Here in the outback it sure can get hot, even in the middle of winter! A quick solution to a heat problem caused … Continue reading
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Sega Sophia Target Box – Factory Settings for PAL
Here’s some notes from my work on the Sega / Cross Systems Sophia. Please note that if no video is showing it might be worth switching the NTSC / PAL switch to NTSC (OFF) as there were some issues from … Continue reading
Super Nintendo Serial UP17548016 – Repaired
Who would have thought that it would be so easy? Just a simple rejigger of the reset switch and we have video and sound – … Continue reading
Sony PlayStation 3 – Initial Assessment YLOD
One Yellow Light of Death (YLOD) best served shaken, not stirred. A repair kit is on order, hopefully, it just needs a new pair … Continue reading
Microsoft Xbox 360 – Initial Assessment RROD
Here’s an Xbox 360 I picked up and hope to repair in the coming weeks. Flux and repair gear is on order. Cross your … Continue reading
Super Nintendo Serial UP17548016 – No Video, No Sound
Lucky last, one SNES with no video and no sound. Let’ have a poke around and see what we can find… well … Continue reading
Super Nintendo Serial UP15971140 – Video Distortion
Up next is SNES number 2 with some video distortion. This also appears to be the eldest of the three Super Nintendo units. It … Continue reading
Super Nintendo Serial UP17388130 – No Sound
Here’s the first of three faulty SNES units I came across recently. This one has no sound but video is strong. We’ll start with … Continue reading
Faulty / Damaged Super Nintendo Consoles Overview
The first step is assessing the damage. Look for any stand out damage such as corrosion or exploded components. Then we move onto … Continue reading
Glitching on Western Technologies Sega Dev Card
Here we have a quick look at a Western Technologies Sega Development Card – Something went wrong… a poor connection … Continue reading
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