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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 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, month by month! Related... 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, but 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 seemed to disturb the grease that was supposed to protect the trimpot. Lucky for me,... 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. Please suggest some ways to get back at them! I don’t know what happened to the overview video, so there’s a cool dev unit from the... Continue reading

Catastrophic Multimeter Failure with Aiwa Sega Mega-CD Updates

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

Is there anything I won’t put on video? Probably a few things, this is not one of them though. A minor discussion about the Aiwa with myself, complaints that my $10 multimeter probes have fallen apart due to insufficient/fake strain relief and of course some random cat at the end.... Continue reading

Cleaning Game Cartridge Slots with Isopropyl Alcohol and a Card

Nix McRetro // 1st September 2013 // Hacks, Repairs, YouTube

Be sure to check for fluff and dust in the slot as well, it’s amazing what can amass after 20 years! This was the method I was using on systems such as the SNES, NES, Mega Drive / Genesis and Famicom / Super Famicom, rather than a guarantee for every... Continue reading