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''Note: This guide does '''not''' cover Super Famicom Box, Satellaview, or SNES CD add-ons.'' | ''Note: This guide does '''not''' cover Super Famicom Box, Satellaview, or SNES CD add-ons.'' | ||
== | == Diagnostic Tools & Techniques == | ||
=== Visual Inspection === | === Visual Inspection === | ||
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* For surface-mount chips, use a donor board or hot-air rework for replacement. | * For surface-mount chips, use a donor board or hot-air rework for replacement. | ||
== | == Common Symptoms & Solutions == | ||
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== | == Notes on Major Components == | ||
* '''CPU (5A22)''': Handles main processing; failure causes no-boot or erratic behaviour. | * '''CPU (5A22)''': Handles main processing; failure causes no-boot or erratic behaviour. | ||
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* '''Voltage Regulator''': Converts input to +5 V (and +12 V on some boards); failure causes power issues. | * '''Voltage Regulator''': Converts input to +5 V (and +12 V on some boards); failure causes power issues. | ||
== | == Test Points & Voltages == | ||
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== | == Warnings == | ||
* Always power off and unplug before working inside the SNES. | * Always power off and unplug before working inside the SNES. | ||