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>* Consoles
* /r/3DO
* /r/Astrocade
* /r/Atari2600
* /r/Atari5200
* /r/Atari7800
* /r/AtariJaguar
* /r/ChannelF
* /r/ColecoVision
* /r/INTV
* /r/MagnavoxOdyssey
* /r/MasterSystem
* /r/MegaCD
* /r/MegaDrive
* /r/N64
* /r/NES
* /r/Odyssey2
* /r/PSX
* /r/Sega32X
* /r/Sega_Saturn
* /r/SG1000
* /r/SNES
* /r/TurboGrafx
* /r/Vectrex
>#
>* Handhelds
* /r/AtariLynx
* /r/Game_Gear
* /r/Microvision
* /r/NGage
* /r/VirtualBoy
>#
>* Computers
* /r/Amstrad
* /r/Apple2
* /r/Atari8bit
* /r/AtariST
* /r/BBCMicro
* /r/C64
* /r/DOSGaming
* /r/MSX
* /r/Sharpx68000
* /r/TI994A
* /r/TRS80
* /r/ZXSpectrum
>#
>* General
* /r/Atari
* /r/AVGN
* /r/consolerepair
* /r/Homebrews
* /r/NeoGeo
* /r/RetroGameMusic
* /r/RetroGamePorn
* /r/retrogameswap
* /r/retrogaming
# About
Anything related to console repairs, mods, hacks, advice, questions, general technical discussions, or games and accessories, is welcome here. Arcade posts are absolutely welcome as well. No memes pls.
Once you find a solution to your issue, even if you don't find it from this community, please update your post or post a comment to let the world know the solution.
# Valuable Resources
* **Websites**
[Console Modding Resource](http://kyorune.com/modding/)
[pinouts.ru](http://pinouts.ru/)
[Replacement Capacitor Kits](http://console5.com/store/kits/game-console-cap-kits.html)
[Cap Kits and Various Parts](http://www.therealbobroberts.net/)
# Essential Tools
* **Screwdrivers**
[Wiha 50Pc Individual Drivers](http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-92190-Master-Technicians-Bench/dp/B000T9XZFO/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1329458974&sr=8-10)
[Wiha 40Pc Single Driver w/ bits](http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-75990-40-Piece-System-Interchangeable/dp/B002RL7YJ0/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1329461274&sr=1-5)
[3.8mm Gamebit](http://www.racketboy.com/store/system-cartridge-repair-tools/3-8-gamebit.html)
[4.5mm Gamebit](http://www.racketboy.com/store/system-cartridge-repair-tools/4-5mm-gamebit-tool.html)
[Tri-wing Screwdriver](http://www.amazon.com/Tri-wing-Screwdriver-Nintendo-Gamecube-Gameboy/dp/B000S6AG9G)
[Magnetizer/Demagnetizer](http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-Tools-40010-Magnetizer-Demagnetizer/dp/B00018AONE/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1329461501&sr=1-1)
* **Multimeters**
[Triplett 2030-C](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002UCSG2/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B003MQI074&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=040VG1VY99J97HC0E0PP)
[Extech EX411](http://www.amazon.com/Extech-EX411-Ranging-Multimeter-Thermometer/dp/B00023RXGO)
[Sinometer MS8268](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000JQ4O2U/afromods-20)
* **Soldering Irons**
[Hakko Blue](http://hakkousa.com/detail.asp?CID=49&PID=711&Page=1)
[Weller WLC100](http://www.amazon.com/Weller-WLC100-40-Watt-Soldering-Station/dp/B000AS28UC)
* **General**
[Black Stick/Spudger](http://www.newark.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?SKU=90H0265&CMP=AFC-GB100000001)
[Helping Hand](http://www.amazon.com/Helping-Hands-with-Magnifying-Glass/dp/B000RB38X8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330457400&sr=8-1)
# Basics
* **Electronics**
[Identifying electronic components](http://www.uchobby.com/index.php/2007/07/15/identifying-electronic-components/)
[Identifying surface mount components](http://poeth.com/smtmfg.htm)
[Multimeter basics](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF3OyQ3HwfU)
[Soldering](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_NU2ruzyc4)
* **Console Disassembly**
[NES](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdoFvAgj2pA)
[SNES](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqg0w-_kyO4)
[Nintendo 64](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZjldRekpnM)
[Genesis model 1](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Zlr5maWZU)
[Sega CD model 2](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub6oClCkjhM)
# Get Something Repaired
* **Users offering repairs**
Want to offer your repair services? Message the mods!
* **Find a local repair shop**
[Repair Shop List](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjYZ3Fgz3esadGJRQjg3T1JHMkxqTWZ6c2hxVXVDa3c) (editable)
