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Sega Saturn Sophia Dev Kit - No Video Repair

Nix McRetro // 24th June 2014 // Devkit, Repairs, Sega

In this video, we’ll be walking through how to repair your Sega Saturn Sophia devkit if it is showing no video or a blank screen on boot. If you are muttering to yourself “I bet it’s capacitors”… you are spot on! Model: SG4101 Serial: H417010070 Before… …and after! Continue reading

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Nix McRetro // 21st June 2014 // News, YouTube

Welcome to the RetroJunkie YouTube Channel with your host Shane McRetro! Feel free to browse the selection of videos previously uploaded, there’s plenty! Drop by our sister channel McRetro Gaming where McRetro battles it out with special guests! See you in the latest video! Continue reading

NES Mainboard Capacitor Replacement - Mattel Version

Nix McRetro // 21st June 2014 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

There are only three capacitors… but that doesn’t stop me! There are some more capacitors hidden under the power board / RF area. Those will have to be revisited another day! Continue reading

NES Cartridge Slot Cleaning - Mattel Version

Nix McRetro // 20th June 2014 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

We delve a little deeper into the NES and have a look at the cartridge slot. If you mess it up and it catches fire (for whatever reason) replacements can be found for about $10 shipped on eBay. Word of warning though, they are not as high quality as the... Continue reading

NES Disassembly - Mattel Version

Nix McRetro // 19th June 2014 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

Just some poking around inside a Nintendo Entertainment System! The good old Mattel variety. Continue reading