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Title: how difficult is this mod to do
Post by: htimreimer on May 31, 2012, 09:19:02 pm

how difficult is this??: http://www.acidmods.com/forum/index.php?topic=38027.0

Title: Re: how difficult is this mod to do
Post by: dstone on May 31, 2012, 11:14:33 pm

Well, they walk you through how to do it, so it would really depend on your skill level. Ever use a soldering iron before? If not, it might be a little tough. You could practice on other small-scale projects or junk consoles until you feel comfortable enough to tackle the upgrade without worrying about frying your good console.

Title: Re: how difficult is this mod to do
Post by: htimreimer on June 01, 2012, 01:39:35 am

Quote from: dstone on May 31, 2012, 11:14:33 pm

Well, they walk you through how to do it, so it would really depend on your skill level. Ever use a soldering iron before? If not, it might be a little tough. You could practice on other small-scale projects or junk consoles until you feel comfortable enough to tackle the upgrade without worrying about frying your good console.

i have basic soldering skills but i haven't solder for about 2 or 3 years 

Title: Re: how difficult is this mod to do
Post by: killerchameleon on June 01, 2012, 11:05:27 am

Very easy mod to do a no brainer, I have converted most of my vintage console over.  My last attempt to was on a Atari 2600 jr and while testing it I dropped the board, landed on the metal heat shield and ended up burning out the video.  Nice thing is that their cheap I just picked up another one do it again.  Hopefully I wont fumble the board and drop it again.

Title: Re: how difficult is this mod to do
Post by: htimreimer on June 01, 2012, 10:34:33 pm

Quote from: killerchameleon on June 01, 2012, 11:05:27 am

Very easy mod to do a no brainer, I have converted most of my vintage console over.  My last attempt to was on a Atari 2600 jr and while testing it I dropped the board, landed on the metal heat shield and ended up burning out the video.  Nice thing is that their cheap I just picked up another one do it again.  Hopefully I wont fumble the board and drop it again.

thats good now i just have get a new soldering iron because i am scared to use my grampas soldering iron