot of these repairs, like AmTech or Stirri. And 2 when you clean the corrosion from batteries leaking acid it's important to neutralize it with a base to prevent further corrosion, I usually use baking soda but you have to be careful in some areas with it, I clean the baking soda off with 91% alcohol afterwards and then let it dry for a while. Great job! I love seeing old consoles get refurbished and given some love!
@@vitor2907 Search for some youtube tutorials on how to solder, and how to use a multimeter. Even this video has some pretty good examples of the thought process behind a repair, like swapping the GBA screen to test it. After that, all the knowledge you'd need is unique to each device, so just pick a project and tackle it. It could be "serious" like a gameboy repair, or silly. My first project was making a Transformers messenger bag that played the transformation sound every time I opened it! It was just a little novelty voice recorder keychain that I took apart and wired the play button to the metallic clasp.
@@vitor2907 1. You need to Buy Solder Station, Solder Wire and Flux ( Flux helps to avoid to Solder 2 pins together if they are to close to each other and are very small, in most cases on older eletronics besides components like Chips there is barly any need to use it ). a). Dont buy a Cable Only one, try to get a small station, if Solder Iron does not have proper high temperature, you will be having hell of a time trying to DeSolder some component. Solder Stations are not that expensive 40$ one are fine to start. b). You need to get broken eletronic stuff and some youtube videos on how soldering works in general, than try to Desolder components and solder them again, some are easier, some are harder, you need to learn the feel of it and thats it. c) Thats for the Physical form of it.. DIagnosing is tricky, there is a easy way and hard way ( or hard lvl ) - Easy way is to do what she does, inspect for VISUAL problems on a Board.. Hard way is when Visual is fine and you actually need to learn how Eletronics work, best way is to watch same issiue beying Diagnosed on RUclips, trace it back to your Board and see whats beying told and try it understand, now you also need a Multimeter for the Harder LvL but I would first start with just Learning how to Solder and Try to fix Visual Problems as with Harder LvL of reapair you will need "HotAir" station, its harder to learn it and master it, specially that it pours HOT AIR and if your near any plastic connector or part, you might MELT it and Destroy it. 2. HotAir.. should be learned after you mastered Soldering ( everything can been done with Solder Iron Station without Hot Air, Hot Air just make some things a lot easier ) and after you learned names of Components on Board, how to measure them to see if they work properly with Multimeter at least. How Air is not good for small Boards like Gameboy.. you need High lvl of understaning and skills on it, what temperature, how much air flow and what max temperature to keep everything around save and not melted or blown away from to much air going out of the HotAir Station. Links to RUclips Tutorial on Soldering: ruclips.net/video/3jAw41LRBxU/видео.html Components on Boards: ruclips.net/video/6Maq5IyHSuc/видео.html
@@vitor2907 watch videos like this, get broken electronics for free, and start. Make sure you're working on low voltage circuits at first 50 or less volts, and wear any necessary PPE. Just play it safe over sorry, and eventually you just learn it. You'll see a component you dont know, so youll look at a diagram you dont understand, then youll watch a video to learn diagrams, and work backwards. Infact thats my advice, find a simple piece of electronics that is broken and you can find a schematic on, and then make a list of what it would need to run; Power, good connections. then verify it has that. There are also forums for this.
@@WhiteTree97 no one asked.....there's always that one guy to suddenly making things inappropriate with unnecessary irrelevant comments, and this time, that dude is you.
@@WhiteTree97 ?! Dude - Woman are Rare in repairs department, and I do also belive this skills is essential to everyone, man or woman.. so why you went with the Creep Type of comment on this matter.. is more of a You Problem and not someones comment to be happy that Woman also join Repairs.
Right now, I'm working a 5.25" floppy drive repair for my MS-DOS computer. And repairs on a Commodore Plus 4 -- replaced CPU arrived last week. Both computers are 40 years old! May they live long (if not exactly prospering --wink-- )
It shouldn't be Literally when I've been trying to fix this sort of thing and I am having a hard time doing something, I'd ask either my girlfriend or my mom to do it and they'd always do it no problem I realized it's because of Makeup. If they can do Makeup, and pluck their eyebrows or other beauty practices like that, it usually means they have hundreds of hours of practice and dexterity that translates to this kind of work
I prefer vinegar or lemon juice to dissolve corrosion then clean up with ISA. I like your repair and restore videos. I also use plenty of flux when re-flowing solder joints. Assortment of solder iron tips help.
exactly, to get rid of the alkaline corrosion, it works best to use some vinegar, brush it with an old toothbrush and the rinse it with with (demineralised) water to neutralize the acid. if there's electronic components, a short wash with IPA is good, in this case just tap water would have done the job.
yeah, works great. Just test it with some spare parts so you can get used to the chemical reaction. Sometimes you may experience a strong sizzling reaction. Not sure about electronic parts though. BW100 or WD40 or IPA should do the job there
@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic The wireless micro iron has improved my life 1000%. Looks like a toy, performs like a beast. Uncanny how you can get a real solder iron for like 25 euros nowadays. My first non-crappy iron was 10x the price and it didn't even have a reliable regulator T_T
@@tubybubi IPA does a great job at neutralizing alkaline damage. You shouldn't use tap water, but distilled one. You can first wash it with tap water, but at least rinse it with distilled water at the end. Use a spray bottle with IPA to let the water evaporate quicker.
