View Full Version : TurboGrafx 16 (Help)
Silvafox
09-30-2008, 04:51 PM
I recently bought a TurboGrafx 16 from a yard sale. Its broken and I'd like to try to repair it. I cant however get the system apart. Its held by what look to be these medal bolts. They aren't screws, and I don't know what I can use to remove these. I want to get the system open so I can take a look at it. Any suggestions? :help:
ANONPLOX
09-30-2008, 05:32 PM
they are probly torx bolts allot of systems used them since torx drivers wherent very comen in ppls houses
Bratwurst
09-30-2008, 05:51 PM
Search eBay for a 3.8mm gamebit, this will remove the screws you see on the TG-16. NES, SNES and Gameboy cartridges also use these screws. You may as well get a 4.5mm gamebit while you're at it and save on shipping if the seller offers both, for Genesis cartridges, SNES and Gamecube consoles.
However, be aware that once you get the TG-16 shell off you'll have to desolder the RF shielding from the main board, and it's not the easiest system to diagnose and repair. Most of the components are proprietary.
Unless it's an issue where the system's not turning on (blown fuse) or your RF video port is being flakey you're probably better off getting another system.
Silvafox
09-30-2008, 06:54 PM
Yeah, the system isnt turning on, im not getting any power at all.