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Using pin to lever the legs up (doesn't show soldering iron heating leg!).  Double check every leg

Desolder Chips

August 7, 2012
by Pete
Guides, Tips

Removing chips to re-use The following photos show how I insert a needle inbetween the legs of a chip, I heat the leg up and…

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DIY GameBit Screwdriver

DIY GameBit Screwdriver

July 22, 2012
by Pete
GameCube, Guides, Mega Drive, Miscellaneous, NEC, Nintendo 64, PC Engine, SNES, Tips

A few console manufactures decided to use GameBit security screws for their consoles and/or cartridges, most notably – Nintendo, who use them for a lot of their retro…

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Fitting Switches & Sockets etc…

Fitting Switches & Sockets etc…

July 18, 2012
by Pete
Guides, Tips

Fitting a switch or a socket to your newly modified console can make a big difference.  It a real shame to see some real ugly…

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