Dreamcast v2 GD ROM replacement possible ?

[mscotz]

Hello a novice here, of the three versions of DC I seem to have the version 2, where the gd rom is all plastic. My DC wont spin discs any more and the screw turn technique worked for a little bit but not anymore. On ebay the replacement gd rom seem like all the ones that just snap into the slot, but version 2 does not seem would work. Also GDEMU seems a non option.

So for version 2 Dreamcast what are options to fix the gd rom ? Thanks.

Dreamcast HKT-3020
Manufactured October 2000
Version 2 NTSC

[Xiden]

Hello a novice here, of the three versions of DC I seem to have the version 2, where the gd rom is all plastic. My DC wont spin discs any more and the screw turn technique worked for a little bit but not anymore. On ebay the replacement gd rom seem like all the ones that just snap into the slot, but version 2 does not seem would work. Also GDEMU seems a non option.

So for version 2 Dreamcast what are options to fix the gd rom ? Thanks.

Dreamcast HKT-3020
Manufactured October 2000
Version 2 NTSC

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[|darc|]

Hello a novice here, of the three versions of DC I seem to have the version 2, where the gd rom is all plastic. My DC wont spin discs any more and the screw turn technique worked for a little bit but not anymore. On ebay the replacement gd rom seem like all the ones that just snap into the slot, but version 2 does not seem would work. Also GDEMU seems a non option.

So for version 2 Dreamcast what are options to fix the gd rom ? Thanks.

Dreamcast HKT-3020
Manufactured October 2000
Version 2 NTSC

Get a MODE from TerraOnion, its the only replacement device that will work on a v2

TerraOnion MODE does not work on va2.

va2 has the GD-ROM drive controller circuitry built into the motherboard, so it can't be replaced.

[Xiden]

Hello a novice here, of the three versions of DC I seem to have the version 2, where the gd rom is all plastic. My DC wont spin discs any more and the screw turn technique worked for a little bit but not anymore. On ebay the replacement gd rom seem like all the ones that just snap into the slot, but version 2 does not seem would work. Also GDEMU seems a non option.

So for version 2 Dreamcast what are options to fix the gd rom ? Thanks.

Dreamcast HKT-3020
Manufactured October 2000
Version 2 NTSC

Get a MODE from TerraOnion, its the only replacement device that will work on a v2

TerraOnion MODE does not work on va2.

va2 has the GD-ROM drive controller circuitry built into the motherboard, so it can't be replaced.

One of their support staff told me it did, but looks like their site now says otherwise

[Paspie]

If the laser or spindle motor has failed then the best course seems to scavenge them from a PC CD-ROM drive, as the DC-specific models are out of production. Apparently those from CD-Master 48e (SC-148) drives work well. It's possible that some of those are dying as well but I reckon they're less likely to be well used.

[mscotz]

Thanks all for your replies all. I may look for a used drive on ebay to see if that is a possibility or maybe try replacing the laser. Any other suggestions are welcomed. I appreciate all the info given.

[xzer0PL]

Its possible to make HDD mod, but you need good soldering skills.

[mscotz]

Its possible to make HDD mod, but you need good soldering skills.

I have not seen HDD mod on version 2, if you have a link or anything for reference I don't mind giving it a shot, at this point it seems less risky.