My Guides

Completed Guides

Questions

Answers

  • Answer to: Doesn't Seem to Pick up Discs; Goes Straight to Main Menu

    I assume you're talking about the original Playstation, and not the slimmed down PSOne. Unfortunately, this is a common issue with the original Playstations, one day they just stop playing, but there are a few things you can try to extend the playing life. Use this guide to open up to the optical drive. Be careful, its only held in with the ribbon cable. First I would try cleaning the lens. If that doesnt work, try opening up the module and using a penetrating lubricant(like liquid wrench), lubricate the inside of the spindle and the screw track and rod for the lens.

  • Answer to: Can my controller survive after it has been dunked into some water?

    Open it up and remove the battery, making sure everything is dry as a bone. Dualshock Repair guides While in there check for corrosion/rust if any is present, depending on how extensive it is, try removing it if you can using a light touch. All of this assumes that the controller was not powered on while submerged, if it was you may be out a controller as the motherboard may already be fried. If you're lucky it may only be the battery thats dead.

  • Answer to: Power LED comes on, but turns off after 15 secs.

    It honestly sounds like its bricked. If it is a bad connection, then you should be able to see it when you open it up. Not having sound, video, or even a boot up (assuming its not bricked) suggests a loose ribbon cable or bad fuse. Let us know what you find when you open it up. :)

  • Answer to: The PSP won't show up ( the screen is black)

    From Sony, "If the power supply is lost while writing to the system software, the console will no longer be able to operate unless the system is booted in service mode or sent to Sony for repair if still under warranty." Though technically it shouldn't install unless the battery is at least 75% charged (the system stops that from happening). Sorry but it sounds like you borked the OS. :(

  • Answer to: 3rd Party Nunchuck no longer recognized by Wii?

    Assuming you actually mean the Nunchuck and not the Wiimote, it could be as simple as bad wiring. The Nunchuck wires into the Wiimote which communicates with the system so there should be no real problem with Nunchuck communicating with the console except with the remote itself. Are you sure that the Wiimote is not to blame? Again, I can only think of bad wiring or bad plug/port.

  • Answer to: My ps3 is hardly to power on!

    What cables are you using? Are you sure that your PS3 is set up to recognize it? If you are not using an HDMI cable, the system needs to be set to output using the composite cables. The TV cannot receive the signal if the PS3 is not outputting to the right port. Also, your english is extremely difficult to understand so I'm sorry I can't help you more than that.

  • Answer to: Graphic and Sound problems!

    Wow. That's a little out of my league. Try these places for some extra help. I'm sorry, wish I could help you further. Genesis A/V Pinout Genesis Mod Forums Master System Scart pinout Good luck! ==Update== Maybe these will help too.

  • Answer to: psp slim wont work

    [[PSP 3000 Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting PSP 3000]] Have you gone through the troubleshooting page? P.S. What makes you think its the battery?

  • Answer to: Why does my Atari 2600 just show static when turned on?

    Assuming you didn't modify the native video connection to the Atari, connecting it to a newer TV should not have produced this. It may just be the bad luck of breaking something at the wrong time. Are you sure your RF switch is set to 'Game'?

  • Answer to: Help with Freezing Nintendo 64

    Is it an officially licensed Nintendo expansion pak? Way back when there were third party expansion paks that had a knack for heating issues and freezing problems. If it is Nintendo branded, then the RAM may be going bad. Switch it out for the original jumper RAM and see if the problem persists.

Notes

  • Disassembling Super Nintendo Cartridge

    Step changed to reflect Note.

    Some use the big block white erasers or the malleable grey art erasers, not pencil erasers. While I really do not like it either, it is an option for those with limited resources