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Parts of character sprites in game disappear regardless of gameI recently got a NES in that is able to load games, and play them normally. However, in all the games I have tested in the sy...
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Atari 2600 NTSC is outputting in PALHello! A couple a weeks ago I purchased this unit from a flea market. When I plug it in to test it, I get a black screen with...
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Recommendations for Thermal Pad ReplacementsHi Everyone! Recently I have needed to take apart two different Playstation 2s to remove an excess of dirt and dust. From wha...
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Not turning on after power jack replacement.I originally found this at a Flea Market, and had to replace the power jack on it. When I installed the new power jack, I acc...
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Fan turns on and off three times, then unresponsive. Advice?Hello, I've been refurbishing an Xbox One that was original smashed when I got it. After I got all the parts to repair it, I ...
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SNES Mini won't show video or audioA few months ago, I picked up with a SNES Mini SNS-101 that had the common broken power port problem. In order to fix it, I a...
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Realigning a new laser in SCPH-30001RHi Everyone, I recently replaced the laser in a SCPH-30001R, and realigned the laser so that it could read discs. After I rea...
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Fan continuously speeding up after thermal paste and pad replacement.Hi Everyone! My PS4 after an hour or so would shut itself off to prevent damage. From what I could research online, I decided...
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Xbox 360 inflated capacitor?Hi everyone, I'm working on a white 1st gen xbox 360, which freezes soon after start-up. From other answers I've seen, I'm gu...
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What size are the thermal pads on the Xbox 360 ram chips?Hi everyone, What size thermal pads do I need for the xbox 360 ram chips on the arcade version?
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Answer to: Xbox One shutdow itself after a 3 seconds of startupHi Aracely! Have you tried plugging the Xbox One's Power Supply into a different outlet? If that does not work, I would recommend getting a replacement power supply. From what you have described, the issue is most likely a bad Power Supply or bad outlet.
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Answer to: USB Not connecting to PS3Check the pins on the controller's end of the USB. Are any of them bent or dirty? A short due to a bent pin or dirt blocking a connection could be causing the issue. It also would not hurt to give the controller's usb pins a cleaning with contact cleaner to ensure a clean connection. I would also recommend checking the cable itself, to see if their are any kinks in or exposed wiring. If that doesn't it fix it, then its most likely a problem within the controller's PCB board.
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Answer to: Is my hard drive dying?On a side note, how full is your HDD? Loading issues, such as you are describing, can start to occur if your HDD is near max capacity. Try cleaning out your HDD of excess files and unused apps, and see if that helps. Doing a reformat and restore was a good idea, and gets rid of any excess temp files, however you will still need to go through your long term files (photos and etc), to really clear up space. If that doesn't work, I would go with the RAM upgrade next. If your computer habits involve heavy usage apps, or having a ton of browser tabs open, that could also be slowing down your computer. Chrome in particular, especially when having 20+ tabs open can significantly slow down a computer.
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Answer to: Why does the red light keep flashing how do I fix itThis can mean a number of things, one of which is a dirty or broken 62 pin connector (where the game connects into the SNES). The red blinking light can come up if its unable to read a cartridge, or the cartridge connector has gone bad. Try sanding the pins of the 62 pin in the SNES with a fine grit sandpaper, then testing the system again with a game. You can also clean the cartridge connector's pins with isoproyrol alcohol 80% or higher and a q-tip. If that doesn't work, then you may need to replace the cartridge connector. Depending on which version of the SNES you have, the 62 pin should be removable by hand, making for an easy replacement. You can clean it by opening the slot the cartridge enters, although it might be easier to remove the top of the case. If you do need to remove the top of the case, you'll need a gamebit screwdriver which can be found here, or at your local classic gaming shop. The guide for the SNES can be found here. To remove the top of the case, you should only need the first few st...
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Answer to: Where can I find the service manual for my DP 32640 TV?Hi Brian! You can find the manual for your Sanyo TV here. There are lots of websites online that host the manuals for old electronics, and can easily be found with a quick web search. Hope this helps! - Ben
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Answer to: I replace my power brick,Hi Jay! Have you tried any of Microsoft's suggestions for troubleshooting the Xbox 360 S Power Supply? - Ben
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Answer to: What does error code 01 mean when the light starts blinking red-greenHi Joshua! An explanation of Error 01 can be found here. This question has also been asked before here on ifixit: Why is My Xbox showing Error Code 01? - Ben
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Answer to: Why won't my console turn on?Hi Sacatuki! Does the Xbox display any sort of indicator, such as a sequence of flashing leds on the power and eject button, or an error code on screen? Try powering on the Xbox with a different power cable, on a different outlet in your home. This will rule out a faulty power cable and/or faulty power outlet. The Original Xbox uses a generic IEC cable - you most likely will have another device that uses the same cable, and if not they only cost around $4. If it still doesn't work after that, most likely your PSU has gone bad and needs to be replaced.
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Answer to: Why wont my disc draw stay closedIt sounds like you have a calibration bug with the light sensor that controls the eject button. Try turning off all the lights in the room, and attempt to insert a disc again. If it is the light sensor, you should be able to insert and eject a game without it repeatedly ejecting. Let me know what happens, and we will go from there. Note; Make sure you start with the system off, before you turn off the lights in the room.
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Answer to: No power after brief flicker of the power lightIf you are doing repairs involving opening up a console, a multimeter is a must-have tool. From your description, I believe the issue is with the power board. I recommend checking the caps on the power board a second time. Do any of them appear bloated, even if they are not leaking? Normally, the top of the cap should be flat. (bloated caps can sometimes be missed if they aren't leaking.) An issue with the fuse was my first thought, but if the fuse was blown, the Saturn wouldn't be getting any power at all.
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