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🎁 This video is proudly sponsored by Bambu Lab 💙 They generously sent me their amazing X1-Carbon Combo 3D printer, along with a big variety of filaments and extra parts! I was truly blown away by the print quality, speed, and the real-time monitoring via the mobile app 📱 — the user interface is one of the best I’ve ever seen! Over the past few months, I’ve been incredibly lucky 🙏 — viewers from all around the world 🌍 have kindly sent me lots of retro gaming consoles 🎮🕹️ to restore. After a lot of thought, I decided to pick the most challenging one for this video: a Nintendo Game Boy Color from Japan 🇯🇵🧸 Check out the full range of Bambu Lab products — including 3D printers, filaments, and spare parts: Link : http://shrsl.com/2mwqr-2yn7-1cwx9 💎Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/c/RestoFix💎 🎉 Special Giveaway for You! 🎉 This console will be given away by random draw among everyone who comments on this video, and it will be shipped worldwide! 🌍📦 for more info please watch Nintendo Gamecube video in this channel. 💎Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/c/RestoFix💎 🤝PayPal: https://paypal.me/RestoFix?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US 🛠️⚙️🔧 All tools and supplies used in our videos are organized in the RestoFix Amazon Storefront. Find our complete setup and categorized lists below: 🛠️⚙️🔧 🛠️ Fanttik E2 Ultra Mini Electric Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/4t4rYv0 🛠️ Fanttik B11 Pro Max Electric Air Duster: https://amzn.to/4eeyzzm 🔋⚙️ Electronics & Precision Screwdriver Sets: https://a.co/d/0eYgCAGp (Precision Electric Screwdrivers, Cordless Air Dusters, Digital Microscopes, Power Supplies, Ultrasonic & Thermal Equipment, Lab Mixing Tools...) 🧰⚙️Rotary Tools & Polishing Equipment: https://a.co/d/0fFbJ3tf (Rotary Tools & Workstations, Micro Drill Bits, Polishing & Buffing Wheels, Polishing Compounds, Surface Finishing & other Supplies...) 🌀🧪🧴Chemicals, Sprays & Cleaning Supplies: https://a.co/d/01qIDtgw (Lubricants & Anti-Rust, Cleaners & Degreasers, Adhesives & Activators, Paints, Primers & Coatings, Plating & Rust Removal Solutions, Air Dusters...) 🔌⚙️Professional Soldering & Desoldering Gear: https://a.co/d/06zyv0ps (Soldering & Rework Stations, Digital Microscopes, DC Bench Power Supplies, Electronic Component Testers, PCB Holders, Soldering Flux & Paste, Short Circuit Detectors, Solder Wire & Tips, Tip Cleaning Tools, Vises, Electronic Component Assortment Kits, Precision Tweezers, Test Leads...) 🧰🗜️📏Benchtop Essentials & Hand Tools : https://a.co/d/04ipiWL1 (Hand Tool Kits, Screw Extraction Sets, Precision Screwdrivers Bits, Terminal Removal Tools, ESD Tweezers, Scalpels & Craft Knives, Pick-up Tools, Flush Cut Pliers, Butane Torches & Fuel, Digital Calipers, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Hot Glue Guns, Table Vises, Magnetic Stirrers, Craft & Cleaning Accessories...) 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Tuned for More Insane Restorations! 🎥✨ Time Table 00:00 Fast Intro 00:29 Overview of the Game Boy Color (dirty body) 01:09 Disassembling Game Boy Color Game console 03:03 BamBu Lab, X1C 3D Printer, Sponsor Time 04:50 Solder wire Spool Holder 3D Printing 05:11 Removing all components from the Game Boy Color motherboard 07:06 Cleaning water and battery corrosion from the motherboard 08:50 Testing the SMD components with the TOMOLOV microscope 11:06 Restoring the 3.5mm headphone socket on the Game Boy Color 12:00 Nickel Plating 12:50 Restoring the the GBC DC power jack (adapter input) 13:38 Restoring the Game Boy Color game cartridge socket 15:05 Restoring the Game Boy Color game cartridge Metal Shield 15:56 Restoring the battery connections of the Game Boy Color 17:03 Restoring the Game Boy Color EXT port connections 18:09 Thanks to all of you for YouTube Silver Play Button! 18:36 Restoring the power board of the Game Boy Color 19:40 Restoring the outer shell and casing of the Game Boy Color 23:00 Restoring the volume potentiometer 25:11 How to fix the lifted or damaged metal trace on the motherboard 26:20 Soldering all components onto the Game Boy Color motherboard 27:35 Restoring and repairing the power switch 28:42 Soldering the pins of the screen connector socket 29:11 Restoring and replacing the polarizer film of the Game Boy display 32:28 Cleaning the buttons of the Game Boy 33:47 Restoring and cleaning the corroded screws of the Game Boy Color 34:13 Finishing the restoration and before & after comparison 34:35 Testing the device and playing games on it 35:33 Channel support and gifting the Game Boy Color 📌 Disclaimer: This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only — I’m not a certified technician, and any attempt to replicate the methods shown is at your own risk. Stay safe and have fun! #GameBoyColor #ConsoleRestoration #RetroGaming #NintendoRestoration #VintageConsole #ElectronicsRestoration #HandheldGaming #BeforeAndAfter #BambuLab #gaminghistory


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