Parents always told me when they would get me new systems: "If you break it or ruin it, you're not getting a new one so don't ask." That is why I still have an original NES from 1985. And it works too. I always kept my consoles in near perfect condition, I still have all of them except a Game Cube, I never had one of them.
Just recently found your channel, I'm just getting into repairing retro consoles myself and out of all of the channels I've found yours have been one of the most helpful and informative. You also make everything seem much more approachable than all the other content I've found. Great content my friend.
I recently bought an snes from Mercari that was listed as not working at all. Turns out that this fuse was completely gone and replaced with a wire. That and the power port solder points are extremely messy and full of gaps. I've replaced the power port on my childhood SNES but it was my first time soldering and naturally it stopped working. My constant soldering and de-soldering caused me to end up lifting one of the pads. So I'm a little bit hesitant to attempt to fix those two issues on the new one. These videos will definitely come in handy when I go and give it a try.
Still has issues but I think you should get some tweezers to help you hold components. Also a tip is check the fuse is working before soldering as sometimes you can get a dodgy fuse.
Hey did you noticed that when SMW started the text on the bottom of the title screen disappeared?, that indicates a problem with sprite priority handling, that super nintendo has a problem with anyone of the PPU's Also the bottom wood frame border of the title screen disappeared and the bushes are overlapping on top the right wood border.
You're right, for one scene, the border dips behind the ground layer, super odd. Good Catch. I guess this system isn't good to go after all. Interesting the test cart didn't catch an issue with the PPU. I know these are notorious for bad CPU and PPUs
Yup, i have fixed like a 100 of these SNES in my collecting career so i catch these problems while playing the most common games, Super Mario Kart throws weird graphical glitches, Yoshi's Island is another good one to test.
When I was working at a video game store, we would use a Mode 7 game like F-Zero, Pilotwings, or Mario Kart(like RustyRat said). Usually you would notice it right off starting the games first level.
Quite a useful video, I'm looking at doing this for my own console, but in the interest of making future repairs easier, would it be better to go with a set of fuse clips for a glass tube fuse instead perhaps? or would there be a technical reason to stick with pico fuses instead?
I am getting an SNES from someone soon who says it is dead and won't power on at all, So I am looking through TH-cam for Video on SNES repair and I will be sure to test and try this out on that system when I get it, So thank you.
@@_SixthDay_ Ah nope, The guys teen age daughter threw a hissy fit when she learned that he was going to be giving me the old SNES. She didn't care about at all, but he told me she has a boyfriend that was showing interest in old game systems
@@bioniclepizzaman Ah man I’ve been there before. Happened just recently my friend was going to give me his Wii U but his girlfriend insisted he sell it to me. Not sure it if it works either I could just buy one on eBay for the price they are asking…
@@_SixthDay_ If being asked to buy a System, I would ask for proof that it is working first. If not They might as well rethink the price as there are better way of obtaining systems, especially if you could just get a guaranteed working one on eBay. The guy did point me on the direction of a Local Game Collector who did collect and fix old game systems and he agreed to sell me a working SNES, with controller and original power supply, for $70, which was a great price and I had AV cables already, so that ended up working oyt for me to play all 3 original Zelda games and Super Metroid for the 35th Anniversaries for those series on their OG Hardware.
@@TerrorTales4271998 digikey.com is another great supplier, more selection, but not specifically geared to game repairs, so you have to know exactly what you want. Console5 has some pre-made packs ready for specific systems.
@@RetroRepairs thanks Adam was a big help got me some fuses otw i got a snes that needs one and i could use i couple in the off chance it happens again, love your videos btw, my only suggestion is get a desoldering iron, then youll be doing all this as easy as cake
Any other tests i can perform for no power? Tested power supply, continuity on the fuse, continuity on the power switch, got nothing. Someone mentioned the RC-01 chip aka common mode choke could be the problem
I think in that video he said that he forgot to discharge the capacitors and it blew the fuse and that he had a video where he replaced said fuse. This is that video.
