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Saturn wont read cd's for some reason

LordVlaphor - Dec 6, 2003

		LordVlaphor		Dec 6, 2003
			Saturn wont read cd's for some reason I recently decided to go back to my modded Saturn to enjoy some good classic gaming when something went wrong. Cd's wouldn't boot. They wouldn't even spin. I know the laser is not totally broken because if I push it back manually, it comes forwards when I turn it on. I know the saturn is not fully broken because it will turn on and even load up the menu and the action replay cart I have. Any suggestions? BTW, I have a spare Saturn I never used that much due to the fact that the cartridge port doesn't work ( and now the system won't turn on for some reason), but I believe that the cd drive is just fine. I might be able to swap them out ( same model) but I'd like to avoid doing that if I can. Is there any way to fix it for someone who has little to no technical skills, or do I need to go buy another (#5) saturn

		Tagrineth		Dec 6, 2003
			Saturn wont read cd's for some reason It's modded? Check the power cable for the mod chip.

		Jurai		Dec 6, 2003
			Saturn wont read cd's for some reason i had same problem before, the cd board ribbon cable was messed up

		LordVlaphor		Dec 7, 2003
			Saturn wont read cd's for some reason I fixed the problem. It appearently just needed to be throw in the trash after I wasted $40 on a another Saturn. I bought another used Saturn, tried it out on it, didn't work ( though it could've just been my lack of experience with 64pin boards) figured that the mod chip was broken and threw it in the trash. Right before I went to sleep, I thought I would give it another try because I wouldn't have the money for another mod chip for a good 12 weeks. popped it in and wedged the wires into place and it works just fine. 2 burnt games needed to be reburnt but other than that, it's good..........now what do I do with my spare Saturn.