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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Super CD Rom2 Release Date?]

So I think I'll actually just say "Super CD" as suggested, but make a comment about the alternate pronunciations. Also, thanks for showing the ad, it really is quite... special.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Super CD Rom2 Release Date?]

I'll just say, "CD Rom Squared" then, saying, "Rom Rom" sounds kind of silly. Thanks

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Super CD Rom2 Release Date?]

Also, I heard that it's supposed to be pronounced "Super CD Rom Rom" rather than "Super CD Rom Two", is that correct?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Super CD Rom2 Release Date?]

Thank you very much.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Super CD Rom2 Release Date?]

I'm making a video about the PC Engine Super CD Rom2 because it's rather hard to find a video with reliable information on it, but I've hit a couple of dead ends. I cannot for the life of me find a release date. I would also like to know the original retail price. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Super CD Rom2 Recapping: I can't do it, who should? UPDATE]

I got the new brick today and tested every CD game I have for a while and can confirm that the problem was indeed the power supply. The system now runs beautifully. Lesson learned- Don't cheap out. Thanks to everyone who helped me get this sorted out.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Super CD Rom2 Recapping: I can't do it, who should? UPDATE]

Well in that case I'm going to record what it's doing sometime tomorrow and start a new thread about it with a link to the video.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Super CD Rom2 Recapping: I can't do it, who should? UPDATE]

Castlevania was one of the free PCE Works discs, but Pomping World is official. What's confusing me is that it'll work, but cut out after a while during loading(roughly 20 minutes). Then, if try to play it again immediately it'll stop much sooner than if I wait and try again, which I've never heard of before.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Super CD Rom2 Recapping: I can't do it, who should? UPDATE]

They left the old laser on. I'm wondering if it could somehow have to do with the power cord. It's really cheap, and I had to use a tip adapter to make it fit. Would a legit NEC one make any difference?

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Super CD Rom2 Recapping: I can't do it, who should?]

UPDATE- Just got the Super CD back today. The owner of the game shop knew someone who repairs them. I got it home and immediately hooked it back up and started playing Dracula X. After finishing level 2, it froze. I put in a different game, Pomping World. It seemed to work fine, but once I hit run, the screen glitched up completely and the game froze. I waited about 20 minutes, then tried it again. It worked fine. I played for about 15-30 minutes, then it froze between levels. I noticed that the disc stops spinning once it crashes/freezes/stops, and it always seems to do it while loading. Any idea what this is?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAFFLE: Gate of Thunder (WINNER REVEALED)]

I was close!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What PC-Engine Stuff did you get today?]

I got my Super CD Rom2 in the mail today! No cords yet though, so I can't play it... but it looks nice.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAFFLE: Gate of Thunder/Bonk's Adventure/Bonk's Revenge/Bomberman]

Attached is a picture of my PCE CD collection-

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAFFLE: Gate of Thunder/Bonk's Adventure/Bonk's Revenge/Bomberman]

I wish I had signed up when I first got my PC Engine. I've just started, but I love the community here... even if I read much more than post. Sign me up, please!

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Super CD Rom2 Recapping: I can't do it, who should?]

Ah. Thanks for all the help!

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Super CD Rom2 Recapping: I can't do it, who should?]

The seller (who has a flawless track record and was very polite) explained that the CD sound is very quiet for a few minutes until the system warms up, then it works fine. If the re-cap doesn't fix it, I have a spare laser, though I'll cross that bridge once I come to it.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Super CD Rom2 Recapping: I can't do it, who should?]

To be fair, I wasn't really very specific with them. I didn't say, "Could you replace the capacitors and clean the board", I just said, "Could you fix a Super CD ROM2". I'm considering calling them back or going in and explaining more thoroughly. While I'd prefer to have someone here do it, the shipping cost puts me off. Exactly how complicated is the job?

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Super CD Rom2 Recapping: I can't do it, who should? FINAL UPDATE]

Howdy. I'm new, and I joined specifically because I just snagged a Super CD Rom2 that most likely needs re-capped. I already have all the necessary parts; I even bought a spare laser just in case. Problem is, I am 100% unqualified to do this, and both of my local game stores seem reluctant to attempt it. Should I risk a computer repair store? Would the guides here instill the confidence necessary for the local game shops to do the repair? I can't really afford to let someone accidentally ruin the thing... 

Side note- Exactly how exotic is the AC adapter? I ordered an AC adapter that appears to have the correct specs (DC 12V 1A), but I'm pretty nervous about accidentally frying it.
EDIT- Here's a link to the eBay listing for the AC adapter I bought. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/151620955695?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) Yeah, I know, I'm cheap.