Repairing 8 Broken Pokémon Games! 🛠️ (Part 1: Gold, Red, Crystal, Blue)

The ultimate Pokémon repair marathon is here! ⚡ In this two-part series, I’m taking on a lot of 8 "junk" Pokémon games I snagged from eBay. From missing save functions to severed traces and damaged labels, these carts have seen better days—but they aren't done yet. In Part 1, we are tackling the heavy hitters: Gold, Red, Crystal, and Blue. We’re going deep into board-level diagnostics, trace repair, and even label restoration to bring these Kanto and Johto legends back to life. 🚀 IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ Pokémon Gold: Battery replacement & label refurbishment. ✅ Pokémon Red: Advanced trace repair & battery holder mod. ✅ Pokémon Crystal: The ultimate test of continuity & trace surgery. ✅ Pokémon Blue: Correct way to install a battery. --------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Video Chapters: Warning: Diagnosing Board is less than 10 seconds 0:00 Intro 0:10 Description of the Lot 0:20 Game 1 - Pokemon Gold 0:43 Examining Board 1:11 Potential Issues 1:50 Diagnosing Board 1:59 Installing new Battery 2:42 Testing Voltages 3:02 Testing Pokemon Gold 3:37 Placing new Label 4:33 Pokemon Red 5:01 First Look at the Board 5:23 Cleaning 5:44 Installing Battery Holder and Battery 6:35 Testing Voltage 7:28 Comparing with working board 8:39 Restoring broken Traces 11:30 Testing Voltage after Fix 11:42 Testing Pokemon Red 12:32 Game 3: Pokemon Crystal 13:33 Inspecting Board 14:01 Testing Continuity 15:33 Repairing Traces 18:46 Testing after Fixing 20:08 2nd Testing 20:48 Game 4: Pokemon Blue 21:22 First look at the board 23:53 Installing new Battery 24:27 Cleaning Board 24:58 Testing --------------------------------------------------- 🛒 MY REPAIR GEAR (Affiliate Links) 🛠️ --------------------------------------------------- 💎 SOLDERING EQUIPMENT: 🔹 Soldering + Hot Air Station: https://amzn.to/4a8wovg 🔹 PCB Holder: https://amzn.to/4a9hPYk 🔹 Solder Wick: https://amzn.to/3MQ5iix ✨ MATERIALS & CLEANING: 🔸 Precision Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3MlinAx 🔸 DeoxIT Contact Cleaner: https://amzn.to/48tHl9n 🔸 Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) 99.9%: https://amzn.to/4oL54a0 --------------------------------------------------- ⚖️ Disclaimer & Affiliate Disclosure LegaultD Gaming Shop assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. All material provided within this YouTube channel is for informational, educational, & entertainment purposes only. Some of these projects, materials, and techniques may not be appropriate for all ages or skill levels. No information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. LegaultD does not make any claims of the safety of the projects, techniques, or resources listed on this channel and will not take responsibility for what you do with the information provided by this channel. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not LegaultD. Please do not attempt anything contained in this video unless you accept personal responsibility for the results, whether they are good or bad. Affiliate Disclosure: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my viewers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” #Pokemon #RetroRepair #GameBoy #Restoration #Soldering #TraceRepair #PokemonRed #PokemonGold #PokemonCrystal #PokemonBlue #PimpMyConsole