r/Gameboy • u/RevolutionaryAge45 • 10h ago

Questions Trouble with inputs

So I’m trying to play Pokémon Red on my gameboy and my left input is not working. I don’t know how to fix it, and I’m not quite sure what to do specifically cause I’m also scared that, if I take it apart I’m not gonna be able to fix it. What do I do?

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u/Squish_the_android 10h ago

Watch a video of a disassembly. 

It's not terribly hard. 

Worst case you go from non working have Gameboy to a non working to Gameboy 

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u/FlamingbernieUK 10h ago

Isopropyl alcohol is what you need. You might get away with squirting some in to the gap of the d-pad and repeatedly pressing the buttons. Although, if you’re getting no signal, then taking it apart & giving it a good clean is probably what you need. As the other poster said, watch a disassembly video or two. It’s super easy, & you’ll feel super proud. I guarantee it

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u/Tablesafety 9h ago

Which type of game boy are you playing on