Dreamcast Not Spinning Discs

[Gypsy]

I would guess this probably means the laser is dead? I have more so it's not a huge deal but I would like to repair it instead of just tossing it if possible.

[tbone3969]

I would guess this probably means the laser is dead? I have more so it's not a huge deal but I would like to repair it instead of just tossing it if possible.

D.O.N.E.

Done.

Trash it.  Laser is fried.  Nothing lasts forever.

[Gypsy]

After googling around it does seem very difficult (if not impossible) to actually replace a DC laser probably due to GDROM bullshit and that if I replace it I will be able to play cdrs but not retail discs but I'm not super technically inclined so idk exactly.

Edit: It is spinning discs now but it still won't read shit. I've been trying with a sports game that was bought new so the disc is flawless.

[Gypsy]

Took everything apart, cleaned it and left the system on for a bit (this one had not been used in a bit) and it's working now.

[BlueBMW]

You mean you gave up the peace and quiet a broken Dreamcast offered you in favor of the wonderful grinding and seeking noises a working unit makes??