homerj Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I've got an FZ-10 that I didn't play for probably over a year & when I finally decided to play it again I found that it won't read any of my games. Anyone know where I can get it repaired reasonably? I've got quite a few games that I'd still like to be able to play once in a while but I also don't know if it's worth sinking a ton of money into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 The laser is probably dead, it looks like the stock of lasers on Ali Express dried up (for now). I believe the FZ-1 and FZ-10 share the same laser, another alternative source is the old Panasonic/Creative CR-563 PC CD drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerj Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Thanks for the info. I was really looking more for someone who performs the repairs. I'm not sure I'd be up to replacing the laser myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gameblabla Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Thanks for the info. I was really looking more for someone who performs the repairs. I'm not sure I'd be up to replacing the laser myself. VideoGamePerfection can perform repairs on 3DOs : https://www.videogameperfection.com/products/3do-repair-service/ You should contact them first before sending it in though. (i don't know if they repair the drive's laser) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Can you describe the symptoms you are experiencing? There are multiple ways a FZ-10 can stop reading discs. Are your discs even spinning? Also, if so, are you using CD-r discs, or original games? Does it load any at all, even if only for a moment? If it's the later, then yeah, you might need a new lens. If the discs aren't spinning however, it could be a different issue all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerj Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Discs spin. Original games. Won't read any of them even for a moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerj Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Update: fired up the 3DO this weekend & now the disc no longer spins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Update: fired up the 3DO this weekend & now the disc no longer spins. OK, if that's the case, open the door and look for the switch that triggers the discs to spin. If you are facing the unit, it should be in the leftmost corner closest to you. The button sits below the disc tray slot, so you will need to grab a pen or screwdriver, or something along those lines, to activate it manually. Have a disc in the drive while you do this, and if it spins, then great. If not, then there might be an actual drive issue that will require you to take the system apart. If the disc does spin after this test, it's likely the tiny little tab/actuator attached to the drive door itself snapped off--it will be in the same position that the disc activation switch will be, just on the door. I had this happen to my unit and had to rig up a new tab. It's what pushes that button and triggers the discs to spin when the drive door is closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerj Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Did that when I realized it wasn't spinning. No dice. I may have a line on a local guy that might be able to fix it if he can get parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetastrike Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I hope you can get it running again. Keep us posted, the more info about 3DO repairs is out there, the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerj Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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