latedep31 wrote:First off, hi!
Second, about the ColecoVision: does the malfunctioning ones have like graphic glitches during gameplay? Mine had this problem, too, and I fixed by opening the console up and spraying contact cleaner into the power switch, then flipping the switch back and forth until I thought it was cleaned good. Put it back together and plugged it in, and it works perfectly now!
The switch is a problem, for sure, but also the power supply. Unfortunately, the problem that killed mine was this:
The original video RAM used in the Colecovision requires +5v, +12v, and -5v to operate correctly. If everything isn't "just right", graphics will be corrupted or gameplay will be incorrect. Worn and dirty power switches only serve to exacerbate the problem.
I tried to solder the new ram, but that just destroyed the console.