Atari Lynx Repair & Overview - Part 1 (Power MOSFET, LCD, Caps, RAM, Ferrite Bead) 

Corrections: The 7404 is a NOT gate, so not technically a buffer, but often NOT gates are used that way - fed through 2 gates in the chip (one output goes to the next input etc). Suzy can flip sprites (H & V), but not rotate as far as I understand, I don't remember seeing that in the SCB (Sprite Control Block). Looking at the schematics it appears both Mikey and Suzy get fed the 16Mhz clock, so Mikey must divide down internally for its own use. Handy v0.971 (Win 32 Lynx Emulator Updated by me) - www.dropbox.com/s/wkn27s28t79xiye/Handy0.971.zip?dl=0 Best Electronics (Atari Spares) - www.best-electronics-ca.com/text.htm Lynx SD Video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TVifakcnc0w.html Lynx SD Ordering - atariage.com/forums/topic/250637-lynx-multi-card-preorders/ Alien Atari Lynx (Homebrew) - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a4nFwgNaFNk.html Modern LCD Replacement Video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uBHiWqV_V_I.html Modern LCD Replacement Ordering - atariage.com/forums/topic/233632-lynx-lcd-replacementvga-out-by-mcwill/ 16 in 1 Flashcart Video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MJnrfQnlew8.html AtariAge Forum - atariage.com/forums/forum/13-atari-lynx/

I love these videos, so informative and it's excellent to see someone share their passion for these old consoles and keep them alive to enjoy, just like I try to do :D

I was recently given a Lynx 2. It didn't work however after recapping it I got it to run - sort of. It wouldn't stay on. The power connectors on these are definitely a weak point and was only making an intermittent connection. After reflowing the solder it worked fine. The sound from the speaker was very soft. I read somewhere that these do degrade over time. I found a mylar speaker the same size and and the sound is noticeably louder and no where near as tinny sounding. The last thing I needed to replace was two of three silicone button pads as they had perished. I could not find a new replacement set for the bottom buttons for some reason but fortunately they are fine. I now have a fully working Lynx 2. Now to find some games.

Love your videos. Your one of very few console repair youtubers that knows what they're doing.

you should mod one with a screen upgrade. they have some very nice screens that make everything about this so much nicer on the eyes.

Awesome video GadgetUK164! Thank you so much much for giving your informative time and effort to educate others in this much loved console. Please post any other vids like this so we can keep this console alive. Your a legend!!

Great episode, Chris...you make repairing the Lynx look so easy! I'm really looking forward to Part 2 (and a closer look at your fantastic Lynx collection). Thank you!

When I was in high school a friend and I used to spend hours at the mall playing Xenophobe. I freaking love that game! I also wanted to mention that 3D printing text can be a real pain sometimes so I wasn't surprised that it looked a bit off on that cartridge.

Amazing video and very informative. :) I too regret getting rid of my collection back in the day and have been collecting again.

Just won an auction for a faulty one. Can't wait to get into it and add another handheld to the collection. Definitely gonna need some help as I'm not super familiar with it's faults just yet so expect some questions from me lol

The Lynx was the second gaming machine I owned after the C64. Still have both. I really need to acquire an A500 to restore my original retro set (kick myself for selling that). I've completed Xenophobe a couple of times. SOTB, Toki, Slimeworld are great too. Another great video Sir!

Impressive collection! I have a bunch of gamegears in similar situation - I measured the hv on the backlight a while back - its over 200 volts.

It's about time you gave that poor little Antex iron some love and put a new tip on it. I don't think the current tip will last for that much longer.

This, I dunno if it's restoration or future proofing, was so fun to watch. I share the passion for the Lynx that you have, but not at the level you are at, I loved the machine as a kid, and seeing them again (they were rare as hens teeth in my days, I was the only one who had a 2 as a kid) is just awesome. I'm properly envious of your collection. One thing I did notice is that my Lynx 2 had rather heavily set buttons (the option, flip, reset etc) where as yours seem a lot more proud. Is that an age thing or what?

Very nice to see at least one more machine working. :)

Were you ever able to figure out what was wrong with the Lynx in this video? I don't see a follow up for this video. I have a version 1 Lynx with almost identical symptoms. It might help me pinpoint my problem if you were able to fix yours. Either way, Thanks for this video. It has a lot of good information that helped me fix a few Version 2 units.

Great stuff as always and I learnt some things I didn't know! Looks like I need to crack mine out now and possibly give it a service. Is McWill still selling the replacement screens?

Awesome stuff Gadget. Sweet collection of games. Got another faulty Game Gear today. Must be the time of year for handhelds. looking forward to part 2.

Great video as always Chris, looks like you could build a fully working Atari Lynx from the spares you have, Ha. I'm looking forward to Part 2 by the way.

