my 2nd dreamcast just went ka-put, my ? is
11-09-03, 09:35 AM
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my 2nd dreamcast just went ka-put, my ? is
they wont read discs, can i still get these fixed, i would really like to instead of buying a used one, is it inexpensive.
11-09-03, 12:32 PM
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To buy another system would cost you around $30 (and that includes getting another controller with it as well). Fixing a DC would be more.
11-09-03, 12:49 PM
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You actually can probably fix it yourself. My DC has stopped working a few times, and I've popped the cover off and messed with the tiny screw by the laser to fix it.
Here's a page with some pics on where the screw is at...this is actually how to get the DC to read CD-RW's....but it fixed all my other problems as well.
http://www.boob.co.uk/docs/devinfo.htm
Here's a page with some pics on where the screw is at...this is actually how to get the DC to read CD-RW's....but it fixed all my other problems as well.
http://www.boob.co.uk/docs/devinfo.htm
11-09-03, 05:48 PM
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Back in summer my DC was also starting to crap out as it was having the disc read errors even on games that were spotless. I had to try multiple attempts to load the games. Believe it or not, turning the DC upside down will extend the life of your DC by a few months.
If that doesn't work, then last time I was in Gamestop (which was a long while ago), they had about 10 DC's shrinkwrapped only the system and cables (no box) all marked $49.99. They might still have some in your area, be sure to ask.
If that doesn't work, then last time I was in Gamestop (which was a long while ago), they had about 10 DC's shrinkwrapped only the system and cables (no box) all marked $49.99. They might still have some in your area, be sure to ask.
11-09-03, 09:03 PM
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Originally posted by discostu1337
You actually can probably fix it yourself. My DC has stopped working a few times, and I've popped the cover off and messed with the tiny screw by the laser to fix it.
You actually can probably fix it yourself. My DC has stopped working a few times, and I've popped the cover off and messed with the tiny screw by the laser to fix it.
