SNK Neo Geo Repair-a-thon Ep. 1 - AES Trace Repair - Retro Console Restoration

[@kellyliu4329]

You knocked this repair out of the park. Perfect K.O.

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thank you very much!

[@kahnsealable]

You are a GOD with us Neo Geo community Bro. Good stuff. It's money to be made if you offered this service to the Neo Geo community.

[@DrNoBrazil]

Just get a RPI and Batocera, problem solved.

[@Daniel-it1dp]

Man, that's some surgeon's hands you got there keeping that wire steady with those tiny trace repairs. Bravo!

[@Trebliw8]

I’m so impressed with your soldering. I’m still a beginner, practicing mods on cheaper consoles like the OG Xbox but hoping to reach your level one day !

[@mthanry]

Those trace repairs, that's pro level work, mate! As for the connector desoldering goes, that is borderline OCD :-)

[@BorderlineOCD]

Ha, indeed! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@snowman5020]

Wow, congratulations on getting the 1st one going. Was pretty happy myself when I saw that title screen come up. Nice vid, interesting, good work, and some good tips for amateurs like myself. Lets keep the streak alive!!!!

[@BorderlineOCD]

Much appreciated, thanks bud!

[@MixxM-ou2pc]

This video inspired me to go out and buy a Neo Geo. like yourself it was one of those items as a kid I would have dreamed about, but realistically could never afford. Just seeing one being restored gave me that itch. I now have one fully restored with a few games after some sound issues and scratches polished out 👍🏼

[@Nimmbin]

Lol. As you were doing the trace repair I said to myself "I bet he can't help himself and reflows the power connector". And tada there you go 🙂. Great video thanks

[@BorderlineOCD]

Ha, either I'm that predictable or you guys know me too well by now 😝

[@camrenesterday]

I may be a new subscriber, but, you inspired me to start repairing things as a hobby. I recently bought a red dot of death 360 e console with my Christmas money/money was my gift. I really hope I get as good as you do because from what I've started, I really enjoy this. Keep up the good work 😃.

[@BorderlineOCD]

Good for you bud! If you enjoy tinkering and fixing things it's a fun and rewarding hobby.

[@bdlou2000]

What an invaluable video! I'd never heard of a Buck Converter before. Had no idea you were supposed to check the board and not trust the label. I've had the guts of an AES for YEARS that said PRO-POW3 on it. I'd purchased a NEO-POW3 that didn't power the unit and presumed the thing was a lost cause. I just followed your steps, and sure enough, I have a 5V unit and the damn thing powers up! Thank you so much for doing these videos!

[@jeffnussbaum716]

"I was ecstatic... then I realized it was KOF2001." ;) Awesome work, awesome video. My moment of zen for the day.

[@brettnelson1214]

The clickyness of the joystick makes me happy lol

[@BorderlineOCD]

I'm in love with this gamepad. Never played anything like it with a clicky joystick instead of a d-pad. Perfect for arcade games.

[@Retroandrarevideogames]

Superb video. Your soldering skill left my jaw on the floor.

[@JBITProjects]

I mean the trace repair is good and all but making the power connector solder blobs pretty is the icing on the cake! great job!

[@supersaito]

Kudos for your amazing skill. You left me without words.

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thanks for the high praise.

[@adonian]

12:54 GOD level bodge wiring 🙏 I know who to contact if my Neo breaks 😝 15:55 LOVE that start up sound.... just as much as the PS1. These are the two best start up sounds ever

[@BorderlineOCD]

Ha thanks, glad you enjoyed the repair bud.

[@timberwolves100]

I teared up a little when you got it to boot up after the trace repair. I know that hopeless feeling but then you find one tiny thing that doesn't seem right and you know you're onto something. Perfect way to celebrate with the KOF2001Intro. Which is the most badass hype arcade intro ever.

[@ChairmanMeow1]

any neo geo saved is a great thing

[@darrenwinn22]

Have enjoyed viewing the AES bundle unpacking and this first repair job... great skills with bridging those traces - I'm slowly grasping the testing process and potential dos and don'ts of PCB repairs. I can absolutely understand the joy of seeing your first AES in person as I've also recently got hold of one. Was blown away by the sheer size of the console and also how light it is - it looks like it should weigh a tonne. The carts are also incredible in person. Boyhood dream indeed. My AES was displaying a green hue, so I thought I would need to repair it, but the problem went away when I bought a higher amp PSU - went for a 9V 3A one as the NEOSD cart apparently draws more power than the 1A PSU can provide. That seemed to fix the colours and she's now beautiful on my BVM. Incredible videos, which I'm working my way through as new to the channel. Thanks and happy holidays from the UK.

