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Aiwa Mega-CD CSD-GM1: External Power Supply Testing

Nix McRetro // 15th October 2012 // Categories: Repairs, Sega, YouTube

I’m going to be late for work because of this Aiwa Mega-CD. But never mind, we’ve got more important things to investigate! The CSD-GM1 without the spectacular cracks running through its mainboard has now decided to stop powering on, and the transformer arrangement isn’t looking particularly healthy either. It’s sitting... Continue reading

Aiwa Sega Mega-CD CSD-GM1 Repairs Intermission

Nix McRetro // 14th October 2012 // Categories: Repairs, Sega, YouTube

More progress with the Aiwa Mega-CD CSD-GM1! Although I’m beginning to think these machines are having a competition to see which one can give me the most trouble. I’ve managed to repair enough of the damaged mainboard to restore power, which is a fairly substantial improvement over the completely dead... Continue reading

Aiwa Sega Mega-CD CSD-GM1 Repairs Part 1: Power Restored

Nix McRetro // 14th October 2012 // Categories: Repairs, Sega, YouTube

Progress was her middle name. Success was her first. Not too sure what her last name was at this point. Still unwritten perhaps! As you can see from the video, repairs on the Aiwa Mega-CD CSD-GM1 are progressing in the usual fashion. I fix one problem, and another three appear... Continue reading

Aiwa Sega Mega-CD CSD-GM1 Initial Damage Report

Nix McRetro // 13th October 2012 // Categories: Repairs, Sega

Here’s the Aiwa Mega-CD CSD-GM1 that I’ll be attempting to repair over the coming weeks, months, or whenever I manage to find the time. I’ve actually ended up with two of these machines as a package deal. One is reasonably functional, but the other looks as though somebody has stepped... Continue reading

Osborne Australia 486DX2-66 Overview

Nix McRetro // 13th October 2012 // Categories: IBM PC, YouTube

This is what it was all about. With the Creative CD-ROM finally working, I’ve now got a functional Osborne Australia 486DX2-66 in the household. This one is particularly special because it’s the sort of computer I had as a child, and I’ve been trying to put together a setup that... Continue reading