r/RetroGameRepair • • Feb 21 '23

you'll either love it or hate it - for me the best part of tinkering with systems is the sounds they make, so here's a mario mix

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r/RetroGameRepair • • Jun 09 '17

What this sub is for

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Where the sub came from

TL;DR I wanted there to be a place people could come to in order to learn. I wanted a place for people to share their knowledge, to teach and to learn. So I made a place.

Long Version
So I hit a point where all I did was sleep, work, and play video games. And after a while that shit gets old. So I decided to pick up a new hobby. Got my hands on another Raspberry Pi, started looking into projects, decided I would be in over my head doing what I wanted, so I decided to see about working on some simpler circuitry.

Decided to try repairing old consoles. I'd done it a few times as a kid when I first learned to solder. Thought I might be able to make some scratch cash buying broken consoles and fixing them.

I bought some stuff, found some videos on youtube of repairs, and got to work. A lot of stuff was really easy, but sometimes I'd hit a console that ended up being a brick wall. I couldn't find information that I needed and was trying to figure it out for myself.

I reached out for the information but I couldn't find good consistent information and what I did find was all split up.

So I tried to find a sub for it, and I couldn't find a dedicated retro repair sub. So I decided to make one.

What content is welcomed

Anything that involves working on retro consoles (or modern ones. Honestly doesn't matter). Whether that's showing off mods, asking for help on repairs, giving information or guides, etc.

My hope is that at some point there will be a community (even a small one) that works toward creating a repository of information, where anyone can come with any skill level, and find out what's wrong with their console and how to fix it. Because if you're willing to crack open a console and put in the work to repair it, you're welcome here.


r/RetroGameRepair • • Nov 02 '22

Help with broken Vintage Light Up N64 Sign. Anyone know where I can find replacement plastic piece or someone who can make one?

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r/RetroGameRepair • • Oct 01 '26

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r/RetroGameRepair • • Apr 25 '23

First Game Pak repair Ive ever done game is mario kart.

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r/RetroGameRepair • • Jan 28 '23

Was working fine. Tried changing the battery and now won’t load up.

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r/RetroGameRepair • • Jul 24 '22

Pokémon emerald

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Anyone know if that part can be replaced ?? The game gives the dry battery message even though it’s a new battery


r/RetroGameRepair • • Apr 08 '21

Replacing a new screen on this original Nintendo DS was Suprisingly easy

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r/RetroGameRepair • • Jun 09 '20

PlayStation "software terminated console may have been modified"

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So my girlfriend bought me an original PlayStation which the eBay ad claimed was in perfect working condition.

It would appear that's not the case, and I need some help troubleshooting the problem.

Given how lenient eBay is with refunds, it does not behoove sellers to falsely advertise a non-working product, so I suspect that it worked prior to shipping, any idea what could've been damaged during shipping?

Doing the old jazz hands routine on the gargler, it would appear that if you don't replace the lens with the correct one, it'll work for a while and stop.

Anyone have any other suggestions?


r/RetroGameRepair • • May 26 '20

Pokemon Emerald won’t start, cleaned pins and reflowed everything except chip behind battery, any idea what’s wrong?

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r/RetroGameRepair • • May 14 '20

Gameboy Advance AGB-001 fuse

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Evening folks.

I managed to blow the fuse in my AGB-001 GBA, and while I can find one for sale via retromodding, it's three USD and no doubt even more to ship it to me here in Germany.

Does anyone know the actual value of the fuse?

I saw some threads about some GBA SP fuses, but I'm under the impression that they're different.


r/RetroGameRepair • • Jun 20 '17

N64 HDMI mod

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r/RetroGameRepair • • Jun 10 '17

DMG Gameboy Circuit Schematic

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r/RetroGameRepair • • Jun 10 '17

An in depth guide to soldering

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r/RetroGameRepair • • Jun 29 '23

Shutting down

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Not that it actually matters but I'm leaving Reddit forever or until I can use RIF again. I'm locking this sub down.

Edit: didn't even realize people subbed and use the sub. Submit a ticket to Reddit admins to take it over in a month if you want it.


r/RetroGameRepair • • May 11 '23

Is this salvageable?

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I’m brand new to repairs and I’m working on my childhood Gameboy advance as my first project. I replaced the power switch and I noticed the pads on start select and down dpad seem to be ripped off. This may have happened when I was cleaning with isp and a q-tip to get corrosion off these spots. The traces to the pads are exposed but seemingly not damaged. I’m trying to find a fix (if there is one). Thanks!


r/RetroGameRepair • • Apr 04 '23

Need repair service for my GBA SP

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My GBA SP screen is messed up and needs to be fixed. Anyone who has experience fixing game consoles let me know as I'm willing to pay.

The unit is with my brother who is in USA so it is only possible to send within USA. I rather pay someone to fix than ask my bro to do it himself.


r/RetroGameRepair • • Jan 24 '23

Is this saveable?

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r/RetroGameRepair • • Jan 10 '23

I think my Pokémon yellow is showing some code, help?

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r/RetroGameRepair • • May 29 '22

I need some help with this n64 connector it is corroded badly and I would like to know if it is repairable

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r/RetroGameRepair • • May 20 '22

Pokemon Ruby Still Giving a Dead Battery Message Despite Having New Batteries

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r/RetroGameRepair • • Apr 06 '22

Sega Genesis version 2 black screen.

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My brother gave me his sega genesis from his dad's house who is a heavy smoker and has been for 20+ years. When my brother gave it to me it didn't work. Took it to a repair shop and they said it's totaled. I really wanna fix it as I still have hope of it working again. Games work as the shop played them. It's the system itself. The red light turns on, it has power. No audio.


r/RetroGameRepair • • Feb 26 '22

Got this error message on an otherwise nonfunctional Paper Mario cart. Anything I can do?

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r/RetroGameRepair • • Jan 07 '22

I'm having the same problems as OP in the post. Has anyone else come accross this issue?

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