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Diagnostication on Saturn's booting problems
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:31 pm
by Gin
I've been having some issues with my Saturn, it seems when it boots up the game it runs normaly with no problems but when it doesn't boot the game it just freezes up while the disc still spinning. I've cleaned the lens already and all.
My guess is that the laser might not be working on those ocasions but how can I be sure? And if so what can I do?
Also, are there any kind of schematics avaible for the console?
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:34 pm
by The Apprentice
Is there anything in the cartridge slot? I had a memory cartridge freeze my Saturn a couple of times. If you aren't, maybe try cleaning the cartridge slot?
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:42 pm
by Metalcrack
Are you using backup games, or are these official releases? If they are backups, you may try checking the chip, make sure it is set in the connector correctly, check your + and - voltage connections for starters.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:12 pm
by Gin
No RAM and I'm using originals well just one really. I don't even have the chip yet.
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:13 pm
by Metalcrack
Disc clean as well as relatively scratch free? Might try to get a new disc and try before you suspect a hardware problem/pot adjustment/laser calibration.
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:27 am
by Gin
It also doesn't work well with any other kind of CDs, from demos to music. Besides the disc is near mint condition.