Had being past tense? Should I be worried?
well it didnt have any of the heat sinks or anything on it so its back out for now... wouldnt boot when I first installed it at all with all its kit on...
Vince's Ebay Repair Thread - (Console Repairs & Mods)
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well it didnt have any of the heat sinks or anything on it so its back out for now... wouldnt boot when I first installed it at all with all its kit on...
Soldato
Wonder if the heatsink of something caused a short/electrical issue, and that is what caused the issue in the first place?
Soldato
@Vince Apologies if this is mentioned somewhere in the other 100 pages however for someone that's looking to get into this do you have any advice on the 'essential' kit they should have? Or is it very much dependent on the issue?
100 pages? You need to enable man sized pages my dude! Only 21 pages here! Ill answer this a bit later on tonight with a list of stuff I use on the regular! I started with just a soldering iron and a dream... Now I have all kinds of random stuff, some of it I use all the time other stuff is just kinda there and rarely gets used. Will do you a little list!
Im going to be hitting the queue fairly hard this weekend gents - Hope to have lots of updates for you. - had another load of stuff turn up including a MK1 sms from the USA sent in for repair so we shall see how much we can crack out in the next few days.
- had another load of stuff turn up including a MK1 sms from the USA sent in for repair so we shall see how much we can crack out in the next few days.
Good question - I probably play with the swan the most! Something really cool about that old console! Plus its got a wicked version of tetris! In terms of what to work on probably game gears and switches are what I am best at!
Soldato
Im going to be hitting the queue fairly hard this weekend gents - Hope to have lots of updates for you.
What was wrong with that other card, did you look at it yet? No hurry but obviously the RAM replacement was fine, maybe.
Soldato
Hey @Vince , just remembered about the wee radio I offered you when I seen it sitting in the garage!
Still fancy it?
Kind Regards
Still fancy it?
Kind Regards
I do fancy it... although the backlog is still somewhat big...
- I have been so busy with the proper job and ill that I have been struggling a bit to find the time... People keep sending stuff and im not getting through it as quick as it is coming in.You need to take on staff!
I do fancy it... although the backlog is still somewhat big...
Man of Honour
This thread is still absolutely lovely. Keep on keeping on.
Ahh man, thanks dude, there are genuinely some awesome people out there! Had a random package turn up today from a customer who sends me a lot of switch stuff and in the box is a random present! A genuine copy of Pokemon Blue and a couple of tubes of decent flux... Dude remembered a convo we had like a year ago so when he saw a broken copy of pokemon blue he sent it my way! What a legend! This is why I love working on this stuff, the community and people I have met are second to none! Legends!
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Funny you should say switches....
Son just handed me his to look at, has error 2107-0445. Not sure how old it is I bought it second hand from the MM.
Have removed memory card and reset, works for a few mins then same error.
Dead you think? Google seems to think it's a hardware error.
@Vince Is there much to be done with a Wii?
Just discovered my boxed Wii is an original with the Gamecube and SD ports
Tempted to grab a coupla the wavebirds (as pricey as they are now lol
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Just discovered my boxed Wii is an original with the Gamecube and SD ports
Tempted to grab a coupla the wavebirds (as pricey as they are now lol
)Funny you should say switches....
Son just handed me his to look at, has error 2107-0445. Not sure how old it is I bought it second hand from the MM.
Have removed memory card and reset, works for a few mins then same error.
Dead you think? Google seems to think it's a hardware error.
That error is normally related to a failed WiFi ic. It's a glass bga chip with about 300 balls. One of my favourite IC's to replace second I show you a pic..
Here is one I fixed with that same error last week!! I also have an oled on my bench right now that needs some rework again with that same error!
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@Vince Is there much to be done with a Wii?
Just discovered my boxed Wii is an original with the Gamecube and SD ports
Tempted to grab a coupla the wavebirds (as pricey as they are now lol
If you find anything let me know... I've got 6 of em in my garage!!
Just reset it again after updating and so far seems ok. Will keep an eye on it and see if it reoccurs.Funny you should say switches....
Son just handed me his to look at, has error 2107-0445. Not sure how old it is I bought it second hand from the MM.
Have removed memory card and reset, works for a few mins then same error.
Dead you think? Google seems to think it's a hardware error.
Also just seen your reply, hopefully it's ok if not good to know it can be fixed
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Caporegime
Hey Vince, any verdict on my laptop at all?
No rush.
Cheers
No rush.
Cheers
Its on my list to have a look at this weekend - I even took it out of the sleve! Right now though im having a beer and cleaning up 40 sega megadrive pads