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👉Tap the link https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EygzQq2 or enter the search code [AYNGZZ] on the AliExpress homepage to see all the amazing items I've handpicked for you. And don't forget to enjoy extra savings with the exclusive discount codes below, just for fans like you! 🌟 Remember, these codes can be used on almost all items in selected countries on AliExpress, except for mobile phones.Click my link to explore amazing products on AliExpress and use my codes for additional discounts! 😍 The codes apply to affiliate products, including mobile phones.Discount Codes: $3 off on orders over $29:【IFPPKGFO】 $6 off on orders over $59:【IFPWTVLV】 $9 off on orders over $89:【IFPZDOXW】 $16 off on orders over $149:【IFPQYPB0】 $23 off on orders over $199:【IFP6LJ78】 $30 off on orders over $269:【IFPZE87R】 $40 off on orders over $369:【IFPT5YID】 $50 off on orders over $469:【IFPXMYUE】 $60 off on orders over $599:【IFPFWVEM】 $70 off on orders over $699:【IFPXBF24】#aliexpresshaulThis faulty Nintendo Game Boy Pocket was sent over by RetroQuest, and it has two problems: it won’t power on, and its original screen has seen better days. In this Fix It Friday, I investigate the power fault before fitting a £45 Hispeedido 2.8-inch laminated screen kit from AliExpress.Rather than replacing the shell, I’m keeping the original one, giving it a thorough clean and trimming it to fit the larger display. There’s also some soldering under the microscope to connect the screen’s optional button controls, followed by a look at the colour modes, brightness adjustment and touch controls.Can this Game Boy Pocket get a second chance?This video is sponsored by AliExpress. Thanks to the team at RetroQuest for supplying the faulty console as part of the repair bundle.RetroQuest - http://retroquest.co/ and use code kip-hakes to save £10 on orders over £50AliExpress screen kit: https://kiphak.es/GameBoyPocketScreenGameColor GB Pro cartridge: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c33SRYD3LTT Precision Pro screwdriver set: https://kiphak.es/GameBoyPocketScreenGrinding pen: https://kiphak.es/GrindingPenFNIRSI TMP-610S multimeter and oscilloscope: https://kiphak.es/GrindingPen use code KIPHAKES to save more!Watch the faulty console bundle video: https://youtu.be/n69A8XyN2nkCatch up with the latest OpenTendo NES build: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMUpxGDKFbYQAs an Amazon Associate and AliExpress Affliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Drop a comment below!Join or Support my Channel here - https://kiphak.es/supportJoin the Instagram Channel for exclusive updates and BTS stuff.. it's FREE! https://kiphak.es/IGChannelVPN powered by NordVPN - https://kiphak.es/NordVPNFixing Desk Setup - https://kiphak.es/Fixing-DeskEditing Desk Setup - https://kiphak.es/Editing-SetupFilming Equipment POV Camera - Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses - https://kiphak.es/RayBanMetaYT Face Camera - Sony ZV-E10 Mk 2 - https://kiphak.es/Sony-ZVE10-M2-Camera Overhead Camera - Canon EOS M6 - Mk 2 - https://kiphak.es/Canon-M6-Mk2 Microphones - Rode Wireless Pro - https://kiphak.es/Rode-Wireless-Pro Side Camera - DJI Osmo Pocket 4 - https://kiphak.es/DJI-Pocket-4-CameraOur channel is powered by Hyperoptic fibre broadband - https://hyperoptic.kiphakes.tvIf you fancy getting me a coffee go here - https://www.ko-fi.com/kiphakesPeruse my Wish List here - https://wishlist.kiphakes.tvOr follow me on Instagram - https://instagram.com/kiphakes Threads - https://www.threads.net/@kiphakes Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kiphakestv TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@kiphakes00:00 A little button confusion 00:15 A faulty Game Boy Pocket 01:07 The AliExpress screen upgrade 01:45 AliExpress discount codes 02:29 Opening up the Game Boy Pocket 03:40 Investigating the power problem 04:13 Cleaning the power switch 04:50 Testing the original screen 05:24 Removing the old screen 06:32 Trimming the original shell 07:20 Checking the new screen fits 07:46 Choosing how to control the screen 08:43 Soldering the button control wires 11:42 Checking the connections 13:39 A clean shell and a fresh start 14:04 Installing the laminated screen 14:33 Fitting the fiddly touch sensors 15:50 Thank you to my channel members 17:00 Wiring up the screen 18:10 Putting everything back together 19:02 The moment of truth 19:59 Exploring the screen settings 21:17 Using the button controls 22:16 Before and after comparison 22:50 Final thoughts and game over
Can a £45 AliExpress Screen Transform This Game Boy Pocket?
