IMPORTANT: The shipping address is included in the order confirmation email after your order is placed!
SHIPPING METHOD
Shipping Instructions: You may send either the entire Virtual Boy unit over, or if you have the tools you may send just the ribbon cable(s) and board(s). The latter option will save money on shipping and overall price, but is not recommended if you do not have the tools to open your Virtual Boy and remove the parts!
EYEPIECE REPAIR
From the factory the eyepieces’ ribbon cables are connected to the LED board by glue. Over time this glue loses its bond with the board, resulting in glitchy displays, blank displays, and, in some cases, lines. This service can either repair pre-existing issues or be preventative maintenance for your Virtual Boy so it can live a long, healthy life. It is always recommended to get both done!
DISCLAIMER: You will be informed if it is not a ribbon cable issue but rather a board issue, in which case is not repairable. In a case like that it’s a replacement that is required, of which I do not have on hand. If this is the case you will be refunded your money minus return shipping.
CAPACITOR REPLACEMENT
Not usual a necessary procedure, in my experience, capacitors haven’t been an issue in any of the consoles I’ve worked on. It could be worth doing if you’re wanting to ensure longevity.
DC-DC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT
The DC-DC Converter (also known as a buck converter) steps the 9 volt input down to 5 volts for the console to use. Further testing is required, but it does run cooler than the original DC-DC Converter, so it could result in longer battery life when using them. It is not common for the original DC-DC Converter to go bad, but it can occur.
SERVO VIBRATION FIX
If your console powers on but experiencing a loud vibration noise that cuts in and out repeatedly, your console’s servo board needs to be repaired. A fairly uncommon issue, but I have successfully repaired over half of the units I’ve seen with this issue.
IMPORTANT: The shipping address is included in the order confirmation email after your order is placed!
SHIPPING METHOD
Shipping Instructions: You may send either the entire Virtual Boy unit over, or if you have the tools you may send just the ribbon cable(s) and board(s). The latter option will save money on shipping and overall price, but is not recommended if you do not have the tools to open your Virtual Boy and remove the parts!
EYEPIECE REPAIR
From the factory the eyepieces’ ribbon cables are connected to the LED board by glue. Over time this glue loses its bond with the board, resulting in glitchy displays, blank displays, and, in some cases, lines. This service can either repair pre-existing issues or be preventative maintenance for your Virtual Boy so it can live a long, healthy life. It is always recommended to get both done!
DISCLAIMER: You will be informed if it is not a ribbon cable issue but rather a board issue, in which case is not repairable. In a case like that it’s a replacement that is required, of which I do not have on hand. If this is the case you will be refunded your money minus return shipping.
CAPACITOR REPLACEMENT
Not usual a necessary procedure, in my experience, capacitors haven’t been an issue in any of the consoles I’ve worked on. It could be worth doing if you’re wanting to ensure longevity.
DC-DC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT
The DC-DC Converter (also known as a buck converter) steps the 9 volt input down to 5 volts for the console to use. Further testing is required, but it does run cooler than the original DC-DC Converter, so it could result in longer battery life when using them. It is not common for the original DC-DC Converter to go bad, but it can occur.
SERVO VIBRATION FIX
If your console powers on but experiencing a loud vibration noise that cuts in and out repeatedly, your console’s servo board needs to be repaired. A fairly uncommon issue, but I have successfully repaired over half of the units I’ve seen with this issue.
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