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[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PCE Cd-Rom2 with a torn ribbon]

   Right, now it's time to look for a CD-Rom2 with a broken gear. That should not be too hard, though I will probably use my unit as the donor with its good gears, rather than try a ribbon swap.
   
    Until then my questions are:
What kind of oil or grease would you use to lubricate the gears?
And does anyone have, or know a good place to find a candidate for the transplant?

Thanks

[Console Repair/Mod Center / PCE Cd-Rom2 with a torn ribbon]

Hi all love the forum,
 
After weeks of eager anticipation my CD-Rom2 unit arrived today, sadly it was DOA.
I plugged it in to try and play an audio Cd and it made a burr noise and and nothing else. Of course having heard of all the horror stories of middle gears I feared the worst. The gears are fine, however the the long skinny ribbon had 50% tear.
Any advice on torn ribbons would be greatly appreciated!

P.S. Great forum