This is a good example why you shouldn’t use THT Capacitors on SMD pads.
Tag: hardware

E-Matrix 1230-50 / dead
Amiga 1200 – E-matrix 1230-50MHz Got an E-Matrix 1230-50MHz for repair. Owner tried to replace Oscillator, but that didn’t end up well.. ? Problems found 2 broken traces Dead Oscillator 50MHz Not working SIMM RAM module Fixes Fixed traces with jump wires Replaced Oscillator Used own 8MB SIMM to test card

NeoGeo MV-1C – Bios upgrade install
I did a BIOS upgrade on a NeoGeo MV-1C. It was a pre-soldered kit, so the only thing I had to do is to follow the installation manual. Did some rewiring. Also placed a new battery, this one I supplied with this repair. It was not the right part, so I put some kepton tape […]

Amiga tank mouse fix x-axis
Repaired a broken Amiga tank mouse ( rev-D A0102200 ). See knowledge base article i made about this..

Ultimate64 problem with S-Video on Scart
Found the core problem: Many new LCD screens do not support S-Video signal over scart, internally the luma & chroma will be mixed into composite… 🙁 I tested it on 2 different screens.. I was testing my new scart auto selector ( external powered) and I only got black/white screen (luma signal) on my Salora […]