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My OpenTendo build has not gone to plan.In Part 4, I'm trying once again to get my scratch-built Nintendo Entertainment System working properly. The plan is to convert it back to NTSC, install replacement CPU and PPU chips, sort out some issues with the Lava RGB mod and, hopefully, finally get everything installed into its custom transparent orange case.Unfortunately, things don't stay that simple.After hours of testing, checking voltages, swapping components and trying to work out why a console that seems so close to working still refuses to behave, I reach the point where I'm ready to put the whole project in a box and forget about it.But the OpenTendo story isn't quite finished yet...A huge thank you to PCBWay for sponsoring this video and producing the fantastic transparent orange case for the project.Go check out PCBWay here - https://kiphak.es/pcbwayWatch the complete OpenTendo series: https://youtu.be/7L1Vsb64qJ0FNIRSI TMP-610S Multimeter / Oscilloscope : https://kiphak.es/Fnirsi-TMP-610S Use Code KIPHAKES to save at FNIRSILava RGB Mod : https://kiphak.es/LavaRGBMod2If you've been following this build from the beginning, thank you for sticking with me. This has turned into a much longer and more difficult project than I ever expected.Please give the video a like and leave a comment if you've enjoyed following the OpenTendo journey. It really does help the video reach more people.Thanks for watching, and don't forget to subscribe for more repairs, modifications and questionable decisions involving old consoles.As an Amazon Associate and AliExpress Affliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Drop a comment below!Join or Support my Channel here - https://kiphak.es/supportJoin the Instagram Channel for exclusive updates and BTS stuff.. it's FREE! https://kiphak.es/IGChannelVPN powered by NordVPN - https://kiphak.es/NordVPNFixing Desk Setup - https://kiphak.es/Fixing-DeskEditing Desk Setup - https://kiphak.es/Editing-SetupFilming Equipment POV Camera - Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses - https://kiphak.es/RayBanMetaYT Face Camera - Sony ZV-E10 Mk 2 - https://kiphak.es/Sony-ZVE10-M2-Camera Overhead Camera - Canon EOS M6 - Mk 2 - https://kiphak.es/Canon-M6-Mk2 Microphones - Rode Wireless Pro - https://kiphak.es/Rode-Wireless-Pro Side Camera - DJI Osmo Pocket 4 - https://kiphak.es/DJI-Pocket-4-CameraOur channel is powered by Hyperoptic fibre broadband - https://hyperoptic.kiphakes.tvIf you fancy getting me a coffee go here - https://www.ko-fi.com/kiphakesPeruse my Wish List here - https://wishlist.kiphakes.tvOr follow me on Instagram - https://instagram.com/kiphakes Threads - https://www.threads.net/@kiphakes Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kiphakestv TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@kiphakes00:00 This Hasn't Gone to Plan 00:32 Where We Left the OpenTendo 01:31 Converting It Back to NTSC 02:35 Fixing the Lava RGB Settings 04:16 Another Reset Problem 04:49 A Replacement NTSC PPU 06:01 Checking Every Connection 07:03 Testing the Fnirsi Multimeter 09:09 Everything Is Going Well... 09:46 Time for the First Test 11:34 Clutching at Straws 13:15 Hours Into Troubleshooting 13:58 Removing the Lava RGB Mod 15:12 I've Had Enough 16:35 But the Story Didn't End There 17:12 Back to PAL 18:00 Trying the Lava RGB Mod Again 19:38 More Troubleshooting 20:15 One More Thing to Check 21:26 Building the Custom Case 23:39 Transplanting the Original Parts 25:17 Installing the OpenTendo Board 25:47 One More Test 26:36 Finishing the Build 27:09 The Moment of Truth 28:22 Looking Back at the OpenTendo Build
This OpenTendo Build Nearly Broke Me
As an Amazon Associate and AliExpress Affliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Drop a comment below!Join or Support my Channel here - https://kiphak.es/supportJoin the Instagram Channel for exclusive updates and BTS stuff.. it's FREE! https://kiphak.es/IGChannelVPN powered by NordVPN - https://kiphak.es/NordVPNFixing Desk Setup - https://kiphak.es/Fixing-DeskEditing Desk Setup - https://kiphak.es/Editing-SetupFilming Equipment POV Camera - Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses - https://kiphak.es/RayBanMetaYT Face Camera - Sony ZV-E10 Mk 2 - https://kiphak.es/Sony-ZVE10-M2-Camera Overhead Camera - Canon EOS M6 - Mk 2 - https://kiphak.es/Canon-M6-Mk2 Microphones - Rode Wireless Pro - https://kiphak.es/Rode-Wireless-Pro Side Camera - DJI Osmo Pocket 4 - https://kiphak.es/DJI-Pocket-4-CameraOur channel is powered by Hyperoptic fibre broadband - https://hyperoptic.kiphakes.tvIf you fancy getting me a coffee go here - https://www.ko-fi.com/kiphakesPeruse my Wish List here - https://wishlist.kiphakes.tvOr follow me on Instagram - https://instagram.com/kiphakes Threads - https://www.threads.net/@kiphakes Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kiphakestv TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@kiphakes
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Hi! I’m Kip Hakes, I’m a 45-year-old Blogger, Vlogger and Designer. I’m married to Vicki and I’ve got two children, and a Cavachon called Duggee. We live in the Essex countryside just outside of Colchester.

I’ve blogged since 2008, and my blogging subjects include – Parenting, Technology, Reviews, Photography, Rants and Raves and more. I’m Designer of stuff by day, and a total nerd at night.

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