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    Default SMS Sega Master System Console problem

    Got a SMS that is behaving odd.

    I verified RF and PS is good on another system.
    If you power it on without a cart you get the Sega
    screen and instructions.

    Sometimes (not all the time), if you put a cart it and power it up, you get a blank black screen and an annoying buzz sound.
    Powering off/reset does seem to help and I have to pull
    cart out power on again without cart to get rid of the buzz sound.
    Putting cart back in it will sometimes work, other times
    more blank screen and buzz sounds.

    I have cleaned all carts and the connector thoroughly so it can't be dirty contacts.

    Any ideas ?
    Must do the route

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    Maybe cold solder joints on the cartridge slot?
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    Quote Originally Posted by omnedon
    Maybe cold solder joints on the cartridge slot?
    Close ... opened sucker up and it was a repaired one, wire traces where the board trace flaked off etc .. found loose cap connection. Also cold solder on 2p control port.
    This thing is frankenstein, I replaced the PS and RF connectors previously.

    It lives !!

    Thanks for the assist.
    Must do the route

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