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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: MNKyDeth on October 26, 2015, 02:08:25 AM

Title: Duo-R/RX caps?
Post by: MNKyDeth on October 26, 2015, 02:08:25 AM

I am curious about the Duo-R or RX as those two consoles don't seem to have a full cap list here in the forums.

Do they not need cap replacements like the US/JP Duo's?

If the audio is low or cd drive doesn't read then is it just some pot adjustments or new laser?

Title: Re: Duo-R/RX caps?
Post by: thesteve on October 26, 2015, 12:14:48 PM

they will need the caps, just being newer equipment the caps are in better shape

Title: Re: Duo-R/RX caps?
Post by: blueraven on October 26, 2015, 12:43:35 PM

What steve said.

If the audio is low, or there is no power to the laser, it is most likely a cap issue. If the laser is not reading, it could be just an adjustment, or possibly the HOP-M3 has been used so much that it needs to be replaced.

Title: Re: Duo-R/RX caps?
Post by: wilykat on October 26, 2015, 03:56:15 PM

console5 has cap kit and page with details:
http://console5.com/wiki/PC_Engine_Duo-R
http://console5.com/wiki/PC_Engine_Duo-RX

But like other said, the white Duo generally won't need recapping yet.

Title: Re: Duo-R/RX caps?
Post by: MNKyDeth on October 27, 2015, 02:28:24 AM

I been ordering stuff from Console5... completely forgot they have the cap lists. They are also I think under a 45min drive from where I live. I am just to lazy to drive, rather pay shipping fees.

Thanks for all the info everyone.

Title: Re: Duo-R/RX caps?
Post by: wilykat on October 27, 2015, 12:41:37 PM

45 min drive is rather long if you didn't have any good reason to be in the general area.  You'd probably blow $10 in gas plus the time, it is probably cheaper to pay USPS to have it delivered to you.  :mrgreen: