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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 […]

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

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

This order includes a number of services for an Original Xbox: The console had never been opened before, and on disassembly, it was confirmed as a 1.0 with a Thomson drive and a Delta PSU. The stickers hiding a couple of the screws were removed with heat and protected with baking paper so that on

The service was for the installation of a Modbo 5.0 modchip in a PS2 slim, as well as the installation of a Matrix PicFix The console received and tested well, although PS1 games are slow to load and sometimes don’t load at all. All PS2 games tested worked fine with no issues. The console had

This order included Megadrive Switchless Region mod The console is a PAL Model 1 which had been previous disassembled. The LED was removed from the top shell. Some screws were missing or in the incorrect position. More worryingly, the heatsink had been overtightened and the motherboard presents cracks in a couple of places, although they