Introduction

In this guide I'll show you how to disassemble the motherboard of the Sega Master System II.

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    • Flip the console on its back and unscrew the 5 screws marked on this photo.

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    • Once you've unscrewed those 5 screws, flip the console upright again.

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    • Once the console is upright, first gently pull the rear of the top up.

    • After the top is at an angle, gently remove it by pulling upwards.

    • Note: Be very careful! The top has 2 tabs connecting it with the bottom half, those are in the vincinity of the 2 controller ports! (marked yellow)

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    • Once the 2 halves are separated, it should look something like this.

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    • Next step is the removal of the RF shield.

    • There are 7 screws in total, please unscrew those.

    • The blue marked screw is shorten than the other 6 screws, this screw has to be put back in the exact same location during reassembly.

    • Note: Tab marked in yellow!

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    • Carefully lift the RF shield up, left side first.

    • See the note in the previous step.

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    • Now we have a complete view of the motherboard, thus coming to the last step.

    • For this step you only need to remove 3 remaining screws.

    • 2 screws on the connector.

    • There's 1 shorter screw as previously with the RF shield. This small screw keeps the voltage regulator in place.

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    • When you've disassembled everything, it should look like this.

    • Once you've got the replacement board, just follow this guide in reverse order.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Arjan Kuiper

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