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My PS1 died today (lemmynsfw.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Worx@lemmynsfw.com to c/patientgamers@sh.itjust.works

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I wanted to try out Dune for the first time and it just didn't power on. I am not ok. I took a look inside and cleaned it, but there's no obvious loose connections. Today is a sad day for me

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[–] AngryPancake@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago

Definitely try replacing the capacitors. They just don't live that long.

https://wiki.console5.com/wiki/PlayStation

If you don't have a lot of expertise with soldering, here's a few basic tips:

Don't set the iron too hot, because if you burn the wires it's pretty much gg. Use lots of flux. To remove the old caps, just cut them off, they are cheap and replaceable.

Good luck!