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Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

A complete guide to replacing the main board.

What you need

  1. Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place your device upside down and locate the two battery compartments.

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  2. Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Press on the tabs at the bottom of the battery covers then lift up to remove.

    • Remove batteries if they are present.

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  3. Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement, Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following screws:

    • Six Phillips screws

    • One 4.5 mm Gamebit screw

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  5. Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
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    • Use tweezers to take all other screws out.

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  6. Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Gently open the case by unfolding it over the top of the Sega Game Gear.

    • Do not pull the back of the case away, as cables are connected between both sides.

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  7. Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully unplug the 2 white-tipped connectors on the top cover.

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  8. Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew all the marked screws.

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  9. Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the logic board out from under the circular black fastener at the top-left corner of the case.

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  10. Sega Game Gear Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Place the logic board on a flat surface.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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