RAGINxxXxxCAJUN Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 My lens was going out on my CDX so I bought a new lens. I got it in and replaced the lens and now it don't spin at all. I try over and over again but never got it spinning so I gave up and put old lens back in and it still won't spin. Any ideas whats going on? it was spinning before I replaced the lens. If I can't get it is there a guy who can fix it? Can't find anyone that repairs CDX's units. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I wouldn't charge you anything to look at it, just postage back and forth. I've repaired all kinds of Sega CD systems including Laseractive, but never a CDX. Not against trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuker43 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I am having the same problem. I tried 2 different lens's now and the discs won't spin. I put the original lens back in and the disc spins however the lens is failing. I dont understand?? Anyone know what is going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariman Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 @Ax - Although I haven't fully disassembled one, I have heard that the CDX hates people and is nightmarish to put back together. Beware! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfin Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I wouldn't charge you anything to look at it, just postage back and forth. I've repaired all kinds of Sega CD systems including Laseractive, but never a CDX. Not against trying. Well, I have a CDX that does not work at all, when I got it it would blink -- and power off when powered on with batteries (I don't have the ac adapter). Tested it now again and nothing at all. When I opened it, someone had already "tried to fix", it's a little messy but aparently nothing broken. Any chances it could be back from dead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Well, I have a CDX that does not work at all, when I got it it would blink -- and power off when powered on with batteries (I don't have the ac adapter). Tested it now again and nothing at all. When I opened it, someone had already "tried to fix", it's a little messy but aparently nothing broken. Any chances it could be back from dead? There is always a chance, but if it's a mess I would suggest selling it for parts as-is and starting over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfin Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) There is always a chance, but if it's a mess I would suggest selling it for parts as-is and starting over. I will try to make a picture of inside, it's not that bad (I think) Considering the prices of a working unit (that is not fail proof), I think it's better to fix mine, even if it costs the almost same as a working one. Of course, if it is fixable Edited March 28, 2013 by Surfin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I will try to make a picture of inside, it's not that bad (I think) Considering the prices of a working unit (that is not fail proof), I think it's better to fix mine, even if it costs the almost same as a working one. Of course, if it is fixable If you do take photos I want to see where the RAM battery is, I don't want to take off the my CDX shell off to see what's inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfin Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Opened to take some pics, too long last time I had opened it... There is only 1 wire that looks strange (last pic). The rest seems OK, except that the board and lower cover (the one I removed) have signs that the CDX gone for a swim (some white dirt over the pcb) The battery is visible, not very difficult to replace it. The pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Doesn't look to bad. I'm not certain from the photos but it sort of looks like someone was trying to bypass a fuse or fix what they thought was a bad solder point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabulous_Muller Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I am having the same problem. I tried 2 different lens's now and the discs won't spin. I put the original lens back in and the disc spins however the lens is failing. I dont understand?? Anyone know what is going on? I had the same problem, I read somewhere that it's hard to find a good working lens (even the news) and you have keep trying to find one. Don't know exactly if it's tru or not. Did you unsolder the buble sold protection ? I did but didn't get any success even doing that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) cd lasers are pretty accurate two way devices, you just cant willy-nilly replace something and expect it to track Edited June 24, 2013 by Osgeld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladze Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Did anyone ever draw a conclusion on this topic? Has anyone been able to fix one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Willy Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 You might try checking the Tech Aid forum over at Sega-16. That's probably better than asking on an Atari board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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