Well after 30 years of service my day one #SegaSaturn has today stopped working. First hiccup it has ever had and it's a definite low moment 😔😔 Still powers up, Access light flashes, Disc spins if inserted but no AV output. Anyone got any advice?? - ThreadSky

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mrdjpea.bsky.social • 87 days ago

Well after 30 years of service my day one #SegaSaturn has today stopped working. First hiccup it has ever had and it's a definite low moment 😔😔
Still powers up, Access light flashes, Disc spins if inserted but no AV output. Anyone got any advice??

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dezm101.bsky.social•87 days ago

if you have tried different cables and its not working at all it might be a capacitor issue or a broken trace on the video out

thesegaholic.bsky.social•87 days ago

@aergan.com is the man you want to get in touch with mate.

mrdjpea.bsky.social•87 days ago

Cheers for the advice chap 👍👍

thesegaholic.bsky.social•87 days ago

I was going to tag Simon in the reply on X, but I think he’s moved across here. But aye, you’ll need a recap to bring that back to life I think, well worth doing too!

mrdjpea.bsky.social•87 days ago

Thank you. Not sure I could bring myself to part with this specific one given how many serious life hurdles it's come through with me. It'd feel like leaving a dear friend behind 😔

aergan.com•87 days ago

Hi there, yes I burned my Twitter account.
Saturn wise:
Cracked joints on AV output MiniDin (requires reflow with new leaded solder).
PSU wants a reputable replacement for continued stable operation.
Recap is only typically required for CD drive PCB unless it is a VA0 or VA0.5, then mainboard too.

aergan.com•87 days ago

Unfortunately I have no capacity to take on any additional work/jobs until likely end of February / early March.

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