Ok so it’s really cute how excited you are about fixing these consoles. It like you’ve surprised yourself. It’s kinda infectious. You do a great job explaining what you’re doing. Also your English is really good 👍🏻.
2:30 by the way, it is super easy to remove battery acid. just take a small glass, fill it with acetic acid and put the object to be cleaned into it. after 30 minutes the acid is dissolved and the part is 100% clean.
I am infinitely impressed of your troubleshooting and repair skills. As the guy who propably would rather have 'fixed' a Gameboy beyond repair instead of healing it may I ask some questions? You say that you are not a professional. But how did you get to your impressive skill level and experience besides of your obvious talent and passion? Simply by trial and error and maybe some RUclips advice? Or did you have some good text books that teach not only theoretical but also practical things? Or some skilled teachers? Because I find it very hard when I try to repair things without professional feedback to even realize if I have done a proper job or (more probable) even worsened things. This goes to a degree that I am not sure any more if it is even possible to learn especially the practical skills alone at home without any willing and helpful mentor.. Do you have any recommendations and tricks at how to start the electrical repair hobby without all too much painful setbacks? Keep up the amazing work! It is a pleasure to watch!
Watching your videos gave me confidence to put my hands in electronics. I just modded my dualsense controller with paddles and all click buttons and also changed the sticks with Hall effect ones since the originals drifted. So thanks for your work.
I've had success putting plastic parts & rubber pads in a container of soapy water, letting them soak for several minutes, then using a soft toothbrush to scrub them clean. You'll find the parts dry very quickly. Great video!
Loved the video. But, you could do with some other background music during your time-lapses, or maybe just resume the song at some point other than the start, because it was sort of silly when the song restarted for like, the 4th time lol
It's awesome how much patience you had getting these back to life! BTW, it is just "torn off", not "torned off". "Tear" is an irregular verb with the forms "tear", "tore", and "torn". :)
Hi @Sayakas_Digital_Attic, for the kind of corrosion in power supply 02:30, use vinegar. Put the power supply connector in a vinegar glass, you will start to see bubbles and the corrosion will dissapear. This is because it was created by the acid of the power supplies, (sulfate?) which is different from the corrosion from water and air (oxigene?) in metals. I enjoy the format of your videos, these are quite entertaining. I also enjoy scavenging and repairing xD
Instead of scraping the pcb and risk breaking traces, start by using ipa and a toothbrush to clean the area. That usually will get rid of most corrosion. The same goes for the cartslot, use a brush and ipa. The battery contacts that you can take out of the shell can be put in a glass with some vinegar to remove any corrosions. Keep an eye on them and dont leave them for more than ~5 minutes as it will ruin the coating. While it will work on contacts, dont use vinegar on the pcb! The gameboy logo is actually a checksum. If the logo is not complete theres a problem reading the game. Either check the cart or clean the cartslot. When fixing the screen on the DMG, dont use ipa or flux as you risk of the liquid going in the screen and ruin the screen. Using a knife on the corroded contacts is dangerous. Scratching the pads will risk breaking the contact. Like before use ipa, brush and patience :) For the games you can use an eraser and lightly rub the contacts. That usually cleans up any oxidation. Gameboy shells are very old so be careful with using ipa on them. The shells might crack or ruin the coating. Instead put the parts in hot soap water and leave it for a while and then clean with a brush :)
I can't even begin to describe how much I love this channel. You've got everything I love in a RUclips channel! Also, I really enjoyed the mini game reviews you scattered in while you were testing the systems with some of your favorite games! Another awesome video!
Good work young lady it's fantastic to see a lady repairing things on RUclips because it's mostly men repairing items keep the videos coming they are amazing ❤ from England.
I'm glad you showed the GBA power switch repair. I didn't know that the top plate came off that easily. I have one with a corroded power switch sitting on my TV stand 😅
Shame about the Pocket but as someone who's been trying my hand at fixing stuff for a while, you just can't win them all. Sometimes you won't be able to fix stuff using the original parts, you just have to find replacement. Great video overall, congratulations on all the fixes!
