Boiling NES 72 Pin Connector Really Work? Experiment Fixing a Blinking Nintendo Console 8bitjunkie 2014-08-17 | The internet if full of suggestions to boil the NES 72-pin connector to repair the dreaded blinking problem rather than doing surgery to disable the 10NES copy protection chip. But does it really work? Here I attempt to fix a Nintendo that's having trouble loading games by merely boiling the connector.It turns out that boiling the connector really does seem to work, but also the alignment of the loader mechanism and having clean cartridge contacts are very important too. So, if your NES is on the blink, here's how to fix it with a little bit of boiling water!Tools used in this video: amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkieReplacement 72-pin connector - http://ebay.to/1rZabUi
Easy Game Boy DMG LCD Screen Swap - No longer impossible 8bitjunkie 2017-05-21 | ChipQuik - http://amzn.to/2qGEAgoPCB Holder - http://amzn.to/2rE8RdZRosin Flux - http://amzn.to/2r4ZE0ZHakko FX888 - http://amzn.to/2rDFKHFJIS Drivers (like Phillips but better) - http://amzn.to/1MshuKb"Soldering mat" - http://amzn.to/1Oi7fyyMusic Credit: Tanookie (tan00ki.bandcamp.com)
R.O.B. the Robot Nintendo Robotic Operating Buddy Working Test - NES 8bitjunkie 2015-12-21 | ROB in action using Gyromite direct modeThis ROB is for sale: http://ebay.to/1MqlTgv
Replace Wii U Gamepad Charging Port How-to Demonstration 8bitjunkie 2015-11-02 | Replacement port part: http://ebay.to/1l2TLu6Tools used in this video: amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkieHot Air Station, Spudger, JIS Drivers (like Phillips but better), Triwing Driver, "Soldering mat"
Wii U Gamepad Power Adapter Charger Cable Repair Splice Fix 8bitjunkie 2015-06-28 | Repairing a cut AC adapter wire with a splicePurchase tools used in this video - amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkie
Impossible Game Boy DMG LCD Screen Swap - Desoldering the LCD from the PCB 8bitjunkie 2015-06-13 | Check out my new video for a much easier method: youtu.be/ByntOejr7CMIn this video I attempt to remove and replace a Gameboy screen by desoldering it from the PCB w/o damaging it and then soldering it back in place. This could make backlight mods easier to do and would allow salvaging the DMG screen for spare parts if doing a Game Boy pocket to DMG screen mod. Tools used: amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkieWEP858D Hot Air rework station Hakko FX888D Soldering Station Spudger Set
Game Boy DMG Replacement Shell Review and Install 8bitjunkie 2015-05-04 | You can buy this shell from lee_chan1985 on ebay for $15 delivered to the US - http://ebay.to/1GSdMJOtl;dw- I had mixed success with this shell. The A/B buttons did not sit at the right height and I had to do some modifications to the shell to get them to work. However, in general this is a nice quality replacement shell and it may be worth buying.See recommended tools: amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkie
Besiege - Lets play 8bitjunkie 2015-03-09 | I don't plan on making many watch-me-play type videos, but I just got this game and thought it was so cool I thought I'd share.Besiege Developer Roadmap to keep track of new features: http://spiderlinggames.tumblr.comOfficial Besiege Forums: http://besiege.freeforums.net
Game Boy Advance GBA LED Mod 8bitjunkie 2014-11-24 | This impromptu video shows removing the GBA's 0603 SMD power LED with a soldering iron only, and with hot air. I had some trouble figuring out how to orient the LED, so unfortunately I won't be much help there. After some trial and error and a few bloopers, I was able to get the new LED working. Recommended tools including the WEP 858D (110V) Hot Air Rework Soldering Station - amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkieUpdate: I was a bit mystified on how to orient the LED. I think I finally found out why: http://imgur.com/gallery/zOKxPp5
Retro Duo Teardown + Repair FAIL 8bitjunkie 2014-11-16 | This Retroduo won't read NES games. I do a quick teardown and then attempt to repair it. Unfortunately, nothing I try gets it working.
