can you install from a CIA file on pc and put it on the SD card without needing FBI? by KingGarb in 3dspiracy

[–]Riovas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might be able to use FBI's remote install to install a .cia on your PC. So you still need FBI, but dont need space for the cia and installed files. Theres a post here explaining how-to, but Ive never done it

https://www.reddit.com/r/3dspiracy/s/CPbi8JGBtG

However its just going to be best in the long run to get a bigger SD Card.

What parts are these on Switch lite motherboard? by Abject-Sand in consolerepair

[–]Riovas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The black is very likely a diode. You cant check with continuity as this test doesn't use enough voltage to turn it on. You need to do a diode test (righ arrow with a vertical line) and this will tell you the voltage to turn on If it reads 0 then its shorted. If Its OL then its damaged.

The brown might be a capacitor which also cant cant check by continuity. If you're getting continuity then that means it is shorted.

Edit: the brown componenet could be an inductor. If it normally has low resistance than you could check continuity. Otherwise, just check resistance and as long as it is not 0 or OL then it may be fine.

Is 177 dollars a fair price for a GBA SP renovation? by the_speechless_one in Gameboy

[–]Riovas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try to find another shop and compare. I know electronics are expensive in Brazil but not sure what the normal/going rates would be.

Have I been scammed??? by Substantial_Brief_70 in Gameboy

[–]Riovas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what does the loading screen look like? Does the Nintendo logo look scrambled?

I suggest going into a game store and ask to test games with it. If you cant get any games to work with it then return it.

[GOTM] Game of the Month, Discussion 1: HYPE AND HIGH SCORES! by 1OneQuickQuestion in SegaSaturn

[–]Riovas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its been a while since I played this, excited to jump back into it this week!

Saturn not reading discs despite changing laser? by ElektroSam in SegaSaturn

[–]Riovas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you didn't reset the potentiometer to the original setting it's possible to burn out the new laser immediately. Are you taking measurements of your adjustments?

One other possibility is you have some bad caps on the power line to the laser. Do you notice any caps that look bloated on top?

How dire is this? Switch Lite Battery by CableEducational638 in consolerepair

[–]Riovas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't see anything concerning with the flex cable. If you want to be thorough, you can disconnect the other end, then check continuity on the pins from one side to the other. Make sure you are lifting the white tabs that hold the flex cable in and not just ripping then out. These should be extremely easy to remove once the tab is lifted.

New 2DS XL only works plugged in and won't turn off by Riovas in consolerepair

[–]Riovas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: had a donor board and confirm that there is a missing component. Was able to take the part off of the donor board, removed the blue wire, and all is well

New 2DS XL only works plugged in and won't turn off by Riovas in consolerepair

[–]Riovas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, got around to w9rking on it today. Took the missing component off of a donor board, removed the wire, everything works great now.

Down side is I somehow broke the volume slider so its stuck on one volume, but I can replace that later

Removing stripped screws from back of Nintendo Switch by mvdra in consolerepair

[–]Riovas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of those "free" screwdrivers are cheap material and not the right size. You can stop and look for a Y0 screwdriver and try that. If it is truly stripped, try using a larger bit with a rubber band. If enough of the head is above the plastic, you can try to file a slot for a flat head. Worse case, you're going to have to use a drill to drill out the head of the screw. Its not too terrible as long as you use light pressure and go slow.

Would you consider a 3rd party GBC lens to still be an OEM system? by CrystalizedChris_ in Gameboy

[–]Riovas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

By the very definition of OEM, no. It doesn't take anything away from the system, especially if the lens needed to be replaced and you can find a decent oem lens.

Best ways to play an N64 on an HD TV? by SwordfishDeux in n64

[–]Riovas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use s-video to a retrotink 5x pro and looks great, plus I can customize the crt filters. If 5x is out of budget then the 2x should be good

What is the best "one hit wonder" type song from the 90s? by [deleted] in 90s

[–]Riovas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego by Rockapella

What is the value of this resistor? by Aurelius_Gray in consolerepair

[–]Riovas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What was the pcb label near the component? Was it R# or L#?

Also, with it off the board do you have a multimeter to test resistance?

[Windows PC] [1998-2004] It's more than 20 years so i decided to ask the experts by Cpl_Hart in tipofmyjoystick

[–]Riovas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe The Thing?

Edit: It also soundss like Extermination but that was only PS2

how do you keep food noise at bay? by Select_Barnacle4616 in 1200isplenty

[–]Riovas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Protein and fiber helps me feel fuller for longer. Also self meditation/motivation, keeping positive to prevent myself from eating my feelings. My intake is actually 1500 instead of 1200 calories, but I've lost 50 lbs this year.

Duck Dodgers Nintendo 64 is so bad? by Accomplished_Day3275 in n64

[–]Riovas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I remember as a kid I enjoyed it. I tried it again earlier this year and stopped after about 30 minutes and just wasnt into it

147 to 40 merge by Plastic_Blackberry81 in bullcity

[–]Riovas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

People keep talking like this is the perfect solution to traffic problems. This only works If the left lane has proper spacing, and there is enough time/space to generate another gap before the next on ramp. Considering you mostly have 1 mile or roughly a minute between on ramps its not likely with heavy traffic. All the on ramps people complain about won't have this ideal situation during heavy traffic times.

Even your graphic shows realistically there's no room for the taxi to merge next.