R0-1 Gameboy DMG

sometimes will not turn on

not reading cartridge properly

buttons do not work

previous work had left glue visible on face of the screen and led hole, non-original adhesive (silicone based)

significant yellowing on front and sides due to light exposure, none at the back, probable display unit

marred finish due to mystery splotches & indents, appears to be the shell's plastic has been molten by a solvent such as acetone

• Nintendo logo has been damaged

texture of d-pad has been significantly  worn down, with some mild scratches on the A and B buttons

mostly OEM parts

• modern parts found: membranes & screws

deep cleaning of internals and shell

• mechanical removal of mild corrosion and debris using 99% isopropyl alcohol and 100% cotton swabs

• buttons now work and cartridge reads properly

• overall the board is in very good condition, best condition in this batch

• mild smudging of stamped board number has occurred due to the 99% isopropyl

brightening of original shell

• submerged in 3% hydrogen peroxide solution with a tablespoon of 40% sodium percarbonate

• exposed to UV light (405nm) at a distance of 15cm for 4 hours

  • moderate brightening achieved

  • appearance of splotches have not improved much

  • shell stored away to be used in future display unit

shell swap

• due to the damage done to the Nintendo logo, this motherboard is a candidate for a shell swap

• motherboards have been transplanted into the shell of device R0-3

• original buttons from device R0-4 used to have the best condition

replaced modern membranes with OEM membranes

all modern screws replaced with OEM screws

use of Novus 2 Light Scratch Remover

use of Novus 1 as an anti-fog, antistatic, and dust repellant

applied reproduction glass screen cover for superior clarity

October 13, 2025

• glass lens has been replaced due to manufacturing misalignment

• silicone spacers add to side of screen for optimal alignment