Console-by-console walkthroughs for the most common faults on classic home consoles and handhelds — from blinking NES lights to Game Gear capacitor failure. Each guide covers symptoms, root causes, step-by-step fixes, tools and tips.

Always unplug consoles and remove batteries before opening a shell. Capacitors can hold a charge — discharge large caps before soldering near power sections.
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