[@BorderlineOCD]

Generally 2.5A or above is recommended for Neo Geos. I wen't with the 3.5A PSUs for my 9V system and 4A for my 5V system to account for things like multicarts and mods. 3A for your system is a good choice and will put less stress on the power circuitry.

[@mattb9664]

The cartridge insertion over time probably caused too much repetitive deflection on the board, which then causes those small traces to break. That board went through a high quality build process (judging by the old videos), and signal traces don't just break on their own. The PCB should have had more standoffs around the cartridge slot. Outstanding repair work!

[@chopedandsectioned]

great job on the repair. we need to keep these old systems around

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thank you. I couldn't agree more.

[@Mathos1985]

Who could dislike that, amazing job 👍🏻

[@12345nope12345]

I’m ready with beer and popcorn for awesomeness to begin

[@BorderlineOCD]

I hope it was to your satisfaction and I trust you did it right and poured some butter on your popcorn.

[@emmettturner9452]

Good job! Surprised I haven’t seen this video before. I got a comment on one of my own Neo•Geo trace repair videos today prompting me to re-watch it and KZbin recommended yours at the end. :)

[@DoodMang7]

Dude I love your videos trying hard to not binge watch them

[@hadesmcc]

Happy new year man! Thank you for the content, thanks to you I've saved a Mega drive II from the bin and hopefully, I'll be saving a Neo Geo AES as well.

[@BorderlineOCD]

Good for you bud! Great to hear and good luck with your AES repair.

[@hadesmcc]

@@BorderlineOCD Thank you. 😄

[@jeff15]

Fantastic video. Bravo 👏 👏 can't wait for the rest. Congrats on the pickup.

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thank you!

[@jeff15]

@@BorderlineOCD I forgot to ask you, are you going to replace the caps ? Thanks

[@migue647]

you are quite a surgeon welding 😂. minute 19:22 there is a drop of water at the bottom 🤔

[@BorderlineOCD]

Ha thanks, and SHIT!

[@ghostmouthzach56]

These videos are therapy for me. Great work as always!

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thanks bud, glad you find them enjoyable!

[@82gamerprincess31]

A little USB microscope hooked to a monitor really helps with trace hunting like this. Nothing fancy just something to give you a very close up view.

[@cooldiysandrecycling7144]

thank you for the valuable tips.

[@BorderlineOCD]

Glad you enjoyed it bud.

[@BasementBrothers]

How did you research the hardware prior to this undertaking? You know your stuff!

[@goatbone]

You boys be quiet down there.

[@GoodwinsPlace]

Great work. That was some detailed trace repair.

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thanks 👍

[@mehmetcangurel6643]

And it begins! Nice work once again! 👍🏻

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thanks bud, glad you enjoyed it!

[@No1BRC]

Congrats! Nice and clean fix!! 😊

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thanks! 😊

[@idlethumbs01]

And so it begins!! Amazing buddy keep it up!

[@BorderlineOCD]

You know it! Thank you.

[@ErnestoThompson]

Loving all your videos, greats from Brazil 😍🙏🏻

[@SparksNZeros]

very clean and impressive work again!

[@BRATTYBBRRII]

This is a great Christmas gift

[@BorderlineOCD]

I'm wrapping it up for you as we speak.

[@RetroTuna]

Nice work fair play thats some wicked trace repair.

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thanks 👍

[@Charlie-Cat.]

Hi OCD, Glad to see you again and Happy New Year to you and your love ones. I finally was able to catch up with all the other content to share on the Neo-Geo thread on Atariage.com, and now your video is available to be seen on your first repair on the many Neo-Geo units you own. Excellent job with the first repair bro. 8^) It's on post #24,915 for you to view OCD. Thank you for sharing this with us. Looking forward on the rest soon from you bro. 8^) Anthony..

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thank you and glad that you're enjoying the series!

[@scottblews1680]

Amazing video, you have serious skills! Great job

[@BorderlineOCD]

Glad you enjoyed it bud.

[@RBKing80]

You are so lucky to have these. Always wanted one but were too expensive here in the UK. They still are.

[@larryroyovitz7829]

The music during the trace repair is the same chord progression in the chorus of Maneater by Hall and Oates. I was singing the lyrics in my head and thought...a nice slow melodic version of that song would be good.

[@samuelalvarado2543]

Bro... You really have talent!!!

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thanks my man.

[@ChadLuciano]

Awesome work and an amazing video!

[@thanosthegamer14]

Daamn those snk consoles from back in the day!I always wanted one..😢Nice work though..OCD AND CONSOLES 🤣😂You are going to sell some of them!!!!🤗🤑🤗🤑I'll be monitoring the situation🤣😂p.s.:that japanese backround music makes that exotic console even more exotic!