I watching you repairing this consoles while I'm doing super famicom mod (to usb-c). You inspire me to continue learning, your videos are very entertaining Saya!
Good video. I've had good results with using white vinegar to remove corrosion from metals. It's acidic and does a pretty good job. You could let those battery contacts soak for a few hours and that should work well.
I got into 3D printing because of your channel and I'm already deep down the rabbit hole with modifications, hacking and tweaking. Thanks Eleonora!, I think? 😉 Wow, that new printer is quite a step up from your previous one!
Those ribbon cables are the worst. I shudder to think at how many otherwise-good devices got turned into e-waste because the ribbon cable came apart. Congratulations on a successful repair session in spite of them! 👍
SAYAKA! I love your content! i do a bit of repair and refurbishing myself. but i think it would be super cool to see a tour of your tools! most useful items and your extra stuff
Interdental brushes are the dental tool that are very useful for cleaning small and narrow parts. I'm on dentist orders to use them between my teeth from now on. I always keep one at hand for cleaning with isopropanol alcohol.
Mr. Tweezers making lots of appearances for alternate uses there. Like you I have fixed many electronics issues just by cleaning the devices and connectors. It is so satisfying to bring old broken equipment back to a useful life again, as seen by your delight when "it works!".
I think corrosion is quite a common experience. I have experienced this on TV Remotes, Digital Cameras and Wireless Keyboard and Mouse. I remove the batteries when not in use. I think handling those ribbon cables requires a steady hand.
The Spanish subs are a little weird at the moment. Good video either way! Can't believe the quality of the hardware. It's kinda telling how advanced Nintendo was in the market during that time
@@Sayakas_Digital_Atticthey're accurate now but they're out of sync. like they're a few minutes back. thank you for replying back and trying to fix it!!!
Good to see you again in a new fixing vid and good job at fixing the 5 Nintendo consoles they look amazing and awesome, much love and support and also respect 🙏 thanks for sharing this fantastic vlog, I enjoyed watching this vid
I always dreamed to repair and mod old consoles for me, and I always watch videos like these since I can’t do it right now, I love your content and I’m glad you got into this repairs! I hope you make more of these ❤
I really enjoy people repairing their older devices. You're doing a great job! Do check all connectors, as I had to replace lots of broken headphone, interface cable, and power plugs.
I'm happy to try and fix pretty much any Nintendo console...... except the DS line. It's such a tight package and almost every connection requires more effort than I'm prepared to put in. Kudos for even attempting it!
I love these videos. Love the old tech I grew up with, love your skills, your explaining, your obvious happines when you fix something and on top you are the definition of "cute as a button" 😄
This is a very cute videodrop ! Me , once my fatmodel ds fell of a deskchair and I sent it to be re-cased by mail. Still have that one today. Plus I'm sure I still have an unused volume doubler / screenlight or something that was meant to go inside the advance.
Love to see your excitement when it does work. Every time I see one of our videos I want to get equipment and start repairing stuff, but I don't have your skills and honestly there is a broken washing machine and a tap which I really need to get around to fix or replace. So I'm deadly jealous on multiple counts. Keep having fun!
hank you so much! Honestly, for any repair, searching online or on RUclips can be super helpful! And I totally get it, there’s always something around the house that needs fixing D:
Oy these are some of the most advanced and difficult systems. Also once things go wrong there they go REALLY wrong. Handhelds well you're not dealing with chips delaminating themselves internally from heat at the very least!
Awesome video again!!!. I would remove the corrosion with vinegar and natron. It turns the corrosion to some salty stuff that you can rub off. works like a charm for me :3. I also get some broken nintendo consoles. Your video will give me a great head start in fixing them :D
I currently watch restoration channels that deal with leather products including shoes, wrist watches, & smartphones. So now I guess I am adding this to attic full of consoles to my list. I love the look of surprise and excitement on her face every time something actually works.
i've just got myself a DMG-01 Gameboy. It works, but will turn off after about 1min or so. I might open it up and see if there's anything going on inside. I hear the power is dealt with by the small board that hangs off the main one. I'll do some digging haha
Nice work. For some of the cleaning I use hot water first it if is non electronic. Also using a toothbrush vs. knife is far less likely to damage the traces. I did like seeing there are 3D printing files for these cases now. Anyone can make a custom case and move the "guts" over. I haven't seen this done before so good work.
Quick tip: put a cloth or anything not conductive between top pcb and bottom pcb of a gameboy when doing vertical line fix. This ensures that there is no unintended short circuit between the boards.
Saw quite a few game boy pockets on ebay yesterday, they are from a Japanese seller. Goods prices and shipping was pretty cheap. They should still be up there if you want to have a look.
