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Revision as of 03:04, 3 March 2014

This is a guide for disassembling a Sega Dreamcast. Click on any of the images for a larger version.

You will need the following tools:

  • A Phillips-head screwdriver
  • A small pair of pliers (helpful but not required)
Dreamcast teardown 01.jpg

Open the case

The Dreamcast's shell is held together by 4 screws, one on each corner. One is hidden by the modem, so remove that if you haven't done so already. Flip the console over, and lift the top off.
Dreamcast teardown 02.jpg

Detach the power board and switch

Unplug the power switch from the power board and remove the two screws shown in the picture. The power board connects to the motherboard through a 6-pin port on the end closest to the controller ports. Grip the board at this corner and gently pull it up and off the pins, which are physically part of the motherboard. The pins are firmly attached and require you to use some force to free the board.
Dreamcast teardown 03.jpg
The power board is insulated from the RF shield by a piece of plastic it rests on. The plastic piece comes out easily, but don't forget to put it back when you put everything back together, or you could really fuck up your Dreamcast. Then unscrew the power switch and put it aside.
Dreamcast teardown 04.jpg

Remove the controller ports

Pull out the ribbon cable, remove the four screws, and unplug the fan. The fan's power cord is in a cramped spot, so a small pair of pliers could come in handy. When lifting the board out of the case, you may need to pull the controller port face plate forward and rock the board some to get it out. The face plate may feel like you could pull it out, but you won't be able to take it out until you've removed the RF shield.
Dreamcast teardown 05.jpg

Step 4

Dreamcast teardown 06.jpg