This order was for a recap, Triple Bypass and DFO region mod for a Japanese MK1 Sega MegaDrive The console was japanese import in relatively good condition externally. The first job was to disassemble the consoles and proceed with the recapping. For this particular console I could not find an existing capacitor map, so I […]
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This was a TLC refurbishment service for a PS3. The customer initial sent-in came with transit damage, but the console worked well with no internal damage so the customer decided to order a new shell, which had to be shipped from the US as this model is US-only Once the new shell had arrived, I
The request for this mod was to stack another BIOS on top the existing BIOS on a SEGA Dreamcast, and add a physical switch to enable either of both BIOSes to boot from. The instructions for this mod can be found in the Wayback Machine as the website no longer exists. The instructions cover both
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This order was for a refurbishment of a Master System as well as for the refurbishment of an OG Xbox. Additional services that the customer agreed to and that were undertaken are Original Xbox First step was disassembly and washing of the “new” shell. Note the rusting Then replacement of CPU capacitors and thermal paste,
This service was for a Triple Bypass on a Sega Multi Mega (i.e. Sega CDX). The 3BP was sourced from RetroUpgrades, which includes Composite restoration. Disassembly required to remove the copper shield and detach the motherboard from the main console. The installation of the 3BP requires removing a number of components. All the component were
This order was for a TLC, retrobrighting and recap of a PAL SNES, as well as a TLC and retrobrighting of three SNES controllers The console was yellowed particularly in one of the sides and the panel with the SNES branding. I had also many marks at the bottom from use, and had some dirt
The services undertaken in this order are for an Atari Lynx 2, and include a recap (without a full power circuit replacement) and an IPS screen install. The console was in good condition, and was tested using the a power adapter. First was the recap and replacement of the main power regulator. All the capacitors
The shop has been going for over 6 months now and in that time I have added services for 18 different consoles. For some of those consoles, the services I support are quite comprehensive, but for others is just one or two things. This is because I will never add a service that I haven’t
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This order included the installation of a Modbo 5.0 PS2 modchip, a TLC Refurbishment service, and the installation of a Matrix PicFix. First the console was fully disassembled to get to the motherboard and do the refurbishment. When examining the motherboard, the revision appeared to be GH-032-32. After checking the various revisions and installation instructions,
This was a TLC service for a spiderman PS4. Customer was charged for a PS3 TLC service, as these are equivalent Console tested fine before servicing, although it was previously opened (or at least, the security label had be taken off). Customer was particularly keen on removing scratches from the top, although I did warn
