Here we go repairing the traces that were corroded away by an unknown liquid – probably many eons ago. Step by step I … Continue reading
Category: Repairs
Super Nintendo Serial UP17548016 Capacitor Replacement
We are recapping a 1CHIP SNES today and here’s the process I follow and, as a general rule, follow whenever I do some recapping. … Continue reading
Tips on Removing SMD Electrolytic Capacitors
Here’s what I do when removing SMD capacitors from boards. So far I’ve had two lifted pads. One was the very first … Continue reading
Super Nintendo Serial UP17388130 – No Sound Update
Found that the S-MIX chip has a little bit of a problem. Might explain why there is no sound. It’s amazing what you … Continue reading
Microsoft Xbox DVD-ROM Repair Serial 206315452705
Here we have a quick and dirty fix for a misbehaving Hitachi / LG GDR-8050L DVD-ROM. If your drive will not eject, give this … Continue reading
Super Nintendo Dual Capacitor Replacment High-Speed
Decided to swap some caps over on all three of the SNES units. Here’s two of them being done at the same time. 1CHIP … Continue reading
Microsoft Xbox DVD-ROM Fix for Toshiba / Samsung Model SDG-605
If your Xbox DVD drive is not ejecting, but sometimes ejects when tapped… chances are the magnet is too strong … Continue reading
Sony PlayStation 3 YLOD Repair Attempt
Sadly this repair did not have any success. However, stay tuned… we have some mighty successes coming up! The serial number of … Continue reading
Xbox 360 RROD Repair Attempt Serial 072261382807
I hope you (and me) can learn from my mistakes and see if you can repair yours with more success. For now, I’ll … Continue reading
Sega Sophia Target Box – Factory Settings for PAL
Here’s some notes from my work on the Sega / Cross Systems Sophia. Please note that if no video is showing it might be worth switching the NTSC / PAL switch to NTSC (OFF) as there were some issues from … Continue reading
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