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    I'm having a problem with my sega master system. It seems that the up on controller 1 doesn't work. I've tried two different controllers in the port and both the same problem. They work fine in the second port. I had a look at the board and can't see any loose connections or solder.

    Any ideas on how I could fix it? The console has "hang on" and a shooting came when I don't put a cartridge in...
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    First thing I would try is a toothbrush soaked with isopropyl scrubbed back and forth in the controller port. It just may solve the problem.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sloan View Post
    First thing I would try is a toothbrush soaked with isopropyl scrubbed back and forth in the controller port. It just may solve the problem.
    Awesome! Thanks for the tip, it worked!
    Coleco: Colecovision
    Atari: 2600 (4 styles), 7800
    Microsoft: XBox, XBox 360
    Nintendo: NES (toaster & top-load), SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii (regular & mini)
    Sega: Master System, Genesis (version 1 & 2), CD, Dreamcast, 32x
    Sony: PS1 (2 styles), PS2 (2 styles), PS3
    Wanted: 5200, Intellivision, Commodore 64 & 128, Genesis v3, Saturn, PS4, Wii U

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