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The second Virtual Boy repair on the channel but this time with a clever repair/mod kit designed specifically for the biggest issue afflicting faulty Virtual Boys: the Virtual Ribbon has arrived.

Well, it arrived some time ago apparently and I've just been living under a rock, but the newest and latest version is here and I put my skills to the test installing it. The creator has also recently released a noob-friendly install aid called the EZ Mount to simplify the repair, and we love the sound of that!

I went on a bit of a shopping spree for this restoration, and pretty much bought all the missing accessories I needed to dress this Virtual Boy up, and a handsome boy it turned out to be indeed. Hope you enjoy the restoration.

🤟🏻 Big thank you to @fenriswolfretro6729 for sending this broken Virtual Boy my way.

🔧 @stoneagegamer has you covered with some of the best stocked Virtual Boy parts and accessories
Virtual Ribbon Kit + Installation Service: http://bit.ly/43cxAre
Virtual Ribbon Kit (Do-It-Yourself): http://bit.ly/40QD09V
All the other Virtual Boy accessories in the video: http://bit.ly/3KMmWRb

Some specialty products specific to this project
🪛 Gamebit screwdriver with long enough shaft for the Virtual Boy: https://amzn.to/3ZOe95j

My philosophy on buying tools is to start small and to "outgrow" your gear over time. Expensive gear won't improve your repair and fault finding skills, only practice will do that. With that in mind below is what's in my current toolkit.

🔧 Toolkit
Screwdriver Set: https://amzn.to/2X7s0Gj
Automatic Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/30F5TJm
Pocket Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3IdvzQz
Component Tester: https://amzn.to/3l5rHG8

🖌 Soldering Essentials
TS100 Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/2YIJZUR
No Clean Flux Syringe: https://amzn.to/2NFUZvQ
No Clean Solder: https://amzn.to/2NHEAqQ
Desoldering Braid: https://amzn.to/312Grws
Tip Tinner: https://amzn.to/31w2EF4
Contact Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3dI93ly

🔍 Soldering Add-ons
Fume Extractor with Hose: https://amzn.to/3hspLZi
Desoldering Vacuum Pump: https://amzn.to/3Qe9ipl
Hot Air Rework Station: https://amzn.to/3w023bF
Circuit Board Holder: https://amzn.to/3k35Pzm
Helping Hands Soldering Aid: https://amzn.to/3ihgksP

🔥 Thermal Compounds & Tape
Kapton Tape https://amzn.to/3DEu0dd
Arctic MX-4 Thermal Paste: https://amzn.to/2Ak2y8w
1.5MM Arctic Thermal Pads: https://amzn.to/2Vv1RQU

🧴 Lubes and Epoxies
White Lithium Grease: https://amzn.to/2UApx5M
Plastic Epoxy: https://amzn.to/3up0LIm

Timestamps:
0:00 The future was 1995
2:16 Shopping spree
4:35 Deep hole needs a long shaft
7:14 Preparing the LED arrays
10:48 Assembling the mod kit
13:52 The EZ Mount makes it EZ
18:37 Lubricating the stuck knobs
20:34 Installing the modded arrays
22:28 It's okay if it's not straight
24:01 Virtual Boy gets new wardrobe