[@BorderlineOCD]

Glad you enjoyed the background music. Its one of my favorite tracks.

[@SKCPWNER]

Im learning so much with your videos!

[@BorderlineOCD]

I'm glad you find them useful!

[@AB-wi2mh]

Another great video. Love the tunes.

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thanks 👍 This is one of the few soundtracks I've actually listened to again after using it for background audio. Don't know what it is about this song but somehow it captures 90s Japan.

[@AB-wi2mh]

@@BorderlineOCD you did a Japanese themed video and you didn't even know it lol

[@Redtailedhawk99]

Yeah we did too, but they were so expensive back then. The games were high too.

[@spagbowlsparmacheese629]

Love the video.. have exact same prob.. note the C connector on the AV pin config isn’t the same as the MD.. ones a C shape the other is a U.

[@KyoKim751]

neogeo aes: expensive then, expensive now

[@BorderlineOCD]

Indeed, however back then I was in my tighty whities and could barely afford candy. Now I can freely make questionable decisions with my hard-earned cash!

[@KyoKim751]

@@BorderlineOCD Lol I feel ya. I used to only see these in ads and magazines. Now that we are grown up and buy things to fulfill childhood wishes, it just ends up sitting dust because we are too busy to play. T_T

[@charlieretro]

This is one system that I really know nothing about and never seen one in the wild.

[@acepvp271]

Hey mate, Look I know you've been mentioning about BGA rework stations and I want to give you a tip You could either spend $1,000 on one or you could just use a flexible lamp stand modify it to fit your hotair gun in And use a cheap electric griddle as a preheater. This will achieve a good result.

[@JrManPT]

Hope you get them all fixed 😃

[@BorderlineOCD]

That's the hope!

[@user-te1le7ck6b]

Great work buddy wish i would score a neo geo but crazy espensive now

[@BorderlineOCD]

The retro craze has sent all vintage systems skyrocketing. I see old videos on KZbin where people picked them up for $20 back in the day! Argh!

[@nietjoost]

Good work man, and a very good video!

[@BorderlineOCD]

Appreciate it!

[@teodorgimiga5428]

Wow Seems i'm not late Nice videos man, keep it up with this good work!

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thank you!

[@KoncadeGaming]

Very very good vid, following the journey, subscribed

[@BorderlineOCD]

Welcome aboard and thanks for the sub!

[@codyisrude]

As always been enjoying your content if i ever find a BC able ps3 on the cheap and you don't have it already i might send it to you to keep so you can do a video on replacing the bad NEC chips it's good to have many informative videos to choose from for things like that so people don't do insane stuff like oven bake their ps3 motherboard

[@PJ-sv4iw]

I'll hold you to your word. Or else!

[@BorderlineOCD]

I recently received a YLOD BC PS3 donation but the NEC/Tokin cap replacement has already been attempted. It's in the repair backlog I may try to change out the caps again but the previous owner suspects a GPU problem.

[@jonniefast]

v nice BACK FROM THE DEAD!!! YEAHHH!HH!!!!! i would have screamed lol - i got amped as shit when i pulled off the rbg mod on my virtualboy years ago probably best to keep the shiny-reaction\shouting off camera lol but i do know the feeling im ordering caps for mine - i dont think my unit has ever been opened has the crusty original foam feet still replacing the capacitors is a quick\easy fix and will likely get rid of your capture footage issue with the white ainbow banding no unibios for me or RBG trickery, i have a late model serial (better composite) and its EXACTLY how i play, composite into a nice crt :3 happy gamin brother solid upload

[@ryanmercer3352]

Oh thank f**k ya went back for the power connector reflow... was making my OCD go twitch 🤣

[@GoodVibeCollecting]

At this point, I think it would be easier to perform heart surgery on a person...those traces are so small. The believe the early Neo Geo models have sharper video output? Not that it matters if using Composite. That's one system that really shines in RGB though.

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thats funny. I missed my true calling. Dammit!

[@SHINdanny]

They definetly have a better RGB output compared to higher serial no. Neo Geos, can´t say anything about the video output.

[@bdawwg0774]

Hope you get to 9K!

[@GadgetUK164]

Great job =D Subbed!

[@BorderlineOCD]

Much appreciated, thank you for the sub!

[@mrcarrepairman]

Good work man

[@BorderlineOCD]

Appreciate it.

[@Nanotronik78]

Great job! 👍

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thank you!

[@sowgin7533]

Great watching your videos on repairing retro videogame consoles. I love the detail and precise approach that you take for each unit. I have a Japanese AES very low serial number and dropped something very heavy on the console resulting in many cracks. Can you suggest where I can get another top part of the AES console to replace the cracked one? I have seen a few junk not working units on ebay but they are still like $400-$500.

