GComp help! Suddenly stopped working.

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KCJ101
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GComp help! Suddenly stopped working.

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I've had the Gcomp switch since September and it's been working great. Suddenly tonight it isn't showing video. Switches to the correct console, sound is playing. But video is not. Just a white screen with yellow vertical lines. Tried multiple consoles. Hooked up to a retrotink5x, which loads it's menu fine. Any ideas how to fix? Going a bit crazy over here, especially with how long I waited to get this device. Thanks! Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Triple Lei
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Re: GComp help! Suddenly stopped working.

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Have you tried wiggling cables? Sounds stupid, but just last week I had my N64 connected to it through composite with a cheap third-party cable and although everything in my equipment chain was connected and fully seated, it wasn't until I physically moved the cable that I got a display. I guess the cable didn't appreciate the sharp bend that you'll get when the RCA ports are all pointing up. :? Reminds me to stock up on these wire protector things along with those Laser Bear bumper cases...
Taiyaki
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Re: GComp help! Suddenly stopped working.

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Yeah wiggle the connectors to the consoles themselves. This happens to me sometimes too. Should fix it.

I really doubt the Gcompsw would die, at least back with Super G made them they looked ready to last a lifetime. Not sure how the standards are in the hands of CastleMania but hopefully still excellent.
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