Mine arrived today. Just played a round of Mario’s Tennis for the first time! I can’t believe you took it from completely blank non-working displays to a perfect picture! I’m so thrilled. Thank you SO much! You’re awesome.
I know maybe you technically don’t quite qualify with because you’re a day late… but rules are meant to be broken. 😉
Thanks! That’s such a kind offer. Of course I had seen your other thread, and thought: “Darn! If only my Virtual Boy had arrived a couple days earlier!” I’ll send you a PM straight away.
Benjamin Stevens wrote:
Dantebk, I for one do not think that the seller should be held responsible for your Virtual Boy system not working properly.
I hear what you’re saying, and I don’t entirely disagree. I’ve already contacted the seller though, and haven’t heard back yet. Given my dealings to date with the seller I’d be surprised if anything comes of it, but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask. I’m not trying to get all of my money back or anything, just a portion to cover costs of repair (which may be less than I anticipated thanks to DogP I guess!).
It does sound like your displays can be restored to fully working order. Even if you are not tech savvy, the oven method is a very easy method to use to get your displays working for several months to a couple years. Otherwise, there are several people on this site who may be able to offer you soldering services for a fee.
Thanks! Looks achievable, but I’m still a bit nervous I’d mess it up. Maybe I will look into having someone else repair it for me.
WoLfMaN wrote:
Make a claim thru paypal. This way you get your money back and it´ll teach that fella a lesson.
Ask TheForce81 if he would do another screens repair…he used to do it, but I am not sure.
Good ideas. I didn’t even know you could make claims through Paypal…
bigmak wrote:
This might sound odd..but do you have a game in it ? the vboy will ‘power up’ and the mirrors will make a sound..but no display if no game is in it (or the game is in it wrong).
Yeah, I tried it with a few different games. I could hear the game sounds, and they would change when I pushed buttons so I know they work OK.
Lester Knight wrote:
i had a seller lie to me as well. the very first time i adjusted the IPD knob i saw issues with the ribbon cable. When i asked for a $20 refund to get it fixed he flat out refused. i escalated it to paypal but because he listed it “as is” in the description they sided with him.
It hadn’t occurred to me to ask for only a partial refund. That’s a good idea! The listing said it was in “good condition” so maybe I have a case here.