[@BorderlineOCD]

Not that I'm aware of unfortunately. A faulty Neo Geo goes for around $350-$400 these days so the prices you're seeing aren't outrageous. Crazy but true...

[@digitalgamer6444]

Is it okay to go over the Neo Geo logo on the console with the cleaner? I didn't see you do it in the video so wasn't sure. Also, which solution should you buy if "Meguiar's G15800 Ultimate Black Trim Sponge" is out of stock? Thanks!

[@IcyTorment]

What was the size of the barrel jack? Any musical instrument store would have tons of 9V center-negative power supplies available, since nearly every electrical device there (guitar pedals, etc) would use them. It's a shame SNK didn't use a different physical plug on the 5V version.

[@warrior_mtl4895]

Good job 👍

[@BorderlineOCD]

Cheers!

[@deanjamieson7814]

you are the man buddy

[@joshtaylor6086]

Neo Geo wasn't fucking around when they settled on the size of the cartridges.

[@tnbn55]

Mine has component output so you gotta add that too!

[@wolfzert]

15:54 better than pokemon magic!! XD

[@JrManPT]

Noticed you got some new tips for your ts100, which ones did you get?

[@BorderlineOCD]

Very observant of you! I picked up a JL02 tip and a KU tip. I'm enjoying both so far.

[@solfasoft]

hi in the video you stated that the working console must output a solid blue screen and mine does, only when I insert the only game cassette I have the screen goes black! can you give me some advice on how to proceed with the repair? please because I really care about this console! thank you

[@yourveejay6519]

The doctor of injured console...

[@xboxman2020]

churgery repair just wow =)

[@BorderlineOCD]

Glad you enjoyed it bud.

[@hullebikerfishing]

at 12.20 why not try conductive paint? i have used it a lot for traces and it works!.

[@BorderlineOCD]

I'm sure there's a handful of ways to arrive at the same result.

[@spagbowlsparmacheese629]

Aes and MD AV cable Connection are slightly different, ones a C and the other is U pin configured

[@itamarazulai6767]

Graet repair job

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thanks bud, much appreciated.

[@theunseen8054]

I always wanted one but they were so expensive

[@juanjoserivasgarcia2336]

Hi man, I am from Perú, here I cant find anyone with enough knowledge to repair a broken AES that I bought some years ago. I Bakc then a friend lend me his official AC adapter with me, and we tested the console. The console turns on, but I am not sure if the console shows either a Yellow or a White screen. So I was wondering if either of these colors shows a regular problem whitin AES boards, would you wind to explain me what they mean? I am sure, Mine is a really older model, since it has some parts, cables or pieces, newer AES consoles doesn't have.

[@gian.caraan]

Waiting for uploads

[@BorderlineOCD]

Ha thanks, glad you're sitting on the edge of your seat 😛 Things have quieted down now that the holidays are over so hope to resume the repairs soon.

[@stevenkusar3630]

Would you know how to fix a ps4? Mine isn't working

[@rittol2365]

Makes you wonder how that could of even of happened, corrosion?

[@JohnnyMatherson]

Hey guys, i shined up my cons-**consoles slips out of hands and braks through window** Well, i did

[@ernestoperez8323]

Do you have a repair service? My AES needs rescue

[@BorderlineOCD]

I do not unfortunately, but I sometimes make exceptions if it’s an interesting problem that might make a good video.

[@giuseppelavecchia775]

Quel NEO GEO non e' tenuto bene,e' pieno di graffi,sembra che ha fatto la guerra,un gioiello così dovrebbe essere in condizioni perfette.notare a console smontata lo Z80 e il 68000.gran console

[@dustyshoopman845]

The AV cable on a Genesis model 1 ia not the same as a Neo Geo AES. They are close but not the same. The pins are not laid out in the exact same shape. They are close but you could end up damaging the connector on the Neo Geo if you're not CAREFUL.🧐🧐🧐

[@RickNCR]

Can you try to fix a walkman?

[@BorderlineOCD]

I don't have much interest in tape media but if I came across something that was collectible I would consider it.

[@RickNCR]

@@BorderlineOCD ok thx for replying

[@stevenkusar3630]

Also need to fix a playstation one The small version

[@gam85191]

Nioce

[@BorderlineOCD]

Thank you.

[@TheKiman2]

Flux is crack!!!!

[@lewiswilkgaming4320]

I fixed my friend neo geo he’s 1

[@Clownworld74]

Any For Sale

[@BorderlineOCD]

Keep an eye out. I'll be offering a couple of units for sale on my website once the repair-a-thon series is over and I no longer need them for videos.