Trying to FIX a Faulty SEGA GAME GEAR purchased from eBay
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Hi, this 'trying to fix' video shows me attempting to repair a faulty Sega Game Gear purchased from eBay.
Remember that this is just for entertainment and I am not an expert in these repairs. The processes in the video may not be the best way, the correct way or the safest way to fix these things.
I do love fault finding and trying to fix broken things so I hope that comes across in this 'Trying to FIX' series.
Many thanks, Vince.
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You can swap the screens out with a modern LCD kit from "McWill" on the AtariAge forum. You worked out that the flex ribbon glue weakens on the LCD there - the large connection on the bottom, and the smaller one that joins at the side. You can (if careful) heat the flex ribbon with a soldering iron - drag slowily over the ribbon (not whilst its powered up). That can often re-join the flex ribbon to the PCB. They are 'glued' onto the PCB and the screen edge with special conductive glue. They would have been joined up with a "hot bar" at the factory. But the random colours seen would perhaps suggest another fault with the screen, or what's driving it. Maybe some corrosion was the cause of the coloured bars, but the 3 sections flicking on and off did indicate the ribbon edge. I've also got a couple more Game Gears I need to look at soon on my channel (one was donated yesterday, the other was one of the two seen in that Lynx repair I did the other week).
BTW - that zap you got, its around 200v for the backlight as you said! I got a similar zap the other week lol, whilst working on that other Lynx (which I now have working too).
I have some that glue for an LCD tv I have where the image for part the screen doesn't display correctly. It also has an issue with the backlights. The driver isn't working properly for some reason that I haven't diagnosed yet. I'm not at all clued up on what I should be looking for but I think I will have a look eventually.
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I find it really satisfying that these machines can get a new lease of life with these replacement & upgrade parts, ive fancied having a go myself ever since i saw a Lynx get upgraded with a new LCD caps etc, i'm going to have to subscribe to your channel me thinks! :)
It gets said all the time but the McWill LCD upgrades for the Lynx and GG systems are phenomenal! I just finished up another Lynx II for someone today with the McWill and actually recorded the process to edit and put up on my channel soon.
Just looking through the comments here Chris and yours said just what i wanted to say. I actually think Vince did ok with the work he did here. He shouldnt be disappointed really.
Absolutely!!! =D
True Story: after watching a bunch of your videos, I was full of false confidence so I decided to try 'to fix' some broken stuff around my place. My 1st victim was a Bell & Howel lightbar that stopped working after a couple of months of use. I opened it up, noticed a couple of loose wires, hooked them up & the thing works again .. I'm a genius! :)
Well done, onwards and upwards :-)
Best fix it videos you will ever see. Somethings you can fix some you can't. good learning and teaching at the same time thanks Vince m8
Waited 36 minutes for Vince to blow into the cartridge. VINCE DID NOT DELIVER TODAY.
😂😂 I was thinking that too
sack the cartridge that music is sad im not watchin anymore this channel and unsubscribing.should use dance music lively music:).
look he makes note in his videos very clearly that he probably won't be able to fix it and that he doesn't really know what he's doing and that he does these videos for entertainment and that's always it entertainment sometimes he fixes things sometimes he doesn't it's real life
@@CPGplays You clearly missed the joke. Blowing in a 90's game cartridge was a thing. Wakey Wakey CPGplays
Your channel has inspired me to buy and repair an old DS lite, it came in the mail today and I am currently repairing it
And have you repaired it?
Good luck!!!
Do not break the 4 pin connector for the digitizer i broke that on my ds lite and all of the 4 pin connectors on my 3ds so i have to buy some that are oem for sony psp.
Psp has better parts in it than the cheap ones Nintendo uses
That one ain't too bad. The ribbon on the original DS is a nightmare though.
DON'T put solder on button pads, they are gold plated and this prevents them from oxydise, if you put solder they will oxydise pretty fast and this will ruin them. The problem is with cable from board to display (the big one) it is peeling or was hitted by electrolityc acid from old capacitors
I appreciate you wasting money just to make us viewers happy. :) Another great video, bro! Can't wait for more.
Possibly batteries have leaked at some time. If you get it going, you might want to look at upgrading the screen. I watched a video where the guy put in a modern LCD screen and it looked much better and the battery life is much better because the original uses something primitive (I think it's a fluorescent bulb).
lol i can rember breaking the screen on mine an getting a new one thru insurance. i used the old one as a light by taking the lcd off an using the insanely bright back light as a camping light with the rechargeable battery/slash house brick lol.
