I think it did though, because I actually did try reflashing lsdj multiple times, and with multiple versions! :0

Didn't dump the rom, but as I mentioned above, I'm pretty sure it was a normal version of LSDJ since I tried reflashing before. You're in luck for the RAM, though. I actually did make a backup before I did anything, so this is the sav file that came shipped with the cart (which didn't work). Not sure if the RAM will be of any significance though, I tried wiping that a few times which didn't seem to change anything. Here it is anyway though.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-a_ry … sp=sharing

Bizaar! any chance you dumped the ROM/RAM before u re-flashed?

Hahaha what a trip. I sort of doubt my rom did anything, probably just reflashing LSDJ.

Sweet!

I don't know how, but I think this worked! I wrote the blank ROM onto the cart and then wrote LSDJ back on, and it passed the test! Thank you very much!

Looks like I lucked out! Thanks for the support!

The RAM test in LSDJ simply writes data and reads it back, bank by bank, and across banks to verify the RAM size. If you get that error, it means there is a physical issue with the RAM, the board or the bank controller on the cart.

A flat battery will not invoke the 'Failed' response, only initiate a new RAM check/format. When in the gameboy the RAM is powered by the GB.

A dirty /CS pin on the cart edge could trigger the 'Failed' response but it is very unlikely, especially if you have cleaned it.

As catskull says, you likely have a dead cart...

You could try completely erasing the sram using my tutorial here: http://catskull.net/erase-an-ems-64-usb … -cart.html

I sort of doubt it will work, but at this point you likely just have a dead cart.

You might have to wipe it multiple times to clear everything out... completely.

Just did that, didn't fix anything.

Yep, same problem on a game boy color.

Do you have another gameboy you could try it on?

Have you tried wiping the cart and starting again?

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I have 2 other carts that work just fine with my gameboy, so I don't think that's the issue.

Clean the gameboy? Cart doesnt look that bad.

Recently obtained an EMS 64 flash cart, and I can't get any farther in LSDJ than the ram test screen. It fails the test and suggests cleaning the pins and replacing the battery, and I have done both.

Screen I get:

A look at the board:

A direct link to the board image in case you want to zoom in: http://i.imgur.com/vWPkgMX.jpg?1

I've cleaned the pins and replaced the battery. I tested both the old and new battery and found that they were both fine. I tried flashing other games onto it, and the saves on those games don't work either. Any suggestions?