How-to: Install Glass Replacement Lens for Game Boy Advance (GBA) 8bitjunkie 2014-11-13 | Instructions for swapping out the original plastic screen lens in the GBA with a glass replacement for improved optics and scratch resistance.GBA Glass Lens Kits for Sale:Pre-cut adhesive - http://ebay.to/14gkjQgPre-cut and applied adhesive - http://ebay.to/1pTI8HkTools used in the video: amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkieGiottos Rocket Air Blaster (highly recommend!)Spudger Suction cup
When Boiling the 72-Pin Connector Doesnt Work - Short Version 8bitjunkie 2014-11-06 | While an attempt at boiling the 72-Pin connector did improve things with this NES, it didn't restore it to 100% functionality. I attempted a second boil, cleaned some games, and end up re-bending the connector pins. Tools used in this video:Giottos Rocket Air Blaster - http://amzn.to/1GhsGtw (highly recommend!)Contact cleaner - http://amzn.to/1oH0auNDental picks - http://ebay.to/1Ghu9QBReplacement 72-pin connector - http://ebay.to/1rZabUiThis version of the video has most of the individual game testing cut out.
When Boiling NES 72-Pin Connector Doesnt Work, Experiment Fixing Blinking Nintendo by Bending Pins 8bitjunkie 2014-11-04 | While an attempt at boiling the 72-Pin connector did improve things with this NES, it didn't restore it to 100% functionality. I attempted a second boil, cleaned some games, and end up re-bending the connector pins. Tools used in this video: amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkieGiottos Rocket Air Blaster highly recommend!)Contact cleaner Dental picks - http://ebay.to/1Ghu9QBReplacement 72-pin connector - http://ebay.to/1rZabUi
8bitjunkie Update #1 8bitjunkie 2014-10-28 | Just a quick update on my new camera and workspace. Also, if you have any suggestions or requests for videos I can do, please leave them in the comments.
How to: Original Game Boy DMG Internal Prosound Mod 8bitjunkie 2014-10-10 | Tools you may need: amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkieHakko Micro Cutter, Hakko Soldering Iron, Cheap Soldering Iron, Solder, Solder wick
How-to: Replace a Broken Game Boy Advance GBA Speaker with a DS Lite Speaker 8bitjunkie 2014-10-03 | Using a DS Lite speaker to replace a broken GBA speakerTools used in this video: amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkieBuy a replacement DS Lite speaker: http://ebay.to/1rGyZ4w
Replacing a Game Boy Advance (GBA) Shoulder Button 8bitjunkie 2014-09-30 | Removing a shoulder button from a donor and replacing it another GBATools used in this video: amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkieCheap triwing screwdrivers, Moody triwing driver, Moody JIS driver, WEP 858D Hot Air Rework Station, MG Chemicals Solder Wick, MG Chemicals 63/37 Solder
Disabling the NES Lockout Chip - Blinking NES Hack 8bitjunkie 2014-07-30 | Watch me disable this original Nintendo system's lockout chip Tools used in this video: amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkieContact Cleaner, Hakko Micro Cutter, Spudgers
Soldering in Pokemon Yellow, Blue and Silver Replacement Save Batteries 8bitjunkie 2014-07-22 | Watch me solder new batteries into three Pokemon Game Boy gamesHow to test and replace a Game Boy Pokemon cartridge battery properlyTools used in this video: amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkieNintendo Security Bit Drivers, Hakko Soldering Iron, Cheap Soldering Iron, Solder, Solder wick, "Dental" pick toolCR2025 20mm Tabbed battery - http://ebay.to/1rPSdCBCR1616 16mm Tabbed battery - http://ebay.to/1rcBc1GPokemon games for sale - http://ebay.to/1n7Hcxl
How-to: Change a Game Boy Pokemon Battery in Six Minutes - Pokemon Yellow Red Blue Silver Gold 8bitjunkie 2014-07-20 | How to test and replace a Game Boy Pokemon cartridge battery properly. Pokemon Yellow, Red, Blue, Silver, Gold and Crystal are all done the same way with either CR2025 or CR1616 batteries.Tools used in this video: amazon.com/shop/8bitjunkieNintendo Security Bit Drivers, Hakko Soldering Iron or Cheap Soldering Iron, Solder, "Dental" pick toolCR2025 20mm Tabbed battery - http://ebay.to/1rPSdCBCR1616 16mm Tabbed battery - http://ebay.to/1rcBc1G
