Sega Game Gear shuts off immediately after turning on.

[rhindlethereddragon]

It was working fine, I had it plugged in. Then, when I would turn it on, it would shut right back off again after like 1-2 seconds. I got it to work a time or two since, but now it shuts off every time.

 

What is happening?!?!

[fiddlepaddle]

First guess would be weak batteries, or if using power pack, it's possibly bad. Try compatible SMS or Genny power pack if you have one. Also, caps go bad on many GGs, but don't know if that symptom would be related to caps. Could also be a loose connection somewhere on the internal power wires...might be able to check continuity with a meter.

[Torr]

I have the same problem with one of my Game Gears... seems like the longer I leave it alone (like WEEKS at a time) = the more SECONDS it gains in staying on. I assume it's something to do with capacitors.

And I'm using an AC adapter... but even with actual batteries, it doesn't make any difference.

And it's a shame, because it's the Game Gear that works with my TV Tuner.

 

And yes, here in Canada (at least Newfoundland) we still have one channel, at least, that still broadcasts over the airwaves.

Edited November 2, 2014 by Torr

[Rhomaios]

Definitely bad capacitors. Had this happen to one of mine, and replacing the caps was all it took to fix it.

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Well I do have this same problem but I also replaced all the caps but it still has this problem. Still can't figure it out ?

[Bratwurst]

Sometimes a capacitor replacement fixes auto-shutoff, sometimes it doesn't, it's very tough to diagnose. If you can open the unit to look inside and see a lot of obvious corrosion, I would write off the system.

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11 minutes ago, Bratwurst said:

Sometimes a capacitor replacement fixes auto-shutoff, sometimes it doesn't, it's very tough to diagnose. If you can open the unit to look inside and see a lot of obvious corrosion, I would write off the system.

Yah I cleaned everything and everything looks good I even tryed to resoldering the ics and still nothing. I actually have one that was worse then that and I had to replace some traces and it actually works fine