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Sega Master System II Motherboard Replacement

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    1. Sega Master System II Motherboard Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the console on its back and unscrew the 5 screws marked on this photo.

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    2. Sega Master System II Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Once you've unscrewed those 5 screws, flip the console upright again.

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    3. Sega Master System II Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sega Master System II Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Once the console is upright, first gently pull the rear of the top up.

      • After the top is at an angle, gently remove it by pulling upwards.

      • Note: Be very careful! The top has 2 tabs connecting it with the bottom half, those are in the vincinity of the 2 controller ports! (marked yellow)

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    4. Sega Master System II Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Once the 2 halves are separated, it should look something like this.

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    5. Sega Master System II Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Next step is the removal of the RF shield.

      • There are 7 screws in total, please unscrew those.

      • The blue marked screw is shorten than the other 6 screws, this screw has to be put back in the exact same location during reassembly.

      • Note: Tab marked in yellow!

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    6. Sega Master System II Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully lift the RF shield up, left side first.

      • See the note in the previous step.

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    7. Sega Master System II Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sega Master System II Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Now we have a complete view of the motherboard, thus coming to the last step.

      • For this step you only need to remove 3 remaining screws.

      • 2 screws on the connector.

      • There's 1 shorter screw as previously with the RF shield. This small screw keeps the voltage regulator in place.

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    8. Sega Master System II Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • When you've disassembled everything, it should look like this.

      • Once you've got the replacement board, just follow this guide in reverse order.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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