Experiment failed! The lcd got no power with the brightness control wired up, stone dead. Unhooked the wires, still the same. Someone posted a comment on my mod board post saying they had to put a 75 ohm resistor in place of the wires to get his working so I just bridged the pads. Results!4yr ⋅ Happenstance432 ⋅ r/game_gear
Anybody know where I can get replacements for these T1 transformers? I need 2. Or if anyone has a couple spares, I'll gladly buy them off you.3yr ⋅ cmsciguy ⋅ r/game_gear
After wanting one for quite some time, this Christmas I finally got a Game Gear! Any game recommendations?4yr ⋅ nightrider184 ⋅ r/game_gear
Recapped a game gear for the first time and its working like new! (before and after pics in comments)7yr ⋅ Wack0Wizard ⋅ r/game_gear
Can someone tell me where my positive and negative trace is for the missing capacitor?2yr ⋅ mcfixstuff3 ⋅ r/game_gear
Saw this photo on a yahoo jp auction - turquoise / teal game gear console color variant, could it exist?4yr ⋅ tbschen ⋅ r/game_gear
My personal game gear and the games that I have gathered up so far.4yr ⋅ Happenstance432 ⋅ r/game_gear
Blue Game Gear but PCB number is strange. Was going to mod it with McWill LCD but instruction doesn't cover this model PCB5yr ⋅ tomytronics ⋅ r/game_gear
So, is the inside supposed to be brown? If not them what could have caused it?4yr ⋅ Ki11erRabbit ⋅ r/game_gear
An unfinished or in progress GGTV board install with a rigged 5 inch TFT LCD screen, this is without the RGB out wired up yet just composite going straight to the LCD.4yr ⋅ Happenstance432 ⋅ r/game_gear
My first mayor console repair! Replaced all caps (except power board) and installed LED backlight. Finally I can play my childhood GG again! What games should I buy?5yr ⋅ wiedo ⋅ r/game_gear
While removing the capacitors from the main board, I accidentally knocked out a component. What component is it and what are its values? (above the capacitors and on the right of the C43 label on the picture)2yr ⋅ bskov ⋅ r/game_gear
Help. I am on my third game gear and I finally got the power board working again after recapping.2yr ⋅ joehansonesq ⋅ r/game_gear
I've just bought all this for £25.. It doesn't work as it should so I'll try the capacitors and see if that helps... But I couldn't leave it behind for that much could I?5yr ⋅ TheXboxVision ⋅ r/game_gear
Got a Gamegear the other day. Loving it and planning on building a solid library of games. How am I doing so far?5yr ⋅ Jalina2224 ⋅ r/game_gear
I had a little problem while installing McWill clone. Anyone experienced this?4yr ⋅ Aegidio ⋅ r/game_gear
Trying to fix these vertical lines. Any ideas? VA1 single ASIC Game Gear. I've cleaned and recapped it and reflowed the solder joints for the ribbon cable.4yr ⋅ Mr_Tricorder ⋅ r/game_gear
Not a particularly exciting post, but replaced the Memorex carry case with this one. Really happy with it. It's... of its time.5yr ⋅ dynamic_thinking ⋅ r/game_gear
Was wondering if anyone can help me? I've recapped a couple of ganegears before and this one was working fine ever since I recapped it but I went to use it the other day and the screen looks like this. I tried replacing all the caps on the main board (continued in comments)4yr ⋅ AwesomeCat74 ⋅ r/game_gear
Help with LED backlight mod? Screen works but backlight not turning on5yr ⋅ Supahmarioworld ⋅ r/game_gear
A friend asked me to take a look at his Game Gear since I sometimes do recaps. It had already been recapped, though, and the problem seems to lie elsewhere. (Full story in comments)2yr ⋅ jahnnitor ⋅ r/game_gear
I'm sure this has been asked here before, but will the mk-2103 be fine to use with the Game Gear. I read this was actually designed for it, correct?3yr ⋅ vlei90 ⋅ r/game_gear
3 Game Gears, all 3 rare colors, all mcwill'd, all in good conditions. Which one shall I not sell?(to be fair I am only torn between the yellow and the smoke one...but the blue one wanted to be in the picture)6yr ⋅ ruby_weapon ⋅ r/game_gear
Screen is washed out. I can see the picture and everything else is good. Any ideas?4yr ⋅ LukeWarmAbyss ⋅ r/game_gear
Doubles, looking to trade. Reach out if your willing to ship, no money just a trade.3yr ⋅ awadofpoop ⋅ r/game_gear
