Category:MSX

The MSX category is new!. Many of the pages do not exist, documentation has not been uploaded, and the category is subject to change. If you wish to contribute, please do!

Welcome to the MSX category! MSX is a standardised home computer architecture launched in Japan in 1983 by ASCII Corporation and Microsoft, built under licence by every major Japanese consumer-electronics maker — Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Toshiba, JVC, Mitsubishi, Canon, Casio, Pioneer, Yamaha — plus Philips, Spectravideo, Daewoo, Goldstar, and Sharp/Epcom. Four generations were produced (MSX, MSX2, MSX2+, and MSX TurboR) between 1983 and 1995. This category collects maintenance, troubleshooting, and recap guides across the entire MSX family.

Each system features:

• Maintenance procedures common to MSX, MSX2, MSX2+, and TurboR machines
• Per-model troubleshooting (RAM faults, sound chip failures, key matrix repair)
• Capacitor replacement specifications by manufacturer and model
• Standard-level documentation for MSX-Engine, FM-PAC, SCC and other peripherals

• Recommended Tools – Essential tools for restoration, soldering and diagnostics.
• Capacitor Failure Symptoms – Recognising and diagnosing failed electrolytic capacitors.
• CRT Discharge Procedure – Safety steps for systems with integrated CRTs.

• Service Manuals – Cross-manufacturer manual collection.
• Capacitor Replacement Guides – Model-specific capacitor specs.

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