Genesis Model 2 Won't Play Games

[darthmunky]

Okay, here's some background info: I hadn't played it in several years so I got it out and hooked it up. The power would not come on, I opened it up and found that the reason the system would not turn on is because the screws on the motherboard were too tight so I loosened them and it did the trick.

Now after finally getting the power to turn on, it won't play any games, I get nothing but a black screen. I know the cable works because when the system is off, it's on the static channel 3 screen. Anyone know what could be wrong?

[ApolloBoy]

Try cleaning the cart connector and your games, I'd rule that out first.

[darthmunky]

Well I did clean the games before i tried them. Also, it worked last time I used it and it was packed away in an airtight box.

[flojocabron]

I had this happen to me with a model 1

It simply died. Didnt use it for about 5 years.

It was one of the original genesis that I owned since the late 90's

Some one else owned it before me. Good thing I have 2 more of them.

but I was sad to see it go.

I heard the same thing can happen with N64's too.

[harper]

I heard the same thing can happen with N64's too.

Nooooo!

Do you know if this a direct result of not using it? If so, I'll have to start rotating my N64s so they won't get depressed from neglect and die. haha

[Hobie-wan]

Clean the cart slot anyway. It might have a light layer of corrosion from sitting due to humidity.

[darthmunky]

Cleaned the cartridge slot and still nothing. I REALLY don't want to have to buy another system.

[darthmunky]

So does anyone have an idea what could be wrong or should I start looking for a new one?

[Hobie-wan]

Unless you see some leaky caps or something obvious I have no further ideas.

[darthmunky]

Okay, I opened it up again to try some things. It worked perfectly when the motherboard was taken out of the case. After some troubleshooting, I put the motherboard back in without the metal casing under it and it worked. How important is this metal sheet?