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I just unpacked @fiskelandslaget's GameGear. It is dead, and most probably suffers from crappy capacitors. I already have a full replacement set here, so I will post some updates in the next days to (fedia.io)

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I just unpacked @[email protected]'s GameGear. It is dead, and most probably suffers from crappy capacitors. I already have a full replacement set here, so I will post some updates in the next days to weeks. Let's see if the LCD screen is still viable, or a TFT mod is also required.
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[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 months ago (9 children)

Quick check inside reveals that this is a very nice VA0 mainboard from mid 1991. Visually it looks to be in excellent condition.

Opened GameGear exposing the mainboard with the large cartridge connector and metallized shield for the flourescent tube of the LCD.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago (8 children)

Closer inspections shows signs of corrosion at the capacitors. Yup, we got capacitor plague. No surprise here. This 100uF capacitor near the power connector has corroded terminals.

Closeup showing a black electrolytic capacitor in plastic package near a blue connector and a green transformer.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 months ago (7 children)

By the way: if you want to open up a GameGear you need a 4.5mm bit that’s shaped like… a flower…? Not sure what this is called.

Some screws and a screwdriver with a flower shaped bit

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

@[email protected] I've seen them being called "GameBit"

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