Dreamcast Operation Question (mine quit working)

[markrvp]

I bought a used Dreamcast from EB Games.  It played fine for a week.  Today it just stopped recognizing game discs.  All of them.  It doesn't appear to be spinning the discs at all when inserted.

I didn't get a manual with this, so I need to know - do you have to turn off the DC when you change games?  Does anyone know why it would just stop working?

[Goz]

Yes you should shut off the power between switching games. Especially avoid removing disks while they are spinning or stopping them from spinning manually. This will cause the laser to become out of alignment and to not recognize disks. Luckily they are inexpensive enough to replace the whole unit. $20 fom eb aint bad.... Last time I purchased a used system from eB Games it came with I think a 2 week warranty. You might consider going that route. If they are sold out let me know I have a spare and could sell it to you for that price as well.

-Goz

[markrvp]

Thanks Gozur.  I checked EB Games' website and they are currently out of DC's.  I would certainly like to buy your spare if you are willing to sell it.

[Level42]

Mmmmmmmm, hope this is not too common. Mine is crossing the big pond as we speak (I hope) and there's no returning it I'm afraid 

[TalkingOctopus]

Mmmmmmmm, hope this is not too common. Mine is crossing the big pond as we speak (I hope) and there's no returning it I'm afraid

[skid_68]

I have mine too, that is until my brother put his fist to it when he got made at a game. That was my launch $200 dollar DC. 

[SteveJ34]

Mmmmmmmm, hope this is not too common. Mine is crossing the big pond as we speak (I hope) and there's no returning it I'm afraid 

I don't think so......mine has worked without issue for a very long time and I got it used from EB.

And yes, your's be crossing the big pond....Airmail style...with a few extra goodies inside so you can "test" upon its arrival.

Enjoy!

[Level42]

Steve, I already thanked you directly, but here in public I would like to thank you again for all your help on getting me this great DC EBgames deal !!! And for the testing materials 

I trust everything will be fine.....the mail-man is wondering why I keep staring at him when he comes around  

[elvis]

I have mine too, that is until my brother put his fist to it when he got made at a game. That was my launch $200 dollar DC. 

I hope you put a fist to your brother.  People should learn to respect other people's property.  Especially blood relatives.

[skid_68]

heh, I dont remember, but I doubt I did. I usually just yell at him, and tell him not to touch my stuff ever again.


BTW, I meant to say "mad" not "made"

[markrvp]

I just want to publicly thank Gozur for getting me back in business. 

Gozur, you are a real asset to this community.  Thanks for taking care of me!!!

[SOAPboy]

Yes you should shut off the power between switching games. Especially avoid removing disks while they are spinning or stopping them from spinning manually. This will cause the laser to become out of alignment and to not recognize disks. Luckily they are inexpensive enough to replace the whole unit. $20 fom eb aint bad.... Last time I purchased a used system from eB Games it came with I think a 2 week warranty. You might consider going that route. If they are sold out let me know I have a spare and could sell it to you for that price as well.

-Goz

That would be false..

DC was designed to be opened while running, thats why it STOPS THE DISC and GOES TO THE MENU when you take a disc out..

14 days is EB policy, take it back and ---smurfette---..

[Goz]

Yes you should shut off the power between switching games. Especially avoid removing disks while they are spinning or stopping them from spinning manually. This will cause the laser to become out of alignment and to not recognize disks. Luckily they are inexpensive enough to replace the whole unit. $20 fom eb aint bad.... Last time I purchased a used system from eB Games it came with I think a 2 week warranty. You might consider going that route. If they are sold out let me know I have a spare and could sell it to you for that price as well.

-Goz

That would be false..

DC was designed to be opened while running, thats why it STOPS THE DISC and GOES TO THE MENU when you take a disc out..

14 days is EB policy, take it back and ---auto-censored---..

Nothing false about the statement reguarding stopping / removing the disk while it is spinning.