View Full Version : Sega CDX : the Genesis part is dead
sniperCCJVQ
08-29-2010, 02:37 PM
Currently testing a CDX
the CD part is working (with a Audio CD or even a Sega CD game, it boots)
However, when i tried a cartridge (got blank screen) or when the Sega CD game try to access what he needs from the Genesis hardware, i have a "disc error"
Smell dead for me....
any chance this *could* be fixable ?
Sonicwolf
08-29-2010, 04:25 PM
IMO, The Genesis part isnt dead as the Sega CD games run with Genesis hardware. It's most likely a problem with the cartridge to motherboard connection. It may just be a bum cartridge slot which I think is replaceable.
c0ldb33r
08-29-2010, 07:02 PM
yeah if its giving a disc error, then it can't tell there's a genesis game inserted, otherwise it wouldn't bother talking about a disc at all.
What do you mean by the following:
... when the Sega CD game try to access what he needs from the Genesis hardware, i have a "disc error"
So what works on the Sega CD? just audio CDs? Can you use the Sega CD internal cd player or are you just using the CDX as a cd player?
raylydiard
08-31-2010, 09:53 AM
Ok heres my feedback on other fourm i fix sega cdx systems.
http://www.assemblergames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27477&highlight=raylyd
I can fix it for £50 plus return shipping £8.
Currently testing a CDX
the CD part is working (with a Audio CD or even a Sega CD game, it boots)
However, when i tried a cartridge (got blank screen) or when the Sega CD game try to access what he needs from the Genesis hardware, i have a "disc error"
Smell dead for me....
any chance this *could* be fixable ?
c0ldb33r
08-31-2010, 12:30 PM
What do you think the problem is?
raylydiard
08-31-2010, 01:42 PM
I think it just needs a new laser a good load of cart solt cleaning and to tip the console off a new backup ram battery.
Its hard to tell with out haveing a look at the system.
I am sure its fixable. to 100%
When i repair this system so far i have had 100% sucess rate of repairs.
So far.
What do you think the problem is?
sniperCCJVQ
09-04-2010, 03:40 PM
hI guys
i was able to fix, a pin was bended in the cartridge slot and the CD lens was ultra dirty..works great now, either with a cart or CD