BIG Trev Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I've had this unit for a while now. When I got it, it was dead and after a bit if research I realised that it probably needed a recap. One recap later and it still didn't work. The power light would come one but nothing would play. After closer inspection I realised one of the transistors had a hole in the top of it. After a wait for parts to arrive I managed to solder in the replacement, no mean feat when they're the size it's a grain of rice. Still no luck[emoji853]. I had another look around the board and saw that Q8 was completely missing, so after another long wait Q8 arrived and was fitted. Still no luck. I was just about to place it in the too hard basket. The power light was not coming on and the backlight would flash on and then turn off. It seemed to me that I had a power issue so I decided to check the batteries and what do you know, one was completely dead. After changing the dead battery and turning it on again it finally worked. Needless to say I was stoked. So I tried a second cartridge which ended up needing a reflow and a bodge wire and it worked too. I'm happy about that as it had Sonic and WonderBoy on it being a 30 in 1 cartridge. Cheers Trev Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyldcat34 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 That wouldn't happen to be one that BlahJedi sent you, would it? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG Trev Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 That wouldn't happen to be one that BlahJedi sent you, would it? ;)Certainly would. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyldcat34 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Glad its alive again :) Certainly looks like a nice job - think you could share the parts list? I went and ordered a heap of SMD to do one, so i wasn't using through hole caps, and they were all the wrong size!! :lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG Trev Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 Glad its alive again :) Certainly looks like a nice job - think you could share the parts list? I went and ordered a heap of SMD to do one, so i wasn't using through hole caps, and they were all the wrong size!! [emoji38]I cheated on this one and bought a kit so no list sorry. The kit had through hole caps they're a bit fiddly to fit around posts. It's a pity you can't get the original style. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyldcat34 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Ahh ok! Thanks anywho :) - good work on it at any rate. I need one thats not mine to put in this, so I have to attempt another repair! [ATTACH=CONFIG]147219[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG Trev Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 Ahh ok! Thanks anywho :) - good work on it at any rate. I need one thats not mine to put in this, so I have to attempt another repair! https://www.aussiearcade.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=147219Thanks for passing it on to me. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyldcat34 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 ALl good dude - share the love :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG Trev Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 ALl good dude - share the love :DIt looks like I did make a list for this one. It's a twin Asic board Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyldcat34 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Thankee sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottm191 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Hi all In 1992 (I think) my parents bought me a Sega Game Gear. I have just found it in my cupboard (where it has been stored for about the past 25 years). I have inserted new batteries and although the power light comes on, nothing else works - there doesn't appear to be any sound and although the screen turns on, it is garbled. I'm wondering if anyone knows if there is anywhere I can take it (in Sydney) to get it brought back to its former glory? [Edit - I'm not handy at all, so I'm not game to open it up] Thanks Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhank Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Is there anything you cant do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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