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How do you repair an old console without modding it? (lemmus.org)
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[–] AspieEgg@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 year ago

Old Sega consoles like that probably need their electrolytic capacitors replaced. I’d say like 80% of non-working Sega consoles I’ve had just needed the caps replaced.