I'm SO Frustrated With My Sega CD!

[Metropolisforever]

You might have seen my previous thread explaining how my Model 1 Sega CD won't read discs.

Well, I finally opened it up, cleaned off the lens, put it all back together, and tried again.

It still won't read discs. :(

I am so upset with this. I've tried buying a memory cartridge and cleaning out the lens, but the machine still won't read discs... and, to make everything a little worse, I already left positive feedback for the guy. :oops:

[todesengel]

When you turn on the system does it boot to the main Sega CD start up screen?

[izarate]

In my experience, Model 1 Sega CDs are pretty fragile. I once went to pick one up in an adjacent city and tested it in the guys house. Everything was OK, put it in the trunk and drove back home. I get there and *poof* doesn't read CDs. :(

[Orion Pimpdaddy]

There is a door timing issue that happens to some of the model 1s. There is a video on Youtube that shows a guy who repaired his.

[Nitrosport]

There is a door timing issue that happens to some of the model 1s. There is a video on Youtube that shows a guy who repaired his.

My model 1 has this issue aswell. Sometimes it works fine and sometimes I have to open it up and move around the tray for it to work. It's a real pain so I would suggest getting a model 2 Sega cd.

[Metropolisforever]

When you turn on the system does it boot to the main Sega CD start up screen?
Yes, it does.

[Enigmus]

My model 1 has this issue aswell. Sometimes it works fine and sometimes I have to open it up and move around the tray for it to work. It's a real pain so I would suggest getting a model 2 Sega cd.

What? A Model 2? And have to listen to THAT HORRIBLE THEME you get when there's no disc? Everyone knows the Model 1 song is better, anyway!

[b1aCkDeA7h]

I would get a model 2 simply for the reliability issue. I could care less about the differences in the theme. My model 2 Sega CD and S-Video modded Genny 2 is great.

[todesengel]

Wondering if the laser could have gone bad or the motor might have burned out.

[Metropolisforever]

Wondering if the laser could have gone bad or the motor might have burned out.
Do you know what I can do to fix it? The guy says it was working when he had it.

[todesengel]

Do you know what I can do to fix it? The guy says it was working when he had it.
Sorry no idea what you could do to fix it, maybe somebody on here might know what to do.

[dendawg]

Do you know what I can do to fix it?

This (http://www.amazon.com/Sega-CD-System-Video-Game-Console/dp/B0009UYZ84/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1245681922&sr=8-1) is your cheapest fix. Honestly. :angel:

[77punk]

just get a x'eye or a cdx. ha. I have a broken model 1 that I could harvest parts from if your willing to swap parts around. I got it not powering on so dont know if the laser is/isnt reading but might keep the parts as I have a fully functional model 1 and in case something happens. or you can always scout out a laser active!

[Metropolisforever]

I actually have NEC and SEGA LaserActive PACs, but no LaserActive.

The point is, I want my model 1 Sega CD to work. Does ANYONE know how I might be able to fix it?

Or WHO might be able to fix it?

:frustrated:

[todesengel]

You can try http://www.sega-parts.com/, they're Sega's official repair center for all of their older hardware.

[Metropolisforever]

Parts? But I just need to fix my system. :(

[todesengel]

Parts? But I just need to fix my system. :(
The site is just called Sega Parts, you can send them your Sega CD and it will cost you $45 for them to repair it.

[Metropolisforever]

And how do I do that? I don't see an option for it. :help:

[staxx]

From the last time I spoke to them, they don't work on repairs anymore. It maybe cheaper to buy another one.

[todesengel]

And how do I do that? I don't see an option for it. :help:
http://www.leftcoastgames.com/console_repair.php?osCsid=7648ff15b119c265cc0e3c07 bc4c6f7b
There's the page with the info.

[Metropolisforever]

From the last time I spoke to them, they don't work on repairs anymore. It maybe cheaper to buy another one.
Are you sure?

I really want a working Model 1. :(

[todesengel]

Well it wouldn't hurt to just email them and ask if they still do repairs, I honestly don't think that they would keep that repair page up though if they didn't do it anymore.

[Gameguy]

Or WHO might be able to fix it?
I'm not sure how much it would cost to get it repaired, but there is a place that should be able to repair it. Check the second link for the info about the Sega CD model 1.

http://oldschoolgamer.ca/
http://oldschoolgamer.ca/node/144

[Gleere]

There is a door timing issue that happens to some of the model 1s. There is a video on Youtube that shows a guy who repaired his.

Do you have a link for that video ?
thanks

[Garry Shandling]

Gary Shandling

[Orion Pimpdaddy]

Do you have a link for that video ?
thanks

I pasted three helpful videos below, the first is the door timing issue:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGTV6y8MOg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ap4o-ehz0M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFb21Nge3Xk&feature=related