THE HORROR!!! the horror....

[Prince Planet]

If you just need a domestic DC, you may want to stop by your local EB (assuming you have one). Everytime I've stopped in, they've had a used DC or two all wrapped up for sale at a ridiculously low price ($45-$60). DC for a the price of a game? A safe bet in my book.

[Tsubaki]

Originally posted by 88mph

Tying your shoes is more complicated than installing a new drive in the DC.

Hehe, very true. If one can not operate a screwdriver, they need some help.

[napalm]

***UPDATE***

Alright I've located the problem. It seems inside the gd rom, the laser keeps going forward because its not getting the signal that it was in its "home" position. when it keeps pushing it forward it goes back a notch (because its on a screw type system) and makes the clicking noise i was describing. So either the mechanism that tells the dreamcast that the laser is in the "home" position is broken, or there is a weak connection between something.

I'm gonna put the thing back together again and see if it works. (sometimes that does fix something if you diddle with it) and if not I'm gonna try to re-solder some points and see if that does anything. If worse comes to worse I'll get it repaired or buy a new GD Rom.

Anyone ever done this type of stuff before?

And BTW sorry for my lack of terms because i only 14 and I havent been taught this stuff yet :-/

***UPDATE.... AGAIN***

Well it appears as if I have fixed it. I put it back together and it runs fine now!!! I\'m sooooooo happy and as being a 14 year old, it really boosted my self esteem I suppose the laser might have been off its tracks, i TOOOOLLLLDDDDD you diddling always fixes everything! Man oh man am i glad, and i didnt have to pay $48 plus S&H!!! lol

[Tommy Tallarico]

Originally posted by NApOLm321
i TOOOOLLLLDDDDD you diddling always fixes everything!

Spoken like a true 14 year old.

[napalm]

Spoken like a true 14 year old.

Damn straight!

[Clash!]

14 going on 15, man they grow up fast!

[Josh]

Originally posted by Zerodash
OK, OK, lets get back ON topic

There is this excellent outfit in Maryland that does console repairs. I can't recommend them enough (they installed an Afterburner and TV De in my GBA for free).

www.pandorascube.com

That store is a scam shop. They sell bootlegs as "official product" and they overcharge on EVERYTHING.

Fuck them... don't give them your buisness.

[Saint of Killers]

Originally posted by 88mph


That store is a scam shop. They sell bootlegs as "official product" and they overcharge on EVERYTHING.

Fuck them... don't give them your buisness.

Damn straight. They're fucking thieves. They were charging $700 for PS2s before they came out in the US, and I can remember when they were selling Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 for over $100. Don't give them your money.

In the Baltimore area, Powergamer is much better. I dunno any import shops in the DC area.