SEGA Game Gear Capacitor Kit
Bottom line: The SEGA Game Gear Capacitor Kit is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the handheld consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Soldering skills required, small components may be difficult for beginners. 1x Cap Kit. Replace all 10uF and 4.7uF capacitors with 10uF surface mount capacitors. Replace all 4.7 and 10uF with 10uF.
SpecPicks Verdict
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Full Specifications
| kit_type | Capacitor replacement |
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Hardware benchmark data
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