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Super Nintendo (Serial: UP12144537) Capacitor Replacement

Nix McRetro // 23rd September 2013 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

Replacing the electrolytic capacitors in Super Nintendo serial UP12144537 with their canned brethren. No long legs here, that should make some of the purists happy! Overall it looks pretty good and was quite easy to do after I picked the wrong case size when ordering (one size smaller). It’s amazing... Continue reading

Removing a SNES Cartridge Battery and TSOP40 to DIP36 Adapter

Nix McRetro // 23rd September 2013 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

Wow, two videos where I fail to solder a battery holder on a SNES cartridge. The next one will be a success - I promise or your money back! Also, we touch on the TSOP40-to-DIP36 adapter used in one of my previous videos - loss of continuity there, apologies. Related... Continue reading

Delonghi Tasciugo DDS30COMBI Dehumidifier

Nix McRetro // 23rd September 2013 // YouTube

Why did I post this? Look at my TEFAL chip cooker video… it has more views than any of my other videos. Plus I don’t want people wasting their cash on these things when for a little bit more they can get air conditioning! My mistake is your saving! :P... Continue reading

Removing a SNES Cartridge Battery: A Bad Bench Day

Nix McRetro // 22nd September 2013 // Hacks, Nintendo, Repairs

Very quick and easy… normally. Nothing went right in this video and I got burnt a few times… It just goes to show not every day is a good day to fix and enhance all things retro! This battery was either extremely stubborn or knew I had the wrong type... Continue reading

27C801 EPROM SNES Donor Cartridge Demo: Super Bomberman 2

Nix McRetro // 22nd September 2013 // Hacks, Nintendo, YouTube

This was a quick video to support the previous video on AM29F032 TSOP40 flashing but got cut as I forgot about it! We run Super Bomberman 2 using a 27C801 EPROM on the NHL 96 or perhaps World Cup Striker donor cart. They look the same so I can’t tell... Continue reading