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Blown Capacitors in a NetComm NP285 Turbo HomePlug

Nix McRetro // 12th September 2013 // Repairs, YouTube

Where there are low-quality capacitors (or poor circuit design), there’s always trouble. Don’t recognise the brand? Avoid them! :) Continue reading

The Weasel Skink Lizard: Up Close and Personal

Nix McRetro // 12th September 2013 // YouTube

Found this little critter in the cold and alone, motionless because of the ice cold road he was resting on. He has since been released back into the wild where he belongs. Continue reading

Aiwa Sega Mega-CD CSD-GM1 Tape Deck Test

Nix McRetro // 4th September 2013 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

Here we check the tape decks on unit 01 and unit 02. Sadly unit 02 is pretty bent upon a closer inspection and the motor PCB is snapped and damaged. The good news is, I have a solution! Stay tuned for more on this as it unfolds day by day,... Continue reading

Aiwa Mega-CD CSD-GM1 Volume Board Repair Attempt

Nix McRetro // 4th September 2013 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

This one didn’t have much luck, good thing I have since found another way to fix this board because honestly, volume control is important! In hindsight, I probably wouldn’t have used as much contact cleaner. It seems to eat away at the grease that is supposed to be there to... Continue reading

Sega Mega Drive Shelf Quick Look and Neighbours

Nix McRetro // 2nd September 2013 // Sega, YouTube

Sega Mega Drive Shelf Quick Look and Neighbours

Neighbours, everybody needs good neighbours. So why do mine play bongo drums? I live under a very thin roof/floor and my neighbours are inconsiderate. I hate apartment living so much. I don’t know what happened to the overview video, so there’s a cool dev unit from the near future! Continue reading