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This is a guide for completely dismantling a [[ColecoVision]] to gain access to the motherboard and to be able to clean the inside of the case. Opening the console is fairly straightforward with the only complication being removing the top of the case. | This is a guide for completely dismantling a [[ColecoVision]] to gain access to the motherboard and to be able to clean the inside of the case. Opening the console is fairly straightforward with the only complication being removing the top of the case. | ||
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==Step 4 - Remove the motherboard== | ==Step 4 - Remove the motherboard== | ||
[[File:Colecovision-teardown06.jpg|thumb|150px]] | [[File:Colecovision-teardown06.jpg|thumb|150px]] | ||
− | The motherboard is held in place by two screws: one in the center near the cartridge slot and the other in the corner by the RAM chips. Remove those screws and lift the board from the back so you can slide the expansion slot out of the bottom RF shield. If you also need to remove the bottom RF shield, it can be lifted effortlessly out of the case since it has no screws. Congratulations, you've completely disassembled your | + | The motherboard is held in place by two screws: one in the center near the cartridge slot and the other in the corner by the RAM chips. Remove those screws and lift the board from the back so you can slide the expansion slot out of the bottom RF shield. If you also need to remove the bottom RF shield, it can be lifted effortlessly out of the case since it has no screws. Congratulations, you've completely disassembled your ColecoVision. |
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