Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This Sega Game Gear was sent to me as a parts donor… after someone had already tried to fix it.
It had been recapped, but it still didn’t work. Normally that’s enough to bring these back to life, so something clearly wasn’t right.
In Part 1 we inspected the board, cleaned up the previous repair, and tried to understand why this “fixed” console wasn't working. youtu.be/X4_mOQEw2ss?si=j0yp3TcxyslUlFpD
In this episode, I attempt to actually sort it.
We go through the board properly, fix some questionable soldering, clean off the leftover electrolyte, and try to work out what’s really going on. At one point I realise that audio is workin… the Lemmings music is happily playing away… while the screen shows absolutely nothing.
So that’s nice.
From there it becomes a bit of a process of elimination. There are a few things wrong, but nothing that neatly explains everything. As I work through it and fix what I can, the console eventually comes back to life… but not in a clean, satisfying “that was definitely it” kind of way... and I’m not going to question that too closely after two weeks of mucking around..
So yes, it does get fixed. But if you’re expecting a tidy, textbook diagnosis, this isn’t one of those.
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This Sega Game Gear was sent to me as a parts donor… after someone had already tried to fix it.
It had been recapped, but it still didn’t work. Normally that’s enough to bring these back to life, so something clearly wasn’t right.
In Part 1 we inspected the board, cleaned up the previous repair, and tried to understand why this “fixed” console wasn't working. youtu.be/X4_mOQEw2ss?si=j0yp3TcxyslUlFpD
In this episode, I attempt to actually sort it.
We go through the board properly, fix some questionable soldering, clean off the leftover electrolyte, and try to work out what’s really going on. At one point I realise that audio is workin… the Lemmings music is happily playing away… while the screen shows absolutely nothing.
So that’s nice.
From there it becomes a bit of a process of elimination. There are a few things wrong, but nothing that neatly explains everything. As I work through it and fix what I can, the console eventually comes back to life… but not in a clean, satisfying “that was definitely it” kind of way... and I’m not going to question that too closely after two weeks of mucking around..
So yes, it does get fixed. But if you’re expecting a tidy, textbook diagnosis, this isn’t one of those.
🔧 Sponsored by PCBWay
This video is kindly supported by PCBWay.
PCBWay provide PCB manufacturing, assembly, and 3D printing services for hobbyists and professionals. Whether you're repairing retro hardware or building your own projects, they’re my go to suppliers! PCBWay.com
🛠️ Support the channel
Patreon
patreon.com/markfixesstuff
Ko-fi
ko-fi.com/markfixesstuff
🌐 Website
markfixesstuff.com
🏷️ Tags
#GameGear
#Sega
#ConsoleRepair
#RetroGaming
#ElectronicsRepair
