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====== Magic Screen v1.2 ====== | ====== Magic Screen v1.2 ====== | ||
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It's an LCD replacement kit that aims to replace the original screen of the Sega Game Gear handheld console. | It's an LCD replacement kit that aims to replace the original screen of the Sega Game Gear handheld console. | ||
Note that it can be installed on a Sega Game Gear VA0 and VA1 model only. | Note that it can be installed on a Sega Game Gear VA0 and VA1 model only. | ||
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Where to buy it ? Here on [[https:// | Where to buy it ? Here on [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Differences with the v1.0 ===== | ||
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+ | * The board have now true holes and not just half holes like before, should ease the screwing. | ||
+ | * The test pads on MS and ESG are now in the same order as on the Game Gear display connector. Should ease alternative wiring and testing. | ||
+ | * The CN2 connector has been moved to have more loose on the ribbon cable. | ||
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+ | ==== Why is it v1.2 and not v1.1 ? ==== | ||
+ | The v1.1 was a significant improvement over the v1.0 but was not reliable enough to be released. So we preferred to continue working on it to correct the remaining flaws and release v1.2 directly, even if it took more time. | ||
===== Installation ===== | ===== Installation ===== | ||
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//Also works for McWill kits and its Chinese clones.// | //Also works for McWill kits and its Chinese clones.// | ||
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If you can, try to connect to those on the picture above first. | If you can, try to connect to those on the picture above first. |