"Sorry for the poor lighting". Anyone who ever used a GameBoy knows this struggle all too well
😣😅
And now we take backlights for granted
Unless you had one of those crazy light add-ons. Those worked perfectly every time.
@@HeieiX It is the 21st century now :)
@@HeieiXnah, too expensive and annoying to install
I’m 29, I started gaming on Super Nintendo when I was quite small.
I learned more about the innards of consoles watching your channel for an hour last night than my whole life until that point. You’re awesome and keep doing what you’re doing!
Every time you put out a video, I get closer to ordering a soldering station! The process of bringing tech back to life seems very rewarding.
I got my soldering equipment just so I can update older hardware and peripherals to USB C, because why throw it when it still works, a friend also updated his old audio interface and drum pads to USB C.
Soldering was the only thing stopping me from upgrading the screen on my gbasp with the broken light. It stopped working a couple of years after my parents bought me the console, and the thought of the screen has been bugging me since then. But after watching countless videos I went and replaced the batteries on my gba games, just to practice. I realised it's easier than many things (as long as you are careful), so I went ahead and got an sp mod kit. Now my sp has a new shell and a great new screen with mixel modes😊
Doooooo iiiittttt
It takes practice, but it is so rewarding to fix things and learn more about electronics.
Hakko is stopping production of their 951 model, so you might be able to pick one up cheap, well cheap-er, and it is an amazing station I have one and use it more than my other ones!
Just one tip. To clean corrosion like that, use a kids tooth brush rather than a metal blade. That should get rid of most of it, then if there are stubborn bits a blade can be used.
Otherwise, another great video and I love how you fill me with nostalgia.
Thanks for sharing.
Repairing and cleaning PCs, a soft bristled toothbrush is one of my best tools!
And drown in flux. Flux is great for dissolving corrosion AND old flux. Using any tool on a PCB you can't even see is a bad idea, I feared for those poor tracks :D
@@IlBiggo If you heat up that flux, it will suck out more impurities.
@@Omega_Mark Yep. Flux and hot air is the way. I use very thick rosin, it's basically solid when it's cold.
Also you need to neutralize the acid with a base, like baking soda, to prevent further corrosion after you clean it.
2 things, 1. IDK what flux you are using but putting some money into some high quality flux is key to a lot of these repairs, like AmTech or Stirri. And 2 when you clean the corrosion from batteries leaking acid it's important to neutralize it with a base to prevent further corrosion, I usually use baking soda but you have to be careful in some areas with it, I clean the baking soda off with 91% alcohol afterwards and then let it dry for a while. Great job! I love seeing old consoles get refurbished and given some love!
It is great to see young people learning how to fix things. I made a good living fixing electronic devices.
Do you have any guide on how to learn these things? I like these kinds of stuff but dunno where exactly to start or what to focus on.
@@vitor2907 Search for some youtube tutorials on how to solder, and how to use a multimeter. Even this video has some pretty good examples of the thought process behind a repair, like swapping the GBA screen to test it. After that, all the knowledge you'd need is unique to each device, so just pick a project and tackle it. It could be "serious" like a gameboy repair, or silly. My first project was making a Transformers messenger bag that played the transformation sound every time I opened it! It was just a little novelty voice recorder keychain that I took apart and wired the play button to the metallic clasp.
@@vitor2907 find something you like or are nostalgic for, then purposefully buy one broken to take apart, clean and fix it.
@@vitor2907
1. You need to Buy Solder Station, Solder Wire and Flux ( Flux helps to avoid to Solder 2 pins together if they are to close to each other and are very small, in most cases on older eletronics besides components like Chips there is barly any need to use it ).
a). Dont buy a Cable Only one, try to get a small station, if Solder Iron does not have proper high temperature, you will be having hell of a time trying to DeSolder some component.
Solder Stations are not that expensive 40$ one are fine to start.
b). You need to get broken eletronic stuff and some youtube videos on how soldering works in general, than try to Desolder components and solder them again, some are easier, some are harder, you need to learn the feel of it and thats it.
c) Thats for the Physical form of it.. DIagnosing is tricky, there is a easy way and hard way ( or hard lvl ) - Easy way is to do what she does, inspect for VISUAL problems on a Board..
Hard way is when Visual is fine and you actually need to learn how Eletronics work, best way is to watch same issiue beying Diagnosed on RUclips, trace it back to your Board
and see whats beying told and try it understand, now you also need a Multimeter for the Harder LvL but I would first start with just Learning how to Solder and Try to fix Visual
Problems as with Harder LvL of reapair you will need "HotAir" station, its harder to learn it and master it, specially that it pours HOT AIR and if your near any plastic connector or
part, you might MELT it and Destroy it.
