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[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Repair of a PCE CR-ROM2: disks don't read, scraping noise]

I have two CD-ROM systems with the same problem, does that help narrow it down?

In terms of replacement lasers, do you have any recommendations on where to get them? I've found a few of the Diskman models you mentioned on eBay, but shipping on these units to Australia seems to be quite expensive. And I'd also feel kinda guilty about gutting a functional unit.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Repair of a PCE CR-ROM2: disks don't read, scraping noise]

Ah, I have a Japanese unit, so now I know what you're talking about I seem to recall trying to run the unit without this metal cover in place and it still scraped a little...

Scraping issue for a moment, there's still the issue that I can't get this thing to load games. Even with the laser unit running without the body, I still get a "set disk" error. Do lasers often go bad in PCEs? What laser can you use to replace them? The one's I've found have a little board where the ribbon cable should be!

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Repair of a PCE CR-ROM2: disks don't read, scraping noise]

"Black metal part"? Is there suppose to be something on top of the spindle? Mine is a solid silver color. Though I have noticed if I put some electrical tape on the spindle to lift the CD up a bit higher, it doesn't scrape anymore, has something fallen off my unit?

By little foam pads, are you talking about those little rectangle-shaped felt stickers that are located on the left and right sides of the drive? Mine still has those.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Repair of a PCE CR-ROM2: disks don't read, scraping noise]

Hmmm, it sounds like this is my only choice, since why else would the disk be rubbing on the bottom of the unit? How do you know if you've gone too far? I would guess the disk won't load, but my system is currently doing that anyway

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Repair of a PCE CR-ROM2: disks don't read, scraping noise]

Hey guys! I'm having an issue with a CD-ROM2 unit. I've replaced the middle gear and the laser can move now, but games don't load ("please set disk" it says) and there's often a scraping noise while the disk spins.

I can't see any red lasers while the disk is loading, so does that mean the laser is dead? I have another CD-ROM2 with the same issues, do their lasers die really easily or might something else be wrong? Like maybe incorrect assembly, aside from the putting the two ribbon cables in backwards problem. If the laser does need to be replaced, I just need to find and install a new one right? There's a sticker on the laser that says "KSS-220a" so that's what I need right? I've found some on eBay, but they have a silicon board where the ribbon cable would normally go, so is this the wrong part or does it need modification?

As to the scraping sound, it's obvious that the disk is too low and is rubbing on the body of the unit. I've got the three springs in place, so the laser assembly should be pushing away from the body, but that hasn't helped. I've read that you can install a new style spindle motor which solves the issue, but can the original be fixed?

Thanks guys!