Happy 25th Anniversary, Sega Game Gear! (Released in North America on April 26, 1991)8yr ⋅ LUGIA_FUCKER ⋅ r/game_gear
I’ve just finished installing the McWill mod and I’ve my screen looks blotchy. I’ve double checked all my lines and solder points. I recalled the machine before hand also. Pressing the blotches doesn’t change them. Any ideas?4yr ⋅ barackobamafootcream ⋅ r/game_gear
Another one down, It had the same problem as the rest of the blue ones I've worked on. The 2, 0.47uf video capacitors. I got a grey one with it and it needs a full recap just to see if it functions and if not so I can diagnose the issue or issues.4yr ⋅ Happenstance432 ⋅ r/game_gear
Has anyone who bought the clear screen willing to send a link to how it looks when applied?3yr ⋅ zacknscreechin ⋅ r/game_gear
finished :) had a lot of issues but i got tit back in pristine condition. along with a beautiful yellow led!5yr ⋅ ruby_weapon ⋅ r/game_gear
Mcwill mod problem. I try to do mcwill mod with a Chinese kit from AliExpress. I do everything and double or triple check my wire connections. But I always have this screen.someone knows how I can fix ?4yr ⋅ gladiorosso ⋅ r/game_gear
I’m replacing the capacitors and accidentally lifted a solder pad on C48. Not sure what to do next. Any helpful suggestions/tips?3yr ⋅ Hambonecellphone ⋅ r/game_gear
I got a game gear off ebay but when I turn it on the screen looks like this for a second and then it turns off. Should changing the capacitors fix this or should i just scrap it?3yr ⋅ phantom_figs ⋅ r/game_gear
The smoke game gear finally gets a McWill (best part, you can see a bit more in stretched mode)6yr ⋅ ruby_weapon ⋅ r/game_gear
Need some help recapping. Seems like I'm missing a capacitor. I have everything except matching numbers for c48 and c49 and that's the ones I need to replace since theyre leaking.4yr ⋅ Lildp ⋅ r/game_gear
Grandfather’s GameGear screen shattered. What do I do?????? Story in comments.4yr ⋅ badassnotaprincess ⋅ r/game_gear
In honor of the Game Gear's 25th Anniversary, I drew this quickie on the chalkboard during Algebra class today.8yr ⋅ LUGIA_FUCKER ⋅ r/game_gear
Recently did an Led Backlight Mod, assuming I damaged the ribbon cable?6yr ⋅ winterycandy ⋅ r/game_gear
Replaced the capacitors on another white game gear kit I purchased (this one is used), but unfortunately it has a faulty display.4yr ⋅ Cytrex64 ⋅ r/game_gear
Sorry but I had to show it. I thought the ones I previously referbed were bad. Luckily the board doesn't seem too bad, I mean rough but surprisingly better than I expected. I don't think I want to even bother with this shell. I'll check the boards for signs of life but that case is off limits.4yr ⋅ Happenstance432 ⋅ r/game_gear
Bought two used Game Gears...I opened them up and.. :( Luckily one (not this) was saved6yr ⋅ ruby_weapon ⋅ r/game_gear
Replaced caps and have black bar across the bottom cutting off part of the screen. What'd I do???5yr ⋅ radbme ⋅ r/game_gear
My Game Gear case has lots of slots, but (aside from the GG sitting on top of the games), I don't know what the others slots are for! Can you guys help? It's Memorex Game Case.5yr ⋅ dynamic_thinking ⋅ r/game_gear
Who remembers playing Outrun on the arcade or on the Game Gear ? Added this CIB to my collection.6yr ⋅ prodigy1973 ⋅ r/game_gear
Is there another flash cart option for gamegear? Everdrive is really expensive for that console5yr ⋅ crazyfrog12 ⋅ r/game_gear
I bought this broken game gear a few years ago before I knew much about fixing stuff. My dad and I opened it up and he pulled off this piece of black plastic that was on the inside. I recently found the console sitting on my shelf and decided to fix it but I don't know where this black piece goes.6yr ⋅ The_Quinby ⋅ r/game_gear
I have finished my mcwill mod after having to transfer to a different game gear board.5yr ⋅ Champdout79 ⋅ r/game_gear
Hi! I recently was trying to improve backlight in GG, frist i tried led mod, but i didn't like result, so i made Nintendo NDSi screen mod on other GG. Now i have 3 GG, so i wanted to show you diffrence between 1. Led 2. NDSi 3. Original What do You think?9yr ⋅ Unterus ⋅ r/game_gear
[Help] Bought a Game Gear on eBay a year ago. Works great. But why is this happening to my screen and what do I need to buy to fix it?7yr ⋅ turymtz ⋅ r/game_gear