drummer4261900 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 My Virtual Boy worked fine until I dropped in on the ground now it doesn't work any more. The controller was attached to it too. I am not sure if it is the system or maybe the battery pack got messed up... Any help would be great. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatPix Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 There can be a wide array of issues here. The most common would be a cracked PCB inside, or the display of the VB itself being ajar. The VB display is made of a row of LES that get displayed as line with a rotating mirror. This is a fragile part of a VB and get messed up over time without even dropping it down so... I guess the best you can do is to open it up or bring it to someoen you know with enough skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800fan Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Do you still get sound but no image or distorted image? The flex cable to the led board is known for this, the cable comes apart over time or from the shock and signal doesn't quite reach the led array anymore so some of the image are distorted or missing completely. The oven trick usually works but not always. The led array used fine pitch so rewiring them would be extremely difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatPix Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) I guess Nintendo here used the same wiring solution that on the original Game Boy? The oven solution sounds a bit extreme, there is lots of plastic in there. An approach with a clothes iron would be safer, as it can be done on the Game Boy. Edited February 6, 2016 by CatPix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Can you describe the issue in greater detail? What's happening when you attempt to turn it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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