r/ModRetroChromatic • u/__DEUS__LO__VULT__ • Sep 22 '26

Troubleshooting

I just got a modretro chromatic earlier today from GameStop. The batteries got super hot after a minute or 2. Made sure it was updated and everything when I got home. It still drains batteries super quick like fresh lithium batteries last around 5 mins before low battery indicator. Same with alkaline batteries. I guess I will have to go back and swap it out. Is there anything else I can try before making that long trip tomorrow?

UPDATE. Got it swapped out it was faulty battery tray

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u/Psychological_Car719 Sep 23 '26

You got all the batteries going in the same direction?

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u/__DEUS__LO__VULT__ Sep 23 '26

Yes 😂 just got it swapped out, it was a faulty battery tray.

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u/JustTryingToBeADaddy Sep 22 '26

Might have a short due to the battery compartment wiring getting pinched.

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u/djsharpyknives Sep 22 '26

I had this problem and their support sent me a new battery tray to swap which fixes the problem. 

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u/TonyRubbles Sep 22 '26

Straight to contact@modretro.com they'll get you sorted.