Sega Genesis Reset Button Repair

ID: 3769

Description: We all know that the Sega Genesis brought to us...

Steps:

  1. Remove the six screws from the underside of the console with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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  3. Flip the Sega Genesis upright.
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  5. Gently lift the top casing.
  6. Note: the case will be connected to the main board by LED wires.
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  8. Bend out the LED leads into vertical positions.
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  10. Slide the LED wire apparatus off the lead pins.
  11. Note: observe which color wire corresponds with which length of pin.
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  13. Separate the main board from the outer case.
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  15. Using Philips screwdriver, remove 11 screws securing silver casing.
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  17. Remove silver case.
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  19. Locate reset button on motherboard
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  21. Place three pieces of 1cm x 1cm masking tape over reset button.
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