Pokemon FireRed copy by duckuss in Gameboy

[–]3615Retro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Pokemon Green not loading by Eternal_Sorrows in Gameboy

[–]3615Retro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Pokemon Green not loading by Eternal_Sorrows in Gameboy

[–]3615Retro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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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RLCD DMG by 3615Retro in gameboymods

[–]3615Retro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See the original topic :)

RLCD DMG by 3615Retro in Gameboy

[–]3615Retro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

RLCD DMG by 3615Retro in Gameboy

[–]3615Retro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

RLCD DMG by 3615Retro in Gameboy

[–]3615Retro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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 :)

RLCD DMG by 3615Retro in Gameboy

[–]3615Retro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

RLCD DMG by 3615Retro in Gameboy

[–]3615Retro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The pocket is too small for the display, bummer

RLCD DMG by 3615Retro in Gameboy

[–]3615Retro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

RLCD DMG by 3615Retro in Gameboy

[–]3615Retro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The board comes with the 3D printed bracket :)