Dead F100

[KainIsAble]

I went to install the new firmware and the batteries died mid-install. When I turn it on I get the green power light but that is it. I saw a similiar thread regarding the F200 and they were talking about a cradle that can help unbrick a system? Have I just created a paperweight or can I recover my system? If so what do I need? Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[Squidge]

Do you see anything on the LCD when you turn it on or is it just black all the time?

 

[KainIsAble]

Do you see anything on the LCD when you turn it on or is it just black all the time?

Black all the time.

 

[Squidge]

Does your PC have a parallel port? If so, you'll need to buy a cradle, power supply (for the cradle) and suitable parallel port lead.

If your PC doesn't have a parallel port, I think your screwed.

 

[KainIsAble]

Does your PC have a parallel port? If so, you'll need to buy a cradle, power supply (for the cradle) and suitable parallel port lead.

If your PC doesn't have a parallel port, I think your screwed.

Yeah I have a parallel port. Even if I don't I can always get a parallel to USB adapter. So I need to buy that cradle and power supply and then I will be able to fix my system?

 

[notaz]

Yeah I have a parallel port. Even if I don't I can always get a parallel to USB adapter. So I need to buy that cradle and power supply and then I will be able to fix my system?

Alternatively you can send it to ED and he may fix it for you if he is not too busy.

 

[KainIsAble]

Yeah I have a parallel port. Even if I don't I can always get a parallel to USB adapter. So I need to buy that cradle and power supply and then I will be able to fix my system?

Alternatively you can send it to ED and he may fix it for you if he is not too busy.


It will be cheaper for me to attempt the fix myself rather then send to Germany. ;-)
Anyways I like the challenge! I just want to make sure I am not buying stuff I dont need

 

[Squidge]

Even if I don't I can always get a parallel to USB adapter.

No you can't, they don't work with the tools required, only a genuine parallel port does.

 

[KainIsAble]

Even if I don't I can always get a parallel to USB adapter.

No you can't, they don't work with the tools required, only a genuine parallel port does.


Well no worries I have a parallel port on my PC.

So I need to buy that cradle and AC adapter correct? What do I do after that? Is there a FAQ or something?

 

[invinciblegod]

http://wiki.gp2x.org/wiki/Unbrick_Your_GP2X
Tell me if it works. I just bricked my gp2x trying the new firmware. Now all it does is random colors.

 

[computarman]

I bricked my f100 by forgetting that you had to have 4.0.0 already before flashing with 4.1.0. My screen does not light up and I got faint vertical lines across the screen. Anybody want to sell me a used cradle or premade jtag cable. As easily as the GP2X bricks Gamepark should sell a jtag cable. I really don't want to shell out for a cradle. I have a laptop with S-video and a hell of a lot more power than the GP2X if I want to play old games on the TV. Maybe I could buy the cradle and then unbrick my Gp2x and then sell it on ebay or something. Anybody in usa want to unbrick my junky f100 for me?