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    Default SNES: Visual Display Distortion Issue

    Hello, first time posting here, but I decided to see if anyone knew what might be going on with my SNES. Awhile back ago I bought it at my local game store only to find out that the display has some major distortion issues. It seems to only affect certain backgrounds in-game. I have tried several troubleshooting methods and have concluded that it is the console itself and not the games or cables. I would be willing to try to repair it myself but I have no clue where to begin. So, this is where I am at now, if anybody would have any ideas or suggestions about what could be causing this or how to fix it would be much appreciated.



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    Play on CRT.

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    I have tested this console on a CRT TV. It still had the distortions. Like stated I really think the issue lies inside the console but just can't seem to find a solution for this problem I'm having.

    Thanks for the suggestion though!

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    Are you using the rf out or the av out?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Niku-Sama View Post
    Are you using the rf out or the av out?

    Both RF and AV outputs show the same distortions in the image. Though those particular set of photos that I took I was using AV out.

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    Hmm well that's odd. I've only seen something like this affect rf before.

    Have the security bits to open it up?

    I'd check for anything physical or if the ordinary and if still nothing then gently press on the chips while it's on to see if it changes at all

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