Sega nomad screen replacement mod?
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There's a thread about a similar operation on a Turbo Express / PC Engine GT over here: http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?253620-Turboexpress-LCD-mod
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I replaced the screen in my Nomad and recapped it at the same time. I followed the standard method of adding a TFT LCD, but used shielded 75ohm video cable inside (grounded at both ends) for the video signal.
My biggest suggestion is to use a screen that doesn't show AV1 in the corner at startup.
Here's mine after the mod:
Before the mod (and recap) I couldn't read any of the text in the craptastic LOTR game.
My biggest suggestion is to use a screen that doesn't show AV1 in the corner at startup.
Here's mine after the mod:
Before the mod (and recap) I couldn't read any of the text in the craptastic LOTR game.
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Fucking awesome, a little guidance would be most welcome.
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Here are links to useful guides/resources:
Hailrazer's TFT LCD install guide
Master System Mode enable: allows Everdrive to boot SMS games on the Nomad--fuck yes!
Console5's recap kit
Sacrifice a composite video cable (yellow RCA) to get a shielded 75ohm video cable to use for the composite signal. I grounded the shielding at both ends which might be overkill, but the Nomad deserves the best.
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Yes, that same screen is the one to use. There is some talk over at PCE about installing RGB-capable screens in the TE, but I'm not sure if anyone has a source for them.