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Sony — HB-F1XV (MSX2+)

Sony HB-F1XV MSX2+ Recap, Keyboard PCB & Carnivore 2

June 23, 20223 threads~1 min readSuccessful repair
Distorted audio
RecapReflow / joint rework

Sound issues on this Sony HB-F1XV MSX2+ traced to the HIC-1 board SMDs, replaced with MLCC caps. Also gained a Carnivore 2 flashcart and a new keyboard PCB.

Parts & Tools

Replacement keyboard PCB

The original membrane keyboard was replaced as an upgrade, rebuilt from @S0urceror's open-source replacement design. Both gerber sets live in that repo, ready to send to a fab house:

  • Gerbers/Connector — the connector board
  • Gerbers/MainPCB — the main keyboard matrix board

Fab, at least, the connector board at 0.6 mm thickness so it seats in the mainboard's FPC connector. The design targets the HB-F1XD but drops straight into this HB-F1XV.

Design shared by @S0urceror under CC BY-NC — non-commercial use, please keep the credit.

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hitmanmcc

June 23, 2022· Thread 1

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Restoration of a Sony HB F1-XV MSX2+. Sound issues are now gone! HIC-1 board SMDs replaced with MLCC caps. #RETROGAMING #Sony #MSX #retrogamer

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February 7, 2023· Thread 2

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New @JLCPCB arrivals. A lot of stuff by @jeffqchen, as usual and a keyboard PCB for the Sony #MSX by @s0urceror (thanks for the help with getting the gerbers properly recognised on the JLCPCB website 👍). #RETROGAMING

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August 22, 2023· Thread 3

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Finally got my Carnivore 2 flashcart for the #MSX from @RgRDev. Can't find my RGB cable so using composite for now. Here's some #Castlevania for you guys. 😉#RETROGAMING

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