Not too long ago I recapped one of these, spent like 3 hours (cause lot of pads rotted away) just to find out that the screen has a small crack on the very end of the top part, and half of it is dead.. so sad(
so I was sitting here watching this video, and the wife walks by and quips "oh is that the switch destroyer?" LMAO
I hope you said 'yes'.
Vince, you really need to use the UA-cam audio library and use some of that when you're speeding things up vs classical music that doesn't fit.
Vince, I sugest you look up Arcade Jason, sure he's working with arcade games, but he still might have some input for you on this thing.
The caps in these leak everywhere and if not caught early, destroy the boards!
Gently hot gun the screen ribbon from distance on low to don't melt it . I will make the glue reatach the ribbon I worked on my gameboy with lines on screen do it while is on till you get a picture
There is a protocol to test capacitors on the board, too lengthy to post but... www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Troubleshhoting_logic_board_components
The Gamegear inner pin is positive and outer pin is negative
segaretro.org/AC_adaptor
More to come later
I hate the term, can't be repaired l, if it can be made, of course it can be repaired!
Shame it didnt work out, Still love the videos! Learned something new regarding the vertical lines. Cant wait for the next video!
I'm assuming you are located in the UK? Go back and check the ribbon cable again on the LCD. It looked like there was a hole in the cable on the left hand side in the video? Failing that, there is a guy in the UK who makes the actual LCD upgrade kits he goes by the name of McWill. Here is the main thread at AtariAge where he is very active. You can order the LCD upgrade directly from him and install it yourself if you feel you can. The thread is mainly about the Lynx, but he has a GG kit as well and it is fantastic!
atariage.com/forums/topic/233632-lynx-lcd-replacementvga-out-by-mcwill/
Thanks for the link. I did see that little hole but I think there was a matching one on the right side. It didn't go through a trace, it was just between them :-)
Nice to hear Chopin miusic here. Pozdrowienia z Polski
try to change screen from another gamegear donor because little cercuit on lcd is faulty or broken big hi to you from morocco
Keep this up bud great series, I don’t know what it is with you I found you by accident and I sub 5 minutes into the video because you sound so honest and genuine, Ifs amazing watching you and the way you talk about the things you fix, I would love if you started a let’s play with the games you play with theses consoles maybe the old one’s, But don’t ever stop these videos you deserve a hell off a lot of more subscribers and trust me I’ve seen channels grow and grow you’re going to be up there, I hope you read this and understand how much I appreciate watching you’re work and you have a little funny side what comes out now and then you should do it more, Most honest and real guy I’ve seen in a while. Give me some love back as I would watch you out a puzzle together while talking and I’ll be entertained 😂 Keep it to bud have a nice day see you next time!
Thanks Luke :-)
I fixed a faulty game boy by carefully heating the ribbon cable at the bottom of the screen it gets rid of vertical lines.sadly not long after it developed horizontal lines which can 't be fixed.maybe the same fix would work on the game gear.
electrolytic capacitors are pain in the a**s ceramic are the way to go
No need to apology my mate vince..regards to all mate
does your wife know you're using her toothbrush?
Hi vince please can u do the faulty ps4 please
It’s really good to watch someone learn and seeing the growth of their skills
Have you got anymore videos coming
You can get a McWill replacement screen for 73 pounds here: www.videogameperfection.com/products/replacement-mcwill-version/
Thanks for the link, so £87 inc. VAT. That is not as bad as I thought. It makes a huge difference to the quality. Also might make an interesting video converting the faulty screen to a McWill :-)
i love this guy videos a little big but very cool
I remember only being able to afford a pack of batteries once a week for my Game Gear, which lasted for 2 hours of use. There was no save game feature and pausing was a battery killer.
Probably why there is a dc jack on it.
i just use a old phone charger with my gbp that charger outputs about 5 volts @ 2 amps but the dc to dc converter on the gameboy is damaged so it can take more power without blowing up.
The charger also charges my tablet's internal 3000 mah Li-fe battery
The tablet is a egm 002 i will put url below to buy one from someone else that is just like mine if anyone wants one
Buy a 60gb faulty ps3, and see if you can solve the infamous YLOD issue plaguing the aforementioned console.
It's funny because I bought a used PS3 back then (2007-2008) and it had that YLOD issue. It came back to life through just pressing the on and off button enough times. After that, it just needs to be turned on three times, to "repair itself" - to this day.
such a shame you did a great job of recapping it i was really hoping this would have worked for you..i have one with vertical lines your vid will help me a lot when i get round to doing mine.
