Sega Dreamcast Controller Port Replacement
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crwdns2942287:0crwdne2942287:0Replacing the F1 fuse on the controller board of the Sega Dreamcast. Soldering is required for repair.
Required parts
- 5 Ohm 1/2 watt fuse resistor OR two 10 Ohm 1/4 watt metalized resistors
- Controller board
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Flip the console over on its back.
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Take note of your model number, in case replacement parts are needed.
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Remove the expansion bay by applying pressure to the small clip on the expansion bay while prying it away from the console.
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Locate and remove all four black 12mm Phillips #02 screws from the underside of the console.
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Turn the console right side up.
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Remove the top cover by gently lifting the upper portion of the console.
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Disconnect the white controller cable by gently pulling the the cable while wiggling it back and forth until it detaches from the controller board.
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Remove the four 14mm Philips #02 screws located on the controller board.
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Disconnect the white fan header from the controller port.
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Remove the controller board by lifting it up from the controller port.
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Flip the controller board on its underside so that the solder joints are exposed.
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Remove the F1 fuse by using the soldering iron and desoldering wick.
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The F1 fuse is clearly indicated on the topside of the controller board.
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Insert and solder the new fuse resistor to F1 socket.
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Insert and solder the parallel 10 ohm 1/4 watt resistors to the F1 socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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easy job if you know how to solder
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