How can I repair my GD-ROM

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:01 pm

Hello, everybody.

I have a GD-ROM drive that is not working because I inadvertently connected the wrong power supply to it. I was told that there are repair kits to repair this type of problem. If so, where I can find them? If not, how I can repair my GD-ROM? I'd appreciate any assistance in the matter. Thank you.

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:40 pm

depends on the model you have,there is 610-0617 and the 610-0617-01 versions

there will be a label to show which you have,check out segashed for more info

http://triplemoonstar.brinkster.net/seg ... subcat=115

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:54 pm

well i'm not sure a laser swap will do...

you gave wrong current supplies to the drive?

might be worth it to contact ken at www.irepairsega.com

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:10 am

most likely the damage is on the servo board BUT if it the earlier 610-0617 model then you can swap out the entire unit as provided by mr geezer

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:29 pm

Well, according to Danox574, what I did was send the 5V voltage line where the 12V needs to go and sent the 12V voltage line where the 5V needs to go.

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:32 pm

I'd safely say that is toast, you would have taken out the power dist board on the GD-ROM drive, maybe a few SMT Ic's as well.

Not econimical to repair.

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:23 pm

yeah under feeding is nothing hurting, but overfeeding means toast... you are up for a new drive... check ebay for another one, or ask Andy or I depending on your location, we both have spare drives