Turn it into a handheld retropie
Hopefully the other game gears only have bad capacitors, that way you don't have to switch out the LCD. However, even if the LCD works the McWill mod really improves the overall quality of the unit, so it's worth the challenge of installing it on one of your game gears imo.
Them damn battery hogs! Good game system doe. Just hate how it sucked 🔋 DRY!
i got the huge ass external nicad battery pack god dam thing was lick a house brick. but man it extended your playing time for ages...or shud the be segas lol
Hey great content as always dude,
Might I suggest some ideas for the future, consider demonstrations of installing HDMI & RGB conversion kits for retro consoles.
I know it might be risky I could be other things that are actually wrong with it other than the screen but you can get a kit that allows you to install a modern LCD screen i'm not sure where you find it but I've seen it in another video
Wow SEGA game boy !
Great music Vince.
I HATED the game gear. the graphics weren't worth it at all. Sega stepped up their game with the Sega Nomad. It was fantastic. That thing was the best handheld game system of its time!
Good on you for working on the GG, plenty out there in need of TLC. Game-bit sweet, going to make your work so much easier. ;) I recommend the McWill upgrade as well since the caps help but the screen is old too and I'm afraid they don't age like fine wine. :\
Bad screen = a good candidate for a McWill modern LCD mod. Head over to atariage forums and speak to him, very friendly guy. He did mine for me and the results are like night and day,.
Honestly, I get a bit miffed with your videos not for your lack of technical know-how, but because you sometimes lack the common sense to google stuff before going through the whole recapping rigmarole.
SEGA Game Gear... Sweet. Havent watched the vid yet but I am going to make a guess that it is bad capacitors as that is the most common mode of failure for Game Gears.
EDIT: Nope, I was wrong :-P
Vince you should fixing a ps vita! I'll watch this game gear one later when I can but ive seen some interesting vitas on ebay! One is stuck in idu mode and there's others with buttons not working and stuff! Just a thought mate
Thanks Vince. I am starting to repair my Game Gear which is as corroded as yours in this video. I know that my repairing is highly unsuccessful but I will do it anyway. Thanks for your experience!
Wonder if if you run the soldering iron over the connectors to the LCD Screen it will allow those pins to reattach via re-flow. I do that with the Original Gameboy which has a similar set up and it fixes lines in the screen.
Great video. I recently picked up a Game Gear with 7 games for £5 from a car boot. I wasn't expecting it to work but i though it was a good deal over all. It was in a sorry state (internal corrosion) and beyond my skills unfortunately. It was in a similar state to yours.
It was still a good video bud it just sucks there is dodgy buggers on ebay. None the less thank you for your time and effort.
Excellent videos Vince! I myself like to take things apart, as well as try to fix them. I've had good and bad outcomes, it feels great when you can figure something out and fix the problem, have it be the right way or the just go at it with limited skills way. Just a note, always be gentle! Unless it's a vehicle lol
Could you tell me where you got this kit?
I love your videos are following the challenge of repairing
continues with the repairs
Hi Vince is it possible for you to check my game gear, I keep getting weird white lines, when I am playing some games?
This was a nice surprise when i got on youtube.......i was'nt expecting another fix it video so soon after the last one im really enjoying this series....again very interesting and entertaining.....thankyou vince .....i really enjoy your channel :)
Personally, I'd recommend replacing ALL the capacitors as well as well-known failing parts whenever dealing with vintage/older gear. Load of hassle and a right pain in the rear sometimes, but if it's something of value or worth restoring, may as well do it right first time. Aging plastics and ribbon cables don't take kindly to repeated dismantling and re-assembling, so it's better to minimize the risk of any further damage by getting everything done at the same time.
Solid effort. Looking forward to the next game gear fixes, I have every faith you will have at least 2 working. Thanks for the upload. 👍
Solder effort!
Those early surface-mount electrolytics in the plastic casing were terrible. They have destroyed many an electronic appliance from the early 90s.
Awesome video, just some considerations, measuring batteries on an open circuit (a.k.a no load) doesn't give the most accurate results and the chrome plating inside the Game Gear could be a form of a light RF shielding to protect it from weak electromagnetic interference.
on Gameboys with vertical lines you run a soldering iron over the ribbon cable, might work for game gear as well. worth a try
Columns is an awesome game, my favorite version is on DS via Homebrew.
You cold try to wave your solder iron over the both the screen and main board not touching the ribbon cable just enough to heat up the glue this works with the game boy but worth a shot. Also you should check out Voultar's channel as it might help you with other repairs.
Great video. U should contact metaljesusrocks. He recently had his game gear screen replace with a much better one. I'm sure he can help you.
