Well I just bought a unit and it’s having the glue contact problem, I don’t even want to mess with the baking procedure as I know it’s just going to fail again.

Can anyone direct me to some people who do soldering still, preferably in the United States if possible. I know Runnerpack was doing it previously but is no longer, I am looking for work quality similar to his, something nice and permanent.

Thanks everyone, glad to be here!

check this post for instance:

http://www.planetvb.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=6348&post_id=33931#forumpost33931

The baking method and using strong tape should REALLY work for you.

Wyndcrosser wrote:
The baking method and using strong tape should REALLY work for you.

Nope, not really, it might work for a while, but eventually it will glitch again with this way of trying to repair it. The oven/baking method always is a temporary solution.

I do recommend wrapping strong clear tape around the soldered contacts though. Both of my Virtual Boys are like that and have functioned perfectly ever since.