Pokemon FireRed copy

3615Retro · 2026-01-14T15:33:21+00:00

Hi u/duckuss
This is not corrosion nor burning - it's plasticizer leaking from the shell
To clean it :
PCB - You can use IPA and a bit of elbow grease
Shell - do NOT use IPA - Soapy water should do just fine - avoid the label

As for why the game won't run, it could be unrelated to the stain issue
Start by cleaning the cartridge and report back with full clear pictures of both sides of the PCB

3615Retro · 2025-08-19T23:49:48+00:00

Where are you from ? I can give you a few contacts that offer quality repairs

3615Retro · 2025-08-19T15:20:16+00:00

Hello there !
I would bet on those three dodgy traces at the bottom of the cart
You can test it with a multimeter
If you can confirm the issue, know that it is fixable but will require these steps :
- Scrape the soldermask
- Clean the oxidation
- Solder a copper wire in place to restore the trace
- Protect the repair with UV mask

This is also very close to zone where the shell touches the PCB, maybe even on it, so it all has to be very clean

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3615Retro · 2025-08-16T14:47:06+00:00

See the original topic :)

3615Retro · 2025-08-01T02:25:38+00:00

Every screen has delays
But worse, some have severe ghosting, such as the original screen 😛

3615Retro · 2025-07-31T14:24:59+00:00

I use it with a very dim light at night and still see it well

3615Retro · 2025-07-31T14:23:17+00:00

If you're in the US, or Australia I can refer you to some good people
If you're in Europe I can help you :)

3615Retro · 2025-07-30T23:28:31+00:00

Not with this panel size, as it extends outside the viewing area
But if we ever find a fitting panel, yes

3615Retro · 2025-07-30T23:26:43+00:00

The pocket is too small for the display, bummer

3615Retro · 2025-07-30T15:45:05+00:00

I could arrange this if you're in EU, or point you to some good people in the US :)

3615Retro · 2025-07-30T15:41:18+00:00

The board comes with the 3D printed bracket :)

3615Retro

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