3DO FZ 1 Not reading disc

[youngskywalker]

I just got a 3DO FZ 1 for 19.99 at a thrift store.

When I turn it on it powers up, but when I insert a disc it does'nt load.

Screen stays black.

Anyone know of any common issues, or any tips would be appreciated.

 

Thanks

[kevincal]

So you don't hear the disc spinning at all?

[youngskywalker]

So you don't hear the disc spinning at all?

Nope, no spin sound at all.

When I insert a disc the green access light comes on, but after that the screen stays black.

So, I guess it's the disc drive.

Well, anyone know if it's an easy fix, or worth trying to fix at all:?

I'll need some more knowledge before I open this FZ 1.

[Ghost Soldier]

Have you tried turning it on without a disc ? The bootup screen should appear and the mem manager. If not sounds more like a vid/display problem.

Edited January 15, 2007 by Ghost Soldier

[youngskywalker]

The system is showing the 3DO emblem on screen after power up.

 

I found a message from back in 1995 on the 3DO newsgroup about a problem similar to the one I'm having.

So far it's all I have to go on.

 

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.v...4f13dad64fd0407

Edited January 15, 2007 by youngskywalker

[Ghost Soldier]

I found a message from back in 1995 on the 3DO newsgroup about a problem similar to the one I'm having.

So far it's all I have to go on.

 

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.v...4f13dad64fd0407

Sounds like good advice

[kevincal]

I had a Dreamcast that stopped spinning discs...I opened it up and there was a big ball of lint...maybe carpet fibers, jammed in the CD drive gears. Took it out with some tweezers and it was good as new.