GP2X does not turn on. Batteries and AC adapter tested.

[asimov-solensan]

I know this is a long shot seeing how old the console is. My GP2X has not been used in ages.

I tried turning it on today but it does nothing. Even the leds do not blink. I tested with an AC adapter and batteries.

I don`t know how to find where the problem is. But I`m familiar with electronics and I have got the tools to measure and replace components.

Any advice?

 

[Nintendo]

So, I'm guessing you've opened it up and had a look inside already? If not, give that a try.

 

[TeDaDeS]

Maybe you find some inspiration in this topic:

Gp2x Seems Dead. No Screen On Powerup.

Straight to the point - my GP2X stopped turning on last night. Right at the start of a two hour train ride.

pyra-handheld.com

 

[b_o_b]

Might be bricked for a solution see post from Slaneesh

GP2X black screen only + JTAG advice

I bought a second hand GP2X which was in pretty average condition. It booted into Fireware 3.0 but it didn't actually do anything. ie. get into the gp2xmenu. The SD card was difficult to insert, so I disassembled it and found a piece of rubber in the SD card holder. During this the SD card hold...

pyra-handheld.com

 

[asimov-solensan]

Thanks. I still don`t know if mine is bricked or it is a hardware problem. On the wiki it says that broken bootloader will get stuck on a blank screen as is my case. But I don`t know if the lights should blink at some point.

Anyhow I will need a jtag cable and I don`t have a cradle or a breakout board.

I will keep reading, and check if it`s worth to fix my gp2x.

 

[Orkie]

The battery LED is controlled in software, but off the top of my head I think the power LED should come on whether or not it is bricked, so I'd guess it is likely a hardware problem of some kind (maybe not a particularly hard to fix one).

If you wanted to try to build a JTAG setup, I have some PCB designs which you can just send off to jlcpcb and get made for $2, the EXT connector is slightly more expensive depending on whether in the world you are (they are also quite fiddly to solder):

PCBs: https://gp2x.dev/devboard/
EXT connector: https://multi-com.eu/,details,id_pr,1307,key,lg-8xxx-40xx-7020-c1200-connector,smenu,gsm.html

 

[asimov-solensan]

Thanks a lot. I wanted something sturdy and small to carry when I go hiking for multiple days.

But fixing the gp2x is too much effort. Specially when I can get a odroid go for 60 euro.

It feels sad anyhow. I enjoyed this gp2x for many years.