Game Boy Classic Repair Problem with Contrast

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bad4brain
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Game Boy Classic Repair Problem with Contrast

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Hi! I have a Game Boy Classic with a broken contrast control.
When I try to turn the contrast up or down, it just changes kind of randomly.
My guess is that there is a loose contact at the pot that regulates the contrast.
Has anybody else experienced this problem?
Is there a quick fix for this or do I need to resolder the pot or even get a new one?
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Re: Game Boy Classic Repair Problem with Contrast

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Just a very little bit, maybe spray on toothpick first.
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Re: Game Boy Classic Repair Problem with Contrast

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K, just desoldered the pot, seems to be broken, hope this is a standard part ^^
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Re: Game Boy Classic Repair Problem with Contrast

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YEAH FIXED :), gave the pot a last chance and resoldered it. Now everything works perfectly :D
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Re: Game Boy Classic Repair Problem with Contrast

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bad4brain wrote:YEAH FIXED :), gave the pot a last chance and resoldered it. Now everything works perfectly :D
Cool. Maybe it was just a broken solder joint. :)
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