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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Console Chat => Topic started by: Duo_R on January 06, 2013, 12:14:30 PM
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Ok - so got a Sega Game Gear that needed new caps, I could tell because the picture was just barely visible. Replaced most of the caps (still have a few on the way). Now I can see a picture - however the system looks like it needs some more contrast. It has been years since I have played one of these, so I am sure it is just the LCD technology of the time that Sega chose.
Here is one major issue - batteries don't work. I could only get it to power using an AC Adapter. The battery tray had a ton of corrosion. Figured I probably just need to clean the hell out of the pins? Maybe something was damaged nearby? I know this isn't a Sega forum but thought I would just start here before posting on some Sega Forums.
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If you need to send it to someone, I sent my game gear to Chop5 and it came back in awesome condition!
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haha I normally fix my stuff, but yeah Chops and many others are awesome
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You can get more contrast by doing the DSI backlight mod on the gamegear. will also improve battery life by a ton. power board on your gamegear may be to far gone. might have to get another for parts and replace it. Majesco made gamegears (have a purple start button) have slightly better screens and battery life over older game gears stock.
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in general, the screen will have terrible contrast. it will always have a white washed out look until you start doing some screen modes. The backlight mod helps, but I wish there was a simple screen swap like on the Nomad.
it doesnt help having beautiful HD screens in our pockets. Switching to a retro console from a smart phone is a shock.