Is there a way to know the AES board revision without openin

[PeterWar]

So I have an unopened Neo Geo AES in good cosmetic condition. Model number NEO-0, serial number 095320. Is there a way to know the AES board revision without opening it? perhaps by looking at certain chips when opening the cartridge slot doors?

Thank you in advance for your time.

[bigbadboaz]

I'm pretty sure if you search around a little there is a timeline breakdown of serial numbers.

[Ryoandr]

I'm pretty sure if you search around a little there is a timeline breakdown of serial numbers.

AES serials are mega-unreliable. Case swap galore.

[MKL]

I don't remember if it's possible to see the revision number (4 in the pic below) through the cart slot cutout. If it's not, you can have an indication by looking at a few details: If the resistor near the lower right screw of the cart slot is 3.9K, it's a 3-6 (last revision). If it's 4.7K, it can be a 3-3, 3-4 or 3-5. No resistor is the first version of the motherboard (NEO AES). If the trace from the right side of the resistor stops where indicated by the arrow, it's a 3-4 or 3-5. If it goes further it's a 3-3.

https://i.imgur.com/n38R8nK.jpg