Send In Repair Service

Send in repair service for retro handheld devices like the Game Boy, Game Boy PCBs and Game Boy Carts in Australia

Let me help you bring your device back to life! Need help soldering something? I can do that too.

Currently, I am accepting send-ins for:

  • Game Boy models: DMG (original), Pocket, Color, Advance, and SP that won’t turn on, read games, have unresponsive buttons, or no sound.
  • Switch/Switch Lite: shell swaps
  • Board-level repairs: Fixing traces, repairing ripped pads, and replacing components.
  • Cartridge services: Building, flashing, and repair.

Deadlines:

  • 30 days if parts are supplied.
  • 30–60 days if I need to order parts.

Pricing:

  • $55 AUD + shipping is the initial fee. This includes return shipping via Australia Post.
  • Additional costs may apply depending on the work required. This will be discussed during the quoting process and updated if more issues are found when receiving the item.

No fix, no fee:
If I can’t fix it, you’ll receive a full refund (minus shipping).

Important:
Currently, I am only accepting requests from within Australia due to shipping limitations.

These prices include the inital $55 fee
Game Boy Price
No power $65 AUD
Not reading games $65 AUD
Modern screen replacement $60 AUD + price of products
Trace Repairs $60 AUD (could be more depending on how much needs to be fixed)
Cart repair $65 AUD
Cart battery replacement (and save backup) $40 AUD
PCB Populating Price
Pocket Colour (YAP), Light Colour (LoCo) $180 AUD with your donor board,
$280 AUD with my donor board
+ extra for a new regulator
PCB Swap (e.g. pink GBC pcb) $150 AUD + your donor
$250 AUD + my donor
English Crystal PCB swap $55 AUD
Misc. Price
Switch Lite reshell $100 AUD + shell
NOTE: these prices may change depending on the work that needs to be done

By purchasing this service you are committing to Natalie the Nerd's send in service and all fees that may apply.