2. HotAir.. should be learned after you mastered Soldering ( everything can been done with Solder Iron Station without Hot Air, Hot Air just make some things a lot easier ) and after you learned names of Components on Board, how to measure them to see if they work properly with Multimeter at least. How Air is not good for small Boards like Gameboy.. you need High lvl of understaning and skills on it, what temperature, how much air flow and what max temperature to keep everything around save and not melted or blown away from to much air going out of the HotAir Station.
Links to RUclips Tutorial on Soldering:
ruclips.net/video/3jAw41LRBxU/видео.html
Components on Boards:
ruclips.net/video/6Maq5IyHSuc/видео.html
@@vitor2907 watch videos like this, get broken electronics for free, and start. Make sure you're working on low voltage circuits at first 50 or less volts, and wear any necessary PPE. Just play it safe over sorry, and eventually you just learn it. You'll see a component you dont know, so youll look at a diagram you dont understand, then youll watch a video to learn diagrams, and work backwards.
Infact thats my advice, find a simple piece of electronics that is broken and you can find a schematic on, and then make a list of what it would need to run; Power, good connections. then verify it has that.
There are also forums for this.
I love when she says "it worked!" There's so much joy in her voice lol
She always seems so surprised. She has a good record but will need to be willing to fail on some repairs to challenge her further.
simp lol
hue hue!
As a long time electronics engineer myself it's good to see an enthusiastic young repairer in action, especially a lady.
@@WhiteTree97 wrong generation kid, go back to your incel friends.
@@WhiteTree97 no one asked.....there's always that one guy to suddenly making things inappropriate with unnecessary irrelevant comments, and this time, that dude is you.
@@WhiteTree97 ?! Dude - Woman are Rare in repairs department, and I do also belive this skills is essential to everyone, man or woman.. so why you went with the Creep Type of comment on this matter.. is more of a You Problem and not someones comment to be happy that Woman also join Repairs.
@@Dominicn123- Inappropriate? Don't be so naive and self-righteous.
She will never go out with you
I feel like this channel will be more famous in the future. You deserve it for sure !
Thank you
One effective way to clean battery corrosion is to use Vinegar.
Nice vide, thanks.
Yes - with an old toothbrush. It almost flies off. Then use alcohol or a water to remove the vinegar, which is an acid, to prevent new corrosion.
As a fellow repair technician, I commend you on your work. Thank you for repairing these beautiful devices!
Great repair video.
And I love the shirt ("Live long, and repair well.")
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. And may your repairs live long and prosper! 🖖
Right now, I'm working a 5.25" floppy drive repair for my MS-DOS computer.
And repairs on a Commodore Plus 4 -- replaced CPU arrived last week.
Both computers are 40 years old!
May they live long (if not exactly prospering --wink-- )
This is really good! It's somehow rare to see a woman doing this kind of hands on projects with electronics, keep it up!
It shouldn't be
Literally when I've been trying to fix this sort of thing and I am having a hard time doing something, I'd ask either my girlfriend or my mom to do it and they'd always do it no problem
I realized it's because of Makeup. If they can do Makeup, and pluck their eyebrows or other beauty practices like that, it usually means they have hundreds of hours of practice and dexterity that translates to this kind of work
Your face after you fix something is priceless 😁😅keep the good work.
The little jump after the device turns on :D
It's wholesome.
I prefer vinegar or lemon juice to dissolve corrosion then clean up with ISA. I like your repair and restore videos. I also use plenty of flux when re-flowing solder joints. Assortment of solder iron tips help.
I should get some smaller soldering tips!
exactly, to get rid of the alkaline corrosion, it works best to use some vinegar, brush it with an old toothbrush and the rinse it with with (demineralised) water to neutralize the acid. if there's electronic components, a short wash with IPA is good, in this case just tap water would have done the job.
yeah, works great. Just test it with some spare parts so you can get used to the chemical reaction. Sometimes you may experience a strong sizzling reaction.
Not sure about electronic parts though. BW100 or WD40 or IPA should do the job there
@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic The wireless micro iron has improved my life 1000%. Looks like a toy, performs like a beast.
Uncanny how you can get a real solder iron for like 25 euros nowadays. My first non-crappy iron was 10x the price and it didn't even have a reliable regulator T_T
@@tubybubi IPA does a great job at neutralizing alkaline damage. You shouldn't use tap water, but distilled one. You can first wash it with tap water, but at least rinse it with distilled water at the end. Use a spray bottle with IPA to let the water evaporate quicker.
Ok so it’s really cute how excited you are about fixing these consoles. It like you’ve surprised yourself. It’s kinda infectious. You do a great job explaining what you’re doing. Also your English is really good 👍🏻.