Say RetroRepairs, would you happen to have an N64 Reality Quest The Glove, or the PlayStation Reality Quest The Glove? Sorry if this is off topic since your working on an SNES. Fuse replacement. Mad skills sir.
Hey man love your videos they've helped a lot. I don't know if you will see this but I'd like to make a request lol could you buy a junk GameCube where the disc doesn't spin to make a video on how to repair it? They're only about 10 bucks but it would help me a lot I can't find any good info on it
That's almost always the problem when you get no power, but i uses a multimeter to test for continuity across the fuse. The fuse was broken so needed replacing
@@RetroRepairs Ah that could be why the N64 that I have is not working. I have a Nintendo 64 that will not switch on. It could be a number of reasons why it won't switch on but after reading your reply and watching your video it could be the fuse in the N64
Parents always told me when they would get me new systems: "If you break it or ruin it, you're not getting a new one so don't ask." That is why I still have an original NES from 1985. And it works too. I always kept my consoles in near perfect condition, I still have all of them except a Game Cube, I never had one of them.
Just recently found your channel, I'm just getting into repairing retro consoles myself and out of all of the channels I've found yours have been one of the most helpful and informative. You also make everything seem much more approachable than all the other content I've found. Great content my friend.
Thanks for the video. I was able to replace a fuse on my old SNES and now it runs perfectly!
Awesome, great to hear
I recently bought an snes from Mercari that was listed as not working at all. Turns out that this fuse was completely gone and replaced with a wire. That and the power port solder points are extremely messy and full of gaps. I've replaced the power port on my childhood SNES but it was my first time soldering and naturally it stopped working. My constant soldering and de-soldering caused me to end up lifting one of the pads. So I'm a little bit hesitant to attempt to fix those two issues on the new one. These videos will definitely come in handy when I go and give it a try.
Still has issues but I think you should get some tweezers to help you hold components. Also a tip is check the fuse is working before soldering as sometimes you can get a dodgy fuse.
Your videos are SO educational. In fact, they will be the basis of my future video repairs. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, and good luck with the future videos
Ha! Dude, you have been KILLING it lately! :D
Hey did you noticed that when SMW started the text on the bottom of the title screen disappeared?, that indicates a problem with sprite priority handling, that super nintendo has a problem with anyone of the PPU's
Also the bottom wood frame border of the title screen disappeared and the bushes are overlapping on top the right wood border.
You're right, for one scene, the border dips behind the ground layer, super odd. Good Catch. I guess this system isn't good to go after all. Interesting the test cart didn't catch an issue with the PPU. I know these are notorious for bad CPU and PPUs
Yup, i have fixed like a 100 of these SNES in my collecting career so i catch these problems while playing the most common games, Super Mario Kart throws weird graphical glitches, Yoshi's Island is another good one to test.
When I was working at a video game store, we would use a Mode 7 game like F-Zero, Pilotwings, or Mario Kart(like RustyRat said). Usually you would notice it right off starting the games first level.
Quite a useful video, I'm looking at doing this for my own console, but in the interest of making future repairs easier, would it be better to go with a set of fuse clips for a glass tube fuse instead perhaps? or would there be a technical reason to stick with pico fuses instead?
Great video as always! though it would be awesome if you included a link for the first part on the video description.
Easy repair, but still informative !
fair play very simple fix. Iv been considering buying a broken one from ebay to since working ones fetch silly money now.
I am getting an SNES from someone soon who says it is dead and won't power on at all, So I am looking through TH-cam for Video on SNES repair and I will be sure to test and try this out on that system when I get it, So thank you.
Did you get it to work?
@@_SixthDay_ Ah nope, The guys teen age daughter threw a hissy fit when she learned that he was going to be giving me the old SNES.
