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Order #6065

This order was the recap of a Sega Master System, and for the recap of a 32x and installation of a switchless region-free mod. A previous switch mod was also removed in the process of installing the switchless mod. Master System Nothing much to report apart from an straight forward recap. Some MX-4 thermal paste […]

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Order #5997

The console was sent with a faulty power button. Upon inspection, the fault was tracked to a clock capacitor leak which had corroded traces routing the power button. The clock capacitor was removed, the corrosion cleaned, and the trace that was broken was replaced with a jumper wire, which fixed the problem with the power

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Order #5968

This service was for a PS3 slim TLC and the installation of a Raspberry Pi provided by the customer for BadWDSD. The console was in relatively good condition although internally there was quite a lot dust and fluff, particularly around the fan and heatsinks. The console was completely disassembled, the plastic parts washed with water

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 Order #5894

The service was for a recap and TLC (with retrobroighthing) of a PAL Super Nintendo. The console was very yellowed, and on testing, the console wouldn’t boot, or boot with video artifacts most of the time. The customer also reported issues with audio in one of the channels. On disassembly, some substantial leakage was found

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Order #5796

The service was for a modchip install and an HDD install. The customer mentioned that they tried to do a hardmod and the console wouldn’t boot. An Aladdin modchip was being used. On inspection, the installation was not adequate and the first step was to cleanup and see what was happening with the pads. The

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Order #5904

This order was for the installation of an Xstation in a 5xxx model PS1. The customer sent the Xstation and the console, and I provided the 3D printed mount and the SD card extension. The console came in good condition, PU-18 motherboard. The installation of this mod requires first the lifting of some of the

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Order #5857

This order was for the recap of the main board of a Game Cube, for the installation of Retro GEM HDMI kit, and for the replacement of the analog sticks in a PS1 controller Game Cube This console has a GC Loader installed so the optical drive isn’t present. It also has a replaced fan

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Order #5823

This order was for the recap and (basic) RGB mod of a Neo Geo AES, and the recap, triple bypass and FRAM modding of a Multi Mega. The customer provided both capacitor kits, as well as flash cart for the Neo Geo. Neo Geo AES The New Geo was in good shape and replacing the

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Order #5799

This order was for the USB-C modding, replacement of batteries and of sticks for 2x Xbox 360 controllers and 4x PS3 controllers. Let’s start with the Xbox 360 controllers. One of them didn’t sync to the console, probably due to a faulty switch. However the other one did, and I used the same sticks. The

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