Crack house TurboGrafx-16

Duo_R · 04/10/2016, 12:48 PM

I found this yesterday from a small game shop after asking if they had any Turbografx. I've never seen a TG16 in such bad shape. Do you think it will work?

They drilled out the bottom screws and also dremeled the area near the RF box?

The PCB doesn't look too bad, I cleaned it up and removed the RF box (it looked like they damaged the RF box when dremeling and then attempted to repair RF box). I'm guessing this happened a long time ago if they bothered doing that.

esteban · 04/10/2016, 03:28 PM

That is a sad, sad TG-16.

Ergot_Cholera · 04/10/2016, 03:44 PM

It doesn't look too bad on top, give it a wash and it should look okay.
Luckily you don't have to look at the underside.

blueraven · 04/10/2016, 04:19 PM

That would be the perfect candidate for a project.

PunkCryborg · 04/10/2016, 05:32 PM

Is that a piece of tape across the top?

mickcris · 04/10/2016, 06:07 PM

Quote from: PunkCryborg on 04/10/2016, 05:32 PMIs that a piece of tape across the top?

Looks like there are 2 strips of electrical tape holding it together since it has no screws.

csgx1 · 04/10/2016, 06:59 PM

It doesn't look too bad. Top side just looks dirty. It has the back cover which is often missing. Good place to hide the crack.

Duo_R · 04/10/2016, 07:47 PM

Inside isn't too bad, some rust but most of it came off. I don't really know how I can use the bottom cover. I do have an extra case so not a big deal but the bottom cover is difficult to use without the screw posts unless i make new ones and bondo and paint that part.

Duo_R · 04/10/2016, 07:48 PM

And yes it was held together by electrical tape.

Gentlegamer · 04/10/2016, 08:25 PM

This is heartbreaking, like watching an animal rescue show.

Duo_R · 04/10/2016, 11:43 PM

It was horrible discovering it in person. The plastic housing has been washed, all the gunk removed and board cleaned. Im tempted on doing a custom paint job on this one. Something i wouldnt normally do but the case is really banged up.

ClodBusted · 04/11/2016, 01:20 AM

Make it glossy black!

Nah, rather seriously, if you paint it, I'd go for a matte finish, since it won't show fingerprints as badly. Since the case is black, even after sanding and priming I'd suggest a dark color. If you have got no experience on spray painting, there are model kit building tutorials on the web that will show you how its done, avoiding mistakes like orange peel and paint runs.

To repair the screw posts, I'd suggest either brass tubing that you thread by yourself with M3 thread (or whatever the imperial equivalent is). Or try to get some tubing that already has been threaded. Can be glued in place with 2-component Epoxy, make sure you've aligned them properly.

Good luck on your repair job!

Duo_R · 04/11/2016, 01:38 AM

Quote from: ClodBuster on 04/11/2016, 01:20 AMMake it glossy black!

Nah, rather seriously, if you paint it, I'd go for a matte finish, since it won't show fingerprints as badly. Since the case is black, even after sanding and priming I'd suggest a dark color. If you have got no experience on spray painting, there are model kit building tutorials on the web that will show you how its done, avoiding mistakes like orange peel and paint runs.

To repair the screw posts, I'd suggest either brass tubing that you thread by yourself with M3 thread (or whatever the imperial equivalent is). Or try to get some tubing that already has been threaded. Can be glued in place with 2-component Epoxy, make sure you've aligned them properly.

Good luck on your repair job!

The good news is the threaded holes are there. I just need the support posts for the bottom.

thesteve · 04/11/2016, 01:53 AM

whats crazy is i think that was once mine
if so i pried it apart around 93 as the RF mod died and i couldnt get the right screwdriver
i lost it about 4 years ago and it was a running unit

Vimtoman · 04/11/2016, 02:36 AM

I think you need to start a new thread "My first repair attempt" .

Did you use a kitchen knife on the screws?

thesteve · 04/11/2016, 02:45 AM

dont recall
i think it was actually my first TG16
back in highschool

thesteve · 04/11/2016, 03:01 AM

if you get it fixed/or it runs still and you want a housing i have a box of them
not sure if i have a set of screws tho, but i do have the shields as well

NecroPhile · 04/11/2016, 11:03 AM

Poor lil abused Turbob.

At least he's getting a second chance to shine.

wilykat · 04/11/2016, 04:25 PM

blueraven · 04/12/2016, 12:34 AM

Quote from: thesteve on 04/11/2016, 02:45 AMdont recall
i think it was actually my first TG16
back in highschool

This has gotta be one of the best posts I've ever read on the forum.

esteban · 04/12/2016, 12:50 AM

Quote from: blueraven on 04/12/2016, 12:34 AM
Quote from: thesteve on 04/11/2016, 02:45 AMdont recall
i think it was actually my first TG16
back in highschool
This has gotta be one of the best posts I've ever read on the forum.

I know, right?

Bloufo · 04/12/2016, 03:01 AM

Can I get an Amen!

Duo_R · 04/20/2016, 02:00 AM

No...way! I found it in Sacramento. This is insane man if this is the same console. So then my assessment is correct that it was done a long time ago! That's crazy.

Quote from: esteban on 04/12/2016, 12:50 AM
Quote from: blueraven on 04/12/2016, 12:34 AM
Quote from: thesteve on 04/11/2016, 02:45 AMdont recall
i think it was actually my first TG16
back in highschool
This has gotta be one of the best posts I've ever read on the forum.
I know, right?

Duo_R · 04/20/2016, 02:09 AM

An RF repair in the early 90s? While the casing is rough shape the fact he repaired it back when i barely knew what a solder iron was is impressive.

Steve does this look familiar?

thesteve · 04/20/2016, 02:15 AM

it does look familure

turbokon · 04/28/2016, 01:05 PM

Crazy, it's like being reunite with your first girlfriend

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Crack house TurboGrafx-16