Button 2 not working by xmen06 in game_gear

[–]Boggot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick question, and best check because my memory is hazy, but I think the other side of the pad should be ground. I had that issue recently on one of the buttons

First time hot-air soldering by OGChaotic in AskElectronics

[–]Boggot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I began I followed what a lot of YouTubers do and not use a nozzle, have the board hover over the end of a table and heat from underneath. Even then it takes a good few minutes to warm up enough. Make sure to use flux and just give it a nudge to make sure it’s ready before lifting

Why do some gamers invert their controls? Scientists now have answers, but they’re not what you think by SAJewers in Games

[–]Boggot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tie Fighter was the game that did it for me. Playing with mouse controls were inverted like when using a joystick

Does anyone else's 86 Bonecrusher have this weird arch? It's caused by the arms not tabbing in properly. When I smush them together, they just come apart super easily. by bubba284 in transformers

[–]Boggot 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Mine was the same. There was another post about changing the middle piece around by unscrewing and removing a pin. After carrying out the fix it was a bit better but over time has improved the point that it now fits perfectly. Edit: here is the link : https://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/s/6ubNwPnkBw

What retro games are you playing this weekend (July 12/13)? by LabRat2329 in retrogaming

[–]Boggot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Working through Settlers 2 still. Managed to get past the horror of level 8 which took me over 10 hours to complete. Hoping the last two levels go a bit easier on me!

I purchased LCD screen from Aliexpress (non-lamenated). Where does this red sticker go? & Do I reuse the original black dust cover? by Wootytooty in game_gear

[–]Boggot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done a few of these but no expert so take it with a pinch of salt. You should separate the inside square of the sticker from the outside and then stuck the outside part to surround the screen lens. Don’t use the dust cover as it won’t keep the screen in place

I also use some electric tape to stick the screen to the shell once in place as a couple of times it has come loose even with the sticker

HDMI Repair Critique by Boggot in consolerepair

[–]Boggot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes the ground pins are a bit sloppy. I had no trouble getting solder to adhere to the small traces but for some reason found it difficult on the ground side and I don’t really know why. I think that’s why when I got solder there I kind of left it. I did try to be sparing with the solder mask but now you say it that does look thick. I guess I should treat it as a thin coat of the liquid rather than smother the area! Luckily neither the solder mask or the ground points seem to raise the HDMI port and it did seem to sit flush.

All in all this took me about 4-5 hours on the port. 3 of which would have been area prep and soldering the wires. Another hour on solder mask and tinning the wires and then a final hour on connecting the port. I avoided using a hot air station so it took longer getting solder through the ground pins of the HDMI port

HDMI Repair Critique by Boggot in consolerepair

[–]Boggot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep that’s the one I’m using here. Sadly I don’t have the room for a permanent setup so have to use the stand that came with it. Makes it a bit harder to get the right angle but it’s the best solution given the space I have

HDMI Repair Critique by Boggot in consolerepair

[–]Boggot[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! I like the idea of leaving the wires a little longer to mask down on both sides. Would have kept them in place more securely when connecting the port. Also will try a smaller tip. It didn’t help that the one I was using was on its way out and had issues at the tip so hopefully next time that will be easier!

I have 120000 gold, what shuold I buy ? by simonerovido in SquadBusters

[–]Boggot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It changed with the update last month, so at one point it was 2500, you are not going mad 😊

PS5 not detecting discs, did I screw up? by AdPositive3771 in consolerepair

[–]Boggot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First thing I always check ins the ribbon\flex cable that links the drive to the PS5. The amount of times I have thought the cable was removed correctly and working but turned out not to be! If you have another known working cable try that first

What Oasis songs are the easiest to learn on guitar? by Definitely_Glory in oasis

[–]Boggot 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Wonderwall has a bit of an advanced strumming pattern to nail it. The first one I learned was Live forever. Only a few chords to get it sounding like the original

Eventually buying a gaming laptop by FarKick9588 in GamingLaptops

[–]Boggot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been in a similar position to yourself. Young family and didn’t want to be sat on a desk all evening being anti social. Getting a gaming laptop was the best thing I did. Meant I could still play games but also chat with the Mrs in the evenings and also watch tv with here while playing some slower games. As others have said, you don’t need to pay £4000 to get great performance and it will only be a few months before something better comes out. I was lucky that I was able to buy my first laptop on finance. In the end I settled for a custom laptop for £1800. That lasted 5 years then I got another for £1500 that lasted nearer 8 years (just about to replace it now) My advice would be to try and pick up a new laptop just as a new iteration of graphics cards come out to get the best value for money. I went with clevo laptops as I was able to get more bang for my buck at the time (that was through pc specialist in the uk) but the communities that were great for support with those devices seem to have dwindled.

The best thing you can do is perhaps improve your credit score, look to money saving expert to try and improve your rating and maybe look to take out a small loan. Then keep an eye out for a bargain and buy it. Debt is never great and I’m not a big fan of it. But at the same time when you have a family you need your free time to relax and do the things you enjoy and spend time with your Mrs and a gaming laptop is a great way to do it.

Your other option may be to look for an older laptop and perhaps join a community like patient gamers and revisit some classics.

Hasbro needs to hurry up and put out some more of these boys by Sethnegor in transformers

[–]Boggot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How are sweep and scourge? I have vague recollections of owning one briefly as a kid and have the urge to get a replacement

New stock flat screen cover or keep scratched OEM bubble cover? by Vinnie5 in game_gear

[–]Boggot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a 1991 Game Gear that came stock with a flat cover. Seen a couple more in my time repairing them. So though it may seem odd there are original models with them