⚡️The A500 Mini Classic is a popular retro gaming console.
🔧The console had a power issue due to a short in the cable.
🔍I used a multimeter to identify the shorted components on the board.
🧐I discovered a faulty capacitor that was causing the power issue.
🛠️I replaced the faulty capacitor to fix the power problem.
What is the A500 Mini Classic?
—The A500 Mini Classic is a compact version of the Amiga 500 retro gaming console.
How did you identify the power issue?
—I used a multimeter to test the voltage and continuity of the components.
Why was the console not turning on?
—There was a short in the cable, which caused it to shut off the power.
What did you find when you opened up the console?
—I discovered a faulty capacitor that was causing the power problem.
How did you fix the power issue?
—I replaced the faulty capacitor with a new one.
00:00I bought an A500 Mini Classic console that didn't power on.
00:16I tested the voltage and found a short in the cable.
01:08I opened up the console to investigate the issue.
05:56I discovered a faulty capacitor on the board.
08:58I replaced the faulty capacitor to fix the power problem.
13:27I tested the console after the repair and it worked perfectly.
14:19I compared the faulty console with my own working one.
15:56I played a game on the repaired console to make sure it was functioning properly.
