Gameboy Micro won't boot games.

[YuuB0t]

Hello! I'm new to these forums, but I'm kinda hoping someone can help me out with my problem. I basically have a gameboy micro in excellent condition that won't boot games. I've used a contact cleaner to clean the cartridge slot, and repeated the process with multiple games I have determined to work with my DS. I have also reflown the solder points on the cartridge slot and nothing. Just to clarify it does start up with the logo, and I have rooted out any power issues. Thanks!

 

[zfreeman]

Have you tried other cartridges?

 

[YuuB0t]

Have you tried other cartridges?

Yup, I've tried it with five.

 

[zfreeman]

Try with the battery disconnected.

 

[YuuB0t]

Try with the battery disconnected.

Just tried it, I believe the gameboy micro won't even turn on without a battery even if it's connected to a charger.

 

[zfreeman]

You could start it up with the battery in then disconnect it, but it's probably not a power issue the more I think about it. I guess the only thing left is to get out a multimeter and check for continuity starting with the cartridge slot pins, followed by capacitors.

 

[YuuB0t]

You could start it up with the battery in then disconnect it, but it's probably not a power issue the more I think about it. I guess the only thing left is to get out a multimeter and check for continuity starting with the cartridge slot pins, followed by capacitors.

I'll be sure to give that a go, thanks!

 

[YuuB0t]

Don't know if anyone is still watching this thread, but I've bought another broken micro in hopes that the board works so I can just switch it with my current one. I tested for continuity around the board and everything seemed fine, though I may have missed some things since I don't exactly know where the traces travel in the board. So far I think it might just be the rom ic either not making complete contact or just simply being dead. The previous owner did say it suffered a hit (I had to replace the LCD) so I might try stacking some thermal pads to add some pressure and see if that works lol. If it does I'll probably try reflowing it later on. I'll update on that if it works.

 

[pDrissy]

And did it work @YuuB0t? Currently playing off the buttons of the micro? Lol
I’m curious what was the problem?