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Super Nintendo cartridge battery replacement 101
It seems like I just can't catch a break with anything Super Nintendo related. I had been playing Sim City and developing a nice little metropolis. However, yesterday when I turned my Super Ninte...
Super Nintendo restoration — part 3: testing
After having successfully replaced all of the capacitors, and having given this system a fresh coat of paint...would it work properly again? My Japanese import of Yoshi's Island had just arrived in...
Super Nintendo restoration — part 2: capacitor replacement
It's always best to test a console for proper function before modding or painting it. Unfortunately, I did not test my Super Nintendo (SNES) prior to painting it. It had been in storage...
Super Nintendo restoration — part 1: fix discoloration
All Super Nintendo consoles from the 90s have an issue where most of the plastic discolors into a nasty yellowish mess. As I understand it, the issue itself is a result of the flame retardant chem...