Dreamcast:Controller Fuse Replacement

This tutorial goes over how to replace the F1 fuse for the controller ports on a Dreamcast. The fuse can be blown by unplugging a controller while the console is powered on, so this mod replaces the stock fuse with a fuse that will reset itself after a couple minutes should it be blown again.

Requirements
The following materials are required for this mod:


 * Replacement fuse. This tutorial will be using this one
 * Soldering iron, solder, and flux
 * Desoldering equipment, such as a desoldering gun, desolder pump, or wick

Installation

 * 1) Remove the top cover of the Dreamcast. IFixIt has a helpful guide here with pictures on how to remove the top cover if needed.
 * 2) Once the top cover is off remove the 4 Philips screws holding the board into place.




 * 1) Gently remove the controller cable as well as unplug the fan so that the board can be removed from the case.




 * 1) This is the fuse we will be replacing. Turn the board over and desolder the two legs of the fuse, as shown here:






 * 1) Insert the replacement fuse and solder it into place. Enjoy! While you already have the controller board removed, now would be a good time to replace the battery as well (as pictured to the right of the fuse below)