To determine the correct number of capacitors, capacitance values, and board layout, you need to identify which board version your Game Gear has. **If your Game Gear does not match the variants listed here, you can simply read the values on the capacitors and compile a list of what values and quantities you will need**

To determine what version you have, look on the right side of the board. You will either have one or two of these ASIC chips.

If your Game Gear has two ASIC chips (Fig. 1) there will be two IC's on the right side of the board, and it should be a VA1. If your Game Gear has one ASIC (Fig. 2), it will likely be a VA4, however, there are further possible variations.

Look on the left edge of the main board for the VA number (Fig. 3). There are two options, VA1 and VA4, as well as a 7 digit board number.