Just digging this post up as I’ve done a relevant mod to my Gameshell…
Adding an external reset switch is quite straight-forward, and can be done with very minimal alterations to the back of the Gameshell. In this case, I’ve modified the non-LEGO back, but it would work just as effectively on that back too.
Tools needed:
- Drill + 6mm drill but
- Soldering iron (and solder)
- two 3" lengths of wire
- one momentary switch with a 6x6x8mm cap
- flush snips
Process:
- Drill a hole in the top/right corner of the back case – you want to position it so that it’s roughly vertically centered, and has enough space for the switch to fit squarely against the inside edge of the case
- With the flush snips, trim away some of the top edge of the top/right inner retaining plastic (the top right corner that holds the mainboard module in place) – you just need to remove enough to fit the switch in place, so don’t cut it all the way out
- Dismantle the mainboard module, solder 2 wires to the exposed solder pads of the SW2 switch on the back side of the mainboard. You should solder the other end of the wires to the 2 legs on one side of the switch, and fold or remove the remaining two legs.
- Assemble the case, fit the new switch in to the space you drilled/cut earlier
Result:
Hopefully somebody else finds this useful!