Quick A/V Question

[Horse-The-Band]

Hey everyone, i'm new here and im going to attempt a sega genesis portable. I was wondering (since I am terrible at desoldering) if i can just put the video wire inside the number four hole, would it show the video on the screen?



If not, anyone have a good desoldering guide?

[wallydawg]

I think you'd have to have a wire hit ground as well. I'm also interested in knowing this, because I have a genny 3 I got at Goodwill that I'd like to make sure works before I hack it to bits. I don't want to spend $8 for something I'd only use once.


BTW, you have the best username ever. Click click click secret machines and a rusty glove...

[Horse-The-Band]

Haha, i didn't think anyone else liked horse on here, i saw them twice
but, what do you mean have a wire hit the ground also?


Btw -- Will cut, cut, cut, CUT!!!

[bicostp]

Hey everyone, i'm new here and im going to attempt a sega genesis portable. I was wondering (since I am terrible at desoldering) if i can just put the video wire inside the number four hole, would it show the video on the screen?

As long as it makes contact with the terminal inside the plug, yes. However you also have to hook up the screen's ground (the outside ring of the yellow plug) if you want to see a picture.

As for the desoldering guide, check our companion site, http://www.portablesofdoom.org . There's a pretty good guide by abbibi at the bottom of this page: http://portablesofdoom.org/page.php?page=basics

[Horse-The-Band]

Thanks Bicostp, either way i can get it to work now