SYF SEGA Game Gear mainboard kit 315-5535 v1.7 (single ASIC, VA1)

* PLEASE READ: SYF mainboard kits now in stock!  BennVenn GGHD adapter ribbons and RetroSix CleanScreen v3.1 adapter ribbons for SYF mainboard kits are not yet in stock but will be in the near future.

• A brand new replacement SEGA Game Gear motherboard, sound board, and power board set, all reverse-engineered with all new components!
• Available in either BLACK or WHITE board colors (the color of the PCBs themselves)
• Leaking capacitors and batteries can damage the original Game Gear mainboard PCB, sometimes making full replacement of the entire console mainboard necessary.
• This model is compatible with only VA1 model SEGA Game Gear consoles (single ASIC model)
• All SMD parts are pre-assembled on mainboard, except for the original ASIC
• Kit does NOT include original single ASIC, cartridge slot connector, or expansion/EXT connector - These parts must be harvested from an original console mainboard by the installer!
• Kit also does NOT include a set of LiPo batteries to install, due to shipping restrictions - LiPo batteries must be sourced by the installer! (See NOTICES section for details)
• This kit is NOT compatible with the original Game Gear display, and an aftermarket display kit MUST be used! (More details below)

Included PCBs:

• SYF GG 315-5535 v1.7 replacement mainboard
• SYF GG power board v1.7 – For use with 3.7v LiPo batteries ONLY, 2x LiPo battery connectors, includes USB-C port, supports charge-and-play
• SYF GG sound board v1.8 – Features tantalum capacitors, stereo audio output support

Included loose components:

• 2x VA0/VA1 Tyco AMP CT style power board and sound board wire harnesses
• 2x Phillips screws
• 1x 32.2160 MHz crystal
• 1x 5-pin potentiometer for brightness adjustment
• 3mm bi-color LED - Install either direction for red/green output accordingly

Aftermarket display kit compatibility:

• BennVenn IPS display kit = CONFIRMED (adapter ribbon required)
• BennVenn GGHD display kit = CONFIRMED (adapter ribbon required)
• RetroSix CleanScreen v1, v2, v3.1 display kits = CONFIRMED (adapter ribbon required)
• GGLCD display kit = CONFIRMED
• RetroKai MagicScreen display kit = CONFIRMED (requires original crystal to be installed on mainboard)
• FunnyPlaying v3.1, v4.0 display kits = CONFIRMED
• NOTE: Other kits may or may not have been tested yet, so compatibility is NOT guaranteed.

Parts to harvest for installation:

• IC1 - "SEGA 315-5535" ASIC
• Original cartridge slot connector
• Original expansion/EXT connector

NOTICES:

• ADVANCED SOLDERING AND ELECTRONICS SKILLS ARE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT!
• This is a HOBBY ELECTRONICS KIT and is sold as-is with no warranty!  This item is NON-RETURNABLE once used!  Installation is done at your own risk, and we are NOT responsible for any damage resulting from mishandled electronics or mishandled parts during installation!
• This kit is NOT compatible with the SEGA Game Gear’s original display, and an aftermarket display kit MUST be installed with it.
• Not all aftermarket display kit and ASIC combinations have been tested, so it is recommended to use a BennVenn Game Gear display kit, sold HERE!
• Original SEGA ASIC (microchip), cartridge slot connector, and expansion/EXT connector are NOT included, and they must be harvested by the installer from the original console PCB hardware.
• Per above, LiPo batteries are NOT included with this kit and MUST be sourced by the installer - Specs: 3.7V LiPo, size 104050, with JST PH 2.0mm connector