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Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six screws from the underside of the console with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  2. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the Sega Genesis upright.

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  3. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the top casing.

    • Note: the case will be connected to the main board by LED wires.

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  4. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Bend out the LED leads into vertical positions.

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  5. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the LED wire apparatus off the lead pins.

    • Note: observe which color wire corresponds with which length of pin.

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  7. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the main board from the outer case.

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  8. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove single black screw from the outside of the bottom cover, using a Philips screwdriver.

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  9. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Philips screwdriver, remove 11 screws securing silver casing.

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  10. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove silver case.

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  11. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove single golden screw on motherboard using Philips screwdriver.

    • Note: Push headphone jack to the side.

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  12. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove two black screws on the left and right sides of the cartridge slot.

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  13. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove motherboard.

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  14. Sega Genesis Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Re-install new motherboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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