r/game_gear • u/Dividebynegativezero • 3d ago

Recapped and USBC mod

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Second one I've successfully brought back to life, out of many....

Btw, make sure to clean everything, was having an issue with the image fading fast as soon as I turned it on, turns out I had a short near C47 C49, funny thing it wasn't solder, was flux maybe not sure.

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u/Mrlee0702 3d ago

Did you have any issues when putting the case back together as the recap kit I got had a few that were a tiny bit bigger so the screen gets pushed out slightly when putting back together.

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u/Dividebynegativezero 3d ago

I didn't use a specific kit, I have a capacitor kit from Amazon that had all the necessary capacitors.

Didn't have any issues with the case at all, I've done them before, the only time I get issues with closing the case is when recapping the power supply, but I prefer the usbc so no issues.

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u/Mrlee0702 3d ago

Ah right nice one, I did have one of the kits from Amazon and dropped the lot on my drive and lost my shit lol it could be that I used a laminated screen but il go back to it after my next project. Cheers for the reply 🙏

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u/falconxwing 2d ago

Nice! I'm currently working on my second one. Battery contacts massively corroded and rusted so I've ordered more. Not sure if I should have just gone for USB-C mod!

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u/Dividebynegativezero 2d ago

You might need to work 1000uf around the support next to it, I have done one where I had to remove part of the support there. Usbc is easy mode, just costs $.

I've recovered battery leads by using a sonic cleaner, first used vinegar, than used fine sandpaper, then Sonic clean with alcohol.