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/vr/, halp. I took apart my MegaDrive to fix a bust reset button, and just put it back together.

But I forgot the metal bit.
Does it need it?
What is it for?

>> No.1468082

>>1468072
Heatsync?

>> No.1468090

>>1468082
I have no idea... I am not into console modding at all because I can't solder. I fixed the F5 button by putting blu-tac on it.

I should have really asked for help BEFORE I took it apart.

>> No.1468095

It's an RF shield, to comply with FCC regulations. They don't broadcast on those frequencies anymore but it'll be lighter and feel chincier without it. It might also act as a heat sink or be somewhat relied on to add strength to the case but fuck it.

>> No.1468098

>>1468072
It's mostly RF shielding. It will work fine without it, but may cause interference on video/audio. I would put it back in, but no rush.

>> No.1468102

>>1468095
So not vital?
Because man, I took out a teaspoon of screws to get at the board.

>> No.1468104

RF Shield.
Not essential but highly recommended.
Just put it back together right.

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1468110

>Teaspoon of screws

>> No.1468114

Like some others have said it's just RF shielding. It shouldn't take you more than 5 minutes to take open her back up and slap that back in.

>> No.1468117

>>1468102
>I took out a teaspoon of screws to get at the board.

So? screw them back in. don't be lazy and show your genesis some love, dude.

>> No.1468126

>>1468114
Yeah I probably should. I love my MegaDrive.

Its just... man I'm shit at this sort of thing and don't want to fuck it up somehow.

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>>1468126
Well... here we go.

Gunna take pics while I do it because filthy casual.

>> No.1468131

>>1468072
>forgot

the fuck, do you also risk forgetting the clothes when you go out or the car when you go out for a ride?

>> No.1468137

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't all of these RF shieldings a result of over-zealous government regulations? I've heard japanese systems don't have them. My Famicom certainly doesn't.

>> No.1468150

Guys, problem...

I have 7 screws left, but one is larger than the rest.
Can anyone tell me what hole the large screw goes in so I don't fuck it up even more?

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1468167

>>1468129
>>1468150
That last screw... the big screw.

>> No.1468172

>>1468131

i think the OP fucked up too but your post is some no-holds-barred autism, buddy

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1468204

Yeah she works ^^
Everything is back in bar that screw.
As the reset works now too!

>> No.1468209

>>1468204
>Deloreans
Where'd those come from?

>> No.1468214

>>1468209
Forbidden Planet.

>> No.1469265

>>1468102
Not vital to it working. My Japanese MD didn't come with one. But it's not major surgery to open the MD and put it back in.

>> No.1469271

Those are just radio shields OP. Those aren't important unless you're using RF, since they existed to stop interference in the signal from analog being beamed over the airwaves. Considering there's not really any analog TV signal even being broadcasted nowadays, you really shouldn't need them at all. My NES hasn't had them for 10 years now and nothing bad has ever come of it. I actually take them out on purpose nowadays, because I consider them pointless extra parts to put back in when you're taking it apart for anything.

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1469287

>>1468204

Is that an Xbone game I see?

>> No.1469301

>>1468209
Hill Valley, of course.

>> No.1469354

>>1469287
Maybe he's holding it for a friend.

>> No.1469796

>>1469287
>complains about the Xbox game
>doesn't complain about the MLP sticker on his television

>> No.1469925

>>1469271
>there's not really any analog TV signal even being broadcasted nowadays

Are pirate TV stations a thing yet?

>> No.1469941

>>1469796
How did you even notice that...

>> No.1469943

>>1468072

Sweet DeLorean

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1469976

>>1468204
>Miniature pastel equine sticker on TV
My nigga.

Good thing you put the plate back in though, OP. Leaving it out makes the console way too light.