DC won't load games :(

[DCDayDreamer]

First question: were the games that came with the DC genuine or backup on CDR?.

Second Question: were the music CD's genuine pressings or burnt on CDR?.

Third Question: did you remember to make a note of where the screw for the laser was before you started?.

The reason I'm asking is because the DC is not broken (or wasn't before you tweaked the laser), the laser calibration should only really be carried out if you have the right equipment - the random 'tweaking' of the screw is only for people who don't have a clue about lasers, it's only a short cut to overcome the real problem.

[Mr.Denny]

First question: were the games that came with the DC genuine or backup on CDR?.

Second Question: were the music CD's genuine pressings or burnt on CDR?.

Third Question: did you remember to make a note of where the screw for the laser was before you started?.

The reason I'm asking is because the DC is not broken (or wasn't before you tweaked the laser), the laser calibration should only really be carried out if you have the right equipment - the random 'tweaking' of the screw is only for people who don't have a clue about lasers, it's only a short cut to overcome the real problem.

The games were GD-ROMS

The music was a genuine store bought CD

I don't remember the original position but tweaked it back to exactly how it was at the beginning, at least as far as I can tell.

Also, I tried every little movement left and right. Still, I'm no expert and I welcome any bit of help.

[Mr.Denny]

I tried turning it again and at this point it sounds perfect but when I lifted up the system the laser doesn't seem to be moving up and down to read the cd.

Any thoughts?

[nate9999]

GD-rom replacements can be baught at this link if it ends up becoming unfixable

http://ps2modchip.com/search.php?page=dc9

Otherwise, Dreamcast consoles are getting super-duper cheap on ebay these days. Either way, keep trying, anything is worth it to own a Dreamcast if one has never owned one before. I love DC.

[Mr.Denny]

GD-rom replacements can be baught at this link if it ends up becoming unfixable

http://ps2modchip.com/search.php?page=dc9

Otherwise, Dreamcast consoles are getting super-duper cheap on ebay these days. Either way, keep trying, anything is worth it to own a Dreamcast if one has never owned one before. I love DC.

Thanks for the link, that would be a good last resort.

However, when I booted up the Dreamcast I noticed that depending on how I turn the screw the beeping inside the system happens quicker or sooner. If I knew exactly when the system should beep in conjunction with the swirling animation I could tweak it so it's just about right. Is that worth a try?.

If so, when should it make the beeping noise?.