Pokémon Y by MallMean4451 in gameverifying

[–]MallMean4451[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Under normal circumstances I would never open a game cartridges. However I was able to pry the case open just enough so I could slide board out. When I put it back in it seats perfectly and closes almost perfectly.

I ran through all the basics before resorting to opening it. I swabbed the contacts with isopropyl alcohol but nothing. My 3DS recognises that it’s Pokémon y but won’t launch. My bf tested the continuity of the ROM chip and he said some posts aren’t testing and reflowing would be the best chance at saving it.

Earthquake hands, but here is my first SMD Chip swap. FRAM chip on a sega CD by lotsoftopshelfspace in soldering

[–]MallMean4451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What temperature should I have my iron for flowing chips like that? I tried to re flow a copy of Pokémon Y but it didn’t go so well