Enjoyed seeing your collection tbh Chris and seeing some of the games running, great vid pal

Excellent video, full of information. Nice job Chris :-)

Very nice, as ever! I'll get back to the electronics again soon now the weather is closing in and the kids are back at school... ;D

You didn't want your intro then 😂 This is an awesome video. I have been waiting for a decent Lynx Mk2 fix!! - There is another fix I haven't tried with mine to see if it works. I get the black screen. It's the positive 5v 0.75a link to the C41 cap that makes it work also. Have you heard of this? Anyway. I may have to drag it out and fix it now. I have had the new mosfet ready for it forever. The headphone bypass never worked for me. That is a crazy collection dude. Holy shit!!

Awesome video Chris the lynx is an awesome gaming machine to play and collect for

Yeah the 102 vertical resolution has always been a sour point for me, well really how all platforms do that, like GB is 144, the GEN/MD is 224, etc. You just want the full aspect ratio in pixel resolution but when it came to cost versus performance the number of scanlines is always the aspect that gets cut down bitd. In my visual testing I'd often pillarbox HUDs on Lynx but that can prevent some vertical tricks unfortunately. Many games overlay stats and that kind of works but it's so easy to put too much there and then the screen gets cluttered. Definitely challenging in fitting layouts from external sources.

Hi Chris interesting vlog there, I don't know a thing about the lynx so it was interesting to see the insides. I think there is a new screen mod out there? Nice vid ....Kim .....

Great video! Looking forward to part 2!!

1:20:45 Nothing wrong with generosity, it just sounds like you overdid it in that example. ;)

Please post part 2! I have a lynx 2 with the exact same issue, and I haven't been able to figure out the issue yet. 😔

Wow!! great vid wish I could understand the technical side of this, but just like to say the lynx is my favourite retro system and I have a full boxed complete set all 72 games plus the unreleased games it's great to see the lynx still gets some love, I have maybe six or seven systems that all have different problems that I plan on one day bringing back to life.

Another awesome video repair as always

Very relative to me atm love this mate

I wish the Eye of the Beholder Beta would be completed including II and III.

excellent video but did you ever publish part 2?? I didn't see it....

Another great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Go! Go! Gadget Screwdriver!

1:08:55 this was the moment I realised you wasn't talking about the SNK MVS MV-1VZ. Over an hour ruined! ;-)

I have 2 Lynx 2 consoles. One does not start an the other has only 2 audio channels working. Time to dig!

Hi Gadget, I've recently managed to pick-up a Lynx 2, the screen was naffed like yours so I replaced it with another known good one, one thing still persists however I'm seeing three distinct segments on the screen (vertical bands), is this something you've come across? does that sound like a caps issue? Thank you for all the work you put into your videos and for supporting the scene!

Great video :) Are all lynxes the same? i.e. no region specific models (PAL & NTSC)?

Nice job on the restoration. :)

Hey, geat video! Question for you, are your A + B on the top right spongy or go deep into the console? I opened up mine and I don't see anything missing but the plastic bend back to much I might put a support there to help it. The bottom button are fine. Also, the A button doesn't work on both side , pads look clean, I'm just trouble shooting was wondering if you have experienced anything similar. Anyway, thanks!!

@GadgetUK164 Fix the title in the video. It's from a previous one (SNK Neo Geo MV-1FZ Backup RAM...)

Hey Gadget, I have a Lynx 2 that will not power via batteries but does power with power adapter plugged in. Screen looks normal and game plays but if you hit off or backlight it goes off and will not come back on until the unit is unplugged and allowed to sit for a few minutes. Any thoughts or guidance? Thanks

What is the make and model of the desoldering tool….its putting mine to shame..

Wish I kep my 2 Lynx's - I had a lot of games with them but stupid me sold them both with games for £60

1:14:46 Awesome golf, why is it just a fantastic game and not an awesome game? :P

Pulsin, Pulsin, Pulsen, Pulsen... "His name is Robert Paulsen" ;) Happy to say I'm still confused. Keep it up :D

Whats the controls circuit, i fitted the BennVee mod, but think i got the scan line / brightness wire on the wrong pad (rear of LCD) which i think shorted something through the brightness pin, and the board just wont work on the buttons, the screen works fine in another console, the buttons work fine on the other console, its the actual board itself which isnt recognising the button presses. If i bypass the V9 circuit with a USB, i can turn the console on, just none of the controls work. so obviously bork something

Im having a weird one right now. Lynx works, but random sprites dissapear, flip, glitch, game physics is screwed up, sometimes just gives up and freezes, maybe because of so many values being wrong. Could it be ram or is it cpu?

I was given a lynx II recently, it starts up, sound is working but no image on screen. backlight works on screen but no image of the game. before i replace the lcd, what else could it be?

hey, the carpet is back...

Great video had one of these back in the day and yes Xenophobe was excellent played it to death!

And stuff.

I had this system, with a lot of games, and i am so angry about myself, that i sold it..just because i needed money.

So it started with a lined screen and then it ended with a black screen :-(

Im a xenophobe o.O

what is the best way to learn more about these kind of repairs as a beginner? any books or sources you recommend? thanks

Very interesting watch, I remember having one of these but wasn't impressed by the poor screen, games were quite good on it but I see there's a screen mod out for it and it's 10 times better but at around £100 for it, don't think it's worth it lol

great vid, i subscribed cause MY MATE VINCE sent me over from his channel.