2:30 by the way, it is super easy to remove battery acid. just take a small glass, fill it with acetic acid and put the object to be cleaned into it. after 30 minutes the acid is dissolved and the part is 100% clean.
Well, to be precise, it's alkaline damage, not acid. IPA is good enough at neutralizing it.
That 3d print for the first GB looks amazing! Great repairs!
You ought to get yourself an ultrasonic cleaner. I think you would find it super useful in cleaning some of those grimy parts. Love your vids!
I am infinitely impressed of your troubleshooting and repair skills. As the guy who propably would rather have 'fixed' a Gameboy beyond repair instead of healing it may I ask some questions? You say that you are not a professional. But how did you get to your impressive skill level and experience besides of your obvious talent and passion? Simply by trial and error and maybe some RUclips advice? Or did you have some good text books that teach not only theoretical but also practical things? Or some skilled teachers? Because I find it very hard when I try to repair things without professional feedback to even realize if I have done a proper job or (more probable) even worsened things. This goes to a degree that I am not sure any more if it is even possible to learn especially the practical skills alone at home without any willing and helpful mentor.. Do you have any recommendations and tricks at how to start the electrical repair hobby without all too much painful setbacks? Keep up the amazing work! It is a pleasure to watch!
What a great episode. Thank you very much. I can't help but share your excitement when you turn a system on and "It works!".
Watching your videos gave me confidence to put my hands in electronics. I just modded my dualsense controller with paddles and all click buttons and also changed the sticks with Hall effect ones since the originals drifted. So thanks for your work.
The effort you put in restoring that 3DS was pretty impressive. That would have gone in my “donor” pile immediately 😅
I've had success putting plastic parts & rubber pads in a container of soapy water, letting them soak for several minutes, then using a soft toothbrush to scrub them clean. You'll find the parts dry very quickly. Great video!
Thanks for the input!
Loved the video. But, you could do with some other background music during your time-lapses, or maybe just resume the song at some point other than the start, because it was sort of silly when the song restarted for like, the 4th time lol
Thank you for the advice
Wonderful work Eleonora! Giving these bad boys a second chance puts a smile on my face 😊
"And it works!"
is her signature expression! 🙂
That certain arcade repair channel has a signature expression: "It's broke!"
lol
Its soo Great that your keeping this Games Running. Awesome Job!. take care.
Sayaka has quickly become my favorite nerd.. So cute and so clever!
same here
It's awesome how much patience you had getting these back to life! BTW, it is just "torn off", not "torned off". "Tear" is an irregular verb with the forms "tear", "tore", and "torn". :)
Oh! Thank you so much!
Hi @Sayakas_Digital_Attic, for the kind of corrosion in power supply 02:30, use vinegar. Put the power supply connector in a vinegar glass, you will start to see bubbles and the corrosion will dissapear. This is because it was created by the acid of the power supplies, (sulfate?) which is different from the corrosion from water and air (oxigene?) in metals. I enjoy the format of your videos, these are quite entertaining. I also enjoy scavenging and repairing xD
Thanks so much for the input!!
Instead of scraping the pcb and risk breaking traces, start by using ipa and a toothbrush to clean the area. That usually will get rid of most corrosion. The same goes for the cartslot, use a brush and ipa.
The battery contacts that you can take out of the shell can be put in a glass with some vinegar to remove any corrosions. Keep an eye on them and dont leave them for more than ~5 minutes as it will ruin the coating. While it will work on contacts, dont use vinegar on the pcb!
The gameboy logo is actually a checksum. If the logo is not complete theres a problem reading the game. Either check the cart or clean the cartslot.
When fixing the screen on the DMG, dont use ipa or flux as you risk of the liquid going in the screen and ruin the screen.
Using a knife on the corroded contacts is dangerous. Scratching the pads will risk breaking the contact. Like before use ipa, brush and patience :)
For the games you can use an eraser and lightly rub the contacts. That usually cleans up any oxidation.
Gameboy shells are very old so be careful with using ipa on them. The shells might crack or ruin the coating. Instead put the parts in hot soap water and leave it for a while and then clean with a brush :)
I can't even begin to describe how much I love this channel. You've got everything I love in a RUclips channel!
Also, I really enjoyed the mini game reviews you scattered in while you were testing the systems with some of your favorite games! Another awesome video!
Thank you!!
1:42 I'm surprised you & me both have the exact same screwdriver set.
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Good work young lady it's fantastic to see a lady repairing things on RUclips because it's mostly men repairing items keep the videos coming they are amazing ❤ from England.
