Nintendo Famicom Troubleshooting Guide: Difference between revisions

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''Note: Disk System (FDS) and external accessories are '''not''' covered here.''
''Note: Disk System (FDS) and external accessories are '''not''' covered here.''


== 🧪 Diagnostic Tools & Techniques ==
== Diagnostic Tools & Techniques ==


=== Visual Inspection ===
=== Visual Inspection ===
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* ROMs (PRG/CHR) – game data (test with known-good cartridge first)
* ROMs (PRG/CHR) – game data (test with known-good cartridge first)


== 🛠️ Common Symptoms & Solutions ==
== Common Symptoms & Solutions ==


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== 📝 Notes on Board Revisions ==
== Notes on Board Revisions ==


* Early HVC-CPU boards use discrete VRAM (e.g. 2114, 6116); later models may use different RAM types or have minor layout changes.   
* Early HVC-CPU boards use discrete VRAM (e.g. 2114, 6116); later models may use different RAM types or have minor layout changes.   
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* PAL Famicom (rare) uses 2A07 CPU and 2C07 PPU; most faults and procedures are similar, but clock and video signals differ.
* PAL Famicom (rare) uses 2A07 CPU and 2C07 PPU; most faults and procedures are similar, but clock and video signals differ.


== Key Test Points ==
== Key Test Points ==


* '''+5 V DC''': Cartridge slot pin 14, CPU/PPU/RAM Vcc pins   
* '''+5 V DC''': Cartridge slot pin 14, CPU/PPU/RAM Vcc pins