![Sega Saturn Laser Repair / Replacement [SH no.1] @The_SegaHolic](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sDS6dS_sTFc/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded June 2015 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The beginners guide to replacing a Sega Saturn laser pickup. This was my first attempt to replace a dead laser from a Sega Saturn- a V-Saturn specifically. As it turns out, it is a very easy task. I try to point out everything significant to the repair.
Save yourself some money and just use Aliexpress:
aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20180805055710&SearchText=optima+6s
Laser model is a JVC Optima6s
Saturn is a JVC V-Saturn- Model 2, 32-pin cd board.
The beginners guide to replacing a Sega Saturn laser pickup. This was my first attempt to replace a dead laser from a Sega Saturn- a V-Saturn specifically. As it turns out, it is a very easy task. I try to point out everything significant to the repair.
Save yourself some money and just use Aliexpress:
aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20180805055710&SearchText=optima+6s
Laser model is a JVC Optima6s
Saturn is a JVC V-Saturn- Model 2, 32-pin cd board.
![Sega Saturn Laser Repair / Replacement [SH no.1]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sDS6dS_sTFc/mqdefault.jpg "Sega Saturn Laser Repair / Replacement [SH no.1]
The beginners guide to replacing a Sega Saturn laser pickup. This was my first attempt to replace a dead laser from a Sega Saturn- a V-Saturn specifically. As it turns out, it is a very easy task. I try to point out everything significant to the repair.
Save yourself some money and just use Aliexpress:
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20180805055710&SearchText=optima+6s
Laser model is a JVC Optima6s
Saturn is a JVC V-Saturn- Model 2, 32-pin cd board.")
![Sony Playstation Salvation Army Rescue 1- Spindle Replacement [ep.47]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/snnnvFeb-lM/mqdefault.jpg "Sony Playstation Salvation Army Rescue 1- Spindle Replacement [ep.47]
Found a Playstation for $6 at Salvation Army.
Symptom: broken spindle and open button binds.
Cure: replace spindle and grease moving parts.
Music: Cairodrome by CoLD SToRAGE (Wip3out soundtrack)")
![Sega Rally Time Attack Desert Stratos Untuned (23330) [SH no.7]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t8hARzPDXiQ/mqdefault.jpg "Sega Rally Time Attack Desert Stratos Untuned (23330) [SH no.7]
Sega Rally Championship Netlink Edition (Sega Saturn)
Desert Course, Lancia Stratos, MT, No tuning (standard)
Time: 23330
Used to play this game for days. Shaving off seconds, ruining my eyes on the TV. LOL.
Captured with Elgato HD60 and XRGB Mini Framemeister. 720p setting used because of the scanlines.")
![Virtua Stick Pro HSS-0130 Sega Saturn Dual Arcade Sticks Overview [ep. 65]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tkhRwZ1A_D8/mqdefault.jpg "Virtua Stick Pro HSS-0130 Sega Saturn Dual Arcade Sticks Overview [ep. 65]
Here comes the Virtua Stick Pro! Brings combat and shooting games to the next level! The same design, buttons and response as the Arcade version. Can be used with two players!
Sega Retro HSS-0130 Articles PDF Downloads:
https://segaretro.org/Virtua_Stick_Pro/Magazine_articles
Gamesx TC74HC153A shematic:
https://gamesx.com/grafx/saturn.gif
Omron / Sanwa article
http://www.omron.co.jp/ecb/product-info/switch/vol3
Soundtrack: Misc. Virtua Fighter tracks.")
![Retrobright Fail- SH no. 20 Update [SH no.29]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tuLlA7jrfb0/mqdefault.jpg "Retrobright Fail- SH no. 20 Update [SH no.29]
There are reports out there that retrobrighted items turn back yellowed. Unfortunately, its true, its just gonna reyellow in the exact same spots.
These Dreamcasts are from The Sega Holic no.20.")
![Bookoff Sega Saturn Rescue pt.3 * Phantom Universal Install * |[ep. 94]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u9fRfTHm1S8/mqdefault.jpg "Bookoff Sega Saturn Rescue pt.3 * Phantom Universal Install * |[ep. 94]
Zer0-2k11s Mod-chip and installation shop
https://assemblergames.com/threads/zer0-2k11s-mod-chip-and-installation-shop.43131/
Phantom Universal Installation Instructions
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gg35a1ogspzknk6/AABBPZaQDN9ZIh4_iDG-95b5a?dl=0
Sega Saturn Service Manual
https://gamesx.com/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=schematics:sega_service_manual sega_saturn_pal no._013-1_june_1995.pdf
Sony CXA1645-M RGB Encoder Data Sheet:
https://gamesx.com/rgbadd/cxa1645.pdf
Music: Sega Rally [Sega Saturn]")
![Sega Saturn Controller Repair [SH ep.37]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uYdT5NHAKYg/mqdefault.jpg "Sega Saturn Controller Repair [SH ep.37]
A cut cord on a Sega Saturn controller. This repair is a universal type repair so it could pertain to a stiuation with any controller with damage on the cord nearest the controller body (not the plug end).")
![How To Remove Tape and Stickers From Video Game Boxes [SH no.16]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/upoHVGDGwJ8/mqdefault.jpg "How To Remove Tape and Stickers From Video Game Boxes [SH no.16]
How to remove tape and stickers from a box without tearing up the box.
This has got to be the worlds most exiting 5 minutes of adhesive removal.
Lastly, big ups to the 45 subscribers! For some, this is laugable, but Ill continue to provide this kind of original content.
Music Track: Virtua Fighter MAXIMUM MANIA Track 10: Akira")
![Sega Saturn Craigslist Rescue [ep. 100]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v2CuJYvpbsc/mqdefault.jpg "Sega Saturn Craigslist Rescue [ep. 100]
This Sega Saturn was listed on Craigslist for a couple months. Got the seller to $35. I dont know why I waited so long, but Im glad I got it as its in pretty good condition... oh, and try to watch the whole video.")
![SegaHolic Repair Service Announcement [ep. 104]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v7NMaa3kA3I/mqdefault.jpg "SegaHolic Repair Service Announcement [ep. 104]
Video game related hardware broken and you cant fix it for one reason or another?
Flat rate repairs for $9.99 and free for those who are disabled. You pay for parts and shipping though.")
