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== Sega Genesis Model 3 - VA1 Triple Bypass Install Tutorial ==
This document will serve as clear and step-by-step instructions on installing the 3BP on the Genesis Model 3, revision VA1.
This guide is in progress and will be updated as frequently as possible until complete.  


=== Introduction ===
== Warnings ==
The following is a guide for installing the Triple Bypass Version 2 (3PB) modification on your Sega Genesis Model 3, VA1 revision. The eventual goal of this document, like the rest of the 3BP entries in the wiki, is to serve as the definitive step-by-step instruction for this installation.
Please read the below warnings before proceeding!
* This guide expects you to have a basic understanding of how to open up your Genesis Model 3 and to have basic soldering skills.
* This mod permanently alters your device.
* This mod should not be done by a beginner and is considered intermediate/advanced.
* Make sure power is disconnected before proceeding.
* After performing this mod you will no longer be able to use composite. You’ll be required to use RGB (or HD Retrovision) cables from this point forward.
* '''Proceed at your own risk!'''


=== WARNINGS ===
== Tools required: ==
* Flush cutters
* Snips
* Soldering iron
* Solder
* Flux
* Solder wick
* 28 or 30 AWG wire


=== Tools required: ===
== Installation ==
 
==Installation Pictures==
In the near future, full step-by-step instruction will be provided. Until then presented here are three pictures of the recommended installation method to aid in the process.  
In the near future, full step-by-step instruction will be provided. Until then presented here are three pictures of the recommended installation method to aid in the process.  


Revision as of 20:17, 20 September 2022

This document will serve as clear and step-by-step instructions on installing the 3BP on the Genesis Model 3, revision VA1.

Warnings

Please read the below warnings before proceeding!

  • This guide expects you to have a basic understanding of how to open up your Genesis Model 3 and to have basic soldering skills.
  • This mod permanently alters your device.
  • This mod should not be done by a beginner and is considered intermediate/advanced.
  • Make sure power is disconnected before proceeding.
  • After performing this mod you will no longer be able to use composite. You’ll be required to use RGB (or HD Retrovision) cables from this point forward.
  • Proceed at your own risk!

Tools required:

  • Flush cutters
  • Snips
  • Soldering iron
  • Solder
  • Flux
  • Solder wick
  • 28 or 30 AWG wire

Installation

In the near future, full step-by-step instruction will be provided. Until then presented here are three pictures of the recommended installation method to aid in the process.

The bottom of the motherboard pre-modification.

File:Genesis 3 VA1 3BP Bottom Pre-Mod.jpg

The bottom of the motherboard post-modification.

Genesis 3 VA1 3BP Bottom Modded.jpg

The top of the motherboard post-modification.

Genesis 3 VA1 3BP Top Modded.jpg

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