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neskid
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« on: September 08, 2012, 08:46:40 AM »

Hello everyone, I own 3 VB's and all 3 have the dreaded glitchy screen. I have repaired one myself using the oven method but that's only a temporary fix. There is another method but my skills with soldering are non existant. I just wanted to ask if any ones knows who can repairs these or where I could go. I've asked a few electronic repair places where I live but no one will do it.  I just want to play it again it's actually one of my favorite systems for being unique. Plus Halloween is coming up and I really want to play my copy of jack bros. if any one can help me out it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 
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blcklblskt
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2012, 11:37:37 AM »

I haven't been on Planet Virtual Boy in years, but I vaguely remember someone there who used to repair them.  From what I remember, the best method was to solder a new set of cables between the two boards.  I've been meaning to do the fix myself, but of the four or so VB's I have, only one has gotten bad enough that it is unplayable.  Check around here: www.vr32.de.  Someone may be willing to repair it for you.
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neskid
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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2012, 12:01:49 PM »

Thanks blcklbskt I've been to that site before and I remember too there was someone who did repair them. I'll look at the site again and hopefully I can find that person or someone else who can do it for me. Thanks again for the help.
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2012, 02:20:40 PM »

Glad to help.  If you do decide to have it repaired, let me know how it works out!  I may end up repairing mine somewhere down the road.
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2012, 02:27:50 PM »

Glad to help.  If you do decide to have it repaired, let me know how it works out!  I may end up repairing mine somewhere down the road.

Same here!  I think I have three that need fixin'
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« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2012, 02:30:37 PM »

Apolloboy doesn't fix VBs?
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« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2012, 03:16:19 PM »

Even if he does, he's been super busy with classes and such as of late; he postponed his workshop for the time being.
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« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2012, 03:24:03 PM »

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neskid
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« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2012, 07:50:59 AM »

Well I found someone who was willing to do it. We are talking now and ill be sending my displays to him this weekend. If he does a good job I'll be sure to let you all know. I can't wait to play my VB again without the lines.
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