Just bought a PC engine duo rx, not reading cds [need support]

[BlueBMW]

That little piece just looks like part of the casing....

I'd guess like thesteve said, you've either got a bum laser (pretty common actually) or one that's WAY out of adjustment.  If someone got in there and didnt know what they were doing, they could mess it up pretty bad.

Are you wanting to try and fix it yourself?  OR send it off to someone to have it done?

[masamuneGTO]

That little piece just looks like part of the casing....

I'd guess like thesteve said, you've either got a bum laser (pretty common actually) or one that's WAY out of adjustment.  If someone got in there and didnt know what they were doing, they could mess it up pretty bad.

Are you wanting to try and fix it yourself?  OR send it off to someone to have it done?

If I had more time I would try to fix it myself, but I am a full-time PhD student at UCSF in a biophysics program, so I don't have a to of spare time.  Keith Courage has offered his services, so I am planning on taking him up on the offer.  I am in San Francisco.  Like I mentioned previously, the seller I bought the system from is willing to pay for repairs up to $200. 

Everyone has been so helpful. 

[thesteve]

no prob.
i have new lasers tested and ready to go

[masamuneGTO]

no prob.
i have new lasers tested and ready to go

Thanks for the offer, but Keith Courage got to me first. 

[Keith Courage]

Got the DUO-RX going again. The middle spindle for the motor had been pushed down too far and also the 3 plastic poles that hold the lens assembly in place had fallen apart. It's a nice looking system by the way. The casing doesn't look faded at all.  Too bad it is missing the hu card cover 

[BlueBMW]

Ahh excellent!  An easy fix!

[thesteve]

Ahh excellent!  An easy fix!

the best kind

[Bernie]

Another saved system!  Gotta love this place!!

[masamuneGTO]

Got the DUO-RX going again. The middle spindle for the motor had been pushed down too far and also the 3 plastic poles that hold the lens assembly in place had fallen apart. It's a nice looking system by the way. The casing doesn't look faded at all.  Too bad it is missing the hu card cover 

Yeah, I am a little sad about the missing hucard cover.  I have access to a 3d printer, so I could design a replacement piece, but I would need to know the dimensions etc.  There is also a system for parts available in San Francisco, so I may pick it up for the hucard slot cover. 

Thanks again everyone!

[BlueBMW]

That parts system is probably repairable hehe.

[masamuneGTO]

Thanks to Keith Courage the system is fully back up and running.  Now onwards to acquiring some great cd based games. 

[incrediblehark]

good to hear the problem was fixed!