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How do you repair an old console without modding it? (lemmus.org)
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[–] Console_Modder@sh.itjust.works 4 points 6 months ago

Uhh... Depends on what is wrong with it. Is nothing happening when you try to turn it on, is it having trouble reading games, or does a controller port not work?

Some things can be pretty tricky, like if it needs a new laser in the disc reader. Whatever the case is, you should definitely start by popping the case open and to see if any capacitors are bulging/leaking/burst