She doesn't ❤ you
Just stumbled across this channel! Definitely enjoying 🎉
Thanks so much for checking out the channel! I’m glad you’re enjoying it :)
I have to say it, I also love the Mario vs. DK game for GBA, definitely one of my favorites.
Amazing work and video!
I'm glad you showed the GBA power switch repair. I didn't know that the top plate came off that easily. I have one with a corroded power switch sitting on my TV stand 😅
Shame about the Pocket but as someone who's been trying my hand at fixing stuff for a while, you just can't win them all. Sometimes you won't be able to fix stuff using the original parts, you just have to find replacement. Great video overall, congratulations on all the fixes!
I watching you repairing this consoles while I'm doing super famicom mod (to usb-c).
You inspire me to continue learning, your videos are very entertaining Saya!
Good video. I've had good results with using white vinegar to remove corrosion from metals. It's acidic and does a pretty good job. You could let those battery contacts soak for a few hours and that should work well.
Thanks for the info!
I got into 3D printing because of your channel and I'm already deep down the rabbit hole with modifications, hacking and tweaking. Thanks Eleonora!, I think? 😉 Wow, that new printer is quite a step up from your previous one!
This is great, Sayaka! Without people like you, those devices would just end up in a landfill.
Watching you repair the 1st generation gameboy brought me back to mine childhood. Thank you for bringing back all the good memories of yester-years!
Those ribbon cables are the worst. I shudder to think at how many otherwise-good devices got turned into e-waste because the ribbon cable came apart. Congratulations on a successful repair session in spite of them! 👍
Thanks a lot! I totally agree, those ribbon cables are sometimes a nightmare. It's sad how many devices get trashed because of them.
SAYAKA! I love your content! i do a bit of repair and refurbishing myself. but i think it would be super cool to see a tour of your tools! most useful items and your extra stuff
You are nailing it! Keep doing you! Nerd/ board repair/ retro tech enthusiast.
I like that you face challenges where I might not even have startet!
That was a great fix session especially since they are so small and i love all your 3d printed parts
Interdental brushes are the dental tool that are very useful for cleaning small and narrow parts. I'm on dentist orders to use them between my teeth from now on. I always keep one at hand for cleaning with isopropanol alcohol.
You seem like a good nerd, kid. I hope you will continue with your passion and show us some fun progress from time to time
This young lady is one of my new favorites when it comes to video game tech and repair. Keep up the great work. 👍🏼💕
What a result on the classic game boy screen! looks like it turned out perfect
Mr. Tweezers making lots of appearances for alternate uses there.
Like you I have fixed many electronics issues just by cleaning the devices and connectors. It is so satisfying to bring old broken equipment back to a useful life again, as seen by your delight when "it works!".
21:26 this reaction is adorable )
I think corrosion is quite a common experience. I have experienced this on TV Remotes, Digital Cameras and Wireless Keyboard and Mouse. I remove the batteries when not in use. I think handling those ribbon cables requires a steady hand.
Yes, it's definitely better to remove the batteries!
The Spanish subs are a little weird at the moment. Good video either way! Can't believe the quality of the hardware. It's kinda telling how advanced Nintendo was in the market during that time
Thanks for letting me know... I'll fix them as soon as possible!
I've re-uploaded the subtitles, can you let me know if there's anything still off? Thanks for pointing it out!
@@Sayakas_Digital_Atticthey're accurate now but they're out of sync. like they're a few minutes back. thank you for replying back and trying to fix it!!!
@@alejosssdo Oh, I see. I'm not giving up I'll try to fix them
Great results on those consoles! Especially with the 3DS!
You’re amazing!!!! The attention to detail is no joke
Seeing these retro consoles get repaired is so cool
They're vintage not retro 🙄
You seem to be going from strength to strength young lady.
Excellent work, keep it up. ☺
Thank you so much!
Good to see you again in a new fixing vid and good job at fixing the 5 Nintendo consoles they look amazing and awesome, much love and support and also respect 🙏 thanks for sharing this fantastic vlog, I enjoyed watching this vid
Thank you
Great to see how much love and detail you give to these older devices.
Very creative that you are. Thank you for showing us a path to fixing these awesome consoles.
Glad you liked it!
Wow. First time visiting the channel. Im kinda shocked so I'm someone so young is this dedicated to retro gaming. Cool! Nice transitions, too! Gj man.
Thanks for watching!
I always dreamed to repair and mod old consoles for me, and I always watch videos like these since I can’t do it right now, I love your content and I’m glad you got into this repairs! I hope you make more of these ❤
I'm happy to hear that. I hope you'll be able to do it soon too!
@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic i hope it too! thanks!!
I love your beautiful facial expressions when the thing you fixed works 😄 Keep going sweetie ✨✨
Was waiting all month for the next video. Thanks for uploading!
