Gameboy pocket start doesn't work, random dead pixels.

[ulera]

EDIT: My Gameboy pocket has two lines of dead pixels and the start button doesn't work. How hard is that to fix?

[ulera]

Are you 100% certain? Because the games are at least partially loading. It couldn't be a bad cartridge reader or something

[ulera]

Ah. Well I have no reason to salvage parts from it so the next step from here probably involves the trash can

[ulera]

I'm going to the post office tomorrow anyway. I'll PM you my details.

[ulera]

I just refunded the whole transaction. You'll need to send me 6 now.

[ulera]

I try to do right by people. Besides I wouldn't want the wrath of the community and paypal services to come down on me for keeping the money

[fredJ]

Uhm... I think it is just the contrast setting..
And cleaning the carts.
ulera, it is probably useful to ask for second opinions before you throw something away.

[ulera]

Oh hey you're right!

There is still something wrong with it though... it's got about two lines full of dead pixels and the start button doesn't work

[NintendoKing]

Uhm... I think it is just the contrast setting..
And cleaning the carts.
ulera, it is probably useful to ask for second opinions before you throw something away.

I didn't think that after he said that he saw picture on Pokemon but couldn't play.  But now he's explained the contrast and start button not working. Anyways, I do not want a functional GB Pocket, I just wanted a shell for my well used one.

[tonev]

well you can get it from ebay? Bevause that GBP can be fixed at least the buttons

[ulera]

I went ahead and gifted it for the shipping cost. Sure it's fixable but I have a super gameboy 2, gameboy color, gameboy advanced and a gameboy player so I don't think its worth the time and effort just for a fifth gameboy thing.

[tonev]

damn i only have gba and gbc

[NintendoKing]

Thank you Ulera, also Super Gameboy 2? Omg that's the best!

[ulera]

*Puts on Dr. Who face* I know!

Tell you what, you can return the favor by letting me know if you spot any cheap, working staring 2600 units. I've wanting to get one.

[NintendoKing]

*Puts on Dr. Who face* I know!

Tell you what, you can return the favor by letting me know if you spot any cheap, working staring 2600 units. I've wanting to get one.

There is a local Craigslist ad for a 2600 with Popeyes and Pacman for $15, shipping might be bad though because 2600s weigh a bunch.