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[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: TG16 CD-ROM Have to flip upside down to work]

I realized its because the spindle was pushed down.  I attempted to pry it up and am able to get it spinning but it's wobbly.  Still works upside down.  I'll probably give it another attempt when I pick up the proper tools.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: TG16 CD-ROM Have to flip upside down to work]

Thanks!  I will give it a whirl

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: TG16 CD-ROM Have to flip upside down to work]

I see, thank you for the graphic and explanation.  It makes sense.  Although it may not be fixable, I believe it is a component that is replaceable.  I appreciate everyone's help and advice.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: TG16 CD-ROM Have to flip upside down to work]

usually this is the sign of a week old lens or a drive that needs potentiometer adjustment.

The lens is new.  Is there a specific pot for the motor?  Took me days to get it right to read CDs again without issue.  Just trying to narrow it down

I'm thinking it's just the motor wearing down but just don't get why gravity can fix it but I cant.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / TG16 CD-ROM Have to flip upside down to work]

Has anyone else experienced this?  It's been through some wear and tear recently.  I've done a laser replacement but it seemed the more I fidgeted with the system the more problems I would have.   It works now but I have to flip it upside down.  I'm hoping this is repairable but I'm still trying to figure out how.  Anyone have an idea as to what would cause this?

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Divingboard / Arcade Card / glitch question]

Are using this?  If so, it won't work with Super CD Roms or Arcade.



It's possible with a MOD trick but you could just pick up a PC-Henshin.

Looks like they are back in stock!

http://www.db-elec.com/home/products

[Console Repair/Mod Center / TG16 CD ROM gear repaired with Sculpting putty (green stuff) Pic]

With enough patience and practice anything is possible :-).

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: CD-ROM ticking issue after Laser Swap]

Seems to be a pot adjustment issue.  Still trying to get it right.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / CD-ROM ticking issue after Laser Swap]

My TG Cdrom unit stopped working right after I beat YS3.  The CD stopped spinning, I found the small flex cable torn.  I attempted to fix but to no available.  I performed a laser swap but my laser keeps going all the way to the center and clicks ticking.  The CD spins but it doesn't start reading the track.  Is this a bad laser?  It seems like some mechanism is preventing it from kicking in.  Has anyone experienced this and were you able to find a way to resolve?  I was able to re tread the large gear with sculpting puddy (green stuff) as it was damaged.  The gears turn fine.   I feel like I'm so close but I just can't figure it out this last part.  I did calibrate the large flex cable by severing the solder and ensuring continuity.    Has anyone experience this before?