Philips cd-i - skipping and crashing on a game with no visible scratches or scuffs

[MrSparkle]

I have heard that there are alot of compatibility issues between different models. But i like to think that its the cdi deciding that IT cant even stand to play cdi games.

[Ze_ro]

I don't suppose you have another model of CD-i to test it on?

--Zero

[aboblyndsae]

I don't suppose you have another model of CD-i to test it on?

--Zero

Hahaha, no, no I don't.

[Iron Draggon]

maybe the CD lens just needs cleaning

[Xander]

But i like to think that its the cdi deciding that IT cant even stand to play cdi games.

Then the CD-i launch a long and painful sequence to convert itself into a VHS player.

[WindowsKiller]

I know this problem, which more or less only affects FMV games and audio/video CDs (more general: everything that constantly streams data from the disc). However, I only experienced it on CDM12-equipped CD-i 210s. It's cause by the grease drying out, so that the laser can no longer move fluidly and often lose tracking. Re-grease will fix it. Owning a 370 myself, I can tell you that this won't be an easy task, though.

[aboblyndsae]

I know this problem, which more or less only affects FMV games and audio/video CDs (more general: everything that constantly streams data from the disc). However, I only experienced it on CDM12-equipped CD-i 210s. It's cause by the grease drying out, so that the laser can no longer move fluidly and often lose tracking. Re-grease will fix it. Owning a 370 myself, I can tell you that this won't be an easy task, though.

Thank you. When you say it won't be easy, how not easy are we talking? Could I permanently damage the system if I fuck up? I'm not the most mechanically-inclined person. For a point of reference, I was only able to replace the cartridge connector in the NES with very detailed instructions with pictures, and wouldn't be able to do something like replacing the timekeeper battery in a normal cd-i.