Saving Two Broken Sega Mega Drives / Genesis!

Video Description

At a local flea market, right next to the trash bins, I spotted two Sega Mega Drives (known as the Sega Genesis in North America). I couldn’t just leave them there. In this video, I try to rescue both consoles and bring them back to life through cleaning, diagnostics, and hardware repair. 📌 Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sayakasdigitalattic/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SayakasDigitalAttic If you'd like to support my channel : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SayakasDigitalAttic All donations received will be used to improve the quality of my videos, purchase equipment and tools, and cover post-production expenses and general channel costs. This way, I'll be able to continue creating high-quality content for my viewers. Thank you in advance for your support! 🥰 ⚠️My videos are based on my personal experience and should not be interpreted as tutorials. Do not attempt to replicate my actions without the guidance of an expert. ⚠️In my videos, certain repair procedures involve handling internal power supply components, including high-capacity capacitors that may retain an electric charge. These operations can be hazardous for those without proper technical expertise and should not be replicated without specific training and appropriate safety measures. Do not attempt to repeat these actions without the supervision of an expert. 🔗Usefull links for this repair: https://consolemods.org/wiki/images/6/6b/PAL_Mega_Drive_Model_1_Service_Manual.pdf https://www.reddit.com/r/consolerepair/comments/xz3xk0/sega_genesis_model_2_isnt_getting_any_power/ https://www.reddit.com/r/consolerepair/comments/yo5vrr/sega_genesis_no_video_or_audio/ https://www.consolesunleashed.com/tech/sega-mega-drive/ https://wiki.console5.com/wiki/Mega_Drive_/_Genesis#IC_BD_M5_PAL_VA4:_171-5872-20 https://wiki.console5.com/wiki/Mega_Drive_II_/_Genesis_2 https://junkerhq.net/xrgb/index.php?title=The_Console_Power_Supply_Bible https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+clean+the+Sega+Genesis+game+port/3771 https://www.reddit.com/r/consolerepair/comments/p3tvkk/sega_genesis_mega_drive_model_1_power_switch/ https://www.reddit.com/r/consolerepair/comments/ga7eg1/help_sega_megadrive_1_the_european_genesis_no/ 🔗Things I use during my videos (affiliate links) : If you buy something on Amazon using the links below, it helps support my channel because, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Desoldering Station: https://amzn.to/40U7Xwe Thermal Paste: https://amzn.to/4a4zoGT Thermal Pad: https://amzn.to/4a9kpLH Compressed Air Blower: https://amzn.to/3Psp9Tc Hot Air Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/4h4RdYm Flux: https://amzn.to/3A1gT8I Isopropyl Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3U9BSgo Contact Cleaner: https://amzn.to/4f6Np7Z Solder: https://amzn.to/4dNhclj Electrolytic Capacitor 2200uF: https://amzn.to/40T7Ot0 Jumper Wire: https://amzn.to/3W9M8q1 Serial Cable: https://amzn.to/40jGyDL Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3Y8ddtH Compressed Air: https://amzn.to/3U4A1sX 3D Printer Nozzle Cleaning Kit: https://amzn.to/4dM2Txs Breadboards: https://amzn.to/3BVWr9B Desoldering Braid: https://amzn.to/4iOiosg Fiberglass Pen: https://amzn.to/3DIMtcK Copper Foil Tape: https://amzn.to/40phYkM Chapters: 0:00 - 1:07: Found Two Mega Drives Near the Trash! 1:07 - 2:59: Opening the First Mega Drive 2:59 - 4:15: Cleaning and First Inspection 4:15 - 5:58: Testing the Console 5:58 - 7:01: Voltage Regulators 7:01 - 7:33: Replacing the Regulators 7:33 - 9:24: Testing 9:24 - 10:04: Testing the PSU 10:04 - 11:07: Testing Second Model 11:07 - 12:06: Second Model Overview and Opening 12:06 - 13:05: First Issues Found! 13:05 - 15:18: Full Recap and Cleaning 15:18 - 15:45: Final Test of the Second Console 15:45 - 16:23: Problem Solved! 16:23 - 17:31: Outro