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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: Gypsy on September 01, 2016, 05:43:08 AM

Title: Dreamcast Not Spinning Discs
Post by: Gypsy on September 01, 2016, 05:43:08 AM: I would guess this probably means the laser is dead? I have more so it's not a huge deal but I would like to repair it instead of just tossing it if possible.
Title: Re: Dreamcast Not Spinning Discs
Post by: tbone3969 on September 01, 2016, 06:04:33 AM: Quote from: Gypsy on September 01, 2016, 05:43:08 AM
I would guess this probably means the laser is dead? I have more so it's not a huge deal but I would like to repair it instead of just tossing it if possible.

D.O.N.E.

Done.

Trash it. Laser is fried. Nothing lasts forever.
Title: Re: Dreamcast Not Spinning Discs
Post by: Gypsy on September 01, 2016, 06:22:12 AM: After googling around it does seem very difficult (if not impossible) to actually replace a DC laser probably due to GDROM bullshit and that if I replace it I will be able to play cdrs but not retail discs but I'm not super technically inclined so idk exactly.

Edit: It is spinning discs now but it still won't read shit. I've been trying with a sports game that was bought new so the disc is flawless.
Title: Re: Dreamcast Not Spinning Discs
Post by: Gypsy on September 01, 2016, 07:37:28 AM: Took everything apart, cleaned it and left the system on for a bit (this one had not been used in a bit) and it's working now.
Title: Re: Dreamcast Not Spinning Discs
Post by: BlueBMW on September 01, 2016, 11:17:41 AM: You mean you gave up the peace and quiet a broken Dreamcast offered you in favor of the wonderful grinding and seeking noises a working unit makes??