Game Boy Colour Won't Switch On Animated Guide. How to test the basics

Here's simple, easy to follow guide to test the common reasons why your Game Boy Colour won't switch on.

All the basics are covered from the battery terminals to the fuse, filters, switch, DC jack and the common corrosion points to look out for.

Hope it helps someone fix childhood Game Boy Colour.

Thanks to ‪@RetroSix‬ for the board scans.

https://www.retrosix.wiki/gbc-board-s...


00:00 Thanks for the nice comments
00:35 RetroSix Wiki
02:00 Game Boy Colour Positive rail
05:05 How to test the switch
09:05 Checking the negative rail
10:00 The DC jack is important
11:56 The DC DC convertor U5
12:50 Finding the 3V rail
13:25 Reading the schematic for fault finding
16:33 Quick re-cap
17:12 Subscribe


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Disclaimer:
The information provided in this video is for entertainment use only.
I am not a professional and any methods I use might not be the correct ones.
I will not accept any responsibility for loss, damage or injury as a result of the information provided in this video.