eddhead Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hey all!! I just bought a Model 1 Sega CD, and I'm having problems with it. The problem: When I hook up a good-working-condition Model 1 Genny to it, I get a black screen- whether or not a cartridge is in the Genny. HOWEVER(!), the Ready and the Access lights light up for about a second, then turn off. This makes me think that there is hope. Things to note: I only have one Sega brand AC adapter (which I'm plugging into the Sega CD, I'm using a universal adapter for the Genesis that works just fine when it's not plugged into the Sega CD). I'm a bit lacking in the "hardcore electrical knowledge" category, but I opened it up and there wasn't anything obviously wrong with it. I think that's about it... except for The solution: But I guess this is where you guys come in. Thanks in advance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 *Update* I took it apart again and starting poking around in there with a multimeter. I found that the F1 fuse next to the ac jack was burned out (after doing some research, it seems like a common problem), so I ordered some of these and we'll see if that fixes the problem.... *crosses fingers* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 In the meantime, you can try connecting those points with some heavy-ish wire & see if the fuses will fix it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FABombjoy Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Pico II Fuse 10A 10 amp! That's 7.5a more than stock. Might as well just use a piece of wire instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Well, I cut out the fuse and soldered a piece of wire in, and nothing changed. Except now the lights won't even come on every time I try to power on (it takes anywhere from 4-10 tries). I don't know, I'll go through it again with the multimeter, but it's not looking too good. We might be looking at the next "For Parts" Sega CD on eBay . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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