I've hooked it up to a model 1 genesis or a model 2 genesis, doesnt make any difference. All power cords are tested and working. Both the model 1 genesis and model 2 genesis power up and play games perfectly when plugged into the SEGA CD. The Sega CD does not light up, power up or do anything.
Was wondering if there is any notorious things to check or any advice etc.
Thanks!
Last edited by christoph on Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:58 pm, edited 1 time in total.
The fuse is mounted standing up. As I recall it's near the screw hole between the plugs and the jack that connects to the Gen. Test it for continuity and if nothing, then that's your problem, or at least the first part of it.
I'd check for a connection problem first before installing a new fuse. I had the same issue when I got mine, and it turned out that connection was the only problem. Sometimes, thats the only problem, and mine has been working just fine since I cleaned it.
Clean the Genesis contacts with q-tips dabbed in any 70% isopropyl/rubbing alcohol. Make sure you clean them gently and firmly. You want the contacts to look nice and shiny once done. (This will work in cleaning pretty much any cartridge based game, although I've heard it's not effective on DS games. Avoid blowing into them.)
Any canned air would work with dusting out the Sega CD female contacts. I used an air compressor. Never blow into them (or into any other cartridge/contact for that matter.) Your breath will corrode the contacts, causing slight but permanent damage.
scarper wrote:
Clean the Genesis contacts with q-tips dabbed in any 70% isopropyl/rubbing alcohol. Make sure you clean them gently and firmly. You want the contacts to look nice and shiny once done.
Just FYI, not all Genesis expansion plugs are shiny. Some are black.
