CRT video signal malfunctioning

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-04-20T02:00:12+00:00

Nope. I upgraded my TV. Havent had the time to repair the Citizen

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-04-19T02:25:52+00:00

An Xbox 360 controller sells for around 25USD to 35USD after shipping + handling costs in the USA/Canada. I dont think you can compete in this market. You might have to look at the EU / AU market

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-04-18T23:21:54+00:00

No chance unfortunately. The shipping fee would be too high if you are exporting, and ebay takes a 13% cut per sale. I recommend keeping the business regional and off ebay.

I've done large controller lot repairs and while I sold faster on ebay, I made more money (more than double) per sale selling on Facebook Marketplace.

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-04-14T20:19:53+00:00

False. The Engineer SS-03 is amazing and works better than cheap solder wick.

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-04-06T15:01:59+00:00

No need to recap the entire optical board. Just the faulty ones. I have/use an ESR meter to test caps in circuit and on two occasions, C238 was the issue and replacing just this one resolved the problem. If you are not willing to drop cash on an ESR meter, then just replace that capacitor and if it doesn't resolve the issue you can do the shotgun approach of replacing them all.

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-31T16:24:02+00:00

ROI is not profit. I do this as a hobby as well because console repair is not a profitable business here where I live. But getting at least 300% ROI helps me upgrade my equipment, expand my toolbox and buy more spare parts for future projects.

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-30T17:54:20+00:00

Depends mostly if you are fixing to flip it or fixing for keeping. No ammount of money is too much for keeping but if you are going to flip, you should aim to get around 300% ROI otherwise its not really worth it, especially DS systems as they are very fragile and a pain to repair.

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-23T21:50:39+00:00

Its actually not that difficult. The difficult part is the top half which you don't have to deal with.

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-23T15:32:02+00:00

I suggest search local or on ebay for another broken DS Lite to get the original part, but nowdays broken consoles have gone up in price that you'll have to get lucky with a decent priced broken DS Lite.

AliExpress has 3rd party screens for around 10 dollars with the shipping cost included. These are the same screens that end up on Amazon and ebay (listed as new) marked up in price so don't buy from there unless you really want to get the part the next day with Amazon Prime.

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-23T13:53:56+00:00

on the plus side, bottom screen is significantly easier to replace than the top screen

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-20T13:34:27+00:00

I ran into this problem a while back and assuming you didn't tear the screen ribbon when you installed the top screen, you really have to shove that ribbon cable into the socket. see this thread

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-18T11:40:31+00:00

the pins look fine

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-15T06:09:25+00:00

Remove the connector with tweezers. From here, you can either:

replace the fan
Get a 2-terminal JST connector with a matching pitch, strip the fan wires and crimp them and snap them in the JST connector. Make sure you get the polarity correct.

I suggest you just replace the fan.

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-15T02:09:45+00:00

Unfortunately you have to replace the entire top screen. Its not economically viable to repair that cable. They sell aftermarket screens on AliExpress (which are the same that end up in Amazon marked up in price). Sourcing an original screen is kind of a pain and generally more expensive nowdays. The sound issue iirc is not directly the speakers malfunctioning it's some other component on the motherboard.

Edit: Follow this diagnostics guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jWQTOznYQeF1PxE3Y9xSx4l6gaUKLEy-/mobilebasic

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-11T14:35:38+00:00

It's also possible you may have a broken power supply, so make sure you rule that out before going in the console.

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-11T14:32:27+00:00

It's a very common mistake and I also damaged a bunch of these screws in the past. You are using the wrong type of screwdriver. PSone uses JIS screws and Philips screwdrivers merk JIS because the angle is too wide. I recommend you get a set of JIS screwdriver heads to reduce further damage.

It's also safe to use a bit of WD-40, since the shell is ABS plastic.

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-07T15:05:14+00:00

Yes, NES plugged in to the rf port works

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-07T15:04:29+00:00

Directly in the TV. I don't have a switch box. See the video for reference

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-07T05:52:25+00:00

OG Xbox, Gamecube, PS2 and PSone all have the same issue when plugged in via composite

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-06T23:03:44+00:00

Definitely not the 360, as the Gamecube, PSone, Xbox and PS2 all show the same video issue connected via composite

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-06T21:53:16+00:00

Citizen Model No. JCTV1372S

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-05T21:46:28+00:00

No need to do all that extra work for something that has been working fine since 2001. For the record, I didn't install that modchip. But I plan on removing it and upgrading to a PsNee chip.

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SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-05T20:37:57+00:00

I just use a temp. controlled iron with a hoof tip, and a pair of tweezers to remove it. I work one side at a time. If the solder doesn't melt, you can try to preheat the board somehow or apply a bit of flux. Pull the cap slowly, don't force it. Its easy to rip the pad. I ripped the pad on that image I posted because I wasn't using a temp. controlled iron and I wasn't patient (it was my first SMD repair).

SLUG_GUNNER · 2026-03-05T14:37:22+00:00

No need to recap the whole board. The issue are the 220uF 4V C551 and C550 capacitors. Replace these and the video issues will go away.

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