PC Engine GT Problem

Started by Air_Zonk, 06/12/2007, 01:55 AM

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Air_Zonk

I just purchased a PC Engine GT and the screen turns on but it is blank and won't play any games.

Is there a fix for this?  [-o<

termis

Just sounds like the contact pins either on the system/cards are dirty.  You tried multiple cards as well?  (And they _are_ import cards, right?  :))

Air_Zonk

Yes, I am using PCE cards. I also tried using the TV adapter and nothing happens either.  :?

Air_Zonk

So I take it this is not a common problem?

NecroPhile

Sound issues are plentiful, but screen issues are not very common on GTs / Expresses.  Have you tried fiddling with the contrast dial?  If you're lucky, just the contrast control is messed up and the screen is still alive.
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nat

The screen issue is much less common than the audio problem, but there are capacitors in the video circuit that can dry out too.
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Air_Zonk

Ok well I have no idea what I'm doing but I'm going in  :-k I hope I can fix this thing somehow.

Air_Zonk

Well I opened it up very carefully and checked it out. Nothing stood out as burn or broken. Still no luck...

Turbo D

You need to check the capacitors with a multi-meter to find the messed up one, or just replace all of them and you'll be set  :)
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Air_Zonk

Hmmm looks like I have stop by my local Electronics Shop. I hope I can figure this out. I've never done anything like this before, but I'm pretty sure I can figure it out... hopefully :D Thanks!