Sega Mega CD Pro CDX v1.80i problem

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Sega Mega CD Pro CDX v1.80i problem

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Re: Sega Mega CD Pro CDX v1.80i problem

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I have these and never dealt with the issue you've described.

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Re: Sega Mega CD Pro CDX v1.80i problem

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Maybe there's a capacitor that's gone bad inside that needs to be replaced?
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elmagicochrisg wrote: and what looks like a little tripod. I suspect the little tripod is the oscillator?...
Is it a mosfet?
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That could be acing up too since it also handles power.
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Re: Sega Mega CD Pro CDX v1.80i problem

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Heh, I don't know enough about electronics. I know just enough to be dangerous and fake my way through. :lol:

Maybe someone else can provide more information.
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