Addendum:
A cheap replacement for the ML-2016 (3V, 25mAh) rechargable battery in this console is the VL- or ML-2020. It is used in the remote control for some BMW-cars - price at about $7-$8 (5 Euro). Should also work for the Sega- and Mega-CDs expansions.
Everyone else on holiday?
Pinballing since 1977, video gaming since 1978, console gaming since 1979, computer gaming since 1981. Growing old? Never!
Addendum:
Old ML-2016 rechargable battery replaced with a brand new VL-2020. Issues remain.
So it's not the voltage of the battery.
Pinballing since 1977, video gaming since 1978, console gaming since 1979, computer gaming since 1981. Growing old? Never!
Console repaired, all functions restored!
The problem was the Sega CD-BIOS not initialising. Basically waiting for Sega CD-components to report back, which they did not do. Hence a startup-screen but no animation playing, hence a black screen after each reset.
The problem was a corroded pin on the 315-5632, which is one of the two Sega CD's ics. These are located on the lower side of the upper pcb.
Most certainly no connection here.
It's not the greatest paint job, but it did the job.
Pinballing since 1977, video gaming since 1978, console gaming since 1979, computer gaming since 1981. Growing old? Never!
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