Yeah these are definitely one of the more difficult systems to repair. They are very compact, several things can go wrong, and there is very little documentation
wow great video - will need to do this to my LT which now has a very dim screen and poor sound after storing in a drawer for several years. thankfully games still play ok when I tested it using the briefcase CD player, just has sound interference due to the failed caps. wish me luck with the repair!
Amazing work 🧙♂️🔮, I have TG-16 with a telegames converter and Street Fighter 2CE...PC-ENGINE. I been wondering how would I know if the capacitors need to be changed on my used 1989 Turbografx-16 system?
If the console is running well then most likely the caps are fine. That being said, they start to fail after about 25 years and replacing them before they fail is good preventative maintenance
NEC and Hudson actually created that system as a novelty and weren't planning to sell that much. I believe it was released after the GT (but don't quote me on this) and was aiming at a very limited and wealthy marketing target. It was sort of a "dream system" that they built for a very specific public. (kid of like the neo Geo, in some ways) That's why they've always been VERY rare and expensive, and that's why, now that every "retro" thing price has sky rocketed, they litteraly cost a kidney.
That’s interesting, I didn’t know the entire story behind the LT. It definitely explains why there are so few of them out there. It’s certainly a privilege to see one of these in person!
@@LIRetroGaming I’m actually kind of jealous, let alone you’ve been able to strip it down and repair it. ^^ It’s a beautiful system, quite ahead of its time, and clearly a work of love. I feel it’s important to keep them working for the years to come.
Hey collectors out there If you want a portable Pcengine without capacitor leaks Get the portable LCD monitor accesory for the Pcengine Or even wait for the analogue pocket since it will have a adaptor to play turbografx and Pcengine games
damn this repair must be more expensive than your typical old console 👀 amazing job my friend. I live in Rhode Island, do you offer services if we mail the systems to you?
What a beautiful piece of hardware
Amazing work and amazing console. I have never seen one of these before this video. Thanks for the great content
You got it, glad you enjoyed it!
An excellent job in restoring that rare console. 👍
Thanks, glad that you enjoyed it! It’s always a privilege to bring these rare systems back to life
One of my fave systems! Excellent work as usual!
Great work and video as always !!!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Very impressive work.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video!
That design is fantastic
Love the recap work!
Thanks! This is one of the most challenging systems to replace the capacitors on
Well done.
Thanks, glad that you enjoyed the video!
Very cool piece of hardware, Ive never seen or heard of it but i like your comparison to a 90s gba
Amazing work. I've never seen a PC Engine LT inside so it looks really hard to service.
Yeah these are definitely one of the more difficult systems to repair. They are very compact, several things can go wrong, and there is very little documentation
wow great video - will need to do this to my LT which now has a very dim screen and poor sound after storing in a drawer for several years. thankfully games still play ok when I tested it using the briefcase CD player, just has sound interference due to the failed caps. wish me luck with the repair!
Awesome that you have one of these and good luck with the repair! If I can help anyway just let me know
Amazing work 🧙♂️🔮, I have TG-16 with a telegames converter and Street Fighter 2CE...PC-ENGINE. I been wondering how would I know if the capacitors need to be changed on my used 1989 Turbografx-16 system?
If the console is running well then most likely the caps are fine. That being said, they start to fail after about 25 years and replacing them before they fail is good preventative maintenance
NEC and Hudson actually created that system as a novelty and weren't planning to sell that much. I believe it was released after the GT (but don't quote me on this) and was aiming at a very limited and wealthy marketing target. It was sort of a "dream system" that they built for a very specific public. (kid of like the neo Geo, in some ways) That's why they've always been VERY rare and expensive, and that's why, now that every "retro" thing price has sky rocketed, they litteraly cost a kidney.
That’s interesting, I didn’t know the entire story behind the LT. It definitely explains why there are so few of them out there. It’s certainly a privilege to see one of these in person!
@@LIRetroGaming I’m actually kind of jealous, let alone you’ve been able to strip it down and repair it. ^^ It’s a beautiful system, quite ahead of its time, and clearly a work of love. I feel it’s important to keep them working for the years to come.
Love these things but they are too damn Expensive. I can't find a way to justify getting one haha. Nice Video and great job as always.
Thanks, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video!
Great job....But Why not SMD ceramik Capacitors?
Great work! Would you be willing to repair another unit? Just picked one up.
Sure thing, I can work on your LT as well
Hey collectors out there
If you want a portable Pcengine without capacitor leaks
Get the portable LCD monitor accesory for the Pcengine
Or even wait for the analogue pocket since it will have a adaptor to play turbografx and Pcengine games
damn this repair must be more expensive than your typical old console 👀 amazing job my friend. I live in Rhode Island, do you offer services if we mail the systems to you?
Yes we do, you can reach us at 1uprestorations.com and info@1uprestorations.com
What soldering iorn do you use?
It’s a Hakko FX-888D
Can you please put something soft under it :D
I would have used ceramic capacitors, that way never again it would be needed to recap
This looks like a ben heck creation.
What desoldering gun are you using?
I use the Hakko FR301
Japan gets the coolest shit.