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Need Turbo Express Repair $$$

Discussion in 'The ASSEMblergames Marketplace' started by Hawanja, Apr 6, 2009.

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  1. Hawanja

    Hawanja Ancient Deadly Ninja Baby

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    Hello folks,

    I recently decided to bust out my Turbo Express to find it no longer works properly. The unit powers up and the screen appears to be working (that is, the backlight comes on,) however none of the games boot up. No sound or video appears at all. I've read that the Turbo Express is notorious for having various capacitor problems. It could be any number of issues - dead capacitor? Blown Fuse? Thing is I wouldn't even know where to start with this kind of thing. Even if I were to open in up I don't even know what I'm looking at.

    If anyone here wants to make a quick $50 and knows how to fix a busted Turbo Express then send me a PM. Members inside the United States only please.
     
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  2. m37r01d

    m37r01d Active Member

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    I have one with the same problem,
    I just need to know what to replace. It shouldnt be that hard as I already have the thing apart
     
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  3. ASSEMbler

    ASSEMbler Administrator Staff Member

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    Well it's all very small electrolytic capacitor.
    Many to replace, and small too.

    Probably cost more than $50
     
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  4. marshallh

    marshallh N64 Coder

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    Sent you a PM. Pretty sure I can fix it
     
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  6. m37r01d

    m37r01d Active Member

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    looks easy enough
    i'll grab some this week and see what happens
     
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  7. raylyd

    raylyd Guest

    send it in to oldschoolgamer
     
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  8. m37r01d

    m37r01d Active Member

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    That wont be necessary, changing out caps (not even SMD's) is a breeze :)
     
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  9. alecjahn

    alecjahn Site Soldier

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    VERY common repair, and if you have some soldering knowledge it's a breeze.
    I'm always keeping my eye out for a broken one in need of some love.
     
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    Arkanoid Gutsy Member

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