Atari Jaguar Repair

Vyothric · September 22, 2012, 12:56:23 PM

I got an Atari Jaguar for free which didn't work. Using the wrong PSU = bad = blown power regulator/capacitor. Apparently a lot of people have done this.

Here's the chip at U38 (MC34163DW) and the bulging capacitor (16v 330uF) above it:

Capacitor removed:

To remove chips like this I use the levering method with a needle (really need to get that hot air rework station):

Out with the old, in with the new:

With the new parts soldered, we have power:

TL · September 22, 2012, 13:06:32 PM

Simply awesome mate!

I am glad the guide I sent you helped!

Nice to see another Jag back from the dead, it's a great system so I hope you enjoy it!

Vyothric · September 22, 2012, 13:26:29 PM

Yep, that guide has everything you need to know.

I always like bringing video game stuff back to life

zapiy · September 22, 2012, 13:52:25 PM

Great stuff fella. I love to see stuff like that given a second life.

onthinice · September 22, 2012, 17:00:14 PM

Enjoy Jaguar gaming Vyothric! Great Job!

Cryptic33 · April 23, 2014, 09:53:02 AM

That's worth knowing. How costly were the parts?

Vyothric · April 26, 2014, 20:37:48 PM

Quote from: "Cryptic33"That's worth knowing. How costly were the parts?

Wasn't very expensive. Can't remember the exact price but it was around a fiver.

Cryptic33 · April 26, 2014, 21:30:39 PM

Quote from: "Vyothric"
Quote from: "Cryptic33"That's worth knowing. How costly were the parts?

Wasn't very expensive. Can't remember the exact price but it was around a fiver.

That's great. Obviously many parts get much cheaper over time and what you have shown seems reasonable, even for an amateur like me to try if I pick up a duff Jag :16: