You can try a cap replacement, console5 sells a kit for like $4. I had a similar problem on a va1.8 and did this. It didn't fix it directly, but...
Did you see this? http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/recovering-repairing-restoration-of-gd-rom-drive.59603/#post-857791 I got #6 I think. With...
Any news on this?
Yeah, sorry. Specifically, it's in the Genesis 2 va1, but I think it's in a bunch of different Genesis revisions.
I need a new one. I see one eBay seller has them for $20 net, but that seems expensive. Alibaba has them for 10ยข, but I can't make an account...
Let's see a picture!
I had two recently that had this similar problem and both had corroded traces. One had corrosion coming from the 315-5660 chip and the other had...
The two halves of the casing are rubbing and squeaking?
Aren't you proud of me? Where can find a new 53.693mhz oscillator?
There was continuity on two pins of the oscillator and it was causing continuity between ground spots and caps all over the board. I know nothing...
I found it! What a piece of ****! It was this: Thanks so much tristate294. Your comments kept me motivated. I just tested everything like you...
I think I found the problem. I'm getting continuity between the ground and out on the 7805. The solder is not touching, what could cause that?
Adaptor is ok, I think you're right that there is a short somewhere. A bad something else maybe. You're also right that they aren't worth fixing...
Thanks, I didn't see any corrosion. 3.5v going into the regulator, 0 coming out
Hello, I have Genesis 2 va1.0 that won't power on. I put a power jack, power switch and reset button on it from another va1 that will power on,...
Any suggestions for a ~$50-$100 rework station?
This? http://www.cyberguys.com/product-details/?productid=14804&sk=MC71419&gclid=COy-nfiz7MsCFYMdgQodAgsFZg
This? http://www.amazon.com/Sybergel-Repair-Flux-Cleaner-Syringe/dp/B008ZIUL58 Does this come in handy?
I will do that. Great, thank you
Anything I can do about this:(photo)? I found some threads referring to this problem and this 315 5660 specifically, but I can't find how to...
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