Author name: Jeff

It’s been a little while since the last CoreGrafx came into the shop and even longer since an TurboNanza install so was happy to so both lined up for what I knew would be a quick project. They also wanted it recapped and since you have to take out the

This was the second request for the newer NESRGB V5 kit to be installed, this time in a Toploader model (previous install was on a Frontloader, seen here – https://jeffsretrogaming.com/blog-co-9921/) They had also requested a Full-Service Cleaning and Full Recap Service and provided the correct LaserBear multiout panel (Seriously, sounds

It’s been the busiest year for Virtual Boy here at JRG, just over the halfway mark and this is the 7th unit that has come in so far for repair. A very quick and easy one though as the customer did not want cleaning service, recap, or Virtual Tap just

I’ve had a decent number of Marty’s come in over the last few years all needing a Full Recap Service at minimum but almost all of them exhibiting some of the trademark signs. No power, low or crackling audio, power but black screen. This unit matched the latter behavior where

I don’t get 3DO service requests all that often compared to a lot of the other systems but It’s a personal favorite of mine so I’m always excited to see one show up in the waitlist! Customer was looking for a recap, battery mod and cleaning but also mentioned the

Had this PlayStation 2 enter my waitlist for just a standard refurbishment – Full Recap, cleaning, etc. but at some point during the onboarding the discussion came up around adding in a modchip. I’ve installed tons of modchips on other consoles like the PS1, OG Xbox, etc. but never been

Had this Nintendo Wii come in for a straightforward and simple refurbishment. To be honest when it comes to the Wii the disassembly and reassembly is the most difficult part of a job like this as there are only 6 electrolytic caps to replace, once you have access to the

When it comes to horrible RGB output / jailbars you see a lot of people talk about certain revision Genesis consoles (rightfully so) but rarely see any talk about the stock output from an SMS. I assume part of this is simply that not many people here in the USA

Of the handful of systems I’ll accept recap/cleaning only requests for the PC Engine GT / TurboGrafx TurboExpress is one of them. It’s not a matter of if… it’s a matter of when in regard to the caps on these guys. Every single one I’ve worked on had some amount

Oh look another CDI 450! Well this time it’s actually a Philips 450 unlike the last one that was a Goldstar but functionality wise and board layout wise I could not honestly tell you any notable differences. I’m assuming they share all the same internals and just rebadge/brand the outer