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Impossible Repair of a Completely Corroded Game Boy (Full LCD & Power Switch Teardown) | Restoration
About this video
Heavy rust on a Game Boy DMG leads to repairs on the power switch and link port, a recap of the CPU board, an LCD swap and a test for horizontal lines.
Good to know: Battery residue is corrosive. Soldering means burns and fumes; old solder contains lead.
Why watch it
Described by the maker as the most difficult and unpredictable job of their life, after an ordinary triage of a yellow Play It Loud found extreme rust. The chapter list runs past 39 minutes.
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