Another video game related problem...

tmnt transformer · 02-07-2013, 08:55 AM

Does anyone know how to fix the first controller port on sega genesis? the problem is that the up button doesn't work at all on that side.

**Jester** · 02-07-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tmnt transformer

Does anyone know how to fix the first controller port on sega genesis? the problem is that the up button doesn't work at all on that side.

Sounds more like a controller issue than a port issue...but I'm far from an expert.

tmnt transformer · 02-07-2013, 12:27 PM

I tried the controller on both ports...

*Roland* · 02-07-2013, 02:08 PM

I had this problem too. I used book to push up at the controller port (book is under the point where plug and port meet and not under the console). The plug would seems like it's gone skew in the port.

Berserker · 02-11-2013, 10:11 PM

Most likely a broken solder joint, which can occur after forcefully removing the controller. You'd have to open up the Genesis and test each solder joint with a multimeter for continuity. Unless you're savvy with electronics and re-soldering, you may need a new system.

*shuriken* · 02-13-2013, 02:32 AM

^^ This. Good thing you could literally get another one for like 25 bucks. That's what I did when my Genesis fried.

*Roland* · 02-27-2013, 01:54 PM

Were you able to fix the problem?

tmnt transformer · 03-01-2013, 09:01 AM

Unfortunately not... I opened up my system and I found that everything is in order... but I discover that the pins on P1 seem to be stained... I tried to clean them with rubbing alcohol... and nothing.... Does anyone know how to clean them?

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02-07-2013, 02:08 PM	#4
Roland is Laughing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 2,384	I had this problem too. I used book to push up at the controller port (book is under the point where plug and port meet and not under the console). The plug would seems like it's gone skew in the port. __________________ My fan art here on the drome! My fan art Spoiler: Last edited by Roland; 02-07-2013 at 02:13 PM.

02-13-2013, 02:32 AM	#6
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	^^ This. Good thing you could literally get another one for like 25 bucks. That's what I did when my Genesis fried. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

02-27-2013, 01:54 PM	#7
Roland is Laughing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 2,384	Were you able to fix the problem? __________________ My fan art here on the drome! My fan art Spoiler:

02-11-2013, 10:11 PM	#5
Berserker Thug Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 92	Most likely a broken solder joint, which can occur after forcefully removing the controller. You'd have to open up the Genesis and test each solder joint with a multimeter for continuity. Unless you're savvy with electronics and re-soldering, you may need a new system.

03-01-2013, 09:01 AM	#8
tmnt transformer Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Okoto Posts: 757	Unfortunately not... I opened up my system and I found that everything is in order... but I discover that the pins on P1 seem to be stained... I tried to clean them with rubbing alcohol... and nothing.... Does anyone know how to clean them? __________________ Spoiler: This Picture was drawn by BeagleTsuin from deviantart. http://https://gleam.io/6dHF3/itam-x-el-june-xbox-giveawayle.php?id=288262&ref=288262"]http://www.vizzed.com/boards/profile.php?id=288262&ref=288262[/URL]