A tiny fault with BIG consequences

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Huge thank you to Silviu for sending this Sega 32X my way.

Doomed from the start, the 32X was a powerful yet under-appreciated add-on for the Sega Genesis. This unit is in great cosmetic condition and initially appears to have an obvious power fault, but once that was resolved presented with the infamous "Black Screen" fault that plagues many of these units. Challenge accepted!

🛒 Some specialty products specific to this project
ChipQuik SMD Removal Kit: https://amzn.to/3pPzNqk
32 AWG Enameled Wire: https://amzn.to/3IvfGaY
UV Solder Mask: https://amzn.to/3I6HCAv
A cheap UV light: https://amzn.to/3Iaa0ld
3M Electronic Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3Kbwkh1

My philosophy on buying tools is to start small and to "outgrow" your gear over time. Expensive gear won't improve your repair and fault finding skills, only practice will do that. With that in mind below is what's in my current toolkit.

🔧 Toolkit
Screwdriver Set: https://amzn.to/2X7s0Gj
Automatic Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/30F5TJm
Pocket Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3IdvzQz
Component Tester: https://amzn.to/3l5rHG8

🖌 Soldering Essentials
TS100 Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/2YIJZUR
No Clean Flux Syringe: https://amzn.to/2NFUZvQ
No Clean Solder: https://amzn.to/2NHEAqQ
Desoldering Braid: https://amzn.to/312Grws
Tip Tinner: https://amzn.to/31w2EF4
Contact Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3dI93ly

🔍 Soldering Add-ons
Fume Extractor with Hose: https://amzn.to/3hspLZi
Desoldering Vacuum Pump: https://amzn.to/3Qe9ipl
Hot Air Rework Station: https://amzn.to/3w023bF
Circuit Board Holder: https://amzn.to/3k35Pzm
Helping Hands Soldering Aid: https://amzn.to/3ihgksP

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Arctic MX-4 Thermal Paste: https://amzn.to/2Ak2y8w
1.5MM Arctic Thermal Pads: https://amzn.to/2Vv1RQU

🧴 Lubes and Epoxies
White Lithium Grease: https://amzn.to/2UApx5M
Plastic Epoxy: https://amzn.to/3up0LIm

Timestamps:
0:00 More bits are better
2:53 Teardown
3:58 Surely it's not that easy
5:40 Soldering a new barrel jack
7:08 The Black Screen of Death
9:15 Flex cable haircut
12:15 A dirty little trace
15:10 I do not know this man
15:56 I like to paint
17:48 It's practically Street Fighter