Unpopular opinion: I thought recapping a Sega Genesis was a quick job until the board lifted.

I mean, I rushed the heat on a 1992 Model 1 last Tuesday and now I'm hunting for a donor unit. Anyone have a good source for these old mainboards that isn't just eBay?

3 comments

3 Comments

angelaellis2mo ago

Wait, you lifted the pads on a Model 1? That's a nightmare, those boards are tough!

wilson.emma2mo ago

Angelaellis is right about the boards being tough, but rushing the heat is a skill issue more than a board problem. A proper desoldering station and some patience would have saved that Genesis. Donor boards are a band-aid for a technique that needs work. Try practicing on some junk electronics before hunting down rare parts.

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the_phoenix5d ago

Gotta disagree on the desoldering station part though. A quality iron with good tip control and the right flux can actually be more forgiving on those big ground planes than pulling out a desoldering gun that might be overkill for the job.