Sega CD Metal Plate

[rf switch]

Does anyone know if you NEED the metal plate that screws onto the bottom of the genesis in order to get the Sega CD to work with it? I just dug out my Genesis and Sega CD (Both model 1) But I dont know where the plate is. I can't get the Sega CD to come on when I turn the Genesis on (yes both are plugged in). I've even cleaned the contacts.

[SkiDragon]

It is not required. I think a common problem with the Sega CD is the fuse. Try checking that.