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Sega Game Gear Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel Replacement

Sega Game Gear Headphone Jack/Volume Wheel Replacement

Brandon Page

Brandon Page and 6 other contributors

Last updated on August 7, 2019

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Introduction

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

What you need

Tools

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  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
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    • 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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Brandon Page

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