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Sega Genesis II Teardown

Written By: Frankie (and 3 other contributors)
Published: November 10, 2011
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Sega Genesis II Teardown

Written By: Frankie (and 3 other contributors)
Published: November 10, 2011
  • Comments: 0
  • Favorites: 28
  • Views: 14.8k

Teardown

Introduction

Alright. This guide is a teardown to show the safest and easiest way to take apart your genesis.

What you need

This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your Sega Genesis II, use our service manual.

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    • Let's start by taking the small door found on the bottom right side of your console

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    • Next, remove the four, black 11mm screws from the bottom of your console.

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    • Carefully lift the top off of the console.

    • It should come off relatively easy

    • If it doesn't, ensure that all four screws are removed

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    • Remove the six, gold, 8mm screws and the three, black, 8mm screws holding down the EM shield

    • After removing the screws, the shield will come off very easily.

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    • Remove the two 17mm black screws on the left and right side of the PIN to release the circuit board from the bottom EM shield.

    • After the screws are releases, the circuit board can easily be removed from the console.

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    • Well, there you have it!

    • One disassembled Sega Genesis. I hope this guide was helpful and informative. Good luck and Happy Gaming!

    • This guide brought to you by: Frankie's Video Game Console Repair and iFixit.

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