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Sega — Pico

Sega Pico (2nd Revision) Recap & Clean

October 10, 20221 thread~1 min read
Recap

A second-revision Sega Pico given the same recap and clean as the first unit, with fresh electrolytics and the cooking-game cartridge passing its post-service test.

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Next up the second revision #Sega Pico. Recapped, new regulator and a spot of cleaning. Finished off with some testing of the cooking sim. #RETROGAMING

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