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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: wccwmark on February 06, 2010, 01:12:05 AM

Title: tubrografx-16 cd unit wont spin disc,says pc on track mode
Post by: wccwmark on February 06, 2010, 01:12:05 AM

hi.i got a tubrografx-16 w/ cd attachment.i have had it for years and its been playing great all this time.i been playing only hucards most of the time,so i havent used the cd unit for awhile.i bought cosmic fantasy 2 and when i go to play it,the disc dont spin and pc lights up on the track mode.i tried all my other tg-16 cd games and they all do the same thing.please help.thanks.

Title: Re: tubrografx-16 cd unit wont spin disc,says pc on track mode
Post by: BlackandBlue on February 06, 2010, 03:12:25 AM

The gear could be stuck or the laser dead.  If the gear is stuck, take a look at this post: 
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=7406.0

If the laser is dead, may need to be replaced.  Most likely the gear is stuck though.  You can have a look through my post to see how disassemble the unit.  There are 3 gears on the drive sled.  See if one is stuck.  Be careful, the middle gear is weak and likes to shred.  There is no replacement other than making your own that I know of.
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=7193.0

Title: Re: tubrografx-16 cd unit wont spin disc,says pc on track mode
Post by: TheClash603 on February 06, 2010, 07:12:22 AM

Someone should make a plastic mold for the middle gear and sell them for $10 or something.  It sure would help a lot of people!

Title: Re: tubrografx-16 cd unit wont spin disc,says pc on track mode
Post by: wccwmark on February 06, 2010, 11:30:34 PM

Quote from: BlackandBlue on February 06, 2010, 03:12:25 AM

The gear could be stuck or the laser dead.  If the gear is stuck, take a look at this post: 
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=7406.0

If the laser is dead, may need to be replaced.  Most likely the gear is stuck though.  You can have a look through my post to see how disassemble the unit.  There are 3 gears on the drive sled.  See if one is stuck.  Be careful, the middle gear is weak and likes to shred.  There is no replacement other than making your own that I know of.
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=7193.0

thanks for all the info.im not to good with fixing/taking apart electronics,so i think im gonna buy a duo since it would be cheaper than buying a new cd attachment.

Title: Re: tubrografx-16 cd unit wont spin disc,says pc on track mode
Post by: Platinumfungi on February 15, 2010, 04:41:01 AM

Quote from: wccwmark on February 06, 2010, 11:30:34 PM

Quote from: BlackandBlue on February 06, 2010, 03:12:25 AM

The gear could be stuck or the laser dead.  If the gear is stuck, take a look at this post: 
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=7406.0

If the laser is dead, may need to be replaced.  Most likely the gear is stuck though.  You can have a look through my post to see how disassemble the unit.  There are 3 gears on the drive sled.  See if one is stuck.  Be careful, the middle gear is weak and likes to shred.  There is no replacement other than making your own that I know of.
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=7193.0

thanks for all the info.im not to good with fixing/taking apart electronics,so i think im gonna buy a duo since it would be cheaper than buying a new cd attachment.

If you do buy a Duo, do yourself a favor and buy either a Duo R or Duo RX :) Those models are extremely reliable.

The standard model Turbo Duo and PC Engine Duo are extremely prone to having issues that are often difficult to cost effectively repair :(