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Sega Game Gear Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel Replacement

Introduction

Guide to replace the small logic board that contains the 3.5mm headphone jack as well as the volume wheel.

What you need

  1. Sega Game Gear Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel 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 Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel 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 Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel 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 Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use tweezers to take all other screws out.

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  6. Sega Game Gear Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sega Game Gear Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel 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 Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sega Game Gear Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sega Game Gear Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel 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 Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel Replacement, Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sega Game Gear Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel Replacement, Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the screws to remove the metal covering.

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  9. Sega Game Gear Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • The screws that need to be removed are missing from this picture.

    • Remove the two screws from the highlighted locations.

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Conclusion

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

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Cal Poly, Team 28-33, Regan Spring 2010 Member of Cal Poly, Team 28-33, Regan Spring 2010

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