Sega Game Gear - repair

[Duo_R]

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.

[PunkCryborg]

If you need to send it to someone, I sent my game gear to Chop5 and it came back in awesome condition!

[Duo_R]

haha I normally fix my stuff, but yeah Chops and many others are awesome

[HercTNT]

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.

[SnethSS]

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.