Useful repair links!

[ozyr]

Jopac Power Switch repair

http://66.148.84.13/~lurpak/jopac/switch/index.htm

This link don't work no more...

[phreak97]

heres a page written by myself which will tell you which region snes controllers work on which region consoles, and how to modify a controller to be 'universal' so as to work on any region console.

http://nfg.2y.net/wiki/doku.php?id=snes

[kainemaxwell]

PS2 Guides:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/game/915821.html
-Gamefaqs list of PS2 repair faqs

http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/hardware/ps2.ars
-Repairing and fixing the gears

[lop239]

Plenty of NES mods and repair links
www.freewebs.com/nesmodlinks

[koster]

Turbo Express sound fix:
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=702.0

Edited: fixed broken link

[-^Cro§Bow^-]

Here are two guides I wrote sometime back for a nice cheap and fairly easy repair for those pesky 5200 controllers.

Here is the non-flash/BW step-by-step guide

http://members.cox.net/crossbow777/g...gd/5200_rep_gd


And here is a simplied version of that same guide as a Flash presentation...

http://members.cox.net/crossbow777/g...00_basic_flash

Enjoy...

[spanks_4]

looking on a guide of how to fix this or a repair manual.

the system turns on, but all i get on the screen is some diaganol lines. i have tried different rf switch boxes and i get the same thing everytime. there is also no sound when the unit is on. any help would be greatly appreciated

[Mobius]

http://www.teamfremont.com/features/...uoRepair.shtml

TurboDuo laser replacement... I just did this repair today, and it worked beautifully! The process is easy, but the guide is useful because it tells you exactly what part you need and where to find it.

[Apollo]

I found this today and thought it would really help, as it did for me.

If you're having trouble with the shoulder buttons on a DS, before you bring it in for repairs or take it apart, try blowing hardly, or using compressed air, right at the separation between the case and the button. My R button hasn't worked for months, but this fixed it in about 15 seconds.

[videogame2008]

Repair parts list - Replacement parts list - find shop/store - do it myself

[channelmaniac]

Shameless plug, but I do have parts for old non-PC computers (Apple, Atari, TRS-80, TI, Commodore, and more) and older game consoles (Gen 1 Genesis and older)...

http://www.arcadecomponents.com

My repair logs are kept here:
http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?board=19.0

I hope they help you keep your systems running for years to come!

If it's not proper to post, feel free to flame me in a PM.

RJ

[shadow460]

http://members.optusnet.com.au/evilt.../ggrepair.html

Game Gear screen and sound fix. Also fixes units that shut off by themselves.

[videogameoverdose]

Everything was working, then yesterday my Saturn starts "reading disc format", then goes to "start application" button. Today "reading disc format" and that's it. NO MORE GAMES?!?!?
Is there a fix for the laser or is it something else? maybe the disc isn't spinning fast enough? spin motor goig? The disc is tight on the spindle. Any insight on my problem? I'll buy another console, IF I HAVE TO, but would rather repair, IF I CAN. As it stands right now, I have nothing to lose by trying it myself.

[-dustburn-]

This is a dead link.

[-dustburn-]

Replacing the 72-pin connector in your NES:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/dsullo/nesrepair.htm

Sorry, this is a dead link.

[papa_november]

This thread has a fairly comprehensive list of CD lenses used by various consoles.

[duo_r]

Mob was it necessary to calibrate the Laser, or was it just plug and play?

http://www.teamfremont.com/features/...uoRepair.shtml

TurboDuo laser replacement... I just did this repair today, and it worked beautifully! The process is easy, but the guide is useful because it tells you exactly what part you need and where to find it.

[Rai]

Mob was it necessary to calibrate the Laser, or was it just plug and play?

They should be plug and play. (I can't remember but there's probably an anti-static point you have to remove though)

[plasticMan]

3.8mm gamebit and 4.5mm gamebit
http://www.newelectronx.com/proddetail.php?prod=gamebit

Soldering Iron
http://www.newelectronx.com/proddeta...soldering-iron

Solder
http://www.newelectronx.com/proddetail.php?prod=solder

Glue Gun
http://www.newelectronx.com/proddeta...?prod=glue-gun

Glue - $0.11 pretty cheap
http://www.newelectronx.com/proddeta...rod=glue-stick

More tools:
Precision Screwdriver 6 Piece Set
http://www.newelectronx.com/proddeta...crewdriver-set

Xbox gamebit
http://www.newelectronx.com/proddeta...-cable-box-bit

11 piece screwdriver set $1.99
http://www.newelectronx.com/proddeta...llips-star-set

Security Screwdriver Bit Access Pro Tool Kit Set – 100 Pieces
http://www.newelectronx.com/proddeta...er-bit-set-100

[Tallise]

http://www.atariguide.com/help/care.htm
Includes basic FAQ
Toubleshooting and how to fix common problems
Step by step how to take apart, clean, and put back together Atari Paddels
Links to 2600 & 5200 Feild service manuals .pdf