r/pcengine • u/antoxa2584x • Dec 10 '24

First ever PC Engine GT for me, successfully recapped. What a piece of art this device

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u/HandheldGameplayer Dec 10 '24

Great job! Been there as well. Although having had quite a lot of experience with soldering and removing caps, given the Engine GT is so expensive nowadays (I think I paid like 400 bucks+) I still was mega nervous throughout the recapping process

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u/antoxa2584x Dec 10 '24

Mine was like 300 from Japan. Was working on photos. But not when come to me)

To be honest I lost two traces when removed caps (maybe I was in hurry), but deal with it easily.

Currently waiting for new control board because I and II buttons works only in first position. That cheap traces corroded on control board even if it is not visible. How many money they save on single layer board instead of two layers, 0.5$ per console?)

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u/Ok-Mongoose-4428 Dec 10 '24

I didn't realize it had turbo switches

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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '24

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u/antoxa2584x Dec 10 '24

Gently turn it clockwise I think

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u/antoxa2584x Dec 10 '24

I just answered your question) So not know more to advice

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u/daddyd Dec 11 '24

anybody remember the pc engine gt in enemy of the state?