Uploaded October 2011 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Well, all the power cycles from testing out my battery mod, LCD screen mod and general everyday use have taken their toll on my poor Sega Nomad :( . I suppose It's not really surprising given the consoles age and all the abuse it's received since the mid 90's. But!, there is hope! :). In this video I show how to bring a seemingly dead and unresponsive console back to life. All you need to do is fit a new voltage regulator which is a very cheap and reasonably easy part to replace.

Original 2008 thread I found and got this information from (thanks to jb143)..
digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113516

Replacement part used,
LM1117 Voltage Regulator 5V 800mA
Actual value of device AMS1117 5.0 SOT-223

Bought from ebay seller,
stores.ebay.co.uk/electronicspares

I'll add some macro stills with info on solder points soon (if I forget remind me :P).

Thanks for watching!