Omar Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Seems like I'm having a bad month with portables. First, the screen of my NeoGeo Pocket ceased to work. Because of this, I decided to play again with the Lynx I, wich easily had been in storage for a month or two. So, with brand new batteries, I insert a game and all of a sudden the Lynx turns on. Weird. So I turn it off, remove the game and insert another game. The same happens. So, is this a good thing? I no longer have to turn the console on, but I still worry it might be a sign of trouble. How could I repair this? And I apologize about the bad thread title, but for some reason my mind has a bit of a problem translating in english what I want to say. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serguei2 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 If you're talking about 'insert game' message, don't panic. That happened to me too. The cartridge was not inserted correctly. Also, your cartridges might need to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 (edited) Hello! So, with brand new batteries, I insert a game and all of a sudden the Lynx turns on. Weird. So I turn it off, remove the game and insert another game. The same happens. So, is this a good thing? I no longer have to turn the console on, but I still worry it might be a sign of trouble. How could I repair this? 886057[/snapback] So your problem is that the Lynx immediately turns on when you insert a cartridge? And the game just starts as it should (no "INSERT GAME" message)? If so you are right, this behaviour is not normal. Which Lynx model do you have? Edit: Oh, i see, you have a Lynx I. You should open it (this is easier than with a Lynx II-model) and check if the PCB-pad which serves as the contact for the Power-ON-rubber-button is shortened somehow. You could also test if the Lynx still powers up without all the rubber-buttons. Regards Matthias Edited July 5, 2005 by Matthias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted July 5, 2005 Author Share Posted July 5, 2005 Thank you guys for answering so fast! So your problem is that the Lynx immediately turns on when you insert a cartridge?And the game just starts as it should (no "INSERT GAME" message)? 886237[/snapback] Exactly! I tried again today, and discovered that while I can turn the Lynx off with the "Off" button, I can't turn it on with the "On" button. The only way to turn it On is by inserting a game. I'm going to try what you recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted July 5, 2005 Author Share Posted July 5, 2005 Well, it worked! I cleaned the PCB contacts with alcohol and now it's back to normal. Thanks! Now I'm off to play some Rampart... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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