She didn't care about at all, but he told me she has a boyfriend that was showing interest in old game systems
@@bioniclepizzaman Ah man I’ve been there before. Happened just recently my friend was going to give me his Wii U but his girlfriend insisted he sell it to me. Not sure it if it works either I could just buy one on eBay for the price they are asking…
@@_SixthDay_ If being asked to buy a System, I would ask for proof that it is working first. If not They might as well rethink the price as there are better way of obtaining systems, especially if you could just get a guaranteed working one on eBay.
The guy did point me on the direction of a Local Game Collector who did collect and fix old game systems and he agreed to sell me a working SNES, with controller and original power supply, for $70, which was a great price and I had AV cables already, so that ended up working oyt for me to play all 3 original Zelda games and Super Metroid for the 35th Anniversaries for those series on their OG Hardware.
looks like that system has some ram issues
Yeah was gonna say that title/attract screen didnt look too healthy there
7$ to ship 5 fuses im good ill jus go with aliexpress and get the 50 lot, take the same time and is alot cheaper
I usually throw them in when I'm ordering other stuff, not worth it for a single order.
@@RetroRepairs i dont blame you brotha, ill have to check there site out more im always needing things for the old gurls
@@TerrorTales4271998 digikey.com is another great supplier, more selection, but not specifically geared to game repairs, so you have to know exactly what you want. Console5 has some pre-made packs ready for specific systems.
@@RetroRepairs thanks Adam was a big help got me some fuses otw i got a snes that needs one and i could use i couple in the off chance it happens again, love your videos btw, my only suggestion is get a desoldering iron, then youll be doing all this as easy as cake
Any other tests i can perform for no power? Tested power supply, continuity on the fuse, continuity on the power switch, got nothing. Someone mentioned the RC-01 chip aka common mode choke could be the problem
I was going to suggest that actually.
What setting to you put your multimeter on to test? I'm not experienced with a multimeter at all.
There's a mode to test continuity, it usually has a speaker symbol
What kind of tv are you running that snes on? Looks really good
Hey Retro, Where does one go to get a test cart? I tried ebay and nothing.
maybe dirty cart connector
Found your channel today, dig what I see but where is the Sharp Famicom Part 2 vid!?
Got a couple new disks coming in next week, so hoping to tackle that soon.
@@RetroRepairs I'll def be back for it! Thanks!
Could you just solder in a small automotive fuse? Super cheap and commonly available.
Yes, i think this is a 1.5a fuse. You could also solder on a glass fuse holder which makes it easy to swap later
What isnt that the same super nes you repaired in another video did it break again?
I think in that video he said that he forgot to discharge the capacitors and it blew the fuse and that he had a video where he replaced said fuse. This is that video.
Say RetroRepairs, would you happen to have an N64 Reality Quest The Glove, or the PlayStation Reality Quest The Glove? Sorry if this is off topic since your working on an SNES. Fuse replacement. Mad skills sir.
Only reason I ask is because you find or have seen so many vintage consoles thought perhaps you've gotten your hands on one of each.
A another awesome video as always
Like the video my friend you do a great job
Can you re-use old solder?
Of course you can 😂
Hey man love your videos they've helped a lot. I don't know if you will see this but I'd like to make a request lol could you buy a junk GameCube where the disc doesn't spin to make a video on how to repair it? They're only about 10 bucks but it would help me a lot I can't find any good info on it
If i find a good deal on one, sure id give it a whirl. Usually it's the laser though. If it can't recognize that a disc is present, it wont spin
the Pico fuse
How did you know the problem was the fuse?
That's almost always the problem when you get no power, but i uses a multimeter to test for continuity across the fuse. The fuse was broken so needed replacing
@@RetroRepairs Ah that could be why the N64 that I have is not working. I have a Nintendo 64 that will not switch on. It could be a number of reasons why it won't switch on but after reading your reply and watching your video it could be the fuse in the N64
Now your playing with super power
Sharp famicom part 2
Mate your soldering technique is terribly complicated. Just push that leg down with the tip of the iron!
Removes fuse, replaces with another fuse.
Sorry, nope. I'd put a wire on that.
The fuse is there for a reason. If the new fuse blows, there's a bigger problem