Thanks Vince, really appreciate the support and feedback. Funnily enough I got most of my tools having seen them on your channel (I even had a blue mat for a while) glad to give something back.
In the past with this type of thing it can actually be the power input jack that can be an issue. I normally change these as common practice. I would also use contact cleaner and clean the switches. One of my best tools is an illuminated inspection magnifing glass on a stand, excellent for spotting cracked soldered joints. I am a qualified electronics engineer and I enjoy your video. You actally explain things very clearly and well. If you are in Birmingham in the future - lets hook up!! :)
Thanks pic holder, good suggestions. I do have an illuminated magnifier I should feature it on the channel sometime. I hear you on the power jacks too had a couple of those corroded up and inhibiting battery voltage. Thanks for the tip and invite. It's been a few years since I was last in Birmingham, but if I get down there anytime I'll ping you for a beer maybe. Thanks for your comments and advice. RTR
Glad to invoke some happy memories, if you do find one let me know how the repair goes. Always keen to find new tricks and tips. Thanks for your comment. Makes a difference to me. Cheers!
Thanks Jonathan. Glad you enjoyed the video. I have brought many of these types of retro handhelds back to life some quite popular (eg Astro wars) some less so (super space jack) all great games. Galaxy Invader 1000 was one I wanted so much as a kid. Thanks so much for your comments.
I wonder what would make a good graphics replacement. I know they make rub on type stencils. If there was a way to take a picture, scale correctly and print the rub on stencil then you could restore this kind of damage. It gets off the path of electrical troubleshooting and repair but it would be satisfying to see. I love these videos. Thank you for great content.
Hi Brian, thanks for the comments. I wonder if a laser cut vinyl sticker might work too? Unfortunately you won't be seeing this game again, as I've sold it and bought a new one. The new one is broken so it might make an appearance. Thanks for the feedback and for your very kind words.
Hi Lumibear, if it's your first time here a massive welcome, if not a massive thanks! I've repaired a lot of different handhelds so I hope I can earn your interest. How you enjoy the video and thanks so much for your comments.
@@Lumibear. Thats great. I have a bunch of VFD's yet to come including.... Tomy Tron, Tandy Kingman, CGL Super Kong, Grandstand Star Force, Tomy Caveman. Some Japan Imports. Thanks so much for the sub I hope to keep you entertained.
If it were mine I'd probably disassemble the game and clean the joystick first with a non-residue electrical contact cleaner such as WD40 electrical contact cleaner (Not normal WD40) and work the joystick a bit. Then I would use a lubricating switch cleaner like servisol super 10 and again work it a bit. I would also check the solder joints on the switch. I haven't managed to make the switch work great using this approach, but I have improved sticky and sluggish switches significantly with this method. Good luck, stop back and let us know how it goes
I had one of these as a kid, a long time ago back in the late 70's I think I would have had it. My Dad opened it up and added a connector up the top so we could plug it into a little black square transformer, so we didn't need to use batteries anymore. This one looks just like it, and there is a big question mark in my head whether this actual one is the one I had as a kid, as how many other Dad's out there would have done that for their son??
What a heartwarming story. Perhaps this was "the one" sadly I have sold it on so we may never know and I cannot reunite you both. But I am very grateful for you sharing. Thanks so much.
Hello! I found one Galaxy Invader 1000 in it's original box, never open, still sealed, how much do you think is it's market value? Thank you very much, I don't know where else to ask.
That's a very difficult question. I'm not an expert but prices seemed to fluctuate a great deal over past year. Condition is also a factor. During lockdown prices on eBay went very high. When I sell on eBay and I want a quick sale I tend to watch auction ending prices and sell a bit under the ending prices. Sorry I can't be more help. Thanks for your question
Once inside the enclosure of the game I'd try squirting some contact cleaner onto the switch as best I could and then working the switch. The game does need to be opened up to access the switch but switch itself would not. If if we're me I'd try that first. Also check the solder on the fire button and the PCB tracks that lead to is as these can crack. Not advice just what I'd do if it were mine.
No need to apologise for the shorter running time, it was nice to see inside and I'm sure there'll be longer and more complicated fixes in the future! Remember the game well 👍
Skyway73 how the devil are you? Missed your comments on the CPC vid but saw that you had shared it (huge thanks) I always excited to get your take on things. The longer and more complex fixes are the reasons for the delay getting the vids out I had this one in my back pocket, should have put it up sooner really. I have another vid coming soon, but after have a really tricky fix in play just now that I really want off my plate before I edit more. It's not easy as... a) I work full time and am quite busy b) the pubs have reopened. Anyhow thanks again for your continued support. Really grateful
@@RetroTechRepair Ahh the pubs reopening is both a blessing and a curse 😊🍻 I'm well thanks, I did watch the video but on a device where I wasn't signed in hence the lack of comment. Look forward to your next upload, take care
What do you think your complex to easy repair ratio is for the tech you buy off ebay? For me, fixing both audio and retro tech, its around 5:1. However, my repair to rubbish tech (due to poor seller descriptions) ratio is currently around 1:5 😂
Hi Stuart, since I tend to lose money on the repairs I am quite selective about my purchases so perhaps I get more simple repairs because of that. I think audio is often more likely to have been tampered with (lots of pots in there that surely just need a good twiddle and all will be well). I try to buy one offs from individuals avoid job lots of the same thing (eg 10 wii consoles) and collectors. I normally look at the sellers other items and history. Because of that I probably run about 50/50. Like you though I do see many "creative" descriptions ! Great Question. Thanks so much.
Hi DJ Cast... sadly I don't know of a specific adapter and nolonger have the game to work it out. I'd imagine back in the day it would have worked with one of the adapters that had a 6v supply and 4-way DC plug (2 barrel plugs and 2 earphone style plugs). I think you need the earphone style but which polarity you'd need i don't know and the wrong one might damage a game. Sorry I can't be more help
If I remember rightly the fire button is a mechanical switch in these games. In my experience the fire button can get a bashing resulting in cracked solder joints, and PCB tracks. One other possibility is the switch has gummed up and would benefit from some switch cleaner. Either of these will require you disassemble the game to access the switch. Obviously I can't advise without seeing it but if it were mine that's where I'd start. Hope that helps
Hi bud l have a screen printing setup if you provide a black and white image l could make a screen so you could repair the surface print of any console you want
Thats Brilliant! This one has "moved on now" but over polished screens are common. I will watch out for something that we can collaborate on, perhaps bit of free publicity for your screen printing. perhaps shoot me a quick email so I don't forget. Thanks so much. Excited about that.
Hi bud you can check this website it holds the screen printing setup if you want to check it out (crafting.co.uk the screen printing setup is called Screen Sensation)
