Dead Sega CD Unit 1 and 2 Are Not Powering On.

[SpotAnime]

I have this EXACT problem from a unit I just received via Ebay.

 

Well my model 1 finally died. Get the Bios load screen but no access/ready lights...wondering if there is a simple fix or I need to send it off to Chris at his mod shop for repair.

 

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The guy I bought it with sold it as tested and working, and had a picture showing it booted up. He said there was no audio from the game, only the CD, but he was selling without a mixing cable so I figured that was the only issue with the unit. However upon receiving the unit, it just doesn't boot. I tried it with two different Genesis consoles as well. When first powered on, I'd get the window graphic but no text; when I hit reset, I get the text to put the disc in and hit start, but the tray doesn't open and the access light doesn't blink. BIOS 1.10 and everything. There was one time I booted up and the graphics started to get all static-y and distorted, but that was it. I never get the music playing (which is a bummer in and of itself, because BIOS 1.0 music is WAAY better than 2.0 IMO).

 

So was the guy lying on the listing, or does anyone think something got jarred during shipping I could check?

 

Also, has anyone else used Chris at Mobius and can vouch for his services if I end up needing them?

[Austin]

He seems to be well respected so I wouldn't hesitate, personally.

[Atariboy2600]

Okay I still dont knwo what to get or how to use what tools I need and what fuse to buy to fix both dead Sega CD systems I have here