Game Gear Screen

[CFFJR]

So I recently dug my Game Gear out of storage where its been sitting for several years.

Tonight I tried it out, and I'm wondering if I'm having some classical game gear issues now.

I'm happy to report that the sound is perfect, just as ridiculously loud and clear as it always was.

The screen is a different story. I'm able to get a viewable, if pretty faint picture, after adjusting the brightness. The level of brightness for comfortable viewing is pretty tight though, and if you tilt the system a little too much up or down it becomes difficult to see.

I seem to remember the GG screen always being a bit faint, but I don't think it was this bad. Its hard for me to be certain though because its been so long since I've played it. If the capacitors are going, is there something I should look for to be absolutely certain?

One other thing I had a small problem with is the plug for the adapter. I don't have my original GG adapter anymore, so I used the one from my 32x, which may account for its looseness. If I moved the system too hard, the cable would shake and cause the system to lose power and reset itself. Is this just because of the cable not being just right for the jack, or something else?

All of this said, (which was really just a lot of talking) is there anyone here who is capable and willing to fix my GG screen? The system could use a general refurb too, so if anybody can do this, (Hobie?) let me know.

Before anyone suggests it, I don't want to just get a new system, even if it might be cheaper. This is my original Game Gear that I received as a kid. I don't want to replace it.

[Hobie-wan]

I have gotten supplies to do my 3 GGs, but just haven't gotten around to them yet.

[BRIK]

Here is another really in depth video. Be warned though,it goes for nearly half an hour.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noHzoVdi ... re=related

[Demented Collector]

Not able to view the 2 youtube vids but here's my input.

I would say you have various choices...

Send the GG away to be refurbished, most expensive.

Buy a refurbished power board and replace yourself. Theres a UK ebayer selling them.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEGA-GAME-GEAR-PO ... 20b69f0732
Buy the caps and replace yourself, ebay also.
Both options will cost around £5 without postage.

I think the power boards have 2 different sized adaptor sockets depending on which continent they are made, be sure to get the correct size for your adaptor.

Probably the cheapest option is to source one with a faulty sound board and use the power board from that one.

If you don't have a gamebit to remove the security screw located in the cartridge slot you can use a 4mm hex socket although it does require some pressure to engage properly.

Having only recently discovered the GG myself I've managed to buy 4, 3 of which were faulty, and end up with 3 fully working units.
The last one I bought from ebay cost me less than £3 posted.

P.S. No soldering required to swap boards, just unplug/plug in and play.