I really enjoy people repairing their older devices. You're doing a great job! Do check all connectors, as I had to replace lots of broken headphone, interface cable, and power plugs.
The custom shell and kirby screen protector are so cute omg
I'm happy to try and fix pretty much any Nintendo console...... except the DS line. It's such a tight package and almost every connection requires more effort than I'm prepared to put in. Kudos for even attempting it!
I love these videos. Love the old tech I grew up with, love your skills, your explaining, your obvious happines when you fix something and on top you are the definition of "cute as a button" 😄
The 3Ds repair is my favorite part.
It was the most challenging part!
@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic I know!! That is one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much :)
This is a very cute videodrop ! Me , once my fatmodel ds fell of a deskchair and I sent it to be re-cased by mail. Still have that one today. Plus I'm sure I still have an unused volume doubler / screenlight or something that was meant to go inside the advance.
So smart. It's always a treat to watch you fix these old consoles. I wish I knew how to do this stuff.
just found your channel from the playstation fixing video, love the content
My favourite video so far, i actually learned so much from this and i may even attempt to fix an old DMG gameboy myself now!
Thank you!
Fantastic video. I really enjoyed watching
Love to see your excitement when it does work.
Every time I see one of our videos I want to get equipment and start repairing stuff, but I don't have your skills and honestly there is a broken washing machine and a tap which I really need to get around to fix or replace. So I'm deadly jealous on multiple counts.
Keep having fun!
hank you so much! Honestly, for any repair, searching online or on RUclips can be super helpful! And I totally get it, there’s always something around the house that needs fixing D:
I found your channel after finding my old GameBoy Advance and looking into repairs and modding. Great, informative videos!
Fantastic work, Eleanora! It is great to see the younger generation embracing these skills 👍
You can fix anything! Meanwhile me trying to fix my broken Xbox One & PS3 😔
What problems do they have?
@@Sayakas_Digital_Attic it turns on and turn off
PS3s can be difficult to work on depending on the symptoms, mine (E01 BC) is currently sitting in the closet after a failed NEC tokin replacement
Oy these are some of the most advanced and difficult systems. Also once things go wrong there they go REALLY wrong. Handhelds well you're not dealing with chips delaminating themselves internally from heat at the very least!
Your charm and repairing consoles is what made me like and sub to this channel. Excellent work!🥳
I think her super tall bf has more charm!
Awesome video again!!!. I would remove the corrosion with vinegar and natron. It turns the corrosion to some salty stuff that you can rub off. works like a charm for me :3.
I also get some broken nintendo consoles. Your video will give me a great head start in fixing them :D
That "Kirby eating a Game Boy" print is adorable. Great video.
Nice job, cool to see these consoles repaired and working.
Thanks!
I currently watch restoration channels that deal with leather products including shoes, wrist watches, & smartphones. So now I guess I am adding this to attic full of consoles to my list. I love the look of surprise and excitement on her face every time something actually works.
Your videos are so entertaining to watch, can't wait for your next repair..!!
Glad you like them!
Relaxing to watch before bed. Great videos. 🎉
i've just got myself a DMG-01 Gameboy. It works, but will turn off after about 1min or so. I might open it up and see if there's anything going on inside. I hear the power is dealt with by the small board that hangs off the main one. I'll do some digging haha
Nice work.
For some of the cleaning I use hot water first it if is non electronic. Also using a toothbrush vs. knife is far less likely to damage the traces. I did like seeing there are 3D printing files for these cases now. Anyone can make a custom case and move the "guts" over. I haven't seen this done before so good work.
Thanks for the input!
your videos are just therapy to me at this point.. excellent work!
Quick tip: put a cloth or anything not conductive between top pcb and bottom pcb of a gameboy when doing vertical line fix.
This ensures that there is no unintended short circuit between the boards.
Thanks for the tip!
è stato così soddisfacente da guardare! Dovresti comprare dei guanti di lattice per la pulizia e le impronte digitali lol. Bel lavoro!
I played that Bugs Bunny game so much as a kid. Quite challenging on the later levels. I love your videos Sayaka! 😁
I liked the red/ white look.
Great video!
its great watching you progress and your exclamations of success, thanks.
Thank you for watching!
Saw quite a few game boy pockets on ebay yesterday, they are from a Japanese seller. Goods prices and shipping was pretty cheap. They should still be up there if you want to have a look.
Thanks!! I'll definitely take a look at it
You never tire of repairing toys from our time.
Because of that we never tire of watching.
Our History. Thank you and congratulations.
glad i found this channel, it's a breath of fresh air. skilled technician and pretty too haha. subscribed.
Thanks!