You did anyway a great Job. Like your Videos very much. Greetings from Germany.
Loved this video
nice try fella
such an awesome channel haha love the tips and knowledge
thankyou
I hope this helps you out but honestly all that white stuff is battery acid so I'd wash your hands very well after handling it
dude. you're playing Columns. thats what the game looks like.
If possible Vince could I have a few of the components from the board if you don’t get it working?
you should do your repairs on a towel of some sort. mostly something quite soft as to not scratch anything you are trying to repair.
The 3 chips are column drivers - the hot bar flat flex cables do fail over time - it's fixable but it's a parts machine tbh
apply heat with your iron to the ribbon cable it will reconnect the screen to the board might not work on this one but worth a shot anyway
Hey Vince I have an Xbox 360 (2013 model) and a computer monitor that only uses VGA. I was hoping if you knew some way to connect the HDMI output from the xbox to VGA from the monitor. I watched your video about connecting the xbox one S but I need to know where to find the adapters that come with sound output for speakers. As in if they come in female only or male only input/output. It would be a great help thanks! :)
Really glad I found these videos I find them kinda relaxing and educational to watch .
Props to you for trying. I would have stopped when I saw how bad the circuit board was.
Oh well, education is priceless. You've inspired me to go hunt out my old gamegear
Corrosion from leaking batteries
Pull out the distilled clear vinegar to neutralise then clean with isopropyl 👍
The sega game gear works with the power base adapter 3025-18 9v 1a standard Sega adapter. The polarity of the sega adapters is always switched, so the middle core pin is the -, and outer one the +. A little sega gimmick, they pull on you, to avoid the use of universal adapters presumably..
I actually got a really good Game Gear game on my 3DS the other day (Virtual Console has it). Defenders of Oasis. Great JRPG with an Arabian flair. I also haven't bought alkaline batteries in many many years...all rechargeables.
The screen does come off the front, It is meant to be attached to the circuit board.....
Maybe the seller on ebay knew it was the screen that was broken and just wanted to make some money off it but better luck next time vince mate
You should revisit this! New IPS screens exist for it now! It would be an excellent test of your soldering skills. If you still got this guy, you can fix it and give it a new, better life. FIX YA BOI!
you need to invest in some amazonbasics batteries and set them aside just for your use.
Just clean the contacts of the cartridge holder, because the pins are bend after years of use, clean them with alcohol, use a pencil rubber afterwards on the contacts maybe bend a little and that fixes your cartridge connection. Then start replacing the capacitors, because leakage was clearly visible. Adapt your deduction skills to more common problems which turn up after years of use. Things to go bad with cartridge consoles are, besides of the common capicitator flaws with the game gear, more cartridge connection related then you think.
Same thing happened to me. Bought a broken GG off eBay, recapped it (as that is what everyone said to so) and it turned on and the sound was good but no picture! I went through the same steps you did, trying different games and prodding the screen ribbon cable but nothing. It was cathartic seeing that I'm not the only one who went through this grief.
I had lines on my screen not as bad as that changing the caps seemed to fix it.
I had only a game gear when I was a kid . It broke after 2 months:(
Bad luck but you are really good. I learn from your lingo. I have a shake in my hands but watching your videos are all good. Thanks!
In another Video is saw someone fixing a old gamyboy screen with a similair Problem what he did was just heating the lower part to the mainboard with iron coil and the screen worked again
I looked and found him its ytrock the game rock or something like that.
Greetings from germany
I didn't know about the polarity of cables and things of that nature. So I've learnt something new 😀
Could I politely ask if you wouldn't use the fast forward button so much in the next video, would be interesting to see some of the repairs.
Do you know if possible to get a T1 transformer for de game gear?? Thanks nice video...
You were who inspired me into repairing broken stuff so i just refurbed a old fat DS and it worked out great. Thanks, greetings from Albania!
I'm doing the same but with a ds lite
@@zacwsh2965 I have 2 ds lite and on one I need to change the digitizer so looking forwards to that package coming😂
Apply slight heat to the screen connector.it worked for mine but I had horizontal lines.
Love your videos keep up the fixing 👍🏻😀
Vince do you have twitter or Instagram aswell
"we got 2 lots a lines now were making progress" 😂😂😂😂
I know you fix consoles a lot is there any way to contact you so I can maybe get a 3ds fixed I would love to see a video with my 3ds in it and it has a problem where most of the time it doesn't detect an SD card and rarely it does I would pay
no worry about the fumes, i do it since 20 years and only get cancer onces ... 150 pounds is way to much