Fixing a Broken SEGA Mega Drive 2 + Region Mod Upgrade | Fix It Friday
243In this episode of Fix It Friday, we're diving into a SEGA Mega Drive 2 console picked up from eBay that came with a couple of known faults – a broken controller port and a dead power LED. Join me as I investigate the issues, work through the repairs, and attempt to install a switchless region mod to give this console some added versatility.
From diagnosing PCB traces to testing continuity and soldering onto tiny pads, this video covers both repair and modification in detail. Along the way, I also show how to install the Consoles Unleashed region mod kit and give some tips on using solder mask for added durability.
Whether you're into retro console restoration or just curious about hardware mods, there's a lot to explore here.
Useful Links:
– Everdrive cartridge (AliExpress): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oErmqpA
– Consoles Unleashed region mod kit: https://www.consolesunleashed.com/product/sega-mega-drive-model-2-switchless-region-in-game-reset-mod-kit/
– Previous Mega Drive mod video: • Fixing my DEAD Mega Drive and UPGRADING it...
– 3D printed expansion port cover STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4733302
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00:00 Intro and First Impressions
00:59 Assessing the Console’s Condition
02:24 Powering On and Testing
03:50 Diagnosing Controller Port Issues
06:17 Investigating the LED Problem
08:15 Closer Inspection Under the Microscope
10:14 First Repair Attempts
11:51 Preparing for an Upgrade
12:34 Introducing the Region Mod Kit
13:54 Planning the Installation
15:20 Starting the Wiring Process
16:53 Cutting Traces and Soldering
18:30 Solder Mask Application
20:12 Continuing the Wiring
21:26 Connecting Controller Pads
22:48 LED Board and Additional Connections
24:28 Final Wiring Steps
25:36 Mod Overview and Reassembly
26:35 Testing Everything Works
27:52 Demonstrating Region Switching
30:19 Final Thoughts and Reflections
31:52 Outro and What’s Next