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SNES Spray Painting - When Retrobright isn't an Option (Part 1)

Nix McRetro // 24th September 2013 // Hacks, Nintendo, Repairs

Well, the case was as brittle as could be, even when cleaning this one with soap and water I had some bits cracking at the rear vents and the sides. Let’s cover up that awful yellowing and cracking with good old vinyl spray paint. The paint changes the appearance; it... Continue reading

Aiwa CSD-EX80 vs Aiwa Mega-CD CSD-GM1: Donor Comparison

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

They look to me like they were separated at birth! An initial look at the internals is promising too. Looks like we’ve found our donor boombox to fix up bits and pieces from the other two. This is the Aiwa CSD-EX80 alongside the boombox section of the Aiwa Mega-CD CSD-GM1.... Continue reading

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