Celotine Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Got this jaguar as a fix and flip. It's nasty! But already I went from no power to red screen of death. Suggestions are welcome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_rg Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 The amount of rust on that RF module and controller ports , they'll need changing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerosquare Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Washing with large quantities of isopropyl alcohol (or if you can't, deionized water -- but make sure it's completely dry before powering it again) would be a good start. For removing the corrosion and fixing traces, take a look at the techniques used in those videos: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlynxalot Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Maybe you could soak the board in alcohol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Neon Wraith Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 9 hours ago, Celotine said: Suggestions are welcome! Put it in the bin. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Looks like you had a large amount of roaches living in that thing. Be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RARusk Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Check for corroded or cut traces and any debris between pins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celotine Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 2 hours ago, Machine said: Looks like you had a large amount of roaches living in that thing. Be careful. Actually no roaches, I know weird right? Lots of dirt, grass and a few pebbles. Maybe original owner stored it in a shed or a carport or something completely inappropriate like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celotine Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 1 hour ago, RARusk said: Check for corroded or cut traces and any debris between pins. Already found a rusted out via and a bunging cap. It's having a bath now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celotine Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 3 hours ago, sirlynxalot said: Maybe you could soak the board in alcohol? It's in a vinegar bath now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdownita Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Celotine said: It's in a vinegar bath now Vinegar is a weak acid as such slightly corrosive, is that safe? Edited June 8 by phoenixdownita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celotine Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 32 minutes ago, phoenixdownita said: Vinegar is a weak acid as such slightly corrosive, is that safe? Not for a long time. I left it in for like an hour and then pulled it out and doused it in distilled water to clean off the vinegar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isgoed Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 It would be great if you can get it working again If you will, keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celotine Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 29 minutes ago, Isgoed said: It would be great if you can get it working again If you will, keep us posted. I'll absolutely be doing updates so far I ordered a recap kit and new controller ports. The main shell is washed and the board got a vinegar bath. Now it's a waiting game for parts. It needs a power switch too but console5 was out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagChris Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 3 hours ago, phoenixdownita said: Vinegar is a weak acid as such slightly corrosive, is that safe? My Jag waa having save game read problems despite regular contact cleanings. Soaking in vinegar was the only thing that solved it. But yeah its corrosive and you have to be sure to get it ALL off afterwards or it will definitely just keep going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celotine Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 4 minutes ago, JagChris said: My Jag waa having save game read problems despite regular contact cleanings. Soaking in vinegar was the only thing that solved it. But yeah its corrosive and you have to be sure to get it ALL off afterwards or it will definitely just keep going. Yeah I used distilled water after to get the vinegar off. Just a quick rinse, now it's gonna dry for like a week while I wait for parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RARusk Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 And now it'll smell like a salad..... 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Editorb Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 16 hours ago, RARusk said: And now it'll smell like a salad..... 64-BIT FUMAGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 On 6/8/2024 at 9:47 AM, Neon Wraith said: Put it in the bin. Which bin? The one marked TARGET PRACTICE or BIOHAZARD ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Neon Wraith Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 39 minutes ago, GoldLeader said: Which bin? The one marked TARGET PRACTICE or BIOHAZARD ? 'Merica! Your choice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celotine Posted June 10 Author Share Posted June 10 (edited) Ok update on the Jaguar. I put the board in a vinegar bath for about an hour trying to get as much of the rust off as possible. Then doused it in distilled water to clean off the vinegar. After drying to put IPA under the IC to displace anything that might still be wet. I found one bulged cap so I pulled all the caps off and the rusty controller ports too. Console5 is out of power switches so I dunno what I'm gonna do there. Overall it's looking like a whole new board already! I for sure have some bad traces and vias but that's a tomorrow problem. Edited June 10 by Celotine 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I look forward to a 3rd update, presumably also in its own update thread. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RARusk Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 But does it still smell like a salad? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celotine Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 18 minutes ago, RARusk said: But does it still smell like a salad? Lol no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Neon Wraith Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Call Brad at 408-278-1070 M-F 1:30 to 5 PM PST and order a power switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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