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[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: IFU-30 RGB mod horizontal noise?]

Thanks for the feedback.. I have a couple things I can still test...
I have a different PSU, but it is a 9.5v 2.5A one. Will 9.5v be too high?
I have also checked the scart cable and not all the Gnd connections are wired, so I'll fix that...

[Console Repair/Mod Center / IFU-30 RGB mod horizontal noise?]

Hi.
RGB modded an IFU-30 unit a while ago.
Hooked up to my main TV and I notice horizontal bands of noise across the upper portion of the screen and general noise throughout the blacks in the picture (Picture, Video).
I am using a 9V 1.5A PSU from RetroGameSupply, but issue persists with different adapters as well.
Tested without CD-ROM drive installed and with diffreent Core Grafx unit, so problem down the the IFU itself...

Not sure if similar to this issue. The lines are persistent towards the top of the screen..

Any thoughts? Cheers!

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Clean briefcase RGB A/V mod]

Found this on eBay. Haven't seen one done like this before. Nice clean finish! This by anyone here?

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PCE CD-ROM2 - Where to start?]

Nope. I've slid the laser from the centre to the outer edge so nothing has seized up. The unit doesn't sound like its even trying. I've checked the ribbon cables too and they look to be in the correct orientation...?

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PCE CD-ROM2 - Where to start?]

Would help to know what country you live in.  Shipping internationally can get pricey and custom taxes may get applied both ways.

Norway myself - Europe is usually expensive enough for shipping, and state-side kills...

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PCE CD-ROM2 - Where to start?]

Ok, cheers for the info. A full re-cap may be beyond my current soldering skills.. Any recommendation of members here offering such services?

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PCE CD-ROM2 - Where to start?]

Well, i opened it up - nothing looks out of the ordinary.
2nd cog is yellowed as expected, but looks fully intact.
I slid the laser across into the centre, but still nothing when all put back together...

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PCE CD-ROM2 - Where to start?]

Thanks for the heads-up. I've seen their store before. Were prices reasonable?

[Console Repair/Mod Center / PCE CD-ROM2 - Where to start?]

Hi!

Picked up a briefcase with CD-ROM2 unit in great condition recently. Unit boots with my Core 2 unit (PC displayed), but nothing else happens. The unit is silent, the laser is positioned at the rear of the track and doesn't move, the CD doesn't spin...

I have yet to open it up, so... any thoughts?

If it was an issue with the middle gear - would I not expect to hear something?

Any suggestions on EU based members who may offer repairs?
I have seen wolfman recommended under other topics...

Thanks in advance! Neil