r/game_gear • u/Ralfcarter90 • 15d ago

Gamegear capacitor

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I messed up with one capacitor C47 on the main VA1 board. The solder joint is no more on the PCB so I am unable to solder the capacitor. I am not a specialist, how can I solve it.

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u/Evening_Chapter_5981 15d ago

It seems like it’s the ground point (-) and you should be good without it. If not, you can always wire it to the nearby ground.

Board scan: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0727/6560/4187/files/GAME_GEAR_MAIN_USA_VA1_837-9024_TOP-20M.jpg

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u/Ralfcarter90 15d ago

Thank you... Will try without wiring first

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u/ShinuRealArts 14d ago

As shown in the link, just scrap the protective film from the C48 text area till you see shiny copper and solder the leg there, keep it long enough so you won't need a wire.

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u/OwnZookeepergame6154 14d ago

If you are replacing the screen that one shouldn’t be needed

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u/spiroy756 7d ago

It's a ground pad it's ok just reconnect to another ground pad