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sleek crag Mar 28, 2024, 11:18 PM

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I'm going get to need help repairing these as I have no clue how to

onyx sunBOT Mar 28, 2024, 11:19 PM

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sleek crag Mar 28, 2024, 11:24 PM

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I'm wondering what way I can exactly repair this? I don't mind simply sending it off to someone here for repairs too

If it isn't needed for any of the buttons or anything else I don't mind leaving as is since I've never repaired a trace before

quartz rapids Mar 28, 2024, 11:26 PM

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the first thing you should do is check if all of the buttons still work. if a button has a damaged test pad but still works, you don't need to repair it

sleek crag Mar 28, 2024, 11:32 PM

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Seems like all the buttons still work from a quick test

Would there be any long term damage not repairing it through?
Like degrading over time?

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I still would like to eventually repair it for future mods if possible

quartz rapids Mar 28, 2024, 11:37 PM

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it should be fine long term like this. the broken test points cannot be easily repaired - if you wanted to use those locations to attach wires (for a mod) later on you'd need to do get into more advanced trace repair which is not something you would want to practice on your game boy. but it can be repaired

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what I'd recommend you do is leave this game boy alone and practice soldering on practice kits. once you've honed your skills - get a different game boy and try this mod again (the rgb button mod)

sleek crag Mar 28, 2024, 11:42 PM

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Honestly leaving the rgb mod alone

I will buy an another gba.
Feels like I possibly may have ripped the pad off desoldering thr rgb kit that didn't work

quartz rapids Mar 28, 2024, 11:44 PM

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I understand how you feel about that - the gba is working fine which is what matters. 🙂
Getting another gba and trying again (after practicing your soldering) is the best move here. Do practice first as the test points are delicate and easy to damage

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when you're ready feel free to ask us for advice on tools/etc in #modding - we have a lot of information to share

sleek crag Mar 28, 2024, 11:47 PM

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Thanks for all the information and encouragement I felt so hurt broken after investing so much money into modding this thing (over 300 with a broken screen 💔)

Going to solder back the wires for the screen and pack leave it as is as finish

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