I have a PC-GT that I unsuccessfully attempted to repair myself. I've read through the video fix page about 20 times. The issue with my system is back light no picture, the sound is fine. I attempted to repair the unit around 3am after a 12 plus hour day at work and was in a rush and I torn the pads up when removing the video cap. On multiple occasions now I have attempted to trace a new lead to solder to and have been unsuccessful. My question is if anyone would be willing to take a look at it and see if they would be able to fix it? Please let me know how much you would charge for this service as well. On a side note I am normally very handy and have fixed a handful of other systems including a Duo-R, Twin Famicom and controllers for myself and friends in the past but this GT has beaten me and I know it is not a difficult repair. If anyone willing to repair this for me I may be interested in having a full cap replacement at the same time so I wont have to open the unit again any time in the near future. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer. I have been around these forums for a few months now soaking up as much knowledge as I can from you guys and I don't think I've ever seen a more helpful, knowledgeable group of people.
Thank You,
Kyle
*Pictures of the PCB/Cap
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74384777@N05/6702294619/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74384777@N05/6702293341/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74384777@N05/6702292203/in/photostream/
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Well from your pick I can tell that one of the leads is going to the wrong place. Here is a pic with an arrow of where to run it to instead. /34298177.png
Welcome to the forums man. Sucks that your express is sick but guys like Keith and others will help to get you going. Good luck!
Thanks Keith Courage for the advice on where to run the negative lead. I will re-solder it tomorrow night after work. Does the positive appear to be in a suitable location? It has been a few months since I attempted anything on this GT, if all else fails I will defiantly respond to your PM and send her your way! I need some Salamander and R-Type on the go in my life again! Thank you MotherGunner also for the welcoming and encouraging words.
PM sent to Keith. Thanks in advance!
Just got the GT back from KeithCourage the other day and I couldn't be happier! There really are great communities left on the internet!!! Super professional and fast service. Thanks again!
Its good to hear your gt is fixed up. thier are definately alot of great people here.
Console Repair/Mod Center => Topic started by: HammerHead on 01/15/2012, 01:03 PM