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#1
This is my first post in the group. Forgive me if it's right.
I have a dream, to be able to execute the game Phantasy Star 1, of the Master System in PC Engine.
Does anyone know if this is possible? Has anyone done the port of some SMS game for the PC engine?
#2
Please, what are the values of resistors R301, R302, R303 and R304?
They're very light color, I can not identify.
#3
Regarding the problem of my LaserActive. He was not working ... but found that the transistor "pcb power" was not working, I will replace and my LaserActive returned to work.
I hope you can understand my English.

IMG
#4
When I turn on the laseractive, I found that the laser lens is bouncing up and down crazy.
I believe the solution to this problem is to "update 3" but I did not understand.
Please, I need help because I'm unable to play cd/ld
#5
I'm having trouble with my CD-ROM2 drive. I managed to make the change with the gears (before there were 3 gears and now has only two gears) but when I connect the drive, the laser down and does not return. And so the CD does not rotate, can anyone help me? Please :cry:
Note: Forgive me, my English is horrible.
#6
I found "Service Manual" at this link:

/new_laseractive_pics/misc/clda100_repair/servicemanual.htm

This image shows the "power supply board"
But now what should I do ?

Forgive me, understanding very little of electronics. Need help. :cry:

IMG
#7
So what should I do to test and repair the "power supply board" my LaserActive?
I have little esperiência with repairs but I'm quite dedicated.
Please I need help.
#8
I purchased the fuse 250V 2.5A but the two fuses esplodem (2A and 2.5A) before I hit the power button the LaserActive.
They esplodem at the time I plug the power cord into the power grid.
What problem can be doing esplodir fuse?
#9
The system is completely no power.
Today I managed to eject manually tray LD, and not break anything.
But I realized that the "power supply board" is in trouble.
No continuity in 5 IC protector in power supply board and the fuse (125V 2.5A) was burned.
I have replaced the 5 IC protective. I did not find the fuse "125V 2.5A" I used a fuse 250V 2A, but failed. I called but the fuse blew again.
(Note: It confirms the protective IC 5 have not burned.)
The fuse has to be the "125V 2.5A" or can I use any other?
Even as a fuse 225V 2A is normal burn it instantly?
What should I do, please help me.
#10
I had a problem with my LaserActive, someone dropped it and is no longer working.
I'm trying to eject the tray LD is not working. I'm turning this gear but is only ejecting the CD compartment. (./hardgb/How_to_eject_tray_when_No_power_zpsfqhf4lf7.gif)
I need help to eject the tray completely and to see Which laserdisc problem.
Please help me.
#11
I did not have time to repair my LaserActive
but now I could replace the belt, and it worked it's returned to work perfectly. I am very happy with everyone's help. Thank you
See how was:
#12
I switched capacitors board, connected directly to PAC mega drive. Thus the problem of turning off lights and not eject the CD tray / LD has been resolved.
But I still do not spin in CD / LD.
Already checked the fisiveis are all working (have continued).
Note: I realized that when I put the CD in the tray, it rises, but not enough to touch the top base (white round cover)
I do not know if this is related to the problem.
#13
Hi Guys, I had some problems and had to sell my LaserActive forgive me but it was necessary  :cry:... but the good news is that in the same week, I found another LaserActive he is in trouble but the value was low and bought. :lol:
This LaserActive works with Mega Drive cartridges, but when I put a CD, it works for a few minutes (1 minute maximum 2 minutes) and soon after turn off the lights CD and LD and does not eject the tray. Back up and running again after a few hours.
Does anyone have any idea what's wrong? Are they the plate capacitors connected directly to the CAP?
#14
It is actually a CDR yes, it was just to take the test. :roll:
#15
I am very pleased to inform everyone, my LaserActive is in full operation. Thank you all for your help. In particular the choijimmy. I'm very happy. :dance:
#16
Quote from: choijimmy on 05/04/2015, 10:02 AM
Quote from: hardgb on 05/04/2015, 09:30 AM
Quote from: choijimmy on 05/04/2015, 08:54 AM
Quote from: hardgb on 05/03/2015, 07:15 PM
Quote from: choijimmy on 05/03/2015, 07:10 PMreplace those fuse first. The blown fuse indicate good signal since they blown instead of other components in the boards fired.
Let me know if you need those fuse, I have plenty of them. As you know, it took a month to ship the stuff from Hong Kong to Brazil. Not sure it will be quicker to find them in your place.
I want rather the fuses. What value can you send me two of each fuse?
Quote from: hardgb on 05/03/2015, 07:15 PM
Quote from: choijimmy on 05/03/2015, 07:10 PMreplace those fuse first. The blown fuse indicate good signal since they blown instead of other components in the boards fired.
Let me know if you need those fuse, I have plenty of them. As you know, it took a month to ship the stuff from Hong Kong to Brazil. Not sure it will be quicker to find them in your place.
I want rather the fuses. What value can you send me two of each fuse?
I can send you for free since they aren't expensive. Just sent
3 x icp-n50
5 x icp-n10
2 x icp-n20
2 x icp-n15
2 x icp-n25

These are all the ic protector models laseractive needed.
Make sure you replace the exact icp model and don't try to jump the wire to bypass the fuse before the fuse arrived.

Good luck.
Jimmy
Thank you so much.
I will wait for the arrival for testing.
Any news, I'll let you know.
Note: Is there a tracking number?

Thanks.
Cleilton Farias
No tracking number since the registered airmail cost much more that the fuse itself  :)
It does not matter. There will come for sure.
thank you again
 :dance:
#17
Quote from: choijimmy on 05/04/2015, 08:54 AM
Quote from: hardgb on 05/03/2015, 07:15 PM
Quote from: choijimmy on 05/03/2015, 07:10 PMreplace those fuse first. The blown fuse indicate good signal since they blown instead of other components in the boards fired.
Let me know if you need those fuse, I have plenty of them. As you know, it took a month to ship the stuff from Hong Kong to Brazil. Not sure it will be quicker to find them in your place.
I want rather the fuses. What value can you send me two of each fuse?
Quote from: hardgb on 05/03/2015, 07:15 PM
Quote from: choijimmy on 05/03/2015, 07:10 PMreplace those fuse first. The blown fuse indicate good signal since they blown instead of other components in the boards fired.
Let me know if you need those fuse, I have plenty of them. As you know, it took a month to ship the stuff from Hong Kong to Brazil. Not sure it will be quicker to find them in your place.
I want rather the fuses. What value can you send me two of each fuse?
I can send you for free since they aren't expensive. Just sent
3 x icp-n50
5 x icp-n10
2 x icp-n20
2 x icp-n15
2 x icp-n25

These are all the ic protector models laseractive needed.
Make sure you replace the exact icp model and don't try to jump the wire to bypass the fuse before the fuse arrived.

Good luck.
Jimmy
Thank you so much.
I will wait for the arrival for testing.
Any news, I'll let you know.
Note: Is there a tracking number?

Thanks.
Cleilton Farias
#18
Quote from: choijimmy on 05/03/2015, 07:10 PMreplace those fuse first. The blown fuse indicate good signal since they blown instead of other components in the boards fired.
Let me know if you need those fuse, I have plenty of them. As you know, it took a month to ship the stuff from Hong Kong to Brazil. Not sure it will be quicker to find them in your place.
I want rather the fuses. What value can you send me two of each fuse?
#19
I have news. I tested the IC protectors on the power board support. All is continuous, except for one. The IC301 (N50), this has no continuity.

I also tested (out of curiosity) 2 IC Protector fuse in Main Board, N10. These 2 also lacks continuity.
In short, 1x N50 and 2x N10 burned. I believe that replacing these 3 IC Protector will solve the CD reading problem.

Now with respect to not display the home screen of LaserActive. Anyone have any idea how to solve this problem ? Does the missing CD BIOS (eprom was damaged) ?

IMG
#20
I believe the motor that spins the CD / D is not burned, because when I press play it spins the CD, but the lens does not identify the CD.
Note: There are 2 lights on LaserActive panel, the "CD led" and "led LD". Even in the absence CD within the LaserActive, the "CD led" is off and the "LED LD" on ...
I made this video to show:
#21
I'm coming back, I need help. I bought a laser, he came and installed it on LaserActive but is not yet playing cd.
But first, I want to ask for help for other details. Before the new laser arrive, I tried to turn the trimpot the old laser, but made a big stupidity in one of the times

I turned the trimpo with LaserActive working and smoke started coming out of the laser, and at the same time I hung up the LaserActive. Despois addition, LaserActive does not show the home screen, it's just a black screen. The pac mega drive is still working, when I insert a cartridge, but when no cartridge inserted the screen goes black. What can this be?

And going back to the other problem, the 1st issue, the LaserActive still not identifying any CD, it just turns the cd when I click play but not execulta the CD.
I made this video to show:
Does anyone have idea what can I do?
Help.
#22
I looked at the LaserActive, but failed.
I'll have to get a lens that works.
In your opinion should I buy 2 (motor and lens) or only the lens already solves the problem the LaserActive?
#23
You mentioned in your post, "you can either turn the POT on the laser lens clockwise just a little bit and try again"
The POT is what is located in the flat cable, the laser lens?
I want to try to turn the POT if it does not work, I have to find a laser lens that is working. My God, where I'll find it?
#24
I bought this LaserActive recently and have never seen him work with CD or LD.
I put the CD he pulls the tray, the lens moves, up and down. But in no time the CD spins.
Will the problem is the motor, that not spins the CD?
Or will the LaserActive is not recognizing the CD?
I made the video to show how it is.
#25
I did the continuity test, the thermal fuse, F101 and F102.
The two are ok (has continuity).
I suspect that the engine is not running.
Is there any way for me to test this engine?
If the engine is blown, where I find this engine model?
choijimmy, thank you for the tips. I really want to be able to do my Pioneer LaserActive back up and running.
#26
Hi, guys, I have a Pioneer LaserActive with Pack MegaDrive.
It works perfectly with the megadrive Pack but he did not play discs (CD/LD).
I opened it and noticed that it does not spin the discs. Apparently everything else works normally (gears, optical drive ...) the lens moves, up and down, but does not spin discs.
I'm measured the voltage going to the motor, and is 3V. I think it's a very low voltage.
What think you can be? Please I need help.