Classic gaming hardware failure, has it happened to you?

[Nz17]

It hasn't happened to me yet. But I plan to learn how to solder....

Ha ha ha, at second glance I knew what you meant, but when I first read this I interpreted it as, "It hasn't happened to me yet. But I plan to learn how to solder.... so that will kill it."

[sloan]

I had an Intellivision console with a wonky picture. Took the case apart and tried adjusting the pot on the RFU unit. Next thing you know, the adjuster screw stuck in the down position and seized. I cannot get the thing to back out (actually did physical damage to the RFU trying) and all the output picture is now is static and snow. Does anyone know if an A/V mod kit is available for Intellivision? Short of installing a replacement RFU on the main board, modding for composite output seems like the answer for this console.

[wiggyx]

Blown caps is a pretty typical problem with most electronics at a certain age. Hell, my 5 year old Samsung LCD blew 3 caps last year, and those bastards were the size of my thumb.

[SEGA_Queen]

I've had only two instances where my classic systems have failed:

1) My Genesis Model 1's RF cable was dying, and causing the graphics to display in black and white. Fortunately, my Dad was able to fix it.

2) My Sega CD just up and died one day. My Dad took it apart, but he couldn't figure out what was wrong. I ended up using an emulator to play my SCD collection instead.

[sloan]

I've had only two instances where my classic systems have failed:

1) My Genesis Model 1's RF cable was dying, and causing the graphics to display in black and white. Fortunately, my Dad was able to fix it.

2) My Sega CD just up and died one day. My Dad took it apart, but he couldn't figure out what was wrong. I ended up using an emulator to play my SCD collection instead.

Sega CD's have a power fuse internal that go out. Might be a simple fix.

[DragonMaster Sam]

A little over four years ago, I decided to play a game on my Super Nintendo. And when I turned on the system, all I got was just a blank screen. So one weekend when I was at my brother's, I took my SNES to Estarland, and they discovered a broken chip or something inside. It would take a couple weeks for me to get it back, but in the meantime, bought an FC Twin.

[Genesaturn]

Just had both of my Game Gear's go. One still plays fine but the sound has become so low I can't hear it..I know how to fix it..but I been slacking. The other turns on and I get sound, but the picture is faded black...pretty sure I can fix that issue